University of Iowa Iowa Research Online Theses and Dissertations Spring 2012 Graduate designs Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh University of Iowa Copyright 2012 Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh This thesis is available at Iowa Research Online: http://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/3000 Recommended Citation Tillapaugh, Jennifer Lynn. "Graduate designs." MFA (Master of Fine Arts) thesis, University of Iowa, 2012. http://ir.uiowa.edu/etd/3000. Follow this and additional works at: http://ir.uiowa.edu/etd Part of the Theatre and Performance Studies Commons
GRADUATE DESIGNS by Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts in the Graduate College of The University of Iowa May 2012 Thesis Supervisor: Associate Professor Loyce Arthur
Graduate College The University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL MASTER S THESIS This is to certify that the Master s thesis of Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh has been approved by the Examining Committee for the thesis requirement for the Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts at the May 2012 graduation. Thesis Committee: Loyce Arthur, Thesis Supervisor R. Eric Stone David Thayer
To my amazing family & friends, I love you all. Thank you for your support! ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS LIST OF FIGURES... iv SECTION I: MAINSTAGE DESIGNS...1 SECTION II: UNIVERSITY OF IOWA DANCE DEPARTMENT DESIGNS...2 SECTION III: IOWA NEW PLAY FESTIVAL DESIGNS...7 SECTION IV: GALLERY SERIES DESIGNS...9 SECTION V: FIGURES...10 iii
LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. In The Next Room, University Theatres, Production Photo, Act 1...10 2. In The Next Room, University Theatres, Production Photo, Act 2...10 3. In The Next Room, University Theatres, Production Photo, start of Act 2...11 4. In The Next Room, University Theatres, Production Photo, end of Act 2...11 5. In The Night, University Theatres, Production Photo...12 6. In The Night, University Theatres, Production Photo...12 7. Americana: Routes of our Roots, University Dance, Production Photo...13 8. Americana: Routes of our Roots, University Dance, Production Photo...13 9. GREEN ROOMS, University Dance, Production Photo...14 10. GREEN ROOMS, University Dance, Production Photo...14 11. A ball: of Fire and Season. In Tales of Mortals, Gods, and the Things They Do, University Dance, Production Photo...15 12. Harry Palmer and the Sorcerer s Dong In Tales of Mortals, Gods, and the Things They Do, University Dance, Production Photo...15 13. Slip One Stitch, Knit Two Slipped Stitches Together. In Beginning Again All The Time, University Dance, Production Photo...16 14. Slip One Stitch, Knit Two Slipped Stitches Together. In Beginning Again All The Time, University Dance, Production Photo...16 15. The Room is Large. In Beginning Again All The Time, University Dance, Production Photo...17 16. An Implicated Distance. In Beginning Again All The Time, University Dance, Production Photo...17 17. Present Reminiscence. In Continuing to (w)rite, University Dance, Production Photo...18 18. Strength to Surrender. In Continuing to (w)rite, University Dance, Production Photo...18 19. Second Lessons. In Continuing to (w)rite, University Dance, Production Photo...19 iv
20. The Dissolving Agent. In Continuing to (w)rite, University Dance, Production Photo...19 21. I Ran Out of Paint. In Mixed Signals, University Dance, Production Photo...20 22. MIA BRB. In Mixed Signals, University Dance, Production Photo...20 23. All That Shines, Iowa New Play Festival, Production Photo...21 24. All That Shines, Iowa New Play Festival, Production Photo, final moment...21 25. And Humbaba Came From His Strong House of Cedar, Iowa New Play Festival, Production Photo...22 26. And Humbaba Came From His Strong House of Cedar, Iowa New Play Festival, Production Photo...22 27. Columpio, Iowa New Play Festival, Production Photo...23 28. Columpio, Iowa New Play Festival, Production Photo...23 29. Salvage: A Recovery in 3 Acts, University Theatre Gallery Series, Production Photo, Act 1...24 30. Salvage: A Recovery in 3 Acts, University Theatre Gallery Series, Production Photo, Act 2...24 31. Lost Sharks, University Theatre Gallery Series, Production Photo...25 32. Lost Sharks, University Theatre Gallery Series, Production Photo...25 v
1 SECTION I MAINSTAGE DESIGNS February 10, 2012 Play : In The Next Room Playwright : Sarah Ruhl Direction : Meredith Alexander Venue : E.C. Mabie Theatre Scenic Design : Andrew Nelsen Lighting Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Costume Design : Lisa Borton Stage Manager : Kristin P. Kurz Production Photos : Figures 1-2 November 11, 2010 Play : In The Night Direction : Martha Clarke Venue : David Thayer Theatre Scenic Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Lighting Design : Christopher Akerlind Costume Design : Brittany Dee Bodley Stage Manager : Tresa Makosky Production Photos : Figures 3-4
2 SECTION II UNIVERSITY OF IOWA DANCE DEPARTMENT DESIGNS March 29, 2012 Concert : Americana: Routes of our Roots Choreographer : Rebecca Chun Venue : Space Place Theatre Lighting Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Costume Design : Juliana Waechter Stage Manager : LeeAnn Yeckley Production Photos : Figures 5-6 March 29, 2012 Concert : GREEN ROOMS Choreographer : Melinda Myers Venue : Space Place Theatre Scenic Design : Wonjae Lee Lighting Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Costume Design : Juliana Waechter Stage Manager : LeeAnn Yeckley Production Photos : Figures 7-8
3 December 01, 2011 Concert : Tales of Mortals, Gods, and the Things They Do Faculty Facilitator : Deanna Carter Production Artistic Director : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Director : David Hanzal Director : Gabriel Anderson Director : Johanna Kirk Director : Rebecca Chun Director : Alex De La Pena Director : Melinda Myers Director : Chris Masters Venue : Space Place Theatre Scenic Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Lighting Design : LeeAnn Yeckley Calling Stage Manager : LeeAnn Yeckley Production Photos : Figures 9-10
4 March 31, 2011 Concert : Beginning Again All The Time Choreographer : Alexander Beller Choreographer : Johanna Kirk Choreographer : Renee Cheveallier Choreographer : Amy Barr Choreographer : Sarah Genta Choreographer : Sarah Gonsiorowski Venue : Space Place Theatre Scenic Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Lighting Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Costume Design : Juliana Waechter Stage Manager : Tresa Makosky Production Photos : Figures 11-14
5 April 22, 2010 Concert : Continuing to (w)rite Choreographer : Katharine Vigmostad Choreographer : Alan Sener Choreographer : Keely Song Shaffer-Glenn Choreographer : Lisa Gonzales Choreographer : Ana Isabel Cortes Venue : Space Place Theatre Lighting Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Costume Design : Juliana Waechter Stage Manager : Elise Johnson Production Photos : Figures 15-18
6 December 10, 2009 Concert : Mixed Signals Faculty Facilitator : Charlotte Adams Collaborator : Zachary Fischer Collaborator : Tresa Makosky Collaborator : Keely Shaffer-Glenn Collaborator : Katherine Vigmostad Collaborator : Jason Gregory Collaborator : Lance Hendrix Collaborator : Erin Shaw Collaborator : Rebecca J. Simons Collaborator : Ana Cortes Collaborator : John Kaufmann Collaborator : Aaron Perrine Collaborator : Jennifer Weber Venue : Space Place Theatre Lighting Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Costume Design : Juliana Waechter Stage Manager : Tresa Makosky Stage Manager : Rebecca J. Simons Production Photos : Figures 19-20
7 SECTION III IOWA NEW PLAY FESTIVAL DESIGNS May 01, 2012 Play : All That Shines Playwright : Basil Kremimendahl Direction : Matt Hawkins Venue : David Thayer Theatre Scenic Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Lighting Design : Tiana Carollo Costume Design : Mia Khayat Stage Manager : KatyBeth Schmid Production Photos : Figures 21-22
8 May 02, 2011 Play : And Humbaba Came From His Strong House of Cedar Playwright : Jen Silverman Direction : Matt Hawkins Venue : Theatre B Scenic Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Lighting Design : Kate DeWall Costume Design : Brittany Dee Bodley Stage Manager : Tresa Makosky Production Photos : Figures 23-24 May 07, 2010 Play : Columpio Playwright : Joe Luis Cedillo Direction : Sarah Ballema Venue : Theatre B Scenic Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Lighting Design : Bryon Winn Costume Design : Mia Khayat Stage Manager : Becca Hernan Production Photos : Figures 25-26
9 SECTION IV GALLERY SERIES DESIGNS February 03, 2011 Play : Salvage: A Recovery in 3 Acts Playwright : Kevin Artigue Direction : Kevin Artigue Venue : Theatre B Scenic Design : Andrew Nelsen Lighting Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Costume Design : Brittany Dee Bodley Stage Manager : Tresa Makosky Production Photos : Figures 27-28 October 15, 2009 Play : Lost Sharks Playwright : Kevin Artigue Direction : John Kaufmann Venue : Theatre B Scenic Design : Jennifer Lynn Tillapaugh Lighting Design : Paul Collins Costume Design : Tory Flack Stage Manager : Gina Mantione Production Photos : Figures 29-30
10 SECTION V FIGURES Figure 1. In The Next Room, University Theatres, Production Photo, Act 1. Figure 2. In The Next Room, University Theatres, Production Photo, Act 2.
11 Figure 3. In The Next Room, University Theatres, Production Photo, start of Act 2. Figure 4. In The Next Room, University Theatres, Production Photo, end of Act 2.
12 Figure 5. In The Night, University Theatres, Production Photo. Figure 6. In The Night, University Theatres, Production Photo.
13 Figure 7. Americana: Routes of our Roots, University Dance, Production Photo. Figure 8. Americana: Routes of our Roots, University Dance, Production Photo.
14 Figure 9. GREEN ROOMS, University Dance, Production Photo. Figure 10. GREEN ROOMS, University Dance, Production Photo.
15 Figure 11. A ball: of Fire and Season. In Tales of Mortals, Gods, and the Things They Do, University Dance, Production Photo. Figure 12. Harry Palmer and the Sorcerer s Dong. In Tales of Mortals, Gods, and the Things They Do, University Dance, Production Photo.
16 Figure 13. Slip One Stitch, Knit Two Slipped Stitches Together. In Beginning Again All The Time, University Dance, Production Photo. Figure 14. Slip One Stitch, Knit Two Slipped Stitches Together. In Beginning Again All The Time, University Dance, Production Photo.
17 Figure 15. The Room is Large. In Beginning Again All The Time, University Dance, Production Photo. Figure 16. An Implicated Distance. In Beginning Again All The Time, University Dance, Production Photo.
18 Figure 17. Present Reminiscence. In Continuing to (w)rite, University Dance, Production Photo. Figure 18. Strength to Surrender. In Continuing to (w)rite, University Dance, Production Photo.
19 Figure 19. Second Lessons. In Continuing to (w)rite, University Dance, Production Photo. Figure 20. The Dissolving Agent. In Continuing to (w)rite, University Dance, Production Photo.
20 Figure 21. I Ran Out of Paint. In Mixed Signals, University Dance, Production Photo. Figure 22. MIA BRB. In Mixed Signals, University Dance, Production Photo.
21 Figure 23. All That Shines, Iowa New Play Festival, Production Photo. Figure 24. All That Shines, Iowa New Play Festival, Production Photo, final moment.
22 Figure 25. And Humbaba Came From His Strong House of Cedar, Iowa New Play Festival, Production Photo. Figure 26. And Humbaba Came From His Strong House of Cedar, Iowa New Play Festival, Production Photo.
23 Figure 27. Columpio, Iowa New Play Festival, Production Photo. Figure 28. Columpio, Iowa New Play Festival, Production Photo.
24 Figure 29. Salvage: A Recovery in 3 Acts, University Theatre Gallery Series, Production Photo, Act 1. Figure 30. Salvage: A Recovery in 3 Acts, University Theatre Gallery Series, Production Photo, Act 2.
25 Figure 31. Lost Sharks, University Theatre Gallery Series, Production Photo. Figure 32. Lost Sharks, University Theatre Gallery Series, Production Photo.