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The Haunting of Hill House

Project type

Theatrical production (drama)

Time period

Full production process: June - September, 2022
Performances: September, 2022

Organization

French Creek Theatre (Sheffield, OH)

Venue

Vermilion River Reservation: Bacon Woods (outdoor amphitheatre)

Role

Technical Director, Scenic Designer, and run crew
• Created a 3D model of the performance space from scratch
• Created scenic design renderings
• 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)
• Devised methods for opening and closing several sets of doors from backstage
• Transformed an outdoor amphitheatre awning into an intimate walled set

Collaborators

• Christopher Bizub (Director)
• Stan Kozak (Lighting and Sound Designer)

The Haunting of Hill House Performance Space Reference Photo

A reference photo of the bare performance space for this production.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Haunting of Hill House Scenic Design Rendering Sample (1)

The Haunting of Hill House Scenic Design Rendering Sample (2)

The Haunting of Hill House Process Photo (1)

A process photo from the construction of the set. This photo features the construction of a Hollywood-style flat with a Gothic-arched door.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Haunting of Hill House Process Photo (2)

A process photo from the construction of the set. This photo features the construction of a Hollywood-style flat with faux hardwood doors that open in opposing directions.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Haunting of Hill House Process Photo (3)

A process photo from the construction of the set. This photo features rigging that was attached to two opposing doors that allowed them to be opened and closed from backstage.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Haunting of Hill House Completed Set Photo

A completed set photo featuring a static set designed and built to fit within the permanent performance space structure.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Haunting of Hill House Production Photo (1)

A production photo featuring the "Living Room" setting.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Haunting of Hill House Production Photo (2)

A production photo featuring the "Living Room" setting.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Haunting of Hill House Scenic Work Schedule

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic work schedule.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Haunting of Hill House Backstage Cues Sample

A sample from Wesley Carney's backstage cues. Each cue includes task directions and cue callout information.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

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