Priceless scenic drops, hand painted in 1882, are still used today.

Below are samples of the drops hand-painted in 1882 still hanging from the battens in the theatre. There are over 70 pieces currently installed, all raised and lowered by a 19th century wooden arbor, cable guided, counterweight fly system. The backdrops (the very back, most upstage solid pieces) and the sets of legs (the pieces hanging left and right in front of the backdrops to create entry/exit areas) can often be mixed and matched and lighted in numerous ways to create different atmospheres and moods. We often use these priceless drops in our children's theatre productions.

The Classical Interior (L) and The Forest Scene.

  

The Hiding Place (L) and The Stone Interior.

  

King Soloman's Counting Chamber (L) and The Festival Palace.