Stage Designs

Ragtime Concert 2008.10

Ragtime ConcertThis remarkable concert production of Ragtime was performed with only a handful of rehearsals for the grand opening of Stage 1 theatre company, and starred an absolutely unbelievable array of Richmond musical talent.

I served as the live and recording sound engineer, with just enough time and resources to succeed. Featured here is a synchronized soundtrack video of the exceptional Debra Wagoner singing "Goodbye My Love."

The 1940's Radio Hour 2002.11

The 1940s Radio HourWhile the sound design requirements for Radio Hour were relatively modest, it did involve the conception and construction of several scenic prop microphones to hide my use of modern wireless transmitters.

These prop shells were based on the venerable RCA 44 ribbon microphone, an icon of radio's golden era, and designed for stage durability and low RF interference.

  

Blackbirds of Broadway, 1999 CastBlackbirds was an internationally touring musical review celebrating the breakthrough black talents of the Harlem renaissance, and featured a fantastic cast of triple threat performers.

I served as the original production sound designer and engineer, and was fortunate to work with decent equipment and plenty of rehearsal time. This was also my first use of early earset lavaliers, much to director Marion Caffey's dismay until he heard them, and I was extremely impressed.

Blackbirds of Broadway 1999.06

Blackbirds Sampler CDBelow are a few samples recorded during live shows directly from the sound mixing console.

  • Elijah Rock
  • Stormy Weather
  • Until The Real Thing Comes Along
  • Darktown Strutter's Ball
  • I Got It Bad (And That Ain't Good)

Once On This Island 1995.11

Once On This Island, Picture 09 (62KB JPG)

Island was my last lighting design with John Glenn at the original Barksdale Tavern before its renovation, and I was only somewhat satisfied with the cues I wrung out of the ridiculously rudimentary equipment.

This show still surprisingly won Richmond Times Dispatch 1996 Critic's Choice Award for Best Musical Lighting, which just goes to prove that an artist should never blame their tools.

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Of Mice and Men 1994.11

Ford Flannagan and David Bridgewater star as George and Lennie. (56KB JPG)

Mice and Men was both my first professional lighting and sound design, and I owe this big break to its director, Gary Hopper. He took a chance on a young, unknown kid and allowed me great artistic freedom with his project.

This show won Richmond Times Dispatch 1995 Critic's Choice Award for Best Dramatic Lighting and officially launched my career as a live production designer.