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Men on Boats

Project type

Theatrical production (play)

Time period

Full production process: October, 2024 - April, 2025
Performances: April, 2025

Organization

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

Venue

Wright-Curtis Theatre (indoor 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)
• Rigged fabric drops
• Utilized CNC machine to create two ramps

Collaborators

• Dr. Caitlin Kane (Director)
• Kathalina Thorpe (Scenic Designer)
• 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)

Men on Boats Set Piece I Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for Set Piece I (SL ramp).

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Set Piece I Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for Set Piece I (SL ramp).

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Set Piece I Shop Drawing Sample (3)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for Set Piece I (SL ramp).

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Process Photo (3)

A process photo from the construction of the ramps. This photo features several ramp wedges being cut out on a CNC machine by Wesley Carney.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Process Photo (4)

A process photo from the construction of the ramps. This photo features several ramp wedges being cut out on a CNC machine by Wesley Carney.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Process Photo (5)

A process photo from the construction of the ramps. This photo features several ramp wedges after they were cut out on a CNC machine by Wesley Carney.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Process Photo (6)

A process photo from the construction of Set Piece I (SL ramp). This photo features the ramp wedges assembled with legs attached beneath.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Process Photo (7)

A process photo from the construction of Set Piece I (SL ramp). This photo features the ramp wedges assembled with legs attached beneath.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Set Piece V Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for Set Piece V (2'-0" tall irregular platform).

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Set Piece V Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for Set Piece V (2'-0" tall irregular platform).

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Process Photo (1)

A process photo from the construction of Set Piece V (2'-0" tall irregular platform). This photo features the framing and stud walls of the platform.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Set Piece VII Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for Set Piece VII (tower).

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Set Piece VII Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for Set Piece VII (tower).

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Process Photo (2)

A process photo from the construction of Set Piece VII (tower). This photo features the legs and ladder rungs.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Fabric Hanging Guide Shop Drawing Sample

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for fabric to be hung above the set.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Process Photo (9)

A process photo taken after fabric was hung above the location for the set.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Process Photo (8)

A process photo taken after construction of the set was completed.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Production Photo (1)

A production photo of the Men on Boats set.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Production Photo (2)

A production photo of the Men on Boats set.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Production Photo (3)

A production photo of the Men on Boats set.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Scenic Expense Estimates Sample (1)

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic expense estimates. This sample features a summary of all required materials and expenses.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Scenic Expense Estimates Sample (2)

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic expense estimates. This sample features a summary of all required materials and expenses for Set Piece I (SL ramp).

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Scenic Expense Estimates Sample (3)

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic expense estimates. This sample features a summary of all required materials and expenses for Set Piece V (2'-0" tall irregular platform).

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Scenic Expense Records

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic expense records. Included in this sample is the scenic expense total for this production.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

Men on Boats Scenic Work Schedule Sample

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic work schedule.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

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