Saturday, November 22, 2014

Fox Tales in Bishop Hill

A few weeks ago, our family had a fun opportunity to help out a friend. Brian Fox Ellis runs Fox Tales International, an educational program that depicts history in real life through portrayals of historical figures. Right now, Brian is working on creating videos of several of his characters, and wanted an audience, preferably dressed in period costume, to liven up the set. We obliged, considering we like to see his shows whenever we can.
This afternoon and evening, Brian portrayed John James Audubon,  Meriwether Lewis, and Edgar Allen Poe at various historic buildings at Bishop Hill, Illinois. 

Sunset from the Colony School Building

Sunset from the Colony School Building

Setting up the 'stage' at the Colony School




Big Sister and Little Brother in costume

The Colony School


The film crew setting up, checking light levels, and deciding how colors work at certain light levels.

At the visitor center on the main drag


Brian setting up a backdrop with a variety of furs

A very fun day with fun and talented people!

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