Wednesday, October 22, 2008

From Page to Stage

Art Ornelas makes his MainStage debut at a Set Designer with ...AND L.A. IS BURNING, making its world premiere at MST now through November 9.

When developing the set design, the designer may first draw up conceptual pieces like the elevations below to show the production team what they are imagining the space will look like. Below each elevation as originally conceived by Art is followed by a photograph of how the set design was actually executed.

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Alvin (Timothy Eric) plans a practical joke on his unit partner in the office.

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Haddie (Michelle Britton) introduces her pet fish to its new home.

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Haddie warns Sylvia (Gwendolyn McLarty) of the hazards of wearing skirts with too short of a hemline in the dressing room of Nordstrom's.

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Haddie considers the apology of friend and neighbor Sylvia at the local Safeway deli counter.


Set by Art Ornelas
Lighting by Daniel Polk
Costumes by Macy Peronne
Props by McKay Talley

And that's the word on the street!

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