Dracula | Ballet Memphis | October 2022
Design Sketch
All the Parts and Pieces
Making it Fit Together
Paint and Distressing
All Done
Victorian Blood Transfusion Device
Archives
Cloten’s Bocce Balls
Cymbeline | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2021
Based on antique bocce balls that were made of wood then studded with nails.
Cadwal’s & Belaria’s Bags
Cymbeline | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2021
Queen’s “Poison” Potion
Cymbeline | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2021
Play within the Play Wall
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2021
Puck’s Flute
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2021
Bellow-Horn
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2021
Bottom’s One Man Band
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2021
Version 1
Version 2 – Less instruments but improved mobility and shortened quick-change time
Washboard Snare
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2021
Grenade & Explosion
The Addams Family | Davidson College | April 2022
More info coming soon!
Confetti Air Cannon
Pugsley’s Plunger & Explosion
The Addams Family | Davidson College | April 2022
More info coming soon!
Carpentry Assistance by Breanna Suarez (who also played Pugsley in this production)
Confetti Air Cannon
Dead Goose
The Addams Family | Davidson College | April 2022
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Addams Tassel comes to Life
The Addams Family | Davidson College | April 2022
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Tweeting Bird gets Killed
The Addams Family | Davidson College | April 2022
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Grandma Addams’ Pet Rat
The Addams Family | Davidson College | April 2022
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Acrimonium
The Addams Family | Davidson College | April 2022
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Dry Ice Video coming soon!
Sneaky Spider
The Addams Family | Davidson College | April 2022
Fester’s Rocket to the Moon
The Addams Family | Davidson College | April 2022
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Bottom’s Pyramus Armor
A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2021
Bottom the Weaver as Pyramus
*Tunic and Belt Designed by Claudia Boddy
S. S. American Banquet Centerpiece – Votive Holder
Anything Goes | Roosevelt University Theatre Conservatory | April 2019
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 the weight of the jute as well as I wanted and was quickly mangled by the actors (through no fault of their own).
Frame Plan A
Stitching on the Jute
Frame Plan A Upright
Plan B
I enlisted the help of Scenic Designer Mike Salazar to help weld a steel frame for the basket. The new frame, while being heavier, can easily hold the weight jute, as well as that of a person on the edge.
Welded Steel Frame
Buck Away!
Falstaff Sneaks Out in the Buck Basket
Ford Throws Falstaff Into the Basket, Knocking it Over
Ford Searches the Basket From Within
Ford Throwing Laundry at Sir Hugh
Ford Throwing Laundry All Over
(Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez)
Strawberry Milkshake
Merry Wives of Windsor | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2019
(Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez)
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
Hardware Holder Base
Plastic Resin Coating Used to Create Wax Dripping
Sanding down the Excess Resin
Fitting the Lights
Diffusion gel was fitted around the LED corn bulb in the shape of a flame.
Electronics Fitted into Candle
In Action!
(Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez)
(Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez)
(Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez)
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.
Carved Out Pistol Shape
Outer Edges Left Un-glued to Hide the Gag
Walls Glue to Hold Shape
Pistol in Bible Safe
Sir Hugh Hiding his Pistol from Dr. Caius
(Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez)
50s-60s Coca-Cola Bottles
Merry Wives of Windsor | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2019
Scraping Off “Vintage” Label”
Hand-painted Coca-Cola Lettering
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.
Instant Coffee Before it Settles VS After
Members of the cast perform “Merry Wives of Windsor” as the 47th season of Montana Shakespeare in the Parks kicks off Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Montana State University duck pond in Bozeman, Mont. MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez
(Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez)
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.
Trunk Exterior
Trunk Interior w/ Varnish Drying
(Photo Credit: Adrian Sanchez Gonzalez)
(Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez)
Desk Trunk
A vintage steamer trunk reconfigured to serve as a desk and vanity for Dr. Caius.
(Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez)
Scenic Design by Mike Salazar
Windsor Diner Neon Sign
Merry Wives of Windsor | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2019
In Progress
Final Version
Dr. Fish Spa – Faux Neon Sign
Cambodian Rock Band | Victory Gardens Theater | April 2019
Electric Sparking Shock Device
Cambodian Rock Band | Victory Gardens Theater | April 2019
Functional Sparking “Torture” Device
How I Made It:
Footlight Shells
Bagatelle & The Finishing School | Roosevelt University | Music Conservatory | March 2019
Seven Low Budget Footlight Shells
Paint Treatment
Finished Shell
Painted Paper Mache Shell
Materials: Paper, Wood Glue, Spray Paint, Acrylic Paint
Victorian Oil Lamp
Bagatelle | Roosevelt University | Music Conservatory | March 2019
Lamp Assembled
Found Oil Lamp
Fracture Cutting Bottom of Glass
Burner Modification to fit Lamp/Fixture
Found Base of Lamp
Etching Glass to Diffuse Light
Hidden Switch
Off
On
Light Fixture made by Master Electrician Neal Javenkoski
Dutch Masters Blunt
Dutch Masters | Jackalope Theatre Company | March 2019
“Smokable” Blunt Rig
Vape Pen next to Dutch Master Cigar
Gaff Sleeve for Vape Pen
Covering with “Cigar Leaf”
Oregano Filling
Mouthpiece Cover
Burnt End
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
Seal of the President of the United States
Truman & the Birth of Israel | Greenhouse Theatre Center | October 2018
Cutting Out Pieces
Seal Pattern
Cut Out Foam Pieces
Painting Foam
Painting Foam Eagle
Painting Foam Shield
Mounting
Finished Seal
Nine Worthies Armor
Nine Worthies – Love’s Labour’s Lost | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018
Pompey the Great
Modified Fencing Mask
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs “Love’s Labour’s Lost” Friday, June 22, 2018, at the Montana State University Duck Pond, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez
Modified Tunic and License Plate Armor
Armor Front
Armor Back
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
Belt Mug Loops
Othello | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018
Waxed Thread Loop
Undyed
Dyed Loops
Finished Buttons
Button
Sewing on Button
Finished Mug Loops
Materials: Scrap Leather, Leather Dye, Rivets, Waxed Thread, Leather Cord, Buttons
Flintlock Pistol Holsters
Othello | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018
Materials: Scrap Leather, Leather Dye, Waxed Thread, Rivets
Othello Calvary Sabre Ornamentation
Othello | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018
Matching Ornamentation Gold
Othello During Promo Photos
Othello’s Sabre
Materials: Liquid Gold Leaf, Acrylic Paint, Misc Jewelry Pieces, Lacquer, Epoxy
Montano’s Scabbard
Othello | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018
Initial Shaping
Dyeing
Stitching
Stitching
Shaped Blade Details
Shaping to Blade Details
Joining Halves
Chape
Formed Locket
Locket
Formed Chape
Metal Cuts
Frog Pieces
Lacing frog to Scabbard
Attaching Frog
Frog back
Finished Frog
Painted Frog
Painted Chape
Painted Locket
Finished Scabbard
Painted Joint
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
Banner Tracing
Finished Tracing
Letters
Finishing up Words
Halfway Point
Banner of Full Stage
Act I, Scene 1
King and Banner*
Ripping off Banner
Banner Off
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
Contract Cover
Love’s Labour’s Lost | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018
Seal Pattern
Impressing Seal Pattern
Impression
Tracing with Sharpie
Tracing with Shapie
Finished Seal
Finished Contract Cover
Sealing Contract Paper
Finished Contract
Materials: Diploma Cover, Silver Sharpie, Resume Paper, Mod-Podge
Lanterns
Othello | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018
Removable Lanterns
Cutting Plywood Ends
Plywood Ends
Shaped Plywood Bottom
Shaping Plywood Bottom
Notching Top
Drilling Side Bar
Side Bars
Two Partials
Top Bar
Refiguring Top
Refigured Top
Camp Lantern for Light S
Camp Lantern Light
Attaching Leaves
Removing Leaves from Headband
Finished Closure
Magnet Closure
Inside Lantern
Closed Lantern
Cut Gel Panes
In the Dark
In Florescent Lighting
Uncut Gel
Back of Magnet Closure
Attaching Magnet Closure
Finished Gel Panes
Lantern Frame
Building Lantern Frame
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs “Othello” on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the Montana State University Duck Pond, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez
Montana Shakespeare in the Parks performs “Othello” on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at the Montana State University Duck Pond, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU Photo by Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez
Materials: 1/2″ Plywood, Aluminum Flat Bar, Screws, Wood Glue, Camp Lanterns, Magnetic Tap, Theatrical Lighting Gel (Diffusion and Amber), Acrylic Paint, Lacquer
Fixtures
Attaching Spikes
Spikes Drying
First Spikes on
Cut and Formed Spikes
Forming Spikes
Curving Spikes
Stephen Hawking Bust
Love’s Labour’s Lost | Montana Shakespeare in the Parks | Summer 2018
Caesar Bust in Al
Spray Foam Expanding in Mold
Spray Foam in Caesar Bust Mold
Spray Foam Expanded in Mold
Spray Foam Cast
Initial Cast
Carving Foam
Carving Foam
Carving Foam
Carving Foam
Sculpting Clay
Sculpting Clay
