Revolvatron
This DIY turntable drive, nick-named the “Revolvatron,” was created for a production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical Carousel. A car tire served as a drive “pulley” for a seamless loop of wire rope, which wrapped around the perimeter of the turntable functioning as a drive “belt.”
Role
Engineer, Lead Fabricator
Credits
Musical by Rodgers & Hammerstein
Directed by Andrew Kahl
Scenic Design by Nick Trimper
Lighting Design by Matt Grenier
with Assistant Mike Deyo
Costume Design by Barbara Kahl
with Assistant Trista Luecken
Technical Direction by Scott Segar
SUNY Oneonta Theatre Department, April 2014
Fine Arts Center, Goodrich Theater
Disclaimer
The information shared about this project is incomplete and not intended to be instructional. Attempting to replicate this project could result in serious injury.
