![]() ![]() ![]() The biggest challenge for Trudy in lighting the piece was actually the three-sided box making up the set which was an “amazingly naturalistic” replication of the semi in Carlton, she explained, however the actor’s constant proximity to doors, walls, and other scenic elements made it extremely difficult to light neatly with front or side positioned fixtures. “Much of the time I come into a show with the set already under construction and little or no input into the real estate I might need for my rig, so Simone was wonderful to work with and very inclusive.” “The whole process was collaborative and open,” commented Trudy. The Summer of the 17th Doll action is set in the Melbourne suburb of Carlton in 1953, focussing on the lives of six central characters.ĭirector Joseph Mitchell already had some very clear ideas for how he wanted the production to look and feel, so Trudy and set designer Simone Romaniuk worked closely to evoke the ambience and period feel of the piece. The State Opera of South Australia’s production of iconic Australian drama Summer of the 17th Doll … was the first show to utilise the new facilities in the 1467-seat main auditorium – which includes the 24 new Robe moving lights, twelve of each type. ![]()
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