Behind the Curtain
Offstage, I spend most of my time in Fort Worth, Texas with my lovely spouse and dogs. We like to travel to water whenever possible. I grew up an outdoorsman and still like to fish when there’s a free moment. We’re also dedicated foodies and amateur mixologists, so if you’re ever in town I’ll point you to the best spots. I’m a Detroit Tigers fan in the summer and a Kansas City Chiefs fan in the fall. I like to think that living a vibrant life outside of the theatre helps me to bring a broadened experience to my work and collaboration.
In the design meeting, I bring thorough research and dramaturgy. My first strength is in early concept development, ensuring that all creators on the team can move forward confidently to meet their deadlines.
My second strength is rapid visualization, providing images and digital models that communicate function and structure for the production team, and that communicate texture and narrative to the creative team. Let’s work together to bring your unique vision to life.
Prop Design
Set design and props design go hand-in-hand. From interior design to special effects, I’ve often worn the designer hat and the fabricator hat, sometimes for the same production. I have crafted and curated a collection of props and I am always building more. I’ve made puppets, vehicles, custom furniture, “magical” illusions, and too many specialty projects to count.
There’s a special place in my creative life for props. Set design is big; it lends itself to bold colors, soaring heights, and broad strokes. Prop design is precious; it can be intricate and small and specific. It can inform a performance. My prop design process isn’t so different from set design, and that always includes prop documentation and research. The first job is always communication. And then, making sure that the rehearsal team has the material they need when they need it.
