A Knight Tale shields

by Mariann Liddiard

In the second movement’s battle scene, performers wielded spears, shields, and swords. After I added Templar crosses to the shields and colorful ribbons to the spears, the added visual flair elevated the moment—transforming it into a crowd favorite.

Figuring out how to craft the weapons from EVA foam was both a fun challenge and a valuable learning experience. I’m now confident in my ability to build performance-ready props, and in the end, all the extra hours truly paid off.

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