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GRAPHIC
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Children of Eden
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Directed by Mary Hicks
Scenic Design by DeAnne Kennedy Costume Design by Anna Foster Lighting Design by Janine Meyers Sound Design by Steve Nelson |
As the Scenic Designer for Children of Eden, I was asked to design a primary set with hidden elements that would be revealed throughout the show as the story progressed - beginning with the creation of the universe, the Garden of Eden, then Noah's Ark and finally the world after the rains. In collaboration with the Costume and Lighting designers, we were able to coordinate color, texture, shape, and textiles that would work seamlessly together to provide an evocative and unified vision. As the Scenic Artist for this production, I worked closely with the Technical Director and Props Master to coordinate build and paint materials and schedule, while executing all paint treatments to the set elements.
The Wiz
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Directed by Mary Hicks
Scenic Design by DeAnne Kennedy Costume Design by Anna Foster Lighting Design by Janine Meyers Sound Design by Steve Nelson |
The design for The Wiz was a delightfully fun and collaborative process - incorporating battery powered lighting into rolling set pieces, rear projections and playful graphic elements. The design was inspired from a mix of graphic modern takes on the classic 1920's Deco style, incorporating strong geometric shapes, gradients and unique lighting to add depth between the layers of this set.
USS Arizona
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Executive Director: Elissa Lines
Director of Exhibits and Restoration: Rod Bengston Exhibit Designer: DeAnne Kennedy Restoration Shop Manager: Randy Gratz Assistant Restoration Shop Manager/Paint Lead: Mike Tobin |
This is a piece of the historic USS Arizona battleship that was bombed and sunk in the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. This portion was removed from the original location on the sunken battleship and stored at a protected location until it was gifted to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. To properly display this large and important artifact, much preparation and planning was needed to ensure the safety and support of the piece as well as inspire an emotional connection for the guests visiting the museum. Placed in the middle of the museum floor, surrounded by Japanese and American WWII planes that began and carried out the war in the pacific, this warped fragment of the USS Arizona stands to show the impact of that fateful day - and the lives that were lost.
Guest Entrance
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Executive Director: Elissa Lines
Director of Exhibits and Restoration: Rod Bengston Exhibit Designer: DeAnne Kennedy Restoration Shop Manager: Randy Gratz Assistant Restoration Shop Manager/Paint Lead: Mike Tobin |
As part of an initiative to update and renovate the exhibits at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, I was tasked with developing a design for the guest entrance leading into the main museum space. The desire was to introduce the first moments of the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor before the visitors moved on to see the Japanese planes that delivered the attack, a relic from the USS Arizona and the American planes that rose to meet the Japanese forces. The design begins with peaceful images of Hawaii before the attack, showing Diamond Head at sunset, Native Hawaiians dressed for a hula show, and posters of the idealism imagined by visitors. As they enter the hallway leading into the museum, thatmosphere transitions to images depicting wreckage caused by the bombing and strafing - including a photo of a bullet hole in the historic Hangar 79 glass windows. Additionally there would be audio of planes flying by shooting bullets, bombs exploding, and men reading reports of the first moments of the attack. The intention was to prepare the visitors with the gravity and importance of what they would see next.
Oklahoma!
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Directed by Michael Jenkinson
Scenic Design by DeAnne Kennedy Costume Design by Frederick Deeben Lighting Design by Michael Frohling Sound Design by Elisabeth Rebel |
This production of Oklahoma! was a vibrant take on a classic musical. Due to the 3/4 thrust stage and audience configuration, the design needed to be suggestive of location while easily reconfigurable for swift scene changes. The visual inspiration for the set design was a mix of aged wood, metal and farm tools. The Farm House was constructed to look like wood framing, the backdrop painted like corrugated metal, the floor painted with a windmill design. Tucked into nooks and crannies was a myriad of set dressing ranging from barrels and crates, to shovels and newspaper stacks mostly on the outer levels of the stage steps so that there was enough space for the large musical dance numbers.
The Wizard of Oz
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Directed by Mark Booher
Scenic Design by DeAnne Kennedy Costume Design by Frederick Deeben Lighting Design by Jen "Z" Zornow Puppetry Design by Emily DeCola |
Always... Patsy Cline
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Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson
Remount directed by Roger DeLaurier Scenic Design by DeAnne Kennedy Costume Design by Jeni Schaefer Lighting Design by Jen "Z" Zornow Sound Design by Elisabeth Rebel Music Direction by Jonathan Swoboda |
Escape Rooms
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Concept Design by DeAnne Kennedy
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BRP Can Am Booth
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Design Consultation by DeAnne Kennedy
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Reed House Remodel
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Design Consultation by DeAnne Kennedy
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