- FOR
UH Manoa – Kennedy Theatre
- TYPE
Set Design
In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the MFA in Scenic Design, University of Hawaii at Manoa.
THE VENGEFUL SWORD, 2011:
1/2" = 1' scale presentation model. Act 2, Scene 1 set in custom venue architecture (center). Act 1, Scene 2 and Act 2, Scene 2 scenic elements combined for separate display (top and bottom).
THE VENGEFUL SWORD, 2011:
Act 1, Scene 1 and Act 1, Scene 2.
I got to play with two of my favorite elements of Kabuki in these scenes: painted scenery and theatrical effects. After Scene 1 the asagimaku falls, revealing the painted bay scenery of Scene 2. At the end of Scene 2, a character wishes for the sun to rise and it does, instantly.
THE VENGEFUL SWORD, 2011:
Act 2, Scene 1.
The majority of the play's action takes place during the very long first scene of Act 2. Included in this set were a noren curtain that falls on cue and a trap door to allow a sleeping man to be decapitated.
THE VENGEFUL SWORD, 2011:
Act 2, Scene 2.
Traditionally the climactic scene, which involves a dance number and a sword fight, moves to a covered bridge in the courtyard of the tea house. Due to limitations of our theatre, we kept the scene indoors, but moved into an inner room with doors that open onto the inner garden.