Lord of the Flies: A Scenic Design

Authors

Lisa Haldeman, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

First Advisor

Joshua Madsen

Date of this Version

Spring 5-23-2018

Document Type

Thesis

Citation

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 Joshua Madsen

Lincoln, Nebraska, May 2018

Comments

Copyright 2018, Lisa Marie Haldeman. Used by permission

Abstract

The purpose of this thesis is to provide research, supporting paperwork, production photographs, and other materials that document the scenic design for the co-production between the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and the Nebraska Repertory Theatre titled Lord of the Flies. This thesis contains the following: research images collected to develop and communicate ideas about location, shapes, forms, texture, scale, mood, and historical reference to the production team; preliminary sketches and photographs of the 1/4” scale model, visual tools used to convey the ideas of the scenic design; a full set of drafting plates, 1:1 paint samples and reference images used to communicate the look of each scenic element to the technical director and paint charge; a props list for detailing each prop used in the production; prop/paint research images, used to visually support the information in the prop list; and additional ground plans and paperwork generated during the rehearsal process. Archival production photographs are included as documentation of the complete design.

Advisor: Joshua Madsen