events & productions

RACHEL HAUCK: Hadestown
Aug
27
to Sep 30

RACHEL HAUCK: Hadestown

Hadestown, the acclaimed musical by Anaïs Mitchell, reimagines the Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice with a blend of jazz, folk, and blues. Directed by Rachel Chavkin, the show has garnered multiple awards for its innovative staging and visual storytelling. Scenic Designer Rachel Hauck, a Tony Award winner for her work on Hadestown, crafted the production's iconic underworld setting, helping bring its haunting atmosphere to life on both Broadway and London's West End.

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SHANNON SCROFANO Nuestro Lugar: North Shore
Nov
2
to Jun 15

SHANNON SCROFANO Nuestro Lugar: North Shore

  • Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Nuestro Lugar: North Shore is a culture-driven community project designed to foster engagement and celebrate local identity near California’s Salton Sea. Led by Director of Design Shannon Scrofano at the Center for Performance and Civic Practice, this initiative uses art and storytelling to explore themes of community, land, and culture. Scrofano’s impactful design work on Nuestro Lugar: North Shore will also be featured in an exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum.

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Setting the Scene for Change: The Future of Theatre
Sep
24

Setting the Scene for Change: The Future of Theatre

In the Setting the Scene for Change episode of The Future of Theatre podcast, Maureen Weiss discusses her innovative approach to theater set design, focusing on her commitment to integrating social change into her work. She shares insights on how set designers can use their craft to influence cultural narratives and create immersive experiences that reflect contemporary issues. Weiss emphasizes collaboration and intentional design in shaping the future of theater production.

For more, listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts.

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Apr
27
to Jun 2

SIBYL WICKERSHEIMER - The Lonely Few

scenic designer SIBYL WICKERSHEIMER
costume designer SAMANTHA C. JONES
lighting designer ADAM HONORÉ
sound designer JONATHAN DEANS, MIKE TRACEY
orchestrations ZOE SARNAK, BRYAN PERRI
arrangements ZOE SARNAK
music supervisor BRYAN PERRI
music director MYRNA CONN
keyboard programming RANDY COHEN KEYBOARDS
guitar programming DILLON KONDOR
music coordinator TOMOKO AKABOSHI
dramaturg PHAEDRA MICHELLE SCOTT
production stage manager BESS MARIE GLORIOSO
casting by BETH LIPARI, CSA , PHYLLIS SCHURINGA, CSA, and THE TELSEY OFFICE

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Apr
16
to May 12

YVONNE MIRANDA - Nina Simone: Four Women

photo by Michael Brosilow

Costume Designer Yvonne L. Miranda

Director / Co-Music Director Malkia Stampley

Co-Music Director / Arranger Pamela Baskin-Watson

Scenic Director Shaun L. Motley

Lighting Designer Jason Lynch

Sound Designer Sartje Pickett

Wig Designer David Zimmerman

Choreographer Marc Wayne

Casting Director Jonathan Hetler

Kansas City Casting Andi Meyer

Associate Director Teresa Leggard

Associate Music Director Matthew Harris

Stage Manager Jordan Canon-Kruis*

Assistant Stage Manager Jade Bruno*

Stage Management Fellow Emily Praff

Line Producer Laura Braza

Line Producer/Casting Associate Annika Perez-Krikorian

Casting Associate María Amenábar Farias

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Apr
12
to Sep 1

HANA KIM - The Outsiders

Projection Designer Hana Kim

Book Adam Rapp and Justin Levine

Music and Lyrics Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine

Based on the novel by S.E. Hinton

Based on the motion picture by Francis Ford Coppola

Director Danya Taymor

Choreographer Rick and Jeff Kuperman

Music Supervision, Arrangements and Orchestrations by Justin Levine

Set Designer AMP featuring Tatiana Kahvegian

Costume Designer Sarafina Bush

Lighting Designer Brian MacDevitt

Sound Designer Cody Spencer

Music Director Matt Hinkley

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Scene Shift / The Exhibit
Feb
2
to Apr 4

Scene Shift / The Exhibit

  • USC Fisher Museum (HAR 126, MC 0381) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

What is the nature of the event that we’re making?

Mimi Lien

Scene Shift: The Exhibit is a chance for the audience to get up close and personal with the work of contemporary scenic designers. Every designer has a different story to tell, sometimes that story is translated into art, and sometimes it is theatre.

Inspired by the book, Scene Shift: US Set Designers in Conversation, the exhibit will feature work by Abigail DeVille, Marsha Ginsberg, Shing Yin Khor, Mimi Lien, Collette Pollard, and Deb O among others.

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Yuri Okahana-Benson: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Dec
8
to Dec 16

Yuri Okahana-Benson: Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

Photos by Josh Lapping

Pictured: Emily Bosco* | Will Nash Broyles | Bec Hyde | Ben Liebert* | Christopher Joel Onken* | Tommy Schoffler | Marjie Shrimpton* | Kimberly Wilpon*

“This timeless tale about the ability to change and feel compassion has been an integral part of the holiday season since it was first published in 1843. Now, 180 years later, Greenbrier Valley Theatre will be producing a new adaption of Dickens’ work written by Catherine Bush.” - Robinson Grand Performing Arts Center

Scenic Design by Yuri Okahana-Benson

Costume Design by Jenna Fawn Brown

Lighting Design by E. Tonry Lathroum

Sound Design by Abigail Coppock

Prop Design by Ashton Webb

Production Stage Management by Elizabeth Salisch, assisted by Mallory Topel

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Afsoon Pajoufar: The Band’s Visit
Oct
11
to Nov 5

Afsoon Pajoufar: The Band’s Visit

Photos by Afsoon Pajoufar

Set designer: Afsoon Pajoufar

Music and lyrics by David Yazbek; book by Itamar Moses

CREATIVE TEAM

Zi Alikhan# Director

Andra Velis Simon Music Supervisor

Jason Burrow Music Director

Sebastiani Romagnolo Choreographer

Raquel Adorno Costume Designer

Solomon Weisbard^ Lighting Designer

Willow James Sound Designer

Smooch Medina Projection Designer

Brodie Jasch Props Designer

Emely Zepeda* Production Stage Manager (through 10/26)

Miranda Anderson* Stage Manager (10/27 - 11/05)

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Mimi Lien: The Social Sculpture Project
Sep
29
to Nov 20

Mimi Lien: The Social Sculpture Project

Curated by Mimi Lien & Itohan Edoloyi

“a work of art that employs human activity as the ‘medium,’ and strives to structure and shape society or the environment through language, intent, action, and objects” “a collective made up of early career designers/artists present work within the physical space of Lincoln Center that would function as a social sculpture—with the intention of shifting the demographics that have been the foundational underpinnings of Lincoln Center since its inception.”

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Collette Pollard: The Lehman Trilogy
Sep
19
to Nov 26

Collette Pollard: The Lehman Trilogy

  • Broadway Playhouse at Water Tower Place (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

“TimeLine presents the Chicago premiere production of the 2022 Tony Award winner for Best Play!

Told in three parts over one evening, The Lehman Trilogy is the quintessential story of western capitalism, rendered through the lens of a single immigrant family. On a cold September morning in 1844, a young Jewish man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is soon joined by his two brothers, and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish—Lehman Brothers—spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, triggering the largest financial crisis in history. Weaving together nearly two centuries of family history, this theatrical event charts the humble beginnings, outrageous successes, and devastating failure of the financial institution that would ultimately bring the global economy to its knees.”

-TimeLine Theatre Company

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Scene Shift Conversation
Sep
10

Scene Shift Conversation

photo by @grettelcortesphotography | set by Yuri Okahana-Benson

You’re Invited!

SCENE SHIFT CONVERSATION

for Directors and Designers

lead by director Jessica Hanna and

scenic designer Yuri Okahana-Benson

along with other special guests!

at Skylight Theatre in Los Angeles

1816 ½ N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

9/10/23 at 4:45pm

after the 3pm performance of Hungry Ghost

Stay after the show for a conversation between directors and set designers as they discuss career pathways, artistic process, and challenges in collaboration.

This Scene Shift Conversation is a FREE unticketed event, so if you decide not to go to Hungry Ghost on 9/10 at 3pm, you can still come to the conversation!

We are so excited to support Skylight Theatre’s season of all female playwrights and directors.

SEE YOU THERE!

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dots (including Kimie Nishikawa): Infinite Life
Aug
18
to Sep 8

dots (including Kimie Nishikawa): Infinite Life

  • Linda Gross Theater Atlantic Theater (map)
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Scenic design by dots (including Kimie Nishikawa)

A CO-PRODUCTION WITH NATIONAL THEATRE

BY ANNIE BAKER

DIRECTED BY JAMES MACDONALD

Costume design by Ásta Bennie Hostetter

Makeup, hair, special effects by Freda “Fre” Howard

Lighting design by Isabella Byrd

Sound design Bray Poor

Props by Noah Mease

Associate direction by Caitlin Ryan O’Connell

Movement by Sasha Milavic Davies

Production stage management by Laura Smith

Assistant stage management by Ryan Patrick Kane

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Deb O: Ultra Left Violence
Aug
9
to Aug 12

Deb O: Ultra Left Violence

photos by Deb O

Set Design – Deb O

Text by Robert Lyons
Directed by Daniel Irizarry
Composer: Rhys Tivey

Set Designer: Deb O.
Costume Designer: Meghan E. Healey
Lighting Designer: Matthew Deinhart
Sound Designer: M Florian Staab
Stage Manager: Emily Hart
Assistant Stage Manager: Ricky Brown
Associate Producer: Amelie Lyons

CAST: Pepper Binkley, Daniel Irizarry, Rhys Tivey, Folami Williams

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Deb O: Other Orbits
Jul
9
to Jul 22

Deb O: Other Orbits

photos by Deb O

Set Design – Deb O

Director – Rebecca Wright

Sound Design – Elizabeth Atkinson

Costume Design – Nikki Dellhomme

Lighting Design – Maria Shaplin

Choreography – Annie Wilson 

Stage Management – Nic Labadie-Bartz, Kel Fleming

Applied Mechanics – Rebecca Wright, Brett Ashley Robinson, Izzy Sazak, MK Tuomanen, Thomas Choinacky, Severin Blake, and Jessica Hurley

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Collette Pollard: The Legend of Georgia McBride
Jun
29
to Jul 16

Collette Pollard: The Legend of Georgia McBride

photo by Tim Fuller courtesy of Arizona Theatre Company

set designer: Collette Pollard

director: Meredith McDonough

stage manager: Mollie Heil

assistant stage manager: MyKel Marie Hall

original lighting designer: Paul Toben

adapted lighting designer: Victoria Bain

assistant lighting designer: David Shocket

sound designer: Lindsay Jones

associate sound designer: Mathew DeVore

costume designer: Patrick Holt

playwright: Matthew López

movement director: David Roman

“By Matthew Lopez | Directed by Meredith McDonough

This big-hearted, fierce, music-filled comedy has been hailed as “stitch-in-your-side funny” by the New York Times. Casey, an Elvis impersonator with everything going for him, including a flashy sequin jumpsuit, suddenly loses his gig, his rent is overdue, and his wife announces a baby on the way. So, when Elvis leaves the building and a drag show moves in, “The King” transforms into an all-out queen. With some snappy zingers and dance-worthy numbers, this wildly entertaining story challenges assumptions with extraordinary humor and depth.” - Arizona Theatre Company

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Afsoon Pajoufar: Out of Character
Jun
23
to Jul 30

Afsoon Pajoufar: Out of Character

photo by Afsoon Pajoufar

“Beyond actor and director, much credit for the evening’s success goes to the incredible creativity and skills of the show’s designers. The angular, indented back wall of the bare stage as designed by Afsoon Pajoufar becomes the pallet for the multi-colored, well-timed accent lighting designed by Alexander V. Nichols that underscores the mood, setting, and/or theme…” (reviewed by Theatre Eddys). 

Set Design: Afsoon Pajoufar

Written and performed by Ari’el Stachel

Directed by Tony Taccone

Costume Design: Maggi Yule

Lighting/Projections Design: Alexander V. Nichols

Sound Design/Dramaturgy: Madeleine Oldham

Stage Manager: Amanda Spooner

Assistant Stage Manager: Sofie Miller

Photo by Afsoon Pajoufar

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Yvonne Miranda: The Royale
Jun
16
to Sep 27

Yvonne Miranda: The Royale

Costume Designer: Yvonne Miranda

Director: Tyrone Phillips

Voice & Text Coach: Amani Dorn

Assistant Director: Danielle Davis

Costume Design: Yvonne L. Miranda

Scenic Design: Alyssa Moon Thompson

Lighting Design: Robert Perry

Sound Design & Original Music: Willow James

Movement: Jeb Burris, Rasell Holt, Tyrone Phillips

Assistant Costume Designer: Maegan Pate

Scenic Consultant: Romello Huins

Stage Management Assistant: Jalon Payton

Stage Manager: Alexa Burn

“Theatrical and kinetic, like a boxing ballet, swept along by language that’s beautiful, crisp and crystalline clear.”

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Transforming Artistic Practices: Disrupting the Hierarchy of Traditional Creative Teams
Jun
14

Transforming Artistic Practices: Disrupting the Hierarchy of Traditional Creative Teams

“Workshop by Shana Cooper (USA) and Sibyl Wickersheimer (USA)
Using politics of space as an inspiration and the urgency to build healthier creative systems, we investigate barriers to and methods for radical change to collaborative production processes. Starting with spatial configurations of the workshop room, we will explore dynamic physical relationships for generative collaboration. Themes will be focused on international politics and peaceful yet transformative dialogue to solve problems. Each participant will be asked to reinvent previous participants’ contributions taking and tossing ideas intended as exercises to disrupt the hierarchy of traditional creative teams.” - PQ

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Ed Haynes: Twelfth Night
Jun
1
to Sep 13

Ed Haynes: Twelfth Night

Scenic design by Edward E. Haynes Jr.

Written by William Shakespeare

Directed by Dawn Monique Williams

Choreography by Roberta Inscho

Costume design by Melissa Torchia

Lighting design by Sarah Hughey

Sound design /Composition by Elton Bradman

Music direction byJen Marie Davidson

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Ed Haynes: The Three Musketeers 
May
31
to Oct 14

Ed Haynes: The Three Musketeers 

Scenic design by Edward E. Haynes Jr.

Written by Kirsten Childs

Directed by Kent Gash

Choreography by Byron Easley

Fight Direction by U. Jonathan Toppo

Costume design by Kara Harmon

Lighting design by Jason Lynch

Projection design by Shawn Duan

Sound design and additional arrangements by Pornchanok (Nok) Kanchanabanca

Music direction by J. Oconer Navarro

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Hana Kim: Summer, 1976
May
25
to Jun 18

Hana Kim: Summer, 1976

  • The Samuel J. Friedman Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

“Four-time Emmy Award® winner & Academy Award® nominee Laura Linney (My Name Is Lucy Barton, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes) and Tony Award® nominee Jessica Hecht (The Assembled Parties) return to Broadway in a new play by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and fellow MTC alum David Auburn (Proof, The Columnist). This deeply moving, insightful piece is about connection, memories, and the small moments that can change the course of our lives. Over one fateful summer, an unlikely friendship develops between Diana (Linney), a fiercely iconoclastic artist and single mom, and Alice (Hecht), a free-spirited yet naive young housewife. As the Bicentennial is celebrated across the country, these two young women in Ohio navigate motherhood, ambition, and intimacy, and help each other discover their own independence. Directing is Tony winner Daniel Sullivan (Proof, Lillian Hellman’s The Little Foxes).

Summer, 1976 was commissioned by MTC through the Bank of America New Play Program. Production support is provided by The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation and the Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater.” - Manhattan Theatre Club

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