Michael HornMar 141 minFlame UrnsFor a production of the Wizard of Oz, we needed practical flames that could burst forth when the wizard projection appears: These are...
Michael HornNov 20, 20211 minApple for The GiverThinkTank TYA commissioned an apple (actually two apples, including the backup) for a production of The Giver that performed at...
Michael HornNov 14, 20211 minMagic MirrorThis magic mirror was created for Beauty and the Beast. It uses an HDMI display controlled by a Raspberry Pi Zero, which responds to two...
Michael HornNov 14, 20211 minLumiere's HatThis is Lumiere's Hat from Beauty and the Beast. I was inspired by an LED Matrix candle project I saw on adafruit.com, however I needed a...
Michael HornOct 25, 20211 minThe VentilatorLab Theater Project required a ventilator for a show that could be unplugged, resulting in an alarm sound. The original plan was to...
Michael HornApr 17, 20211 minThe Wendy HouseFor this magical production, I created a 2-sided realistic custom gravestone and a remote-controlled tinkerbell lighting effect. This...
Michael HornOct 4, 20201 minHounds of the BaskervillesFor this socially-distanced hybrid theatre/radio show, I made some fun magazines and an ON AIR sign more or less based on some pictures...
Michael HornAug 6, 20202 minLittle Mermaid Trident and ShellI created these props for a local production of the Little Mermaid musical. The trident head was made by shaping a styrofoam trident...
Michael HornOct 30, 20193 minRealistic Ride-On Horse PuppetFor Sleepy Hollow, we needed a scary steed for the Headless Horseman to ride, for the grand finale scene of the children’s play. The...
Michael HornOct 29, 20195 minInfrared Tracking ProjectionThis is a really exciting invention I came up with for the Sleepy Hollow. I wanted the pumpkin head to talk – like really talk, and also...
Michael HornJun 14, 20191 minAutomatic Haircut MachineThis was a fun prop made for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Caractacus Potts invented a haircut machine to make some money at the fair so he...
Michael HornJun 12, 20191 minSeussicalThe GCP Junior Stars production of Seussical required some really bold lighting, a special DMX controlled lighting rig was developed to...
Michael HornJun 9, 20191 minDMX Controlled PulleysThis is just a small project, it was originally intended to be a part of the Seussical show, but many other things took priority, and by...
Michael HornDec 22, 20182 min3 Strikes Naughty List TrackerFor the Junior Stars’ show Coal, which is about the Elf who is in charge of the Naughty List, I created this beautiful Naughty List...
Michael HornMar 24, 20181 minPolish Joke BookI worked with Director Rick Bronson on this giant 6’x8′ storybook to drive the narrative of his play, Polish Joke. I contributed the...
Michael HornOct 24, 20171 minPhantom Tollbooth CarFor the Gulfport Community Players’ Junior Stars children’s theatre production of The Phantom Tollbooth, I created this vehicle. It was...
Michael HornMay 15, 20171 minBlack Light ProjectorI bought a cheap LED projector from amazon that boasted a “water effect”, hoping I would be able to hack it for my own purposes, and I...
Michael HornDec 12, 20161 minWinter CrownMichael created this technical effect prop for the St. Petersburg City Theatre for their production of “A Christmas Carol”, the crown for...
Michael HornOct 30, 20161 minIron ManMichael created an iron man Cosplay, starting from a plain red shirt and gloves. the chest part is attached to the shirt magnetically,...
Michael HornSep 30, 20163 minStar ChixMichael volunteered to create art/technology props and effects for the parody show “Star Chix” at the St. Petersburg City Theatre. A...