A Scenic Design for Avenue Q

Authors

Jessica Thompson, University of Nebraska - LincolnFollow

First Advisor

JD Madsen

Date of this Version

Spring 4-2018

Comments

A THESIS Presented to the Faculty of The Graduate College at the University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfillment of Requirements For the Degree of Master of Fine Arts, Major: Theatre Arts, Under the Supervision of Professor JD Madsen. Lincoln, Nebraska: April 2018

Copyright (c) 2018 Jessica Elaine Thompson

Abstract

This thesis describes the research, production process, and execution of the scenic design for the musical Avenue Q with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, and book by Jeff Whitty. Presented in the Johnny Carson Theatre from March 2-16, 2018 at the University of Nebraska. The Avenue Q production team consisted of:

Andy Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director

Jessica Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scenic Design

Laurel Shoemaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lighting Design

Jamie Bullins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Costume Design

Emily Callahan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sound Design

Brendan Greene-Walsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Technical Direction

This thesis documents the scenic design process for Avenue Q including initial meetings, research, conceptualization, renderings, paperwork, technical rehearsals, and production photographs.

Advisor: JD Madsen