The Dragon
The Dragon was definitely the biggest worry of the production crew, excluding myself. I had wanted to do something like this for a long time and with the budget of a community theatre, it was a great challenge. The body of the Dragon is fabricated from PVC plumbing pipes that have been cut and heat formed accordingly. The articulated wing skeleton was calculated for each pipe length requirement, and built with PVC pipes as well. The body form was then built using strips of cardboard covered with several layers of plastic or suran wrap to give the illusion of a leathery/reptilian skin. Paint and fabric patches were added to match the color and aesthetic of the front/vocal performers dress. The head of the Dragon was supported and puppeteered through the use of PVC pipes connecting the base of the dragon head, to the corset on the front/vocal performer. The dragons eyes were also wired with LED lights to give an extra bit of pop to the dragons entrance on stage. She also has accents of EVA foam for her ears and cheek spikes, as well as the spikes down the tail.