A Scenic Design for Avenue Q

Authors

Jessica Thompson, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

First Advisor

JD Madsen

Date of this Version

Spring 4-2018

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 JD Madsen

Lincoln, Nebraska, April 2018

Comments

Copyright 2018, Jessica Elaine Thompson. Used by permission

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 C. 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