GABBY S trice

Gabrielle was tasked with creating a unit set base that would work for all 4 productions.  Each would have a 5-day run and 2-3 days for changeover and tech.  Because of the tight schedule and the tight budget, it was decided that the previous set (left in place after initial COVID shut-down) would be repurposed.  Each show was incredibly different, but each broke the 4th wall at times, acknowledging the audience or the fact that the show is taking place inside a theater, etc.  The main inspiration for the design derived from historical photos of old theaters that were bare; no set, no lights, curtains open, etc.  The pieces felt like they honored the perseverance of theater throughout a pandemic, and how artists will always find a way to create art.  "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction," and TEDtalks also served as inspiration for the feel/mood.