Design Proposal

Budget: $3500

Forum

Since the play will take place in the Thrust Theater, I would like to see the space converted into a sports arena. I think this can be done with marking off the seating to illustrate two competing teams- “The Lard Ball Team” and the “Theater Students Team”. So, half the theater (sections A-C) can be assigned “The Lard Ball Team” and the other half (sections D-F) can be assigned the “Theater Students Team”. I think we should post signs on the walls of the section denoting which team they are sitting in support of. I like this idea since it is using the space to create a mood of competition and fandom. I also really liked Amy’s idea of painting the stage floor with chalk paint. I think the chalk can be used to denote time (how much time is left in a game), space (what are the boundaries), and score (keeping score of what is learned or who is winning). I also think it can be used to replace a lot of props in the actual show by being more creative and drawing them (further illustrating how theater students don’t need a lot of money since they use the resources they have). Also, I like the idea of doing a pre-show and/or half time show in the lobby of the theater. I think this will give audience members the feeling of a real sports game. Here are some ideas: For the pre-show we could have loud music playing, an announcer introducing the “players”, the players warming up, audience members playing cornhole, etc… I think the images of cornhole, introducing the players, and players warming up really helps set up the play. Also, another idea is to have an intermission where the half-time show is in the lobby and people can watch the show as they are going to the bathroom. This half-time show can include a dance routine, a band, a cheer, a song, or letting kids or audience members try and make a half-court shot.

Facsimiles

For facsimiles, I think it would be nice to decorate the lobby doors as the YUM Center with nearby buildings being represented (Actors, Humana). This could give the audience members a known reference before even entering the playing space. Also, I think familiar signage should be used in the play such as creating the show programs in imitation of the UofL sports teams programs. I think it would be nice, if possible, to put our picture, jersey number, height, position or sport of choice, even if its theater related. Also, I think the way we market the show should be reflective of the community and culture so that the YUM center and other iconic Louisville sports buildings (Bats stadium/ UofL football stadium) are reflected in the show poster. I think this will draw attention and interest.

Folk

I think the local culture can in one way be represented in our jerseys showing our Cardinal Pride with the jerseys being red and black. I think also the cheerleader’s uniforms and pom poms should be red and black. I think it would also be interesting if we could collect recent sports newspaper articles from UofL and make something from them. This way we are taking something from the local culture and using it in another innovative way. Maybe, we could make a backdrop with a collage from the newspapers. This way, we could create a backdrop that would include the community for a low cost.

Found

I think a lot of our sports props and gear will be found objects. For example, I have pom poms and at least one football. I am sure others in the group can bring/donate a ball or sports prop.

Fabrication

I think it would be nice to have something in the lobby where the audience could contribute before the show or during intermission. For example, having a chalkboard or dry erase board where they put their favorite team or a voting ballot where they could vote on which team they think will win in the play. I think both of these could involve the audience in the game.

Itemized list

Item	Price
Posterboard (for signs denoting teams)	I have posterboard I can donate
Markers	I have markers I can donate
Chalk Paint	$15
Chalk (2 boxes)	$8
Cornhole Boards	Easy to Make - $25 for 4 boards (2 teams)
Cornhole Bags	Easy to Make- $25 for 16 bags (2 teams)
Paying a Band Member	$250 (Includes rehearsals and performances)
Basketballs	Found- Members from cast find/donate
Soccer Ball	Found- Members from cast find/donate
Baseball	Found- Members from cast find/donate
Baseball Bat	Found- Members from cast find/donate
Baseball Glove	Found- Members from cast find/donate
Football	Found- Members from cast find/donate
Jerseys for Cast (7)	$200
Cheerleader Uniforms (3?)	$90 (for 3 people- top and skirt)
Poms (3 sets)	Found- Members from cast find/donate
Programs	(If had pictures/ created like sports by cast so only had to pay for printing) $200
Show Posters	Created by cast/ Only pay for printing $200
Chalkboard	Borrow from Theater
Newspapers	Found- Members from cast find/donate
Mascot Uniform	$40 (with prop- skull)
Referee Uniform	$20
Foam Fingers	$100 for 99 fingers
T shirt boomerang	Can be made easily $20 for 2
T shirts to give to audience members	$150 for 50 shirts plus printing logo
	Total: $1343