Behind the Scenes on the Urinetown Set!

The day has finally arrived!  This week, the cast of Urinetown moved out of their rehearsal space and into the Dorothy Marvin Betts Theatre!

The cast performs the "Mr. Cladwell" kick-line on the new set!

With less than one week until showtime, things are beginning to come together!  Check out the set:

The set ... with a few finishing touches still missing.

Designed by Kirk Kristlibas as part of his graduate studies, the set is inspired by imagery of old deserted warehouses he found on the internet.  Dilapidated tile, broken windows, and rusty steel piping (don't worry - the rust is really just paint, no tetanus shot required) add to the deserted, frightening feel.

As you probably noticed, there are many levels to the set.  Safety is a priority, so the cast started their first rehearsal in the theater by walking through the space.

Next, they started running the show, exploring whether any blocking or movement needs to be altered a little to meet the demands of the set.

In the pictures below, you can see some of the props!  At one point in the show, there is a battle, complete with toilet paper rolls as ammunition. (Yep, I said toilet paper!)

In the coming days, new elements will be added to the show! This weekend, the crew will begin incorporating lighting and sound.  After that, the cast will gear up and begin working in costumes.

Cast members on the set and playing with the new props!  (Yes, that is a toilet seat at center!)

With just a few days until opening night, let the countdown begin!  We hope you'll come see the cast in action!

Urinetown is a joint production of the GW Department of Music and the Department of Theater and Dance.  It is directed by Muriel von Villas with music direction by Patrick O'Donnell.  The show runs Oct. 30 through Nov. 2 in the Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre. More info about tickets can be found here.