Theatre and Film, Johnny Carson School of
First Advisor
Michelle Harvey
Date of this Version
5-2024
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 Michelle Harvey
Lincoln, Nebraska, May 2024
Abstract
This thesis describes the complete production process of the lighting design for the musical Big Fish by John August with music/lyrics by Andrew Lippa, which was produced by Nebraska Repertory Theatre in partnership with the Glenn Korff School of Music and performed in Howell Theatre on April 25th through May 4th, 2024. This production of the musical was conceived and crafted by the collaborative team: Direction by Ann Marie Pollard, musical direction by Suna Gunther, scenic design by Anna Schwartz, costume design by Hunter Rock, technical direction provided by Ashley Faulkner, Projection Design by Anna Henson, and the head electrician was Seamus Hurley.
This thesis documents the lighting designer’s design implementation process, including various research documentation, previsualization, lighting plots, lighting paperwork, production photos, and documentation of production meetings and technical rehearsals.
Advisor: Michelle Harvey
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