The Crucible at La Plaza Cultural

Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” is a perfect fall show, particularly when executed in a community garden in the Lower East Side. One of my proudest production design efforts (costume & sets), I was able to build out one wall with salvaged oak flooring which functioned as both the inside and outside of structures. The costumes

Seeing Inside: Wearable technology, forgotton women & puppetry

Affectionately referred to as “The Puppet Dress,” this piece was selected by St Ann’s Warehouse‎ for development during the 2010-2011 Puppetlab. Additional performances were done at The FIGMENT Project weekend festival on Governors Island as well as Gemini & Scorpio‘s “Lost Circus” event. From the Messenger Theatre Company website: “Seeing Inside” takes place under the skirt of Lou Andreas-Salome

tick, tick… BOOM!: Jonathan Larson’s warm up to Rent

Written by Jonathan Larson of Rent fame, the story follows a playwright questioning his choice to be in theater. The story is somewhat autobiographical, setting Rent to be a more romantic and endearing tribute to the struggles of young artists. In addition to designing the costumes I also collaborated with our technical director on set design. As

Last 5 years: Another lost relationship

Heterosexual couple retells the story of their 5 year relationship in opposite directions, only coming together in song during their wedding. Best song in show: “Shiksa Goddess,” written to change the identity of the female protagonist…so she didn’t resemble the writers actual ex-wife. Directed by: Steve Sunderlin Millbrook Playhouse 2003