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The Wiz

Project type

Theatrical production (musical)

Time period

Full production process: October, 2024 - March, 2025
Performances: February - March, 2025

Organization

Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance (Kent, OH)

Venue

E. Turner Stump Theatre (indoor proscenium theatre)

Role

Assistant Technical Director
• Assisted Technical Director and Associate Technical Director in any way needed
• Produced scenic shop drawings
• Assisted in supervising scenic construction
• Assisted in supervising load-in and load-out process
• Collaborated with production team
• Scenic construction (carpentry, metalwork, CNC machine operation)
• Rigged flown scenery

Collaborators

• Ansley Valentine (Director)
• Steve Pauna (Technical Director & Technical Direction Faculty Advisor at Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance)
• Jenna Conley (Associate Technical Director)
• Tony Hardin (Scenic Designer)
• Jason Gates (Scene Shop Supervisor at Kent State University School of Theatre and Dance)

The Wiz 23'-Tall Trees Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the 23'-tall tree set pieces.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz 23'-Tall Trees Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the 23'-tall tree set pieces.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz 23'-Tall Trees Shop Drawing Sample (3)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the 23'-tall tree set pieces.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Process Photo (01)

A process photo from the construction of 23'-tall tree set pieces. This photo features a piece of one of the trees after it was cut from 1/2" plywood by Wesley Carney on a CNC machine.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Process Photo (02)

A process photo from the construction of 23'-tall tree set pieces. This photo features one of the assembled trees attached to a welded steel frame.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Process Photo (03)

A process photo from the construction of "The Wiz" set piece. This photo features six pieces lined up together after they were cut from 1/2" plywood by Wesley Carney on a CNC machine.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Process Photo (04)

A process photo from the construction of "The Wiz" set piece. This photo features the finished set piece after it was assembled and painted.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Farmhouse Porch Shop Drawing Sample (1)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Farmhouse Porch" set piece.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Farmhouse Porch Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Farmhouse Porch" set piece.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Process Photo (05)

A process photo from the construction of the "Farmhouse Porch" set piece.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Process Photo (06)

A process photo from the construction of the "Balloon" set piece. This photo features a steel frame that has been "blocked out" prior to welding. The left and right sides of the frame were bent to achieve the designed curved edges.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Process Photo (07)

A process photo from the construction of the "Balloon" set piece. This photo features the completed set piece prior to being painted.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Farmhouse Roof Facade Shop Drawing Sample (1)
A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Farmhouse Roof Facade" set piece.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Farmhouse Roof Facade Shop Drawing Sample (2)

A sample from Wesley Carney's shop drawing for the "Farmhouse Roof Facade" set piece.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Process Photo (08)

A process photo featuring all flown scenery and the "Front Porch" set piece onstage at the same time.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Process Photo (09)

A process photo featuring the construction of the "Throne" set piece. The back of the set piece was cut from 3/4" plywood by Wesley Carney on a CNC machine.

Photo credits: Wesley Carney

The Wiz Production Photo (1)

A production photo featuring the "Front Porch" set piece.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

The Wiz Production Photo (2)

A production photo featuring two of the 23'-tall tree set pieces.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

The Wiz Production Photo (3)

A production photo featuring the four light portals.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

The Wiz Production Photo (4)

A production photo featuring "The Wiz" set piece.

Photo credits: Bob Christy

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