The fall play at Central High School 2015 was Seussical the Musical. I started with my model. I am beginning to truly enjoy making models and solving the design issues on a small scale first. The director, my friend Jeff Witt, wanted the show to be set in the 1920's and wanted the set to… Continue reading Seussical the Musical
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Addams Family at Pentacle Theatre
In the middle of the chaos of CET, I held auditions for Addams Family the Musical. The show was part of the Pentacle Theatre 2015 season. I ended up casting the 10 main characters, 12 ancestors, and eventually, 2 gargoyles (silent characters I added to help set the mood and change scenes). We began rehearsals… Continue reading Addams Family at Pentacle Theatre
CET 2015
This year I was given the assignment to create a new "Arch" for CET. The old one had become quite dangerous. It was heavy. It was hard to store. It was broken beyond decent repair. I needed to create something that was cheap, easy to store, easy to repair and fit the personality of CET.… Continue reading CET 2015
The Foreigner
Theater is an exercise of the Absurd. It is labor intensive, shows very little return on investment, if any, and is disposable. After closing night we will strike the set and leave the theater looking as if we were never there. “Disposable Art” Art created just for you, just for tonight. It’s not a Book,… Continue reading The Foreigner
Fractured
Once again I was hired to paint a backdrop for my friend who teaches at Howard Street Middle School in Salem. I always starts like this.... stuff in a hallway and inspiration on the walls. I had kids help me paint all the flats white. I always start with a clean slate. We started by… Continue reading Fractured
Young Frankenstein
I worked as the Associate Director on the Pentacle Theatre production of Young Frankenstein the Musical, directed by my friend Robert Salberg. I was assigned to block group scenes, track tech needs, and eventually, call the show and run sound effects cues. This show was a bit hard for me. I am not usually around… Continue reading Young Frankenstein
Oklahoma!
This year the winter play was Oklahoma! This show has never been on my favorites list.... however, I may have to change my opinion of the show real soon. This show was BEAUTIFUL... beautiful to look at... beautiful to listen to... beautiful to watch. That is a pretty amazing feat considering the production was a… Continue reading Oklahoma!
Beauty and the Beast
There is always something special about starting fresh on a new show. This year, the fall show at Central High was Beauty and the Beast. I didn't start completely from scratch because I had designed the show for CET over the summer. However, I have more space and more materials to work with at Central… Continue reading Beauty and the Beast
You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown… Really!
I directed my second show at Pentacle Theater this year... well... I guess it's my 5th show, but second show with me at the top of the list. 😉 I directed You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. This was my second time directing this show (I directed many years ago during my college years). I had… Continue reading You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown… Really!
CET 2014
It's been a couple months... I guess it's time to catch up reports of shows I've worked on. This year was my third year working for CET (Children's Educational Theater). It is the most intense job I have ever done. I am the Tech director for the program. As Tech Director I am responsible for… Continue reading CET 2014
