Grandma Addams’ Apothecary Cart

The Addams Family | Davidson College | April 2022

More info coming soon!

S. S. American Banquet Centerpiece – Votive Holder

Anything Goes | Roosevelt University Theatre Conservatory | April 2019

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.

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks 47th Season, Merry Wives of Windsor

(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

Bagatelle Set Dressing

Bagatelle | Roosevelt University | Music Conservatory | March 2019

Stage Left

Stage Right

Scenic Design by Jeni O’Malley

Bagatelle’s Armchair

Bagatelle | Roosevelt University | Music Conservatory | March 2019

Re-upholstering

Broken Arm

Paint Treatment

Finished!

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

Light Fixture made by Master Electrician Neal Javenkoski

Dutch Masters Set Dressing (& Destruction)

Dutch Masters | Jackalope Theatre Company | March 2019

Before Fight

Shelf

During/After Fight

Phase 1 – Atari and Accessories

Phase 2 – Games & Toys

Phase 3 – Basketball Hoop into Grandfather Clock

Phase 4 – Clothing

Phase 5 – Table Flipping

Phase 6 – Armchair Flip

After

Fight Choreography by Rachel Flesher

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!”

My Recreation

Original Sign

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

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

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

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

Sculpting Clay

Materials: Spray Foam, Easy Flo 120 Plastic Resin, Acrylic Paint, Velcro, 1/4″ Plywood, Foamboard

Pride & Prejudice Mantle Place

Set Dressing | Pride & Prejudice | SUNY Oswego | Spring 2017

Darcy Portrait

Portrait Artist – Vanessa Minges – Frame Designed/Constructed – Nova Casillo

Other Pride & Prejudice Set Dressing:

Rosing

Assembly Ball

Drinks & Table

Pride & Prejudice | SUNY Oswego | Spring 2017

Magnetic Drink Tables for Assembly Balls

Materials: Magnets, Found Tables, Steel Sheets, Spray Paint

Adding Magnets to Plastic Glassware

Glue Drying

Steel Sheet Attached

Painted Table

Also used on Metal Drink Tray

Two drink tables with plastic glassware filled with fake champagne were carried out by actors during a 10 second scene change. In order to decrease the likely hood of spilling and/or breaking glass, I found convincing plasticware, glued industrial magnets to the bases, and screwed steel sheets to the tops of the tables.

The champagne was a mixture of white grape juice and seltzer (to make any stains easier to remove).

Warwick Inn Bakery

Warwick Inn & Bakery | Sterling Renaissance Festival | Summer 2017

The Bakery of one Dennis Plimswood, the Baker of Warwickshire.

Task: Create a “functioning” English Renaissance bakery for interactive theatre at the Sterling Renaissance Festival.

View from Scullery Side

Warwick Bakery

View from Audience

Rainy Day

Under Balcony

Scullery

Baker’s Table

Town Revels

My first year as Props Master for the Sterling Renaissance Festival the building was not finished and I had virtually no money to work with; my second year I had a limited budget and the research ready to create this environment.

Year 1 Vs. Year 2