In bringing the Bible to the stage, Sight & Sound Theatres works to create an immersive live experience that makes the audience feel as if they are really watching Noah build an ark, Moses part the Red Sea, or Samson break down a wall. Every Sight & Sound production includes key appearances by live animals, often bringing them out into the house on ramps and walkways. Some human characters ride horses onto the stage, farm animals play roles in Miracle of Christmas, and everything from pigs to camels brings additional realism to the shows. Permanent residents at Sight & Sound, the animals are treated with the same level of care that human actors would expect. “We have our animal caretaker team that makes sure they are fed and exercised, and that they receive their health care,” said Katie Miller, Sight & Sound corporate communications director. “We have a training team working on training the animals for our upcoming shows. We have our handling team that works with them onstage.”
-Randi Minetor, from “Production Profile,” PLSN, Sept. 2019 page 26.
