Local Theater Company’s May 2024 production of…
237 VIRGINIA AVENUE
by David Myers
Carpenter
Directors — Nick Chase & Pesha Rudnick
Sound Designer — CeCe Smith
Scenic Designer — Markas Henry
Lighting & Projections Designer — Sean Mallary
Technical Director — Brian Miller
Stage Manager — Harper Hadley
Photos — Graeme Schulz & Michael Ensminger
Ammunition Box and Muskets
Gwen and I were asked to build an ammunition box with 2x lumber, with a lid which could fully open 270° and close to hold two muskets inside, also to be made with 2x lumber. The box also needed to be weight bearing, so that the two actors could sit and stand on the box throughout the show. We came up with some ideas, and I drafted the final box that we would make, using 2x6’s, 1x4’s, and 3/4” plywood.
The muskets were cut out of 2x8’s with a template provided by the designer. We then added 3/4” dowels, and routed and sanded the edges to give a smooth finish that would be comfortable for the actors to hold and use.
Carpenters — Sophie Wills and Gwen Burke
