A Midsummer Night’s Dream: A Scenic Design

Authors

Grace Trudeau, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow

First Advisor

JD Madsen

Second Advisor

William Grange

Third Advisor

Michelle Harvey

Committee Members

William Grange, Michelle Harvey

Date of this Version

Spring 5-1-2021

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 Joshua Madsen

Lincoln, Nebraska, May 2021

A Midsummer Night’s Dream was produced by the Nebraska Repertory Theatre and opened October 1, 2021; the thesis was completed prior to the production on April 23, 2021

Comments

Copyright © 2021, Grace Trudeau. Used by permission

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