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My show closed a couple of weeks ago and it turned out better than expected! The voices were absolutley incredible and the set turned out as planned. Congratulations to the production staff , actors, musicians and producers at MainStage Irving-Las Colinas.
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The design I'm working on for Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas is coming along. Take a look at the model I made for The Light in the Piazza and check out how the build is going. A couple more days we will be finished! Be sure to get your tickets here! "This was the first time I set dressed a show and did not design it. It was a lot of fun to work with the set designer. I helped secure props, set dressed, and even did some furniture reupholstering."  INTIMATE APPAREL March 10-25, 2023 by Lynn Nottage Directed by Dennis Raveneau Set in 1905 in turn-of-the-century New York, INTIMATE APPAREL tells the story of Esther, an African-American woman who makes her living sewing beautiful corsets and ladies’ undergarments. Seeking love and romance, Esther eventually embarks on a letter-writing relationship with a mysterious suitor laboring on the Panama Canal. But when he moves to New York and their marriage begins to take an unhappy turn, Esther realizes that only her self-reliance and certainty of her own worth will see her through life’s challenges. A story of self-discovery stitched together with love! CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS! CAST: Esther - Stormi Demerson* George - Brentom Jackson Mayme - Kayland Jordan Mrs. Van Buren - Lindsay Hayward Mr. Marks - Blair Mitchell Mrs. Dickson - Yolanda Davis Understudy Mrs. Dickson/Mayme - Shaundra Norwood *This Actor appears through the courtesy of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. CREATIVE TEAM: Director - Dennis Raveneau Stage Manager - Sydney Hewitt Administrative Producer - Joan Eppes Technical Producer - Tom Ortiz Intimacy Director - La Hunter-Smith Scenic Designer - Ellen Doyle Mizener Set Dresser - Joseph Cummings Master Carpenter - Conor Clark Lighting Designer - Hank Baldree Sound Designer - Rich Frohlich Costume & Wig Designer - Michael A. Robinson/Dallas Costume Shoppe A1 Sound Board Operator - Michael Cannon Light Board Operator - Eric B. Ryan Production photography by Kris Ikejiri. Publicity photography by Mike Morgan. Production Photos“This is the story of a young African-American woman who has migrated to New York in pursuit of her dreams through her work as a seamstress. The play, in Nottage's own words, explores ‘the unexpected intersections between class, race, and gender at the turn of the (20th) century, and what happens when people across cultural and economic divides are thrust into spaces of intimacy.’ It's a powerful story with vital and memorable characters, a moving tale of romance, independence, and acceptance, that challenges audiences, even today, to take a hard look at what lies just underneath outer appearances.” I'm really excited about my next design, The Light in the Piazza! Here are the details about the show. May 5-20, 2023 Book by Craig Lucas | Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel Directed by Bruce R. Coleman Music Directed by Victoria Nooe Summer 1953: Margaret Johnson, an elegant and strong-willed Southern woman, has taken her daughter, Clara, on a vacation to Italy. When a gust of wind blows Clara’s hat right into the hands of a young Italian gentleman, neither age nor language nor familial disapproval can stop their whirlwind love affair. As Clara and Fabrizio fall into each other’s arms, Margaret must grapple with the question of whether to disclose Clara’s devastating secret to Fabrizio’s warm, passionate Italian family. With soaring operatic melodies, THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA is a story about mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and the deeply intertwined emotions of love and loss. A lush, romantic musical that will sweep you away to Italy! Performances are held at the Irving Arts Center. Click the icon below to secure your tickets!  The Light in the Piazza is my next show for spring/summer of 2023 with MainStage Irving-Las Colinas! Get our ticket now by clicking here!  |
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