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The Chippewas of Mnjikaning First Nation, an
aboriginal community north of Toronto, have turned to modern theatrical
technology to showcase their ancient history and culture. |
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Multi-media Surround Theater |
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The show, inside the resort’s Grand Rotunda, offers visitors a look at
the ancient, yet enduring civilization, incorporating state-of-the-art
sound, video, sculpture, fiber optic lighting and other special effects
in a three-dimensional setting infused with First Nation symbolic
elements. To the left are examples of the Surround Theater in various
phases of use. The first image (TOP) is the original artist conceptual
drawing.
These images demonstrate the flexible nature of the theater format,
employed here to show advertising during off-show periods.
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Note the use of the inverted basket-like "Fish-Fence" poles in the
actual video to further enhance the unique effect of the surrounding
imagery. |
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The center screen is positioned within a "Medicine Wheel" which is a
cultural element with the Anishnabeg peoples. This screen further
solidifies the visual immersive effect. |
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Many aspects and components of the show were fabricated by Indian
craftsperson's. To the right we see the "Dream Catcher-like" fence being
hand-woven. |
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To complete the "Fish Fence" motif, sculpted fish were introduced into
the design. The fish are fiberglass and finished as if made of copper
with a tarnished patina.
The Fish Fence is a fishing technique employed by the clans.
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Visitors to Casino Rama Resort in Rama,
Ontario, Canada, are treated to an eight-minute multimedia show,
designed and produced by Lester Creative, Inc., of Valencia, CA. |
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Clan spirits "come to life" in this truly unique awesome application of
fiber optics and "holographic", video projection.
A Lester Creative original!
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Image on left demonstrates the effect under "normal" lighting. Image on
right illustrates the awesome illusion that the clan spirit seemingly
"comes to life" and speaks to the audience. |
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The Anishnabeg (“first people”) way of life on the North
American continent pre-dates the great pyramids of Egypt. “The show is
totally engaging,” said Lawrence H. Lester, president of Lester Creative
Inc. “Above, around and even in the floor below – all surfaces contain
effects to envelop the audience, to immerse them in the cultural
experience.”
Members of the seven clans come to life, Lester
explained, as spirit masks on huge tree trunks, and speak to the crowd
in the rotunda area. Each spirit then “walks” among the spectators, a
dance of fiber optic light at their feet.
The show is scheduled to repeat every hour on the hour.
Lester Creative specializes in conceiving and producing
cutting edge, highly technical shows and attractions for theme parks,
hotels and other venues. Employing multi-talented core staff, Lester
assembles top-notch design/development/production teams to generate
attractions that are uniquely imaginative, cost-effective, safe and
enduring.
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Fiber Optic "Dancing
Spirit" Footprints |
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Images of "dancing" footprints appearing on
the floor. |
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Fiber optic bundles of each Clan's representative icon are embedded in
the floor surface. The embedded fiber optics are invisible until the
footprints begin "moving" along the floor, "dancing" among the audience. |
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images courtesy of Lester Creative, Inc. |
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