Rachel Van Namen
BRISTOL VALLEY THEATRE
Carpenter
Built an outdoor stage in the parking lot of BVT, as well as the sets for 6 shows that were repped in pairs over the course of the summer.
2021
Technical Director:  Dana White Jr.
OSCAR P. SWEBBINS OUTDOOR STAGE
Built stud walls offsite and dry fit before transporting to the space in pieces.
Built stud walls offsite and dry fit before transporting to the space in pieces.
Installed scaffolding for bracing of the stage, which was also utilized as a tool during construction.
Installed scaffolding for bracing of the stage, which was also utilized as a tool during construction.
Self-supporting side walls were installed first.
Self-supporting side walls were installed first.
The back wall was walked up as one large unit, then attached to the scaffolding.
The back wall was walked up as one large unit, then attached to the scaffolding.
Installed cross bracing throughout platforming structure.
Installed cross bracing throughout platforming structure.
Installed roof units to protect lighting equipment.
Installed roof units to protect lighting equipment.
Custom cut facing to accomodate a parking lot of varying heights.
Custom cut facing to accomodate a parking lot of varying heights.
Added decorative planking throughout.
Added decorative planking throughout.
JUST THE TICKET / FLORIDA GIRLS
Director:  Karin Bowersock / Kyle Wilson
Built ticket chair & map desk, as well as postcard broadway flats.
Built ticket chair & map desk, as well as postcard broadway flats.
MALA / DEAD AIR
Director:  Kate Rose Reynolds / Karin Bowersock
Scenic Design: Tim McMath
Pulled flats from stock to work as box set.
Pulled flats from stock to work as box set.
NEAT / 'SWONDERFUL
Director:  Esther O'Leary Winter / Katelyn Machnica
Scenic Design: Shelley Barish
Cut out tree pieces as sketched by designer.
Cut out tree pieces as sketched by designer.
Cut out tree pieces as sketched by designer.
Cut out tree pieces as sketched by designer.
Cut out skyline and window holes as sketched by designer.
Cut out skyline and window holes as sketched by designer.