Keeping It Fresh

Q: This is your third time designing the set for Noises Off. What draws you back to this show?
A: Noises Off is a farce unlike any other—it's a perfect storm of physical comedy, timing, and technical challenges. The set is basically a character in itself, and every version I’ve done brings new ways to refine, rethink, and re-engineer how it all works.

Q: How has your approach to the set evolved over the three productions?
A: The first time was all about figuring out the mechanics: rotating the set, making sure the doors and stairs could handle the chaos. The second time, I refined the layout and improved the structural durability. Now, in this third version, I’m focusing more on the character of the set—how it supports the humor, timing, and storytelling. It’s more polished but just as full of surprises.

Q: What’s the biggest challenge when designing Noises Off?
A: The biggest challenge is balancing comedy with construction. The set has to rotate, survive nightly abuse from slamming doors, and still be safe and functional. Timing is everything in this show, and that means the set has to be as precise as the actors’ performances.

​Side note, I will be sharing many posts about the design and in each of those posts you will be able to meet the cast.

Q: Does it get easier each time you do it?
A: In some ways, yes—I know what to expect now. But each space and production brings new challenges. I’ve never done the same version twice. It’s like revisiting a complex recipe: you tweak a little here, add something there, and always try to make it better than before.
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Q: Is it still fun the third time around?
A: Absolutely. In fact, it’s more fun because I know the show inside and out. I can anticipate what’s needed and collaborate more deeply with the cast and director. And honestly, hearing the audience laugh at something that required so much precision—it never gets old.

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Noises Off runs July 18th through August 2nd
Ticket range from $26.50-$33.50

​Performances are held at:
3333 North MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062
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Box Office: 972-252-2787 (ARTS)
Box Office Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12pm - 5pm 
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