Dracula: The Musical? Scenic Design and Production

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Dracula: The Musical?
Scenic Design & Production

Quick Description

For the 2005 Comedy l0l production of Rick Abbot's Dracula: The Musical?, directed by Cindy Genzano, I was set designer, head of construction, and stage manager. This was the first show for which I fully utilized SketchUp as a design tool, and was able to provide proof-of-concept for future productions as to both the ease of use, and powerful capability. No show is without it's unexpected twists, and the fact that the build crew for this set basically consisted of myself, one other person, and a few cast members who could only donate a few minutes here and there, was quite a turn. Just when everything seemed to be coming together for opening night, the forecast turned from sunshine to downpours for the weekend, and this 'under-the-stars' show had to go indoors. The entire set was then disassembled, moved across town, and installed indoors, all in a manner of around 7 hours. All in all, the show was a success, and helped foster excitement about the up and coming Comedy l0l program, which has since grown by leaps and bounds. When an audience member has to ask if the set was painted or wallpapered, you know you've done something right.

This also happened to be just before the time that I realized I should start documenting my work. Virtually none of the photos below were taken by me, so instead of focusing on my work, they focus on the cast or moments during the show. Not that it's a bad thing, I just wanted to explain why you are looking at so many actors rather than focused set pieces.

Scenic Design 3D Rendering

Atmospheric Render

Wire Drawing

Plain White Render

Full Stage Center View

Close Center View

Desk Detail

Fireplace Detail

Couch Detail

Stage Right Hidden Exit Detail

High Stage Right View

High Stage Left View

Backstage Right View

Backstage Left View

Backstage "False" Mirror Detail

Backstage Walkway Detail

Crypt Detail #1

Crypt Detail #2

Dracula: The Musical? Scenic Design 3D Rendering Plan View

3D Plan View

Outdoor Sets

Center Stage Close View

Dracula: The Musical? Outdoor Sets Center and Stage Left View

Center & Stage Left View

Desk Detail #1

Desk Detail #2

Fireplace Detail #1

Fireplace Detail #2

Couch Detail #1

Couch Detail #2

Couch Detail #3

Dracula: The Musical? Outdoor Sets Couch and French Doors Detail

Couch & French Doors Detail

Dracula: The Musical? Outdoor Sets Walkway and Couch Detail

Walkway & Couch Detail

"False" Mirror Detail

Crypt

Indoor Sets

Coffin Lid Detail

Full Stage Center View

French Door Detail Close

French Door Detail Far

Desk Detail

Fireplace Detail

"False" Mirror Detail

"Wilting" Flowers Detail

"False" Mirror Effect Detail

Couch Detail

Hidden Exit Detail

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Dracula: The Musical?
SketchUp Set Design
952KB ZIP File (.skp inside)

Please Note:

You will need a copy of Google SketchUp to view the file. A FREE version of the program can be found HERE at the official SketchUp site. You will definitely want to check the system requirements before installing. Although the free version of the program should be able to view 99% of the file, because I am using the Pro Version, there may be parts unavailable to you. Let me know if you have any questions or problems.