Much Ado About Nothing
William Shakespeare
Noorda Bastian Theater, Orem Utah
November 9th-17th 2018
Directed by John Newman
Stage Managed by Melissa Bonilla
Costume Design by Chris Lancaster
Scenic Design by Alicia Freeman
Lighting Design by Emma Eugenia Belnap
Hair & Makeup Design by Shelby Noelle Gist
Sound Design by Kevin Criman
Photography by Suzy Oliveira
High Concept: Set in the small town of Messina Colorado, the first week of July 1945, between VE Day and VJ Day.
Directors Concept: Balancing roles in a time of change.
Designers Concept: Blooming love
I captured the visual image of a meadow or hillside full of wildflowers by using floral motifs to reflect the setting.
This helped me establish a muted color palate to capture a feeling of nostalgia.
I also incorporated subtle Renaissance fashion details to give a nod to the original time period of the text.
Production Photos
Renderings
Medium: Water color and graphite pencil