Boat People

I require a boat for a scene that is crucial to my piece. I had not realized before the fast approaching day of our performance, and therefore I did not think of getting started on the set or props this early. My teacher brought this to my attention today. I am now beginning on sketches for this boat that I require. After speaking with my teacher, we agreed that styrofoam insulation material would be best suited for constructing the majority of the boat. I then approached a stagecraft student in my cast about aiding me in the construction of this boat. With the styrofoam insulation material forming the front of the front of the boat, the structure will be supported from the back with L-shaped brackets. I am currently deciding upon the dimensions of this boat and taking into consideration who will be behind. A big component that is coming into play when designing this boat is the effect that I want to create. When my parents were fleeing from Vietnam, extended journeys were made in overcrowded boats. I will create this effect by making a smaller boat in which the actors will be squashed in and so on. I plan on building this boat within the next two weeks. Stay posted!