TRANSPORTING SETS, PROPS AND COSTUMES

If participating in Wakakirri whatever you create for your item needs to be transported to and from the show. Avoid having to hire a truck or van – creating smaller sets and props and ones that can fold up to travel with the kids on the bus or in the car are ideal. If you do need an extra vehicle, ask your parent community to help you out with a ute or four-wheel drive.

If possible, have students wear their costume to the venue in preparation for rehearsal. Not only does this mean that you don’t have to worry about transporting costumes in a separate vehicle but it will also save you time (and stress) at the venue as you prepare to go in for rehearsal. You could bring along some small mobile wardrobes to hang the costumes between rehearsal and performance if you are remaining at the venue for the day.

If it is not possible for the students to come already costumed, look at storing costumes inside your set pieces to minimize space requirements.

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