Theater Making
Practical Special Effects
My specialty in Theatrical Design is Practical Special Effects. Pictured here are one-off projects or designs. Click on the image to learn more
Other Projects
Blood Knife for a production of Hamlet
THE RESULT: A CAD modeled and 3D printed two-part box cutter with pressable side panels that would compress a small internal blood pack squeezing blood through tubing and out of the tip of the blade where it can be dragged into a line to create the effect of a cut.
IN THE SHOW: Two characters make a blood pact on stage by cutting their hands and shaking on it using a box cutter.
THE CHALLENGE: Make a realistic looking box cutter that had the ability to seemingly cut an actor's hand without putting them in danger.
ASSISTANT LIGHTING DESIGN FOR A production of
A MIDSUMMER NIGHTS DREAM
Head Designer: Trini Rogando
The lighting for this show was tasked with transforming a single set from the cold rigidity of Athens into a living, magical forest. Custom LED fixtures layer into draped fabric created shifting patterns of light, while textured lighting and the interplay of shadow brought the forest to life. As the story unfolded, the forest gradually grew darker and more cynical before finally giving way to the light of morning.
Gargoyle Mask for Hunchback of Notre Dame
IN THE SHOW: Gargoyles on Notre Dame speak and interact with characters.
THE CHALLENGE: Make masks for actors to be able to quick change into Gargoyles .
THE RESULT: Hand molded air dry clay on simple mask templates painted to look like stone.
Twelfth Night Graphics
Designing the poster for Twelfth Night set in Rococo France.
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