HUNG! A New Western Comedy (2024)

Props Designer / Scenic Design / Playwright

Ember Theatre Company

HUNG! is a show that I had written while in college and was luckily produced as a staged reading/semi-production my senior semester at NMSU. I assisted in many of the design elements, mainly scenic and prop design. We had a lot of challenges, and a little under a month to make the play happen, but it was a wonderful experience. I was so happy to be able to film the second performance and upload it on Youtube. Many of the props were holsters, bottles, an assortment of revolver's (from toys to replicas), and glasses. The set was extremely tricky, as it was a 20+ person cast in a room that was about 30 feet wide. However, we managed to fit four tables, a bar, a piano, a central playing space, and an implied "upstairs" without causing major sightline issues. 

The link to watch HUNG! A New Western Comedy:           https://youtu.be/Zp5btY9fGBs?si=qs2s8kDq0ut8Kf1P

Mother Courage and Her Children (2024)

Props Designer / Asst. Scenic Design

American Southwest Theatre Co./ NMSU

For NMSU's 2024 production of Mother Courage and Her Children, I served as the prop designer and the assistant scenic designer. This show had some very fun and exciting builds, like a large cannon and an axe that was made out of wood. I worked with scenic designer and professor Aaron Krohn to learn about this scenic design process and collaborate on the large amounts of set decorating that this show required. Other fun projects from this show included three custom made leather sheaths, a nasty chicken that needed to be plucked on stage, and a vile piece of mystery meat.

Santa Fe Opera's 2024 Season

Props Crafts Apprentice

The Santa Fe Opera's 2024 season includes La Traviata, Don Giovanni, The Righteous, Der Rosenkavalier, and The Elixir of Love. I designed, repaired, and built many items for all of these shows during my time at the Santa Fe Opera during the summer of 2024. 

Highlights include snack trays (Mini-quiches, hors d'oeuvres, crackers with cream cheese and sun-dried tomatoes) for The Righteous, a holiday roast beef and many pillows for Don Giovanni, some floral arrangments I put together, and some soft goods projects (upoholstery, paper props, etc.) One skill I proved this summer was my paint-matching. This can be seen as I blend in some canvas patches on old foam chickens, as well as crafting and painting a new leg for a wedding cake topper for The Elixir of Love. 

Carmela: Full of Wishes (2023)

Props Designer

American Southwest Theatre Co./ NMSU

For NMSU's 2023 production of Carmelea: Full of Wishes, I built some oversized fake foods as well as a giant magical vending machine. I worked with scenic and lighting designer Aaron Krohn to create a sense of magic and wonder. By utilising unnatural sizes and bright colors, the production had an overall sense of appeal for children, which was the intention.

Santa Fe Opera's 2023 Season

During the Santa Fe Opera's 2023 season, I was primarily on the Props Run Crew (Tosca, Rusalka). However, during the apprentice scenes I was able to work in the crafts shop. I assisted with making a handful of smaller props, and was able to showcase my skills enough to be brought back as a Props Crafts Apprentice the following season.

Hookman (2022)

Props Designer

American Southwest Theatre Co./ NMSU

I was the property designer for ASTC's production of Hookman in 2022. In this position, I attended weekly production meetings, sourced and designed all props, and collaborated with the scenic designer to decorate the set. The most challenging portion of this production was designing the Hookman's hook, but I would now consider it to be one of my largest successes. My favorite unique prop from this show is the blood pen I created, which had the ability to squirt blood onto the performer twice, on command both times.

Big Frog (2022)

Props Designer

American Southwest Theatre Co./ NMSU

I was the assistant prop designer for Big Frog, so my main task was assisting Chloe Cappuccilli (Prop/ Costume Designer) in constructing the large frog puppet. I was also in charge of the puppet's handling during shows. I also helped create labels for some of the drinks used on stage.

The Yellow Wallpaper (2022)

Props Designer

Ember Theatre Co./ Blank Conversations Theatre Co.

Although the scale of this show was smaller than usual, it still presented me with many unique challenges. I needed a vase that was capable of striking someone in the head without hurting the actor being struck, while still holding flowers upright for the duration of the show. I created lots of labels for small glass medicine bottles. Designing and building without a shop or prop storage made this show a fresh challenge.

Bonnie & Clyde

Prop Designer

LimeLight Theatre Co.

This foam and PVC shotgun was created for LimeLight Theatres' Bonnie & Clyde. I cut layers of the foam to match the silhouette, shaped it down, and painted it. For the barrels, I used 3/4 inch PVC and halved rubber balls to create the round end.

Puffs

Prop Designer

Mesquite High School

In my junior year of Highschool, I co-directed and prop-designed for our school production of Puffs. Photographed are some of the wands that were hand-carved for this show.