TSM 08 Periaktos
The aim of this project is to research periaktos, as once used in early forms of Greek, and later, Renaissance Theatre, with a view to designing and constructing a group of periaktoi. I will be looking at various different details, including the design, construction, costings and workability of creating a small number of simultaneously-rotating triangular prisms for use in the New Athenaeum Theatre, RSAMD. The periaktos would be mechanically controlled.
Background
Periaktos were originally used in Greek theatre as a way of providing different painted scenes that allowed easy movement from one to the next. Different shapes have been used, but the triangular prism has become most common. They could be used in different positions around the stage, and in different configurations.
In this project, the periaktos will be positioned USC, with three consecutively changing prisms.
Requirements
The periaktos must be controlled mechanically from onstage. Although the mechanism will be seen, it should not impede with the movement of the periaktos, or with the audience's ability to see them.
Each pariaktoi should be made of three 7500x25000 (mm) panels, fitting in an overall steel structure with a footprint of no more 30000x7500x25000 (mm).
