Fruma-Sarah(Waiting in the Wings)
The Cell Theatre - New York, NY.
Off-Broadway production starring Emmy nominee Jackie Hoffman and Kelly Kinsella, the set consisted of creating the backstage wing of a community theatre during a production of "Fiddler on the Roof". Directed by: Braden M. Burns, Play by: E. Dale Smith, Sound Design: Germán Martínez, Lighting Design: Dan Alaimo, Costume Design: Bobby Goodrich.
The Cell Theatre - New York, NY.
Off-Broadway production starring Emmy nominee Jackie Hoffman and Kelly Kinsella, the set consisted of creating the backstage wing of a community theatre during a production of "Fiddler on the Roof". Directed by: Braden M. Burns, Play by: E. Dale Smith, Sound Design: Germán Martínez, Lighting Design: Dan Alaimo, Costume Design: Bobby Goodrich.
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"...Rodrigo Escalante’s set brilliantly re-creates the tangle of ropes, pulleys and mysterious rows of handles that is the backstage of a theater...."
-theaterscene.net "...The rest of the modest production is just right, including Rodrigo Escalante's arrangement of stage curtains and rigging..." -Lighting & Sound America |
Color Sketch.
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Pencil Sketch.
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On Your Feet! (Upcoming)
CMPAC - Oakdale, NY.
Definitely a show that presents a great challenge with the number of locations, the director had concerns about making sure each location was fleshed out in the way that made sense, the concept I am working with is presenting this as a stage, a space where performers are storytellers that enact Gloria Estefan's life where the props and furniture are just that, mediums to tell the story. With visible light fixtures, a band on stage, and a set that never changes, not only emphasizing the idea of this as a stage but also providing with something that would work for the many "concert" moments in the show.
CMPAC - Oakdale, NY.
Definitely a show that presents a great challenge with the number of locations, the director had concerns about making sure each location was fleshed out in the way that made sense, the concept I am working with is presenting this as a stage, a space where performers are storytellers that enact Gloria Estefan's life where the props and furniture are just that, mediums to tell the story. With visible light fixtures, a band on stage, and a set that never changes, not only emphasizing the idea of this as a stage but also providing with something that would work for the many "concert" moments in the show.
Rendering in Photoshop
Ragtime
The Lucas Theatre - Savannah, GA
It was a great experience to design for such a big historic theatre, the Lucas Theatre in Savannah, GA. This was such a big show with a very constrained budget and quick turnaround, I approached it with a very simplistic design. Due to an unexpected turn of events, I also designed projections for this one. Directed by: Michael Wainstein, Costumes by Dawn Testa, Lighting by Jordan Wiggins, Musical Direction by Kevin Wallace.
The Lucas Theatre - Savannah, GA
It was a great experience to design for such a big historic theatre, the Lucas Theatre in Savannah, GA. This was such a big show with a very constrained budget and quick turnaround, I approached it with a very simplistic design. Due to an unexpected turn of events, I also designed projections for this one. Directed by: Michael Wainstein, Costumes by Dawn Testa, Lighting by Jordan Wiggins, Musical Direction by Kevin Wallace.
Production Photo, bows after a performance of Ragtime.
Tech Rehearsals.
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Scale Model.
Paint Elevation. The wall at the back of the stage was massive and had to be built in parts for assembly at the theatre. I designed rivets around each section of the wall, so in case visible to the audience, the seams would look intentional.
Godspell
The Little Theatre - Queens, NY.
The Director's vision was to have this production set in a warehouse. It was very fun for me to have a design informed by very industrial settings which is something I've always been inspired by. Directed by: Rick Roemer, Costumes by Heather McDevitt, Lighting by Joe Cantalupo, Musical Direction by: Matthew DeMaria
The Little Theatre - Queens, NY.
The Director's vision was to have this production set in a warehouse. It was very fun for me to have a design informed by very industrial settings which is something I've always been inspired by. Directed by: Rick Roemer, Costumes by Heather McDevitt, Lighting by Joe Cantalupo, Musical Direction by: Matthew DeMaria
Rendering for production.
In the Initial design a massive wall was gonna hide the actual back wall of the theatre, due to budget constraints I had to come up with a solution. The solution was to only have a partial back wall that informed the location.
Research/ Mood Board
Production Photo.
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Production Photo
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Broadcast Set Design
Practicing 3D rendering skills and design while quarantining at home.
Practicing 3D rendering skills and design while quarantining at home.
Spelling Bee
St John's University - Queens, NY.
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This musical is written to take place in what is the gymnasium of a school. With the director we decided we wanted to emphasize the fact that this production was being presented in a school auditorium; embrace the space instead of transforming it. The concept was to have the auditorium prepared to what would look like a heightened version of a school event. Directed by: Samantha Tella, Costumes by Heather McDevitt, Lighting by Joe Cantalupo.
St John's University - Queens, NY.
25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. This musical is written to take place in what is the gymnasium of a school. With the director we decided we wanted to emphasize the fact that this production was being presented in a school auditorium; embrace the space instead of transforming it. The concept was to have the auditorium prepared to what would look like a heightened version of a school event. Directed by: Samantha Tella, Costumes by Heather McDevitt, Lighting by Joe Cantalupo.
Rendering.
Production Photos.
We Have Apples
West End Theatre - New York, NY.
"We Have Apples follows Jane, a quirky 19 year old who is determined to overcome her mental illness and become a successful writer. Paralyzed by the intensity of Depression, Jane's illness personified, Jane is forced to check into a psychiatric facility. In the facility, she bonds with the other patients in a writing group and falls in love with her psychiatrist's son." Book & Lyrics: Rachel Griffin and Aaron Accurso, Directed by: Gina Rattan, Choreography by: Sarah O'Gleby, Costumes by : Alixandra Eilsen, Lighting by: David Sexton, Sound Design by: Jessica Mcllquham.
West End Theatre - New York, NY.
"We Have Apples follows Jane, a quirky 19 year old who is determined to overcome her mental illness and become a successful writer. Paralyzed by the intensity of Depression, Jane's illness personified, Jane is forced to check into a psychiatric facility. In the facility, she bonds with the other patients in a writing group and falls in love with her psychiatrist's son." Book & Lyrics: Rachel Griffin and Aaron Accurso, Directed by: Gina Rattan, Choreography by: Sarah O'Gleby, Costumes by : Alixandra Eilsen, Lighting by: David Sexton, Sound Design by: Jessica Mcllquham.
Set before a performance.
Tech Rehearsals
Bows after a performance
The Wiz
Work in Progress for an upcoming concert production of The Wiz.
Work in Progress for an upcoming concert production of The Wiz.
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Othello The Remix
Concept for a new adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello. Set made with repurposed shipping containers that would act as dioramas for the different scenes, the layout of platforms provides easy access in and out of the stage.
Concept for a new adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello. Set made with repurposed shipping containers that would act as dioramas for the different scenes, the layout of platforms provides easy access in and out of the stage.
3D Rendering
Miniature Scale Model
It's all in the details.
Hand-Drafting.
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Hand-drafted section.
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Snowhite
The Little Theatre - Queens, NY.
I was asked to design a set for a production presented to public pre-k students in Queens, New York. The production was small and the design consisted of a revolving center piece that changed between locations, it was even possible to have two locations on-stage at the same time.
The Little Theatre - Queens, NY.
I was asked to design a set for a production presented to public pre-k students in Queens, New York. The production was small and the design consisted of a revolving center piece that changed between locations, it was even possible to have two locations on-stage at the same time.
Concept for castle scene.
Paint Elevation for dwarfs cottage.
Production Photo.
Production Photo.
A Room Full of Normal
Scenic design for a production which was presented as a reading in the era of virtual “Zoom” theatre, the show is about two outcasts who meet at a club and find common ground. I was asked to imagine the production in a proscenium theatre but I really struggled with it making sense, the stage felt empty with just two actors. I proposed for this production to be presented in the round as the audience would fill in for the patrons that come to this club.
Scenic design for a production which was presented as a reading in the era of virtual “Zoom” theatre, the show is about two outcasts who meet at a club and find common ground. I was asked to imagine the production in a proscenium theatre but I really struggled with it making sense, the stage felt empty with just two actors. I proposed for this production to be presented in the round as the audience would fill in for the patrons that come to this club.
Rendering.
Rendering.
Hairspray
The first theatrical production I designed after college, was a production of Hairspray The Musical at St John's University in New York. The musical takes place in Baltimore and requires a vast number of locations. The theater had no backstage space, or fly- space; which required for all the elements to be on stage. I designed a series of towers with all kind of surprises hidden in them. With the use of hinges, springs, handles; I was able to create ways to transform the on stage elements.
The first theatrical production I designed after college, was a production of Hairspray The Musical at St John's University in New York. The musical takes place in Baltimore and requires a vast number of locations. The theater had no backstage space, or fly- space; which required for all the elements to be on stage. I designed a series of towers with all kind of surprises hidden in them. With the use of hinges, springs, handles; I was able to create ways to transform the on stage elements.
Rendering.
Simultaneous Locations.The House was a pop-up door. The Corny Collins Sign was hinged from the tower. With the use of a scrim effect, the windows became the "ON Air" studio signs.
Sketches for some of the signs in the show.
Production Photograph.
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The Record shop was also created with the use of hinged walls within the set. Transitioning in and out of this location could be done in less than a second. All Sketches in Photoshop.
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OTHER DESIGNS
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Speech and Debate
St John's University - New York, NY. 
Production Photo.
Scale white model.
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Apartment 3A
Stella Adler Acting Studio - New York, NY. 
Production Photo.
Vectorworks Drafting
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Wizard of Oz
St John's University - New York, NY. 
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Wayside School
The Little Theatre - Queens, NY. 
Production Photo
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