Theatre and Film, Johnny Carson School of
First Advisor
JD Madsen
Second Advisor
Dr. William Grange
Third Advisor
Michelle Harvey
Date of this Version
Spring 5-23-2021
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to provide research, supporting paperwork, production photographs, and other materials which document the scenic design for the Nebraska Repertory Theatre’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare. This thesis contains the following: research images indicating thematic ideas for Athens and the Forest, weather patterns for Athens and Woodland, environmental textures and colors, shapes, and forms; preliminary sketches and photographs of the ¼” scale model; a full set of drafting plates and paint samples, a set dressing reference book; paperwork generated during the rehearsal process; and additional information. Archival production photographs are available by contacting the designer or the Nebraska Repertory Theatre.
Advisor: Joshua Madsen
Comments
A THESIS Presented to the Faculty of The Graduate College of the University of Nebraska In partial fulfillment of the requirements For the Degree of the Master of Fine Arts, Major: Theatre Arts, Under the Supervision of Professor Joshua Madsen. Lincoln, Nebraska: May 2021
Copyright © 2021 Grace Trudeau
A Midsummer Nights Dream was produced by the Nebraska Repertory Theatre and opened October 1st, 2021. This thesis was completed prior to the production on April 23rd, 2021.