Preston, SeanThe following thesis navigates the artistic ideas and concepts, design process,and execution of Sean Preston’s projection design for the UMD School for Theatre Dance and Performance Studies-College Park’s production of Hookman. The production opened November 13th, 2021 in the Kogod Theatre at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center. Hookman was directed by Nathaniel P. Claridad, with scenic design by Mollie Singer, costume design by Stephanie Parks, lighting design by Heather Reynolds, and sound design by Tosin Olufolabi.enTHE MAN IN THE BACKSEAT: A REFLECTION ON THE PROJECTION DESIGN PROCESS OF HOOKMANThesisDesignHookmanProjection DesignReflectionTheatre