Theatre Appreciation Online Course Dr. Eric W. Trumbull, Professor, Theatre/Speech

The Chariot and Pole system for moving scenery

Chariot & Pole System for changing scenery

Invented by Italian Giocomo Torelli (1608-1678)

When ropes & pulleys installed, synchronized scene shifting possible.

For more information: http://www.geneseo.edu/~blood/SetDesign2.html

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Last update: November 15, 2007