Simple Set Design

This implementation of a CPI set is built on three levels and consists of a regular kitchen set with a rear gantry. The rear wall makes use of a hinged 'double-sided half-wall' hung at gantry level to bridge the gap between the kitchen ceiling and the work top and provide a means by which the appearance of the rear wall can be readily altered when switching between sets. The floor of the gantry forms the uppermost of the three levels, while for the purpose of cavern scenes, the kitchen base units and work tops become the intermediate acting level with removable of steps providing access from the stage to the work tops and from the work tops up to the gantry floor.

Speedy set changes can be achieved with careful design, and the double sided half walls (or drop cloths attached at gantry level) can be decorated with kitchen wallpaper on one side and cavern scenery on the other. The overall height of the complete set can be anything above 14 feet and some form of direct access to the gantry from off stage will need to be provided.