SCENIC DESIGN
When I was little, I couldn’t have imagined that I would become a scenic designer. But honestly, it makes perfect sense. I have always loved the act of making art, and of performance. Of research, literature, music, expression. Creating shows in our backyard as kids was an everyday activity that we lived for. We would imagine ourselves into other worlds and create them, with whatever we had on hand.
Ultimately, everything I do in art and design circles back to storytelling. Scenic Design is storytelling on a very large, tangible scale. It’s a profession that has guided me to meet some of the most extraordinary people of my life. It has challenged me, transformed me, and helped me grow exponentially as an artist and a person. Most importantly, it has taught me the true meaning of collaboration, and all of the magic the creative process can open. Here are some highlights of my scenic design projects!
'Speed of Light,' Otherworld Theater
'Forever Plaid,' Theater at the Center
'H.M.S. Pinafore,' The Savoyaires
'The Rogue Aviator,' Otherworld Theater
Hand Drafting for 'Speed of Light,' Otherworld Theater
'Hair,' Chicago Street Theater
'Dames at Sea,' Theater at the Center
'The Tempest,' Columbia College Chicago
'Speed of Light,' Otherworld Theater
'Yeoman of the Guard,' The Savoyaires
'Speed of Light,' Otherworld Theater
'Dames at Sea,' Theater at the Center
'Cinderella,' Chicago Street Theater
'Dames at Sea,' Theater at the Center
Drafting for 'Dames at Sea,' Theater at the Center
Paint Elevations from my Home Studio
White Model for 'The Tempest,' Chicago Street Theater
White Model for 'Dames at Sea,' Theater at the Center
'Mary Stuart,' Columbia College Chicago
Model for 'Much Ado about Nothing,' Shakespeare in the Park
'Much Ado about Nothing,' Shakespeare in the Park
Rehearsal for 'Forever Plaid,' Theater at the Center
'The Tempest,' Columbia College Chicago
Backdrop for 'Ruddigore,' The Savoyaires
Airship Design for 'The Rogue Aviator,' Otherworld Theater
Rehearsal for 'Ruddigore,' The Savoyaires
'Company,' Memorial Opera House
Rehearsal for 'The Tempest,' Columbia College Chicago
'The Glass Menagerie,' Memorial Opera House
'Mary Stuart,' Columbia College Chicago
Concept rendering for 'Mary Stuart,' Columbia College Chicago
'The Tempest,' Columbia College Chicago
Concept Model for 'Anabel Lee'
Scenic Model for 'Speed of Light,' Otherworld Theater
'The Rogue Aviator,' Otherworld Theater
'Mary Stuart,' Columbia College Chicago
Collaboration.
Everything I have ever achieved in theater as a designer has been through the act of collaboration. Of understanding that the contribution of everyone’s strengths, authenticity, and heart are what makes a production outstanding. Be open. Listen. The amount you will learn about yourself through truly working with others will help you grow and step into your highest potential.