La Jolla Playhouse’s production departments are well versed in creating the physical environment for numerous world premieres on our stages. But for Hands on a Hardbody, they took on the challenge of creating the “title” character—a hardbody truck that spends almost the entire performance center stage. Each department has been involved in outfitting a truck for the show, as well as one for the rehearsal room—from making it sturdy enough for actors to climb on, yet light-weight enough to move around the stage. They’ve also developed a way for the production team to remotely control its lights, horn and dashboard functions. After purchasing a special truck to use in the show, the scenic, prop, electric and sound shop staffs each got their “hands” on it to help realize the designers’ vision and get it ready for its Playhouse debut! P16 PERFORMANCES MAGAZINe
Knoy Before You Go | Hands on a Hardbody
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