24 Hour Play Festival – Lighting Design
Lighting Design in Under 24 Hours
50s-60s Coca-Cola Bottles
Merry Wives of Windsor | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2019 Instant Coffee was used as an alternative to actual soda for the tour to make things simpler for the actor-only tour company while on the rural tour-route.
Aluminum Cavalry Swords
Henry IV Part 1 | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2019 Step One: Cutting Out the Blade Step Two: Threading the Aluminum Rod Step Three: Brazing the Rod to the Blade Step Four: Forming the Guard/Knuckle-bow Step Five: Assembly Step Six: Into Battle! Sword in background is the original, sword worn in front is… Continue Reading →
Bagatelle Set Dressing
Bagatelle | Roosevelt University | Music Conservatory | March 2019 Scenic Design by Jeni O’Malley
Bagatelle’s Armchair
Bagatelle | Roosevelt University | Music Conservatory | March 2019
Belt Mug Loops
Othello | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018 Materials: Scrap Leather, Leather Dye, Rivets, Waxed Thread, Leather Cord, Buttons
Bible Safe
Merry Wives of Windsor | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2019 Sir Hugh Evans Bible that doubles as a book safe for his pistol.
Bleeding Bone Knife
Dracula | Cravat Productions | December 2017 Renfield cut Dr. Seward’s arm with this jaw bone knife. As he did this, blood poured out of the hole and ran down the blade, which Renfield then licked off. Materials: Cow Jaw Bone, Mod-Podge, Clear Tubing, Plastic Bag, Hot Glue
Bleeding Rat
Dracula | Cravat Productions | December 2017 The rat was modified to hold a small compressed blood pack, which allowed the actor to bite the head of the rat, piercing the blood pack. Materials: Fake rat, film canister, hot glue
Blood Transfusion Kit
Victorian Blood Transfusion Device
Buck Basket
Merry Wives of Windsor | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2019 The Giant Buck (Laundry) Basket for Falstaff to Sneak Away In Plan A (which did not work) My plan was to use aluminum flat-bar to help keep the basket lightweight since the jute rug itself was quite heavy. Unfortunately it did not hold… Continue Reading →
Contract Cover
Love’s Labour’s Lost | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018 Materials: Diploma Cover, Silver Sharpie, Resume Paper, Mod-Podge
Dead Man’s Cell Phone – Scenic Design
AutoCAD Drawings and Scale Model
Death Versus Edgar Allan Poe
Death challenges Edgar Allan Poe to a game of chess.
Dr. Fish Spa – Faux Neon Sign
Cambodian Rock Band | Victory Gardens Theater | April 2019
Dracula – Costume Design
Dracula | Cravat Productions | December 2017 Renfield Seward Van Helsing Harker Dracula Lucy Mina
Dracula – Lighting Design
Dracula | Cravat Productions | December 2017 The lighting accentuated the fantastical elements of the play, using shadows to conceal and highlight the overarching presence of Dracula.
Dracula – Scenic Design
Dracula | Cravat Productions | December 2017 The set’s concept combined skeletal elements with traditional Victorian design. The Asylum is reminiscent of the interior of a violin, the upper castle level and bedroom incorporated bone imagery in the railings and framing, respectively.
Dracula Poster
Dracula | Cravat Productions | December 2017
Drinks & Table
Magnetic Drink Tables for Assembly Balls
Dutch Masters Blunt
Dutch Masters | Jackalope Theatre Company | March 2019 “Smokable” Blunt Rig Gaff Tape Sleeve allows vape pen to be removed for charging and refilling. Real Dutch Master Cigar split and rolled into blunt on stage and switched out with slight-of-hand. Materials: Smok Vape Pen and E-fluid; Paper, Gaff Tape; Oregano
Dutch Masters Set Dressing (& Destruction)
Dutch Masters | Jackalope Theatre Company | March 2019 Before Fight During/After Fight Fight Choreography by Rachel Flesher
Fairy Tapers
Merry Wives of Windsor | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2019 Candles used by the “Fairies” to fool and burn Falstaff Making the Candle Fitting the Lights Diffusion gel was fitted around the LED corn bulb in the shape of a flame. In Action!
Faux New York Times Cover
Dutch Masters | Jackalope Theatre Company | March 2019 Reconfigured Front Page of New York Times Mod-Podge Newsprint Method Final Results
Finishing School Chairs
The Finishing School | Roosevelt University | Music Conservatory | March 2019 Before During After
Flintlock Pistol Holsters
Othello | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018 Materials: Scrap Leather, Leather Dye, Waxed Thread, Rivets
Footlight Shells
Bagatelle & The Finishing School | Roosevelt University | Music Conservatory | March 2019 Seven Low Budget Footlight Shells Materials: Paper, Wood Glue, Spray Paint, Acrylic Paint
Garden Shrubbery
Garden Bench Shrubbery at Pemberly
Grandfather Clock with Sugar Glass Pane
Dutch Masters | Jackalope Theatre Company | March 2019 Grandfather Clock Construction (Made mostly from scrap wood) Glass Pane
Greek Letter Sweater
Alpha Psi Omega National Theatre Honor Society Sweater | April 2018
Hercules Club
Nine Worthies – Love’s Labour’s Lost | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018 Materials: Tee-ball Bat, Softball, Epoxy
House of Dr. Caius
Merry Wives of Windsor | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2019 Closet Trunk A custom made trunk that served as a closet and hiding place for Sir Hugh. Desk Trunk A vintage steamer trunk reconfigured to serve as a desk and vanity for Dr. Caius. Scenic Design by Mike Salazar
Immortal Beloved
Three Copies of the Immortal Beloved Letter in the Original German
Iron Lawn Throne
Iron Throne for your Lawn
Lanterns
Othello | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018 Removable Lanterns Materials: 1/2″ Plywood, Aluminum Flat Bar, Screws, Wood Glue, Camp Lanterns, Magnetic Tap, Theatrical Lighting Gel (Diffusion and Amber), Acrylic Paint, Lacquer Permanent Lanterns
Lion’s Courage Medal
“Awarded for Courage!”
Love’s Labour’s Lost Letters
Love’s Labour’s Lost | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018 Show Photos Coming Soon King Ferdinand to Princess – Love Letter Dumain to Katherine – Love Letter Biron (Berowne) to Rosaline – Love Letter Armado to Jaquenetta – Love Letter King of France to King Ferdinand Longaville to Maria – Love Letter Envelope
Montano’s Scabbard
Othello | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018 Materials: Leather, Leather Dye, Waxed Thread, Rivets, Metal Sheets, Epoxy, Leather Adhesive, Acrylic Paint, Clear Lacquer
Navarre Banner
Love’s Labour’s Lost | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018 Materials: Black Duck Cloth, Green Fabric, Silver Puff Paint, Silver Embroidery Thread, Snap Tape Banner Seal also designed by Nova *Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez
Nine Worthies Armor
Nine Worthies – Love’s Labour’s Lost | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018 Materials: Modified Fake Armor, Modified Fencing Mask, Modified Quilt Tunic, Laurel, License Plates, Zip Ties, Spray Paint, Fabric Paint, Sash, Velcro *Alexander Helmet & Shield and Pompey Sword not made by me. Show Photos by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez
Othello Calvary Sabre Ornamentation
Othello | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018 Materials: Liquid Gold Leaf, Acrylic Paint, Misc Jewelry Pieces, Lacquer, Epoxy
Othello Letters
Othello | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018 Materials: Kraft-tex Paper, Rit Dye, Ink, Sealing Wax
Oz Tree Stump
The Tree Stump where Tin Man was found.
Pride & Prejudice Mantle Place
Mantle Set Dressing
Professor Marvel’s Fire
Professor Marvel’s Fire and Camp
Queen’s Birthday Cake
Opening Ceremony | Sterling Renaissance Festival | Summer 2016 Her Majesty’s birthday cake accidentally being pushed into the baker’s face. Materials: Round box, sand for weight, joint compound, sealant, fake flowers, whipped cream, food coloring.
Rapier Repair and Re-Gripping
Freelance for The Mis-Adventurers | Summer 2018 The original parts of this rapier were glued together to hold them in place, but after use everything was wobbling. Repaired Quillon Block to hold blade in place without any wobbling. New Grip to prevent spinning with leather and wire wrap. Back to the Mis-Adventurer to continue… Continue Reading →
Renaissance Festival Costumes
Summer 2018 Shirt, Pants, Hat, and Goblet Holster
Rokerthon Light Hang
Rokerthon 2017 – Load-in/out
Screen Wall
Boeing Boeing | SUNY Oswego | November 2017 Construction of two identical “screen” walls. Scenic Designers: Ola Kraszpulska and Megan Lee Twamley
Seal of the President of the United States
Truman & the Birth of Israel | Greenhouse Theatre Center | October 2018 Cutting Out Pieces Mounting Finished Seal
Selected Signage
Selected Signage from Sterling Renaissance Festival
Skull Painting
Acrylic on Canvas
Space Pirate Dagger
The Dagger of one Space Pirate from Planet Penzance.
Sparking Electric Shock Device
Cambodian Rock Band | Victory Gardens Theater | April 2019 Functional Sparking “Torture” Device How I Made It:
Stephen Hawking Bust
Love’s Labour’s Lost | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018 Materials: Spray Foam, Easy Flo 120 Plastic Resin, Acrylic Paint, Velcro, 1/4″ Plywood, Foamboard
Strawberry Milkshake
Merry Wives of Windsor | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2019
The Bennet’s Loveseat
Re-upholstered Loveseat for the Bennet Family.
The Broom of the Wicked Witch of the West
The Wicked Witch’s Broom
The Buck Stops Here! – Desk Sign
Truman & the Birth of Israel | Greenhouse Theatre Center | October 2018 Recreation of President Harry S. Truman’s famous desk sign saying “The Buck Stops Here!”
The Evening News
The Evening News – February 12th, 1947
The Montana Standard
Merry Wives of Windsor | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2019
The Pumpkin King – 1585
Jack Skellington The Pumpkin King visits Warwickshire, England 1585.
The Remaining Digit of Thorndike Draper
The widow, Rose Draper, holds the remaining digit of her dear departed husband, Thorndike Draper.
The Roasted Piglet
Fake Roasted Pig Centerpiece
Tiny Ship
A Tiny Ship sails through Shakespeare’s The Tempest.
Tuol Sleng (S-21) Prisoner Files
Cambodian Rock Band | Victory Gardens Theater | April 2019
Victorian Blood Transfusion Apparatus
Dracula | Cravat Productions | December 2017 This device was used to perform two ‘live’ blood transfusions. The blood would flow from a funnel and tube on the other side of the bedroom wall, into a latex piece on the donor’s arm. The end of this tube was sealed, but when stabbed with the needle… Continue Reading →
Victorian Oil Lamp
Bagatelle | Roosevelt University | Music Conservatory | March 2019 Light Fixture made by Master Electrician Neal Javenkoski
Warwick Inn Bakery
The Bakery of one Dennis Plimswood, the Baker of Warwickshire.
Wicked Witch of the West’s Hourglass
After the Original Hourglass was accidentally knocked over, I remade it with plastic soap bottles and red sand.
Windsor Diner Neon Sign
Merry Wives of Windsor | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2019
Winkie Soldier Staffs
Wicked Witch’s Winkie Soldier’s Staffs – 10 Total
Xeniathan! Monster
Black & White Movie Monster
