LCD Projector for school play?

[crapyMatt]

SO, this is what happened. Every year, my school will have a school play on certain theme, there will be dances, drama, school, and also a gigantic hand-painted backdrop. However, as for this year school play, the headmistress decided to try out the new LCD projector to project the sceneries for every act.
Now the problem is, the LCD projector is fixed to the ceiling in front of the stage. Thus, it worried me that the spot lights will be too bright for the backdrop to be seen clearly. (and the performers' shadows will block the projector) As the stage manager, i tried to explain the difficulties to the headmistress, BUT, that old lady was obstinate with her bright 'idea' and want us to come out with a solution.

I am now in pain trying to solve the impossible. Any ideas?

 

[Geoff]

The only solution I can see is to have the projector mounted behind the actors/actresses. Having it in front will produce shadows from the actors and props. You are also correct about the backdrop being too dim when they use the bright stage lights.

Why don't you ask her to practice is, turn on the projector and lights, throw in some props and actors so both you and her can see what it will look like.