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The Little Mermaid

Project type

Theatrical production (musical)

Time period

Full production process: January - April, 2023
Performances: April, 2023

Organization

The Cassidy Theatre (Parma Heights, OH)

Venue

The Cassidy Theatre (indoor proscenium theatre)

Role

Technical Director, Scenic Designer, and Projections Designer
• 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, papier-mâché)
• Enhanced the performance space proscenium with papier-mâché and foam elements
• Mounted a projector and programmed projections

Collaborators

• Christopher Bizub (Director)
• Patrick Ciamacco (Lighting Designer)

The Little Mermaid Scenic Design Renderings Sample (1)

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic design. This photo features a 3D rendering of the full set.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Scenic Design Renderings Sample (2)

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic design. This photo features a 2D ground plan for the set and performance space.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Process Photo (1)

A process photo from the construction of the set. This photo features the internal structure for "Ursula's Cauldron".

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Process Photo (2)

A process photo from the construction of the set. This photo features the internal structures for faux rock formations. All four of the structures are on casters and two of the structures are capable of supporting an actor.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Process Photo (3)

A process photo from the construction of the set. This photo features faux sea formations being traced onto insulation foam.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Process Photo (4)

A process photo from the construction of the set. This photo features the construction of faux rock formations including lumber framework with a papier-mâché shell.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Process Photo (5)

A process photo from the construction of the set. This photo features a faux bathtub set piece created from scratch.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Process Photo (6)

A process photo from the construction of the set. This photo features a faux rowboat set piece created from scratch.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Completed Set Photo

A completed set photo featuring faux rock and sea formations and stair units.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Production Photo (1)

A production photo featuring the "Under the Sea" setting.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Production Photo (2)

A production photo featuring the "Les Poissons" setting.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Scenic Expense Estimates

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

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Scenic Work Schedule Sample

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic work schedule.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Scenic Notes Sample

A sample from Wesley Carney's scenic notes. This sample includes a detailed breakdown of scenic requirements for a few scenes in the script.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Little Mermaid Projections Notes Sample

A sample from Wesley Carney's projections notes. This sample includes a detailed breakdown of projection cues for a portion of the script.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

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