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Theater Arts Topics - Suburbia >> Content Detail


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Study Materials

Character Backstories (PDF)

subUrbia Program (PDF)



Set Design


The following photos show the evolution of the set design, from initial models to the full-size scenery. All photos are courtesy Eric Levenson, and used with permission.

A diorama featuring a 7-11 on one side, some pallets and a sliding metal door on the other, chainlink fence along the back, and a paper stick figure center stage for scale. The same model, from above, showing the patio in front of the 7-11. The 7-11 banner has been painted further, as have details on the newsstand outside it. The actual set is laid out approximately the same as the model. A trash barrel, milk crate, and sliding door.
The various debris have been artfully smeared with mud. The store windows show several refrigerated cases of drinks. The back of the set is dimly lit in blue and shadows.


Lighting Design


The following images show lighting plans during different phases of design. Images are courtesy of Karen Perlow and are used with permission. (Note: images are quite large and may require scrolling on some monitors.)

  • Preliminary sketches explore the various requirements for lighting (PNG)
  • A diagram showing arrays of lights for specific scenes and effects (PNG)
  • The final light plot, showing location and channel of all lights used in the show (PNG - 1.3 MB)


Student Reflection


OpenCourseWare asked various cast and crew members to contribute their reflections on the production process and result. Jonas Kubilius, actor of Tim, sent us his thoughts. Used with permission. (TXT)


 








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