Looby Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Am looking for a white prop cow for a production of 'Into the woods'. It needs to be lightweight, moveable and have a jointed mouth, enabling it to eat! (Preferably on its own using an internal mechanism!!) Any thoughts on where I might source one of these, hiring is the main option, but budget is limited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekij Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I don't suppose you live anywhere near Milton KeynesMilton Keynes Concrete Cows:( In all seriousness I think you will be unlikely to find such a prop, you will have to make one.Does it have to be a 3D cow or would a 2D one suffice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w/robe Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 Mountview Theatre School (Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts) had one, if you work for a theatre school that has its own prop store and so can return the favour they may even lend it to you. Try the Deputy Production Manager (Debbie) on 020 8829 2455. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looby Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 Thanks for the link to mountview, they passed me on to Leicester haymarket who are not hiring props at the present (I was told). So its back to the drawing board, making it is a possible however we only have 2 members of staff and other productions to build at same time... So any other thoughts would be appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_s Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Questors Theatre in West London have done a production of it recently, as have Derby Playhouse may be worth a try. Also, have you tried the National Theatre's props hire? they've done the show before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted January 15, 2007 Share Posted January 15, 2007 Questors Theatre in West London have done a production of it recently,Wahaaay!That means you could talk to Frank.....Maybe....If you have a strong stomach.... :P :P ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roderick Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 OK, a long shot.I just remembered the 'painted cow' project that was around a few years ago. A quick search brought up this:http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_brit...ticle264812.ece and thishttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotlan...ast/4987302.stm (bit more recent)I would guess there may be a few unpainted 'spare cows' stored in a warehouse somewhere.Or there is this lot in the USA, but maybe they know of any in the UK.http://www.cowpainters.com/ I said it was a long shot :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAFFY Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Morning, when I did the show at college we used an actor as the cow, worked well but can upstage if your not careful, he did get a mention in the review. when shes fed the objects they were shoved down his jumper, also solved the problem of how the cow runs away. But not as much fun as making a cow that eats things, which I wanted to do :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitlane Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Try Derby Playhouse. Production Manager is Christopher Paterson. 01332 363271 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcT Posted January 16, 2007 Share Posted January 16, 2007 Hi Looby, It would be useful to know where in the country you are! I worked on a production of 'Into the Woods' in Nov 2005 for a Guildford based amateur company called GHOSTS. They made their own cow, which was on castors and could be force fed. It featured a nodding head (much like the nodding dogs you see in the back of cars, etc). There's a photo here (clicky). You could make something similar fairly easily, if this is the look you want. Alternatively their cow may still exist and you may be able to hire it.Probably best to contact them through their website if you're interested. GHOSTS Guildford Good luck!Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looby Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 Thanks for all the suggestions - some are proving tricky to track down but getting there! We are based in south London, but a realistic amount of travel is not out of the question!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzette Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 On behalf on Looby --- a cow has been sourced from Ilford (Sideshow Theatre Co.) and is now in the last week of rehearsals. She is doing very well and learning all her lines nicely.Hasn't yet been out for a beer with the actors, but I'm sure that will happen soon!Thanks for all the suggestions & help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaftgirl17 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 hey guys does anyone know where I can find blueprints for free to build Milky White (the cow) from In to the Woods? if so can you post a link? thanks :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charl.ie Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 How about something like this? :P On a more serious note, I've done this production where the cow was like one of those over-the-shoulder bags, and was held with a strap around Jack's neck for most of the time. If you're really not feeling very creative, I could draw up some basic plans for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaftgirl17 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I think we want to build our cow... No costumes yet.... I'm finding it impossible to get blueprints or ideas on how to bild the cow. If you could draw or find anything that would be awesome and very much apreciated I spent a ridiculus amount of time looking for something yesterday and couldn't find anyhing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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