As Rachel’s first and only experience (so far) designing for theater, this production was an integral part of her grad school education. The design approach involved a visual contrast between a modern working class and a true-to-text 1920’s upper class - with some exaggerated/gender-bending twists - to highlight the enduring struggle and socioeconomic status quo that keeps this classic relevant.
UNCSA | 2019
the Hairy APe
In a new School of Drama tradition, fourth-year student Rey Zane directs O’Neill’s expressionistic study of class conflict and the search for belonging ‒ themes that still resonate almost 100 years after the play’s premiere. Starting as a leader among the firemen who stoke coal on a trans-Atlantic cruise ship, Robert “Yank” Smith clashes with an upper-class passenger, sending him on a devastating journey that ends with him questioning his very humanity.
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Sketches
Yank - Sketch
Yank in NY - Sketch
Stokers - Sketch
Engineer - Sketch
Union Men - Sketch
Policeman - Sketch
Prison Guard - Sketch
5th Ave Ladies - Sketch
5th Ave Gents - Sketch
Costume Builds
5th Ave Cape Coat - Research
Cape Coat - Front
Cape Coat - Back
Cape Coat - Front
Cape Coat - Back
5th Ave Coccon Coat - Research
Cocoon Coat - Front
Cocoon Coat - Back
Cocoon Coat - Front
Cocoon Coat - Back
Aunt's Coat - Research
Aunt's Coat - Front
Aunt's Coat - Back
Aunt's Coat - Front
Aunt's Coat - Back
Mildred Dress - Fabrics
Mildred Dress - Front
Mildred Dress - Back
Mildred Dress - Front
Mildred Dress - Back
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