TWILIGHT: LOS ANGELES, 1992

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 Anna Deavere Smith's Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 by the University of Maryland - College Park, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies. This thesis contains the following: scenic research images collected to express period, location, and emotional/intellectual/psychological landscapes to the production team; preliminary sketches; photographs of the ¼" & ½" scale models; full drafting plates and paint elevations used to communicated the design to the technical director and paint charge; a unit list naming each scenic element; a props list and research book to detail each hand prop and furniture piece; and lastly archival production photographs to document the completed design.