Theatre and Film, Johnny Carson School of
Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film: Theses, Student Research, and Creative Work
First Advisor
Michelle Harvey
Date of this Version
5-2025
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 Michelle Harvey
Lincoln, Nebraska, May 2025
Abstract
This thesis describes the design and production process of the lighting design for the musical Urinetown, written by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann, featuring music by Mark Hollmann, produced by The Nebraska Repertory Theatre in collaboration with the University of Nebraska Glenn Korff School of Music, performed in the Howell Theatre from April 25th, 2025, to May 3rd, 2025. Urinetown was directed by Ann Marie Pollard, with musical direction by Suna Gunther. The creative team included scenic designer Sariah Roberts, costume designer Breeanna Pierce, and lighting designer Caroline Nowak. The production team included technical director Ashley Faulkner and stage management by Savannah Stermer. The lighting team consisted of lighting designer Caroline Nowak, assistant lighting designers Mackenzie Krull and Lilli Rowan, programmer Mason Nicks, head electrician Seamus Hurley, and staff electrician Jared Wolt.
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.
Comments
Copyright 2025, Caroline Nowak. Used by permission