Fig. 338. A Blockhouse Scene.
Figs. 333-334.
Figs. 335-336.
A Field Scene should be set up as shown in [Fig. 330]. Make the background drop G similar to [Fig. 331], tacking it to a frame as you did the drops of the ocean scene, and prepare the foreground drop H similar to [Fig. 332], tacking its upper edge to a single lath from which it can be hung in position. Draw the leaves upon drop H about as shown in the illustration, and in cutting out the strip make a few openings between the leaves as shown in the drawing. Wings I and J are shown in [Figs. 333 and 334]. These should be drawn upon cardboard, and then cut out with a sharp knife, with openings made in places between the leaves and branches.
Tack the bottom of
The Trees to small blocks of wood for standards (see [Fig. 336]), and drive brads through the blocks so they will stick into the stage floor and prevent the trees from toppling over. In setting up this scene, as in the case of all others, you will have to shift the pieces until all entrances and exits are hidden by the wings. The places can then be marked upon the stage floor. This scene will occupy but the front part of the stage. If a greater depth is desired, it will be necessary to prepare additional wings, which can be made similar to [Figs. 333 and 334], with possibly a few changes in the form of the branches and leaves. [Figure 335] shows a tree that can be used for the centre of a scene. A little earth scattered over the stage floor will give the appearance of ground.