Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Behind The Scenes Helpers For 5/8/17

We need a lot of support for the May 8th filming.  Please sign up with Piper Fountain (1piperpiping@gmail.com or 810-882-1035) as soon as possible.

Items to work on now
Our 100 extras may need help finding costumes.  See the details in the previous update.  Some of these items can be found in thrift stores.

We need medieval-looking flags, pennants, banners and tapestries to cover fire extinguishers and exit signs in the room we're renting.

Other props
Many silver trays and platters
Many pewter goblets
Pewter pitchers
Wooden bowls and cups
Crystal punch or fruit bowls
Free-standing suit of armor
Shields
Swords
Coats of arms
Lute
Violin
Wooden flutes
Bodhran
Bagpipes
Bear rug

Help needed on filming day, May 8th
Drivers and vehicles to transport actors to Charlevoix and back
Help getting costumes on, hair dressed
Keep kids focused
Hold microphone
Help move the track and lights between scenes
Watch for things out of place while filming
Bring water and snacks to actors on set
Help pack up equipment at end of day
Keep everyone quiet, even outside
Verify signed release forms as extras check in

Food needed for props
2 roasted turkeys
4 roasted chickens
Roasted pig (boar) with apple in its mouth
Ham with bone
Hearth bread
Braided bread
Rolls, biscuits, pastries
Grapes
Apples
Mashed potatoes
Boiled potatoes
Gravy
Smoked fish with heads on
Cheese round
Whole squash, pumpkins

Also, please help us find actors.  Pass the word to everyone you know!


Thank You.