SPRING AWAKENING THE MUSICAL A SCENIC DESIGN

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 Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening the musical by the University of Maryland- College Park, School of Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies. This thesis contains the following: research images collected to develop and communicate ideas about forms, color, texture, locations, proportion, mood, and historical references to the production team; preliminary sketches, preliminary renderings, and photographs of the ¼" scale color models used to convey the scenic design; a unit list providing detailed information of each scenic element; a drafting packet, painter's elevations, paint research images and a greenery research packet to communicate the look of each scenic element to the technical director and paint charge; and a properties list and a properties research packet detailing each prop used in the production. Archival production photographs are included.