Intimate Apparel: A Lighting Design

The purpose of this thesis is to provide research, supporting paperwork and production photographs that document the lighting design for the University of Maryland - College Park, School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies’ production of Intimate Apparel, by Lynn Nottage. This thesis contains the following: a design concept statement, research images collected to develop and visually communicate ideas about color, texture, intensity, form, composition and mood to the production team; preliminary and final organization of desired equipment to execute the lighting design; a full set of drafting plates and supplementary paperwork used to communicate the organization and placement of lighting equipment to the master electrician; and magic sheets and cue lists used as organizational tools for the lighting designer during the tech process. Archival production photographs are included as documentation of the completed design.