Nickel and Dimed (2012)
Scenic Design – Adams State University Theatre
Full Production Description:
This adaptation of Barbara Ehrenreich’s investigative memoir required modular scenery to reflect multiple low-wage workplaces. The set used recycled and repurposed materials to evoke diners, motel rooms, and cleaning supply closets with minimal shifts.
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- Built rolling flats, hanging steel flats, and layered signage with found objects
- Utilized foam board, pegboard, and industrial laminate finishes
- Painted floors with weathered grime and faux-tile effects
- Collaborated with lighting for site-based tonal shifts
- Chalk-lined full-scale ground plans for proscenium
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- Explored class-based storytelling through material culture
- Integrated real-world research into aesthetic choices
- Practiced fast turnaround of design-to-build with a limited crew
