And What Of The Little Oscar Set Ticket Booth?
The tiny Oscar set model unveiled last week is busily being constructed by a small army of craftsmen and crew to full scale on the stage of the Kodak Theater as we speak. There's just a few days left, after all, to get the towering glass Oscars adequately frosted, the giant silver conches swirling smoothly, and other such finishing touches on what promises to be one of the greatest sets in awards show history. Of course, there's also the ongoing debate over the life-sized theater box office sitting center stage, and what it's doing there:
"I guess we'll ask (host) Jon Stewart to come out of that (ticket booth)," [producer Gil] Cates says.
"We can make a door on the side. There's one just in the back now," [set designer Roy] Christopher says. "I think he needs another door."I'd love for that to happen," he continues. "Otherwise why is there a little ticket booth there?"
"Is it lit?" Cates asks.
"It'll all be lit and dressed inside. There will be a little sign with the show times. He can at least be standing at it."
"Buying a ticket," Cates offers.
The conversation went on like this for some time: "With what money?" "We'll build him some!" "But do we charge matinee or regular price?" "What if he used a catch-all gift certificate...?" "I love it!" etc., before Gil "God is in the details" Cates was tapped on his shoulder by a reluctant assistant, who sheepishly informed him someone forgot to mail the invitations.
