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Scenic Design for an Original Script: Dinner with the Louminauts University of New Orleans ScholarWorks@UNO University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations Dissertations and Theses 12-15-2007 Scenic Design for an Original Script: Dinner With The Louminauts Jessica Diane Cook University of New Orleans Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td Recommended Citation Cook, Jessica Diane, "Scenic Design for an Original Script: Dinner With The Louminauts" (2007). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 607. https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/607 This Thesis is protected by copyright and/or related rights. It has been brought to you by ScholarWorks@UNO with permission from the rights-holder(s). You are free to use this Thesis in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights- holder(s) directly, unless additional rights are indicated by a Creative Commons license in the record and/or on the work itself. This Thesis has been accepted for inclusion in University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@UNO. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Scenic Design for an Original Script: Dinner With The Louminauts A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the University of New Orleans in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Fine Arts in Film, Theatre, and Communication Arts Scene Design By Jessica Diane Cook B.A. Arkansas Tech University, 2003 December 2007 Copyright 2007, Jessica Diane Cook ii Acknowledgements Creating the world and home for the dysfunctional Louminaut family proved to be challenging and rewarding. This project enabled me to open my mind and truly test myself. The entire project, the design, process, execution, and this written portion of my thesis would have been impossible without the help, encouragement, and support of many people. I first would like to thank Mr. Kevin Griffith for supporting me all these years and challenging me to better myself, not only as a theatre artist/scene designer, but also as a person. His guidance has inspired me and forever transformed my life. He will always be my mentor, inspiration, and most importantly, my friend. I would also like to thank Mr. David Hoover for challenging me as a designer. Working with him as a director has given me more confidence in myself and with the decisions I make. I wish to sincerely acknowledge Mr. Anthony French for filling in as the third thesis committee member at the last moment. Through his teachings, I learned a great deal about designing for the theatre. He gave me the knowledge needed for developing my skills as a designer. Very special thanks go to Ms. Valerie “Kate” Brugh for taking a chance on me all those years ago. It truly is because of her that I am here today. She showed me what the art of theatre was and helped me develop my passion. I would also like to thank Dr. Ardith Morris for advising and believing in me throughout the years. Thank you for pushing me to do my best. I would also like to thank my dear friend, Jason Cutler, for writing the wonderful script that I had the honor of designing for my thesis. You are a great friend and I cannot thank you enough for your belief in me. iii I especially thank James Jennings, Trisha Vitrano, Terry Merek, and Michelle Thiberville. Thank you for your hard work and helping the design come to life. This production would not have ever happened without the hard work and dedication of the shop students and the crew. I cannot thank enough all of those who were involved in the production for all of their work. Thank you to the cast for making the play come to life. Finally, I would like to thank my family, friends, and students for all of their support and inspiration. I am who I am today because of all of you. iv Table of Contents Abstract.............................................................................................................................. vi Introduction......................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 1 Biography of Jason Cutler ............................................................................................. 4 Chapter 2 Play Analysis of Dinner with the Louminauts by Jason Cutler ..................................... 6 Chapter 3 Absurdism within Dinner with the Louminauts........................................................... 10 Chapter 4 Collaboration and Process............................................................................................ 17 Chapter 5 Journal Entries ............................................................................................................. 30 Chapter 6 Evaluation of Self, Process, and Conclusion ............................................................... 48 Bibliography ..................................................................................................................... 54 Appendix A Research....................................................................................................................... 57 Appendix B Preliminary Sketches and Models................................................................................ 73 Appendix C Construction Drawings ................................................................................................ 79 Appendix D Ground Plan and Final Model...................................................................................... 87 Appendix E Process Photos ............................................................................................................. 88 Appendix F Production Photos ........................................................................................................ 94 Appendix G Student Critiques.......................................................................................................... 99 Vita.................................................................................................................................. 114 v Abstract This thesis examines the process for the scene design for the production of Dinner with the Louminauts by Jason Cutler. The University of New Orleans produced the show in the Fall of 2006. My graduate committee chose this project for me as partial fulfillment of my Masters of Fine Arts degree. This paper will serve as a record of the process, execution, and response of the scene design for this production. The text will be accompanied by all of my research, renderings, drafting’s, and other supporting materials that are applicable to the design process. vi Introduction My first real experience with theatre was in my Introduction to Theatre class as a sophomore at Arkansas Tech University. The professor, Kate Brugh, offered extra credit to anyone in the class for attending production labs and assisting with the build of the upcoming production of The Three Musketeers. I did not need the extra credit, however I was curious to see what went on in “the shop.” After the rehearsal, I found Kate and introduced myself as her student, and informed her that I was there to help with the production. That very night, I not only learned how to use various tools; I also helped construct a platform that would serve as a bedchamber for D’Artagnan and his seductress, Lady de Winter. I was completely enthralled with producing scenery for the theatre. I engaged myself in any tasks that were available; taping cables, arranging plants on the staircase, painting the underside of a platform black, and painting the words, “The Shoulder of Mutton” on a sign. I felt privileged when Kate asked me to paint “The Shoulder of Mutton,” although I thought she was crazy. It was truly a defining moment in my life. She trusted me to do a job and I was honored. I was anxious. I misspelled the word shoulder. I left out the letter u. I apologized repeatedly and thought that was the end of my career in theatre. Instead, it was at that moment I learned anything is repairable in theatre. Opening night, I felt a great sense of pride because I was going to see what I had put my hard work and time into upon the stage. The first time that the sign came out on stage, I was overwhelmed. Sitting in my seat quietly, I beamed with pride. This was a turning point in my life. Shortly after this experience, I decided to change my major because I wanted to learn more about this art known as Theatre. 1 I promptly threw myself into the ATU Theatre department with full force. I wanted to know everything associated with the building of set pieces…how to operate all of the equipment, how to incorporate the many different painting techniques, and to understand the basics of set construction. I soon learned theatre wasn’t just an amazing art form, but also a wonderful way to express myself and use my creativity. Having found my place in this world, I knew that I would always be a part of this remarkably artistic community. I have always had a desire to teach. I wish to be an educator of theatre as well as a theatre artist. I want to be an inspiration to others and introduce them to the world of theatre. Robert Edmund Jones says it well. “The theatre is a school. We shall never have done with studying and learning. In the theatre, as in life, we try first of all to free ourselves, as far as we can, from our own limitations. Then we can begin to practice this noble and magical art. Then we may begin to dream” (Jones, 23). My dreaming began when
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