These are some of the pictures from the evening of our 32nd Degree of the Scottish Rite at the Valley of Minneapolis, Orient of Minnesota. You will have to click on each individually. I did it this way so that your machine wouldn't get bogged down with all of the images.
Click here for a pic of Bro. Tualo working through some of the study material.
Click here for a shot of Bro. Joe and the Venerable Master helping two more of the Class.
Click here for a shot of more of the Class trying to remember what had happened.
Click here for a pic of another young Brother working during the discussion session.
Click here for a view of a couple of the new 32nds relaxing after the discussion session.
Click here for a pic of Bro. Lovell showing off his new 32nd degree pin.
Even those who have seen the impressive full-costume, full-form, long Scottish Rite class may not be familiar with the amount of work which the Valley of Minneapolis does in support of the actors. The sound men have the ability to have about 10 wireless mikes live simultaneously, the light crew has a wide variety of spots and projectors and house lighths to control. Several properties men labor diligently for each degree. Frequently the wonderful pipe organ supposts the cast, and a full male choir is another accent to the proceedings. All of this is pretty evident to the discerning eye. The area which receives the least attention is Wardrobe and Makeup. The small crews working in those areas transform the actors from the Brother you ate dinner with to Moses or Confucious or one of a hundred other characters. Here are a few pictures from that area.
Click here for a pic of one of the robes and personal props rooms.
Click here for a view of a few of the more fanciful props.
Click here for a pic of the repair and sewing room.
Click here for a shot of the room where the wig and makeup work is done.
Click here for a pic of the mirrors the newly transformed actors try to crack.
Click here for pic of the wigs cabinet.
This is a quick look from Thursday night, and a peek behind the scenes. I hope you enjoyed it.
