Die Fledermaus

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to provide research, supporting paperwork, production photographs, and other materials that document the scenic design process for the production of Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus (translated by Nicholas Olcott) by the University of Maryland - College Park, Maryland Opera Studio. This thesis contains the following: scenic research images collected to express period, location, and emotional landscape to the production team; preliminary sketches; photographs of the ¼" scale model; a full set of drafting plates and paint elevations used to communicate the design to the technical director and paint charge; a unit list naming each scenic element; a lineset schedule; a prop list and research book to detail each hand prop, furniture piece, and consumable to the prop master; and finally archival production photographs to document the completed design.