During my breaks and summers I act as a freelance scenic designer. This set design was a commission from a local high school over a winter break. In my time working on this project, I provided initial conceptual renders, show-set package detailing the possible technical elements of the set design and a ½” scale model of all elements of the set with preferred lighting.
Concept Renderings_
Conceptual Rendering of Opening Scene; Hand-drawn and Photoshop Rendering
Conceptual Rendering of Tavern; Hand-drawn and Photoshop Rendering
Initial Renders created through hand drawing and Photoshop digital rendering. I focused in creating unique silhouettes.
Physical 1/2" Scale Model of Set Design
1/2" Model of Sunrise Scene: Card-stock model, painted in acrylic.
1/2" Model of Tevya's House Scene: Card-stock Model, Painted with Acrylic
Photographs of 1/2” scale acrylic painted card-stock model of opening Fiddler on the Roof Scene and the exterior of Tevya's house.The model is back lit with multi-colored LED strips creating landscape of Anatevka.
Show-Set Package_
Tavern Exterior Drawings: Sketchup Model into Layout
Fiddler Ladder Detail: Sketchup Model into Layout
Exterior elevation of the Tavern Set Piece and detail of Fiddler Ladder_ which is used for performer to reach the upper level of Tavern Set Piece. All drawings were modeled in SketchUp and then formatted in Layout.
Interior elevation of the Tavern Set Piece _when opened. All drawings were modeled in SketchUp and then formatted in Layout.
Tevya's House Set Piece: Interior Elevation, Sketchup Model into Layout.
Tevya's House Set Piece: Exterior Elevation. Sketchup Model into Layout
Interior and Exterior Elevation of Tevya’s House_ For each sheet focus was given to an individual wall detail. All were modeled in SketchUp and then formatted in Layout.
Production Photography_
Production photo of final sunset scene in Fiddler on the Roof. In comparison to initial concept, the product came to a similar outcome.
While on location, I provided instructional classes on the painting techniques applicable. From Savannah, I worked with the technical director to assure that the project was completed with the same creative vision.
Tavern Production Photo
Interior of Tevya's House Production Photo
Exterior of Tevya's House Production Photo
From left to right: Production photos of the interior of the Tavern set piece, the interior and exterior of Tevya's House set piece.
Ideation & Concept Sketches_
Ideation of Tavern Set Piece
Diagram of Light within Tevya's House
Ideation of Dream Sequence
Through sketching and ideation, I was able to come to the final designs for this production of Fiddler on the Roof.
Created through both hand-drawn and digital drawing.