A dear old friend of mine introduced me at a production meeting as "That Famous Polish Lighting Designer" and we all chuckled. During the production the crew gave me a pen/desk set with the engraving TFPLD. As the internet came into popular culture i needed an email addy. I tried 4 different names and on my last chance i looked at my pen/desk set and said of course "TFPLD"

Friday, June 7, 2013

"Abigail 1702" for City Theatre

This is a faux sequel to "The Crucible".  It is 10 years later and Abigail Williams is know as Ruth Meadows.  We did the 2nd production overall.  Tracy Brigden directed.  Tony Ferrieri did the scenery. Pei-Chi Siu did the costuming.  Eric Shimelonis was the sound designer.  The play asked the question of forgiveness and does it come externally or internally or both.






"LIttle Gem" for City Theatre

This is a monologue play.  It is not the normal monologue play and it follows a grandmother, mother, and daughter.  It is a beautiful little piece.  Kimberly Senior directed this with the scenery by Jack Magaw.  Ange Vesco did the costuming and Ryan McMaster did the sound.  This was in the studio theater and it was done in the round.  I thought it worked really well for the piece.






"Becky's New Car" for THE REP at Point Park

This is a wacky Steven Dietz.  It is a run ride with the lovable Becky.  The production was directed by Kim Martin. The Set was by Maddie Bucci. Steve "Shappi' Shapiro did the wacky sound.  If you ever have a chance to see this play go for it.  It was a bit of a challenge working in the round and the play is all over the place scenically but Maddie did a great job locating the show.






"You say Tomato, I say Shut Up" for CLO Cabaret

This is a two-hander that deals with a couple's courting, marriage, and relationship.  Van Kaplan was the director.  Tony Ferrieri did the Set and Costumes.  The play had a very successful run and there will be subsequent productions in San Diego and Philadelphia in the near future.  The las shot was taken with my Ipad and is not the best resolution.





"Seminar" for City Theatre

Tracy Brigden directed this fast moving contemporary comedy.  Tony Ferrieri was the Set Designer and Ange Vesco did the costuming.  The play questions ethics right down to the core of any individual.   You might be surprised to agree or disagree with the characters in the play.





"School for Lies" for Pittsburgh Irish and Classical

This was a very fun production to work on.  The cast was great and the show had a beautiful look.  Andrew Paul was the director.  Gianni Downs did the scenery.  Joan Markert did the costumes.