FUN HOME

FUN HOME at Lee Street Theatre in Salisbury, NC. Using the original graphic novel as inspiration, the lighting design worked to replicate the blue-grey color palate in Alison Bechdel’s drawings. The design served as a directing force to draw audience attention to onstage action by utilizing isolation and fluid transitions to mimic the feeling of reading panels in a comic book. Produced curing the COVID-29 pandemic, special attention was needed to light around actor PPE while driving the storyline. Direction by Rod Oden, Music Direction by Laurie Klaus, Choreography by Kristen Swilley, Scenic Design by David Pulliam, Costume Design by Beth Bentley, Sound Design by Rod Oden, Photos by Tim Coffey.

CLUE ON STAGE

Clue On Stage at Lee Street Theatre in Salisbury, NC. The lighting design recalls the imagery of the classic board game Clue. The use of strong color choices as thematic representation for each character and the use of ‘shadowy’ side light evokes the mysterious, quirky nature of the production. Produced curing the COVID-29 pandemic, special attention was needed to light around actor PPE while driving the storyline. Lighting Design by Caleb S. Garner, Sound Design by Rod Oden, Costume Design by Davita Galloway, Scenic Design by David Carmichael, Direction by Rod Oden, and Photography by Tim Coffey.

GUYS AND DOLLS

GUYS AND DOLLS in the Tatum Theatre at The University of Southern Mississippi. Rather than a traditional, massive production of Guys and Dolls, the design team came to the conclusion to produce a smaller scale ‘chamber’ production – focusing on the poetry and meaning of the music and lyrics. The lighting design shaped the world of the play by taking the most romantic elements of the literal settings and using them to suggest the locations in a whimsical pastiche of New York City. Ranging from textured, angular city streets to plain, clean mission interiors, the design of Guys and Dolls helps to ask whether it is better to follow the fold or to take the gamble. Direction by Lou Rackoff, Scenic Design by Lindsey Kelley, Costume Design by Mackenzie Dunn, Photos by Kelly Dunn.

KEN LUDWIG’S THE THREE MUSKETEERS

KEN LUDWIG’S THE THREE MUSKETEERS in the Tatum Theatre at The University of Southern Mississippi. The primary goal of the lighting design was to tell the story through a series of tableaux, as if the audience was watching the pages of a story book come to life.  By using exaggerated highlight and shadow with bold color and texture choices, I emphasized the drama and emotional intensity of the stage pictures in order to make a tableau as moving as a romantic painting. As The Three Musketeers jumps from scene to scene with the same level of heroism and conviction, the lighting design had to illustrate the romantic extremes of good and evil. Direction by Shannon Bain, Scenic design by Amanda Klipsch, Costume Design by J. Theresa Bush, Photos by Kelly Dunn.

CABARET

CABARET in the Tatum Theatre at The University of Southern Mississippi. Rather than a traditional setting of Cabaret, the director and design team chose to set our production in a gritty, back alley Weimar Kabaret – telling the stories of real people in real places in real circumstances. The design had an arc beginning with big, bright, and colorful looks at the Kit Kat Club to the stark, desolate, gritty looks of Berlin on the verge of war. As conditions in Berlin worsen, the color of the light bleached - signifying the blatant destruction of European art and culture. Direction by Lou Rackoff, Scenic Design by Stephen Judd, Costume Design by Erin Jester, Sound Design by Tiffany Nabors, Photos by Kelly Dunn.

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU in the Tatum Theatre at The University of Southern Mississippi. The concept was to create a dynamic world of the play; one that can both capture the frenzied nature of the Vanderhoff household in contrast to the stoic, restrained demeanor of the Kirby family while also being able to produce charming, intimate moments, all while balancing the costume and scenic variety of design. Direction by Burton Tedesco, Scenic Design by Lindsey Kelley and Stephen Judd, costume design by Mackenzie Dunn, Sound Design by Tracy Ratcliff.

GODSPELL

GODSPELL at Catawba College's Hedrick Little Theatre, produced by the Catawba College Theatre Arts Department. The Concept was to completely immerse the audience into the show using light;  to make the audience feel as if they are a part of the show in order to reinforce the unconditional inclusion of God’s love. The lighting was presentational and very reminiscent of Rock and Roll lighting to create a sense of awe and active engagement. Direction by Joe Hernandez, Music Direction by John Stafford, Costume Design by Erin Dougherty, Scenic Design by David Pulliam.

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK at the Lee Street Theatre Performing Arts Center in the Tom & Martha Smith Event Center, produced by the St. Thomas Players. The concept was to create the cold, depressed mood of the Annex in a grey scale color scheme. Most of the color in the production came from the costumes, which shifted to grayer tones as the show progressed. Direction by Claudia Gallup, Costume Design by Nancy Gaines, Scenic Design by Larissa Garcia, Photos by Caitlin Billings.

 Selected Dance Credits

Performances from The University of Southern Mississippi

A FEW GOOD MEN

A FEW GOOD MEN at the Lee Street Theatre Performing Arts Center in the Tom & Martha Smith Event Center, produced by Lee Street Theatre. Assistant Design with Mr. Chris Speer. The concept was to juxtapose a naturalistic front and down light system with an unrealistic backlight/backdrop system to represent the difference between recorded, biased events and events as they actually occurred.  Direction by Craig Kolkebeck, Costume Design by Luther Sowers, Scenic Design by Chris Speer.

TITANIC: A NEW MUSICAL

TITANIC: A NEW MUSICAL in the Jack Romano Playhouse, produced by Stage Manor Performing Arts Center. Set inside the wreckage of the ship, the design facilitated a haunting sense of dread and foreshadowing throughout the production. The heavy back and side lighting created a stylized look that is reminiscent of the mythic imagery of the Titanic. Direction by Nick Hrutkay, Costume design by Jennifer Lippart, scenic design by Adam Jehle, sound design by Tate Thompson, photos by Nick Hrutkay.

SOME GIRL(S)

SOME GIRL(S) at Catawba College's Florence Busby Corriher Theatre, Produced by the Catawba College Blue Masque. The concept was to view each episode through the love style of each of the women, according to John Allen Lee' s 1973 book Colours of Love. A spectrum of color was assigned to each individual love style as represented by their respective quality of interpersonal relationship. Direction by Lara Williams, Costume Design by Collette Simkins, Scenic Design by Morgan Summers, Photos by Sean Myers.

CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL

CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL in the Jack Romano Playhouse at Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center. Direction by Jason Wiggins, Scenic Design by Emily Maldari, Costume Design by Kim Stark, scenic design by Tate Thompson.

 THE ADDAMS FAMILY

THE ADDAMS FAMILY in the Jack Romano Playhouse at Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center. Direction by Marie Nicole, Scenic Design by Emily Maldari, Costume Design by Sarah Pearson, Sound Design by Tate Thompson.

 CABARET

 CABARET in the Jack Romano Playhouse at Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center. Direction by Larry Nye, scenic design by Adam Jehle, costume design by Abagail Jones, scenic design by Tate Thompson.

ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE

ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE at Interlakes Community Auditorium, produced by Interlakes Theatre in Meredith, New Hampshire. The concept was to use "honky tonk" colors combined with 1950's Americana Retro color schemes to create the idealized vision as presented by Louise. Assistant Design with Mr. Wally Eastland. Direction by Nancy Barry, Music Direction by Jordan Ostrowski, Costume Design by Chris Hynds, Scenic Design by Wally Eastland.

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Historic Sunset Theatre, produced by RSVP Community Theatre of Asheboro, NC. The concept was to utilize subtle hints of color throughout the show to create an almost ethereal, dreamlike quality through the production, as if the show happening onstage was the vivid reverie of one of the Von Trapps. Direction by Scott Lilly, Music Direction by Gwen McLeod Hall, Costume Design by Bailey Powell, Scenic Design by Scott Lilly. 

 42nd Street

42nd Street at the Jack Romano Playhouse, produced by Stagedoor Manor. Direction by Marie Nicole, Scenery by Emily Maldari, Costume design by Blake Leo Burke, Sound Design by Tate Thompson, Photos by Brandon Bush.

WORKING

WORKING at the Jack Romano Playhouse at the Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center. Directed by Scott Caron, Scenery by Adam Jehle, Costumes by Jennifer Lippart, sound design by Tate Thompson.

 Anyone Can Whistle

ANYONE CAN WHISTLE in the Jack Romano Playhouse at Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center. Direction by Joshua Robinson, scenic design by Emily Maldari, sound design by Tate Thompson.

 NO, NO, NANETTE

NO, NO, NANETTE in the Jack Romano Playhouse at Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Center. Direction by Larry Nye, Scenic Design by Emily Maldari, Costume Design by Blake Leo Burke, Sound Design by Tate Thompson.

Bright Star

BRIGHT STAR at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, produced by the Charleston Stage Company. Set in the Blue Ride Mountains of North Carolina, the design had to capture the spirit of Appalachian storytelling. The goals of the design were to clearly separate the time jumps with distinct looks, emphasize the divide between the ‘country’ and the ‘city,’ and to emphasize the romanticism of the story. Direction by Julian Wiles, Scenic Design by Kimberly Powers, Costume Design by Courtni Riddick, Sound Design by Luke Walchuk, Properties Design by Stefanie Darby.

BLithe Spirit

Noel Coward’s BLITHE SPIRIT at the historic Dock Street Theatre, produced by the Charleston Stage Company. Color choices within the lighting design were selected to evoke the feeling of an antique setting by the uses of rose gold ambers and deeper blues, with ‘ghostly’ opposition suggested by greens. The presence of Elvira was also suggested through Damask textures just peeking through Ruth’s Deco style. Direction by Derek Pickens, costume design by Haley O’Brien, scenic design by Cody Rutledge, sound design by Luke Walchuk, props design by Stefanie Darby, Stage Managed by Ashley Palmer, photos by James Cooper at Greengrass Photography.

Elf the Musical

Elf the Musical at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, produced by Charleston Stage Company. Direction by Marybeth Clark, Scenic Design by Kimberly Powers, Costume Design by Courtni Riddick, Sound Design by Luke Walchuk, Properties Design by Stefany Darby, Stage Managed by Ravyn Meador, Photos by James Cooper at Greengrass Photography.

Murder on the Orient Express

Ken Ludwig’s Murder on the Orient Express at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, produced by Charleston Stage Company. The inspired a sense of mystery and heightened drama using shadow and antiquated colors. Clean lines in both texture and revelation of form will drew from Art Deco principles to compliment the scenic design. The sense of realism became more selective as the play became more cinematic during the conclusion. Directed by Julian Wiles, Scenic Design by Cody Rutledge, Costume Design by Courtni Riddick, Sound Design by Luke Walchuk, Projection Design by Adam Jehle, Stage Managed by Ravyn Meador, Pictures by James Cooper at Greengrass Photography.

Black Pearl Sings!

Frank Higgins’ Black Pearl Sings! at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Henry Clay Middleton, Scenic Design by Adam Jehle, Costume Design by Courtni Riddick, Sound Design by Luke Walchuk, Properties Design by Stefanie Darby, Stage Managed by Ashley Palmer, Pictures by James Cooper at Greengrass Photography.

Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots by Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Firestein at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, Produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Marybeth Clark, Scenic Design by Adam Jehle, Costume Design by Hayley O’Brien, Sound Design by Luke Walchuk, Properties Design by Stefanie Darby, Stage Managed by Ravyn Meador, Pictures by James Cooper at Greengrass Photography.

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Adapted by Julian Wiles at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Julian Wiles, scenic design by Susan Crabtree, costume design by Janine McCabe, props design by Aline Toloto, sound design by Luke Walchuk, stage managed by Ravyn Meador. Photos by Julian Wiles.

The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Marybeth Clark, scenic design by Cody Rutledge, costume design by Courtni Riddick, sound design by Luke Walchuk, props design by Stefanie Darby, stage managed by Ravyn Meador. Photos by Julian Wiles.

 The Addams Family (2022)

The Addams Family at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Marybeth Clark. Scenic design by Adam Jehle, costume design by Hayley O’Brien, sound design by Luke Walchuk, props design by Aline Toloto. Photos by Julian Wiles.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Marybeth Clark. Scenic design by Cody Rutledge, Costume Design by Courtni Riddick, Sound Design by Nate Edmondson and Luke Walchuk. Photos by Julian Wiles and Beth Curley.

JFK and Inga Binga

JFK and Inga Binga at the historic Dock Street Theatre, Produced by Charleston Stage Company. Written and directed by Julian Wiles. Scenic Design by Cody Rutledge, Costume Design by Hayley O’Brien, Props Design by Aline Toloto, Sound Design by Luke Walchuk. Photos by Julian Wiles and Beth Curley.

Native Gardens

Native Gardens at the historic Dock Street Theatre, Produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Marybeth Clark. Scenic Design by Adam Jehle, Costume Design by Hayley O’Brien, Props Design by Aline Toloto, Sound Design and composition by Luke Walchuk. Photos by Beth Curley.

 Once On This Island

Once On This Island at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, Produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Crystin Gilmore, Musical Direction by Sam Henderson. Scenic Design by Seth Howard, Costume Design by Courtni Riddick, Sound Design by Luke Walchuk, Props Design by Aline Toloto, Stage Management by Ravyn Meador. Photos by Reese Moore Photography.

The Prom

The Prom at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, Produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Marybeth Clark, Musical Direction by Sam Henderson. Scenic Design by Adam Jehle, Costume Design by Courtni Riddick, Sound Design by Luke Walchuk, Props Design by Aline Toloto, Stage Management by Ravyn Meador. Photos by Reese Moore Photography.

Clue: On Stage (2023)

Clue: On Stage at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, Produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Colin Waters. Scenic Design by Adam Jehle, Costume Design by Hayley O’Brien, Sound Design and composition by Luke Walchuk, Props Design by Aline Toloto, Stage Management by Imani Lloyd. Photos by Reese Moore Photography.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, Produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Rylee Coppel. Scenic Design by Claire Brenia, Costume Design by David Jordan Baxter, Sound Design by Luke Walchuk, Props Design by Hailee Selby, Stage Management by Ravyn Meador. Photos by Reese Moore Photography.

Chicken and Biscuits

Chicken and Biscuits at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, Produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Crystin Gilmore. Scenic Design by Aline Toloto, Costume Design by Courtni Riddick, Sound Design and composition by Luke Walchuk, Props Design by Hailee Selby, Stage Management by Ravyn Meador. Photos by Reese Moore Photography.

The Trip To Bountiful

The Trip To Bountiful at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, Produced by Charleston Stage Company. Directed by Julian Wiles. Scenic Design by Adam Jehle and Julian Wiles, Costume Design by Hayley O’Brien, Sound Design and composition by Luke Walchuk, Props Design by Aline Toloto, Stage Management by Imani Lloyd. Photos by Reese Moore Photography.