South Side Stories for City Theatre

These are some pictures from the world premiere of a play called "South Side Stories" for City Theatre.    Tami Dixon created this piece from interviews with people who lived, worked, spent time on the south side of Pittsburgh.  It was directed by Matt Morrow.  There were original illustrations from David Pohl that were used as a transitionary method from monologue to monologue.  It was a lot of fun to work on a play that was built from and about my city.  "I love pittsburgo" in the words of a character from the play.

The Producers for the conservatory company at PPU

The Producers is a really great show.  It is so much fun to work on but this show is a beast and demands so much in terms of lights, sound, costume, let alone, set.  I have designed this once before and it was a joy.  Lauren Kadel Seals restaged the original choreography and Tome' Cousin directed this production.  The students worked really hard and did a great job.  Enjoy some of these pictures.

August: Osage County for THE REP at Point Park

Here are a few shots from "August: Osage County".  The play is a tour de force for actors.  It was fun to do.  The set, aka a 3 story house, is dominant.  We had to take a few liberties with that idea because we could not fit a 3 story house on the Rauh Stage.  The production was a huge hit critically and publicly.  John Shepard directed and Steffi Mayer-Staley was the set designer.  I would do this play again in a heartbeat.  I just would never do this play for an extended run, Whew!

The Benedum's 25th Birthday Party

These are a few shots from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust honoring the Benedum Center's 25th Birthday.  Nancy Brynes was the event producer.  I acted as the Lighting Designer and somewhat the Set Designer.  Nancy had an inspiration drawing which she and I interpreted using a product called "Transfomits".  David Kinkade was my assoc. on the show and was very helpful.  The party was fun and Megan Hilty gave a wonderful performance!