Hidden
Background
Hidden was a collaboration between Vanishing Point and third year acting students at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.
Two interconnecting shows took place concurrently in the New Athenaeum Theatre and The Chandler Studio. The shows were created by students working with Vanishing Point Artistic Director Matthew Lenton and Associate Director Sandy Grierson.
Hidden is a labyrinth of stories centred around two men who have escaped from a hostage situation in a shopping centre. Resting in a luxury hotel room, watched over by a Police Welfare Officer, things seem to be going well for the two escapees until the kidnappers announce that unless the two men voluntarily return, they will begin shooting the remaining hostages. At first nobody takes them seriously, but soon a dark, creeping guilt ensues and the world around them begins slowly to turn upside down.
Hidden performed from Tuesday 30 October to Saturday 3 November. Each show performed twice each night, at 7.30pm and 9.00pm.
Design
Hidden 1 : "Escape", was performed in the New Athenaeum Theatre and designed by Steph Todd
Hidden 2 : "Home" was performed in the Chandler Studio Theare and was designed by Kirsten Hogg
Lighting Design - Lynfryn Mackenzie
Sound Design - Mark Carry
Production Challenges
The Brief
Mhairi Begg was charged with making a set of double wardrobe doors open and close "magically". Making the job harder was the fact that the audience could see inside the doors when open and therefore simple push sticks were unacceptable. The doors also needed to be opened and closed by the actors/actresses and for this it was necessary the doors be able to open/close individually.
The Solution
The solution was found using existing pulley blocks and sash cord. Drawings are below
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Production Photography
Cast
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Hidden 1 "Escape" Wiliam - Alan Burgon Emma (school Girl) - Roisin Gallagher Reporter - Michael Goldsmith Sunshine - Fergus Johnson Cynthia (Hotel Manager) - Emma Lambie Superintendant - Allan Lindsay Malina (Pregnant Woman) - Maria Nobauer Wind - Fres Noguer Cameraman & Waiter - John Parsons Sally - Ashley Pontius Michael - Matthew Randell Malcolm - Andy Root Rain - Anneika Rose Andrea - Ashey Smith
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Hidden 2 "Home" PC Hughes - Jamie Brotherston Mr Black - Edward Corrie Reporter - Michael Goldsmith Sophie - Jenny Huise Superintendant - Allan Lindsay Brian - Stuart Martin Sgt Woodcock -Lewis Milsted Cameraman - John Parsons Sally - Ashley Pontius Andrea - Ashley Smith Luscious - Owen Whitelaw |
Production Team
Production Stage Manager - Emma Hullin
Stage Manager, Hidden 1 - Mike Offland
Deputy Stage Manager, Hidden 1 - Ashley Reiley
Stage Manager, Hidden 2 - Emma Hullin
Deputy Stage Manager, Hidden 2 - Danielle Fletcher-Herd
Assistant Stage Managers - Trevor Mills, Susan Scott
Technical Stage Manager - Mhairi Begg
Stage Technicians - Jane Gordon , Ricky Smith
Production Electrician, Hidden 1 - Andy Smart
Production Electrician, Hidden 2 - Allan Kimmett
Lighting Operator, Hidden 1 - Mark McGowan
Sound Operator, Hidden 1 - Jennifer Walker
Lighting Operator, Hidden 2 - Helen Allingham
Sound Operator - Emilie Velluet-Draper
Scenic Artist - Francesca Rose
Scenic Painters - Gordon Bavaird, Hannah Fisher, Laura McNiven, Alix Ross, Gina Sheward, Calum Wyllie
Prop Makers - Susie Goldberg
Assistant Prop Makers - Francesca Branch, Niall MacGillivary, Marianne McAra, Ricky Smith
Stage Carpenters - Dan Birch, Amy Cummings, Laura Montgomery, Peter Strain
Assistant Stage Carpenters - Alasdair Head, Susan Kirkwood, Laura McNiven, Gillian Richards, Ashley Thomas, Lynn Wiseman
Wardrobe Assistants - Emma Grindlay, Christine Orr, Mark McGowan
Make Up - Gordon Bavaird
Set & Costume Design Mentor - Becky Minto