From Bedroom to Courtroom: How I Turned My Sister’s Room Into a Legal Drama Set

 Transforming a Bedroom into a Courtroom: Behind the Scenes of My CCR Production

When I started planning my CCR production, I knew I wanted a courtroom scene. The problem? I didn’t have a courtroom—just my sister’s plain bedroom. But with some creativity and a few clever prop choices, I managed to turn it into a convincing legal setting.

The Setup: From Bedroom to Courtroom

My sister’s room was a blank slate, which actually worked in my favor. I didn’t have to clear out decorations or hide anything too distracting. Instead, I focused on adding elements that would sell the illusion of a real courtroom.

• The Judge’s Bench: I used her metal desk as the judge’s bench, which had the perfect sturdy, official look.
• The Gavel: Since I didn’t have a real gavel, I got creative—a small metal hammer and a coffee coaster became my makeshift gavel and sound block. Surprisingly, it worked perfectly!
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• The Witness Stand: I used an office chair for the testimony area, placing it in a way that made it seem like a designated witness seat.
  
  

The Cast: Bringing the Courtroom to Life

To make the scene feel real, I recruited three of my friends who were up for the challenge:

• Candelaria as the Prosecutor: She had the perfect assertive tone, making every argument feel like a real legal battle.
• Olivia as the Judge: Sitting behind the metal desk, she brought a calm but commanding presence to the role.
• Martina as the Bailiff: She kept order in the "courtroom" (when we weren’t laughing between takes).

I played the testimony myself, sitting in the office chair and delivering my lines while trying not to break character.

The Filming Experience

Filming took longer than expected because of small details: adjusting angles, remembering the script, and ensuring nothing in the background broke the illusion. 

Despite the challenges, the whole process was a mix of creativity, improvisation, and fun. We had to work with what we had, and in the end, we pulled off a scene that looked way more professional than I originally thought possible.

Final Thoughts

This production proved that you don’t need a perfect location or expensive props—just creative problem-solving and a great team. A metal desk, a hammer, and a coffee coaster turned my sister’s plain room into a full-fledged courtroom, and my friends made the whole thing come to life.

Now, let’s just hope my sister doesn’t realize I used her desk as a judge’s bench…