ABSTRACT

Title of thesis: THE ME NOBODY KNOWS: A LIGHTING DESIGN

THE KAY THEATRE

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - COLLEGE PARK

Brittany A. Shemuga, Master of Fine Arts, 2015

Thesis directed by: Associate Professor, Brian MacDevitt,

School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance

Studies

The purpose of this thesis is to provide research, supporting paperwork, documentation of the process and results of the lighting design for the University of Maryland – College Park, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies production of The Me Nobody Knows. This thesis contains the following: research images collected to develop and visually communicate ideas about color, intensity, form, composition and mood to the production team; storyboard with research images and description to depict the arc of lighting design; preliminary and final organization of desired equipment to execute the lighting design; a full set of drafting plates and supplementary paperwork used to communicate the organization and placement of lighting equipment to the master electrician; magic sheets and cue list used as organizational tools for the lighting designer during the tech process. Archival production photographs are included as documentation of the completed design.