The director, producer, writer, production manager/coordinator, post production supervisor, first assistant director, second assistant director, production assistant, production accountant, location manager, publicist and as if you didn’t think that was enough, casting director of this classic is brought to you by Ms. Brianne.
Our lovely leading lady, who will also be providing the voices of horses Apple and Carrot, is none other then Ms. Emma.
We ask that you be especially forthcoming with flash photography, clapping and cheering throughout the presentation.
Intermission refreshments brought to you by, “The Family Refrigerator”.
We hope you enjoy this wonderful production brought to you by Picture-Frame
Theatre.
For your own Picture-Frame Theatre you will need the following from your local arts and supply craft store:
Picture frame or window frame (size of your choosing)
- 1 yard of fabric
- Iron
- Sewing machine or needle and thread
- 3 eye screws
- Braided wire
- Ribbon
- Decorative garland
Choose a picture frame or window frame at the size according to your needs. While you can pick up either frame at a craft store or home improvement store, flea markets and second hand shops may offer better deals. Should you choose a window frame make sure it is free of lead-paint and rusty nails or hardware.
Curtain
Measure out fabric according to the width and height of the inside of your frame, allowing extra length for draping and seams allowances should you sew a hem or add ruffles. Cut in half, hem and then iron-press 1 to 2 inches of folded material along the top (wrong sides together) and sew. This will be where you will thread the braided wire.
Depending on how you wish to hang your curtain, measure out and mark with a pencil three areas for your eye screws. You’ll want one at each top corner on the back of your frame and one right in the center.
Hang your curtain, overlapping the wire over the eye screw at the center or threading through as you desire.
Tie back your curtains with ribbon and decorate the remainder of the frame with decorative garland or battery-operated miniature LED lights.
Extra tips and suggestions! Picture-frame theatres can be lean-tos if using small, light-weight frames. For heavier pieces glue/screw two sets of large, plain bookends to the front and back of the frame; this method is great for standing your theatre on tables. Also, though it may be cost effective to use wire and eye screws, a small, inexpensive curtain rod can be attached to the back of larger frames. Follow directions included with the rod.
And don’t forget your ticket!
