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Below you will find a list of shows that are represented in this portfolio. Most images are production pictures, but some include concept art, plans, renderings etc. Plans are stored as a .PDF (Adobe Acrobat™) file. They are reduced versions of the full-size drawing.

• Lysistrata, D.C.: The Musical Revue

  This musical update of Aristphanes classic comdey played as part of the Adler After Dark series at the Sella Addler Theatre in Hollywood, C.A. (Full Details)

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• Beyondo

  This setch comedy show was performed at the Lillian Theatre complex in Hollywood CA. (Full Details)

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• Tropical America

  The eleven scenes of Juan Devis' Tropical America were set against a contorted black-and-white version of artist Alfaro Siqueiros' mural of the same name in Olvera Street, Los Angeles. (Full Details)

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• U.S.C. School of Theatre Graduation 2002

  The concept of this special event was a peaceful garden, leading into a new world. (Full Details)

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• Still Life with Parrot and Monkey

  The world premiere of Paula Cizmar's new play alowed me to use the upstage moon (visible in the production stills) as a digital projection screen to suggest the location and mood of each scene. (Full Details)

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• How To Succeed in Buisiness Without Really Trying

  Director Kelly Ward wanted to demonstrate the power and respectability of the World Wide Wicket company. The play requires fast, smooth scene changes. (Full Details)

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• The Innocent Mistress

  Director Robert Robinson originally requested a Hogarth-inspired set for Mary Pix's classic comedy. Taking him literally, I created a composite of several of Hogarth's etchings. (Full Details)

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• The Music Man

  Working with production designer Garvin Eddy, I created a set of cartoon simplicity. (Full Details)

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• The Golden Boot Awards

  This event at the Century City Plaza Hotel raised money for the Motion Picture and Television Hospital Fund. (Full Details)

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• The West Indian

  Director Alicia Grosso envisioned this play, which was staged in a Culver City, California park, as happening within an "Indigo Jones Blue Print."

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• The Rover

  Director Bill Rauch updated this classic play to 1970's New Orleans. (Full Details)

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