Eva's Revolving Bedroom Door....

Central to the drama about "Evita" is the way the poor, young lady "sleeps her way to the top" of the Argentine power structure. This is depicted figuratively and literally by a revolving door set-piece.

First, I built a simple turntable with tiny casters on a "stock" rolling wagon. Then we mounted two stock Hollywood-style flats on either side. The crew will revolve it manually from behind as a string of "lovers" exit Eva's doorway.


Here, scene painter Dale Johnson puts a muddy wash on the hotel wall as director Ruthie Tutterow watches.


This is the only wagon and only wall of flats used in this production. The rest of the set is a wide-open unit set, as illustrated here. (Click photos to enlarge).


To create the faux crown molding on the top of the hotel wall, I cut out some trim from an old carpet tube. I enjoy using found objects as scenery...besides, it's free!


Then I attached the slice of carpet tubing to the top of the wall unit. After a little creative painting, this will give a realistic effect to my fragmentary "wall". (And then once the show is over, this cardboard tubing goes into the recycling bin!)