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WESLEY CARNEY
TECHNICAL DIRECTION AND SCENIC DESIGN

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Grease

Project type

Theatrical production (musical)

Time period

Full production process: February - June, 2026
Performances: June, 2026

Organization

Porthouse Theatre (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)

Venue

Joan & Rocco DiLillo Stage (outdoor thrust theatre)

Role

Technical Director
• Managed scenic budget
• Created scenic work schedules
• Produced scenic shop drawings
• Supervised scenic construction
• Supervised load-in and load-out process
• Collaborated with production team
• Scenic construction (carpentry, metalwork, CNC machine operation)
• Procured heavy-duty subfloor trusses to produce a bridge with a 19'-wide unsupported center region
• Engineered a custom roller tracks to facilitate large panels that tracked across the stage on different levels
• Coordinated the restoration and movement of a car set piece

Collaborators

• Terri Kent (Director)
• Frances Teuber (Scenic Designer)
• Jason Gates (Scene Shop Supervisor at Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance and Porthouse Theatre)

Grease Process Photo (01)

A process photo from the construction of custom roller tracks. This photo features a mock-up of the track system, including one of the custom trollies and a sample of the track.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (01)

A process photo from the construction of custom roller tracks. This photo features a mock-up of the track system, including one of the custom trollies and a sample of the track.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Tracked Panels Shop Drawing Sample (4)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Tracked Panels" set piece. This page features specifications for custom trollies.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Tracked Panels Shop Drawing Sample (4)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Tracked Panels" set piece. This page features specifications for custom trollies.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (02)

A process photo from the construction of custom roller tracks. This photo features sixteen completed custom trollies.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (02)

A process photo from the construction of custom roller tracks. This photo features sixteen completed custom trollies.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (03)

A process photo from the construction of custom roller tracks. This photo features a custom jig created by Wesley Carney to hold bolts at a 45° angle to a piece of box steel while being welded.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (03)

A process photo from the construction of custom roller tracks. This photo features a custom jig created by Wesley Carney to hold bolts at a 45° angle to a piece of box steel while being welded.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (04)

A process photo from the construction of custom roller tracks. This photo features a completed roller track.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (04)

A process photo from the construction of custom roller tracks. This photo features a completed roller track.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Tracked Panels Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Tracked Panels" set piece. This page features a side view of the full assembly.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Tracked Panels Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Tracked Panels" set piece. This page features a side view of the full assembly.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Tracked Panels Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Tracked Panels" set piece. This page features a material list.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Tracked Panels Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Tracked Panels" set piece. This page features a material list.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Tracked Panels Shop Drawing Sample (3)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Tracked Panels" set piece. This page features specifications for hole locations and a mounting plate.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Tracked Panels Shop Drawing Sample (3)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Tracked Panels" set piece. This page features specifications for hole locations and a mounting plate.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Tracked Panels Shop Drawing Sample (5)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Tracked Panels" set piece. This page features specifications for the lower panels.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Tracked Panels Shop Drawing Sample (5)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Tracked Panels" set piece. This page features specifications for the lower panels.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (05)

A process photo from the construction of the lower panels. This photo features half of a lattice that was cut on a CNC machine by Wesley Carney.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (05)

A process photo from the construction of the lower panels. This photo features half of a lattice that was cut on a CNC machine by Wesley Carney.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (06)

A process photo from the construction of the upper panels. This photo features the completed upper panels before being painted and receiving masking.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (06)

A process photo from the construction of the upper panels. This photo features the completed upper panels before being painted and receiving masking.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Bridge and Balcony Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Bridge and Balcony" set piece. This page features a front-top 3D view of the full assembly.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Bridge and Balcony Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Bridge and Balcony" set piece. This page features a front-top 3D view of the full assembly.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Bridge and Balcony Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Bridge and Balcony" set piece. This page features a back-bottom 3D view of the full assembly.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Bridge and Balcony Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Bridge and Balcony" set piece. This page features a back-bottom 3D view of the full assembly.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Bridge and Balcony Shop Drawing Sample (4)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Bridge and Balcony" set piece. This page features the deck layout.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Bridge and Balcony Shop Drawing Sample (4)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Bridge and Balcony" set piece. This page features the deck layout.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (07)

A process photo from the construction of the bridge and balcony. This photo features four welded steel support legs for the balcony.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (07)

A process photo from the construction of the bridge and balcony. This photo features four welded steel support legs for the balcony.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (08)

A process photo from the construction of the bridge and balcony. This photo features the center portion of the balcony railing after it was welded together and detail pieces were attached.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (08)

A process photo from the construction of the bridge and balcony. This photo features the center portion of the balcony railing after it was welded together and detail pieces were attached.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Faux Jukebox Façades Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Faux Jukebox Façades" set piece. This page features 3D views of the full assembly.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Faux Jukebox Façades Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Faux Jukebox Façades" set piece. This page features 3D views of the full assembly.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Faux Jukebox Façades Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Faux Jukebox Façades" set piece. This page features framing specifications for the "onstage leg".

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Faux Jukebox Façades Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Faux Jukebox Façades" set piece. This page features framing specifications for the "onstage leg".

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Faux Jukebox Façades Shop Drawing Sample (3)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Faux Jukebox Façades" set piece. This page features section views for the "onstage leg".

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Faux Jukebox Façades Shop Drawing Sample (3)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Faux Jukebox Façades" set piece. This page features section views for the "onstage leg".

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (09)

A process photo from the construction of the faux jukebox façades. This photo features several completed legs.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (09)

A process photo from the construction of the faux jukebox façades. This photo features several completed legs.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Faux Jukebox Façades Shop Drawing Sample (4)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Faux Jukebox Façades" set piece. This page features specifications for the arch.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Faux Jukebox Façades Shop Drawing Sample (4)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Faux Jukebox Façades" set piece. This page features specifications for the arch.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (10)

A process photo from the construction of the faux jukebox façades. This photo features a completed arch.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (10)

A process photo from the construction of the faux jukebox façades. This photo features a completed arch.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Cafeteria Table Shop Drawing Sample

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Cafeteria Table" set piece. This page features specifications for welded frames.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Cafeteria Table Shop Drawing Sample

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Cafeteria Table" set piece. This page features specifications for welded frames.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (11)

A process photo from the construction of the cafeteria table. This photo features the completed welded frame after casters were attached.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (11)

A process photo from the construction of the cafeteria table. This photo features the completed welded frame after casters were attached.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (12)

A process photo from the construction of the faux neon "Grease" sign. This photo features a lumber sign that was cut by Wesley Carney on a CNC machine with custom steel hooks bolted on.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (12)

A process photo from the construction of the faux neon "Grease" sign. This photo features a lumber sign that was cut by Wesley Carney on a CNC machine with custom steel hooks bolted on.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Masonite Flooring Layout Shop Drawing Sample

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the masonite flooring layout. This page features the flooring layout with the set footprint overlayed.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Masonite Flooring Layout Shop Drawing Sample

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the masonite flooring layout. This page features the flooring layout with the set footprint overlayed.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Bridge and Balcony Shop Drawing Sample (3)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Bridge and Balcony" set piece. This page features locations for the heavy-duty subfloor trusses.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Bridge and Balcony Shop Drawing Sample (3)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Bridge and Balcony" set piece. This page features locations for the heavy-duty subfloor trusses.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (13)

A process photo from the load-in of the bridge. This photo features seven of the heavy-duty subfloor trusses with the 19'-wide unsupported region below.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (13)

A process photo from the load-in of the bridge. This photo features seven of the heavy-duty subfloor trusses with the 19'-wide unsupported region below.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (14)

A process photo from the load-in of the bridge and balcony. This photo features the completed structure and deck of the bridge and balcony prior to the installation of railings.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Process Photo (14)

A process photo from the load-in of the bridge and balcony. This photo features the completed structure and deck of the bridge and balcony prior to the installation of railings.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Faux Jukebox Façades Shop Drawing Sample (5)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Faux Jukebox Façades" set piece. This page features locations for the legs of the faux jukebox façades.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Faux Jukebox Façades Shop Drawing Sample (5)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Faux Jukebox Façades" set piece. This page features locations for the legs of the faux jukebox façades.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Car Arch Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Car Portal" set piece. This page features a 3D view of the completed assembly.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Car Arch Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Car Portal" set piece. This page features a 3D view of the completed assembly.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Car Arch Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Car Portal" set piece. This page features framing specifications for of the legs of the arch.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Car Arch Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample page from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Car Portal" set piece. This page features framing specifications for of the legs of the arch.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Completed Set Photo

A production photo featuring the completed set.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Completed Set Photo

A production photo featuring the completed set.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (1)

A production photo featuring the "Greased Lightnin'" music number and the car prop.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (1)

A production photo featuring the "Greased Lightnin'" music number and the car prop.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (2)

A production photo featuring the "Greased Lightnin'" music number and the car prop.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (2)

A production photo featuring the "Greased Lightnin'" music number and the car prop.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (3)

A production photo featuring the "We Go Together" music number.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (3)

A production photo featuring the "We Go Together" music number.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (4)

A production photo featuring the "Born to Hand-Jive" music number.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (4)

A production photo featuring the "Born to Hand-Jive" music number.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (5)

A production photo featuring the "Beauty School Dropout" music number.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (5)

A production photo featuring the "Beauty School Dropout" music number.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (6)

A production photo featuring the "You're The One That I Want" music number.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (6)

A production photo featuring the "You're The One That I Want" music number.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (7)

A production photo featuring the "We Go Together" music number.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Production Photo (7)

A production photo featuring the "We Go Together" music number.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

Grease Scenic Expense Estimate Sample (1)

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic expense estimates. This sample features the overall summary of scenic expense estimates for the entire set.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Scenic Expense Estimate Sample (1)

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic expense estimates. This sample features the overall summary of scenic expense estimates for the entire set.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Scenic Expense Estimate Sample (2)

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic expense estimates. This sample features materials needed for the "Tracked Panels" set piece.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Scenic Expense Estimate Sample (2)

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic expense estimates. This sample features materials needed for the "Tracked Panels" set piece.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Scenic Expense Estimate Sample (3)

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic expense estimates. This sample features materials needed for the "Bridge Structure" set piece.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease Scenic Expense Estimate Sample (3)

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic expense estimates. This sample features materials needed for the "Bridge Structure" set piece.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease TD Schedule Sample

A sample from Wesley Carney's TD schedule.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Grease TD Schedule Sample

A sample from Wesley Carney's TD schedule.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

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