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WESLEY CARNEY
TECHNICAL DIRECTION AND SCENIC DESIGN

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Cabaret

Project type

Theatrical production (musical)

Time period

Full production process: September - November, 2023
Performances: October - November, 2023

Organization

Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance (Kent, OH)

Venue

Wright-Curtis Theatre (indoor thrust theatre)

Role

Scenic construction
• Carpentry, metalwork, CNC machine operation
• Assisted in the design and construction of seven flag drop boxes that were remotely and electronically controlled

Collaborators

• John Rawlings (Technical Director)
• Steve Pauna (Technical Direction Faculty Advisor at Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance)
• Jason Gates (Scene Shop Supervisor at Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance)

Cabaret Process Photo (1)

A process photo from the construction of a window flat. This photo features the assembly of several components that were cut from MDF by Wesley Carney on a CNC machine.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Process Photo (1)

A process photo from the construction of a window flat. This photo features the assembly of several components that were cut from MDF by Wesley Carney on a CNC machine.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Process Photo (2)

A process photo from the construction of a window flat. This photo features the assembly of several components that were cut from MDF by Wesley Carney on a CNC machine.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Process Photo (2)

A process photo from the construction of a window flat. This photo features the assembly of several components that were cut from MDF by Wesley Carney on a CNC machine.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Process Photo (3)

A process photo from the construction of the static set. This photo features a custom platform with light portals assembled below the platform.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Process Photo (3)

A process photo from the construction of the static set. This photo features a custom platform with light portals assembled below the platform.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Process Photo (4)

A process photo from the rigging of the Star of David decorative element.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Process Photo (4)

A process photo from the rigging of the Star of David decorative element.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Process Photo (5)

A process photo from the construction of flag drop boxes. These drop boxes had the capability of opening remotely to release a 7' x 14' flag. Wesley Carney assisted in the construction and set-up of these drop boxes including cutting plywood components on a CNC machine.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Process Photo (5)

A process photo from the construction of flag drop boxes. These drop boxes had the capability of opening remotely to release a 7' x 14' flag. Wesley Carney assisted in the construction and set-up of these drop boxes including cutting plywood components on a CNC machine.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Process Photo (6)

A process photo from the set-up of flag drop boxes. This photo features the control panel that was used to remotely open the drop boxes to release 7' x 14' flags. Wesley Carney assisted in the construction and set-up of this control panel.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Process Photo (6)

A process photo from the set-up of flag drop boxes. This photo features the control panel that was used to remotely open the drop boxes to release 7' x 14' flags. Wesley Carney assisted in the construction and set-up of this control panel.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Completed Set Photo

A photo of the completed set during pre-show. This photo features a custom platform with light portals assembled below the platform.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Completed Set Photo

A photo of the completed set during pre-show. This photo features a custom platform with light portals assembled below the platform.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Cabaret Production Photo (1)

A production photo featuring the light portals in-use.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Cabaret Production Photo (1)

A production photo featuring the light portals in-use.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Cabaret Production Photo (2)

A production photo featuring the light portals in-use.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Cabaret Production Photo (2)

A production photo featuring the light portals in-use.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

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