The Awesome Adventure Machine is a stage concept that was tested in 1997 at the Montfort Drive location in Dallas, Texas, as well as the location in Jackson, Mississippi, replacing a Rocker Stage .[1]
The concept was based on the Awesome Adventure Machine, a device that was used in showtapes from 1996-1997. The stage featured a single Chuck E. Cheese animatronic at center stage, with a large monitor on each side. The setup also utilized special showtapes that used different audio tracks to make use of the stage's unique features. The footage used in the showtapes made use of articulated costumes with animatronic mouths and eyes, which were introduced in the August 1996 show, which also introduced the Awesome Adventure Machine itself. The 22 movement Chuck E Cheese animatronic was made by Garner Holt.
From a technical standpoint, the show operated using laserdiscs, with sound provided by a Dolby integrated seven-channel surround sound system. The video monitors were rear-projection.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Awesome Adventure Machine". ShowBizPizza.com. http://showbizpizza.com/ptp/stages/aam.html. Retrieved 2013-01-06.