Phil's Blog: Barrie Downtown Community Theatre: Under the Knife Part XVII, Lion King Update

This is a special update of the Downtown Community Theatre. On May 18th, 2011 I will be visiting the Princess of Whales Theatre to see the Lion King.

Hakuna Matata

On this Special Update, Crew members have finally finished installing the Decorative brick.

Crew members insalling the last few rows of decorative brick

May 10th, 2011: Furnace / AC Load-In Day

A large flatbed truck hauls in the Furnace / AC unit to the theatre.

The Furnace is brought to you by Carrier, Heating and Air Conditioning, "Custom Made Indoor Weather"

Crew members direct the crane and hook up a piece of the furnace to the crane

Crew members hook up another piece of the furnace to the crane.

Crew members hook up more heating / AC appliances to the crane to be loaded into the theatre

Crew members work diligently to get the decorative brick finished

May, 12, 2011: Scaffolding Strike Day

On May, 12, 2011, the decorative brick is finally installed, the crew members start striking the scaffolding.

A crew member starts striking the scaffolding behind Prospero's Cell

The Front of house is slowly taking shape. some drywall is installed on the inner walls.

The railing on the stairs is installed without its finish

On Friday, May 13th, 2011, The scaffolding is all taken down. The wooden planks are lined up backstage.

On Saturday May 14th, 2011, Crew members work installing the framework for a drop ceiling with the aid of the Genie S-65 Boom lift and Scissor Lift

The Lion King was a great show to see. If you love The Lion King, read the Victoria Day Update

and Treasure Island, the Pirate Musical

At The Georgian College Theatre,
1 Georgian Drive, Barrie, ON

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