The Prince of Egypt

Opening Scene: Physical Labor

For the opening scene, I wanted the set to convey exhausting, repetitive labor on a monumental scale. I gathered references for stone, scaffolding, and heavy rope to communicate the environment and the scale of the work.

Visual references

Stone · Scaffolding · Rope

Weathered sandstone blocks stacked in rows.
Product image of several frame scaffolding systems.
A thick coil of natural fiber rope.

Onstage

The scene begins in darkness before transitioning to low light. Select the image below to watch a clip of the opening scene.