THE CLEVER SETS WORKSHEET

You can use this checklist when thinking about any set, prop or costume you’d like to create.

Download a pdf version here.

1. WHAT set, prop or costume do we need to create? _____________________________________________________


2. WHY?
a. How does it enhance the performance? ______________________________________________________________


b. How will it be used in the performace? ______________________________________________________________


c. Can we use the performers or lighting instead of a set/ prop/ costume? ____________________________________


3. How much TIME will it take to design, gather materials and construct? ____________________________________


4. WHO can we ask to help construct it? ______________________________________________________________


5. What SKILLS will we need?
a. Woodworking? Sewing? Using special equipment? Etc __________________________________________________

b. What new skills can we or our students learn? _____________________________________________________


6. What RESOURCES or EQUIPMENT are required to make it? ______________________________________________


7. What MATERIALS?
a. What materials can we REUSE? ___________________________________________________________________


b. What RECYCLABLE materials can we use?___________________________________________________________


c. What new materials do we need and how can we find them? ___________________________________________


d. How can we use less materials and resources?_____________________________________________________


8. What SPACE?
a. How much space will we need for construction? _____________________________________________________


b. Can it be made inside or outside?_________________________________________________________________


c. Can we leave it in the space to dry for a few days? _____________________________________________________


If for Wakakirri….
9. What SIZE ? __________________________________________________________________________________


a. Will if fit within the Wakakirri size rules?_____________________________________________________________


b. Does it fit through a standard doorway?_____________________________________________________________


c. Is it less than 2.5m high?_________________________________________________________________________


10. How will it be STORED?
a. Where will we store it at school?___________________________________________________________________


b. Can it be stored in the 2 x 2.5m space backstage?_____________________________________________________


11. How will we TRANSPORT it to the venue and back?____________________________________________________


12. How much does it WEIGH?
a. Can it be carried by four or less students up and down the stairs? (remember this is part of the Wakakirri rules)
______________________________________________________________________________________________


13. What USE will it have after Wakakirri?
a. Will it be used at school? ________________________________________________________________________


b. Will it be returned to its original use or owner? _____________________________________________________


c. Will it be dismantled and recycled? _________________________________________________________________


d. Saved for next year? ___________________________________________________________________________


e. Something else? ______________________________________________________________________________

For Wakakirri sets and props rules go to www.wakakirri.com
You'll find them under 'RULES & PRODUCTION' - 'The RULES'