Theatre and Film, Johnny Carson School of
Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film: Theses, Student Research, and Creative Work
The Gambler's Son: A Scenic Design
First Advisor
JD Madsen
Second Advisor
William Shomos
Third Advisor
Andrew Park
Committee Members
William Shomos, Andrew Park
Date of this Version
May 2020
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 JD MadsenLincoln, Nebraska, May 2020
Abstract
THE GAMBLER’S SON – A SCENIC DESIGN
Jill Hibbard, M.F.A.
University of Nebraska, 2020
Advisor: Joshua Madsen
The purpose of this thesis is to provide research, supporting paperwork, production photographs, and other materials that document the scenic design for the University of Nebraska, Glenn Korff School of Music opera premiere production of The Gambler’s Son by Tyler Goodrich White. This thesis contains the following: research images indicating an artist’s studio, historical Cozad, Nebraska photos, selected Robert Henri paintings and sketches, shapes, and forms; preliminary sketches and photographs of the ¼” scale model; a full set of drafting plates, projections design, paint samples, a props reference book; paperwork generated during the rehearsal process; and additional touring information. Archival production photographs are included as documentation of the complete design.
Comments
Copyright 2020, Jill Hibbard. Used by permission