UA School of Theatre, Film, and Television Design & Technical Production

Scenic Designer and TFTV Asst. Prof. of Practice Apollo Mark Weaver talks about his design process for HEAD OVER HEELS:

"Head Over Heels is an unusual show in that it has script influences everywhere from ancient Greece to the present, including 80s Go-Gos music and English Renaissance drama ... Finding a visual style that could hold all of that was very important. I landed on Art Nouveau as a visual touchstone, a style with both classical and modern influences knitted together with a whimsical elegance."

On his favorite part of the HEAD OVER HEELS design:

"As an educator, I always love the opportunity to work with a student assistant on a show. In this case, the collaboration with Asst. Designer Camryn Lang was fantastic, and Camryn’s influence on the graphic style of the show has been profound. I am very fond of the images they created for the floor and panels on the show."

Read more of Apollo's insight into the design process at the link in our bio.

This is your FINAL WEEKEND to catch Arizona Repertory Theatre's production of HEAD OVER HEELS in the Tornabene Theatre. Tickets are available at tickets.arizona.edu or the link in our bio.

FREE TICKETS to this production are available for all college and high school students. Details are available at azart.fyi/freetftvtix.

Renderings and photos from the build courtesy of Apollo.

Did you spot any familiar faces this weekend at the 75th Annual Tony Awards? We did!

After the company of Paradise Square on Broadway performed during the show, the cast and crew were shown backstage with Ariana DeBose, the evening's host. In the segment, TFTV alum and Paradise Square stage manager Christopher Anaya-Gorman (BFA, '09) was front and center while DeBose took a moment to acknowledge his work and all Broadway stage managers whose work is essential to a production's success. PARADISE SQUARE was nominated for 10 Tony awards, including best musical, and lead Joaquina Kalukango took home the Tony for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.

We love seeing the behind-the-scenes production members receive much deserved recognition, and we are so proud to see Wildcats out in the world following their passions.

Congratulations to Christopher, the entire company of Paradise Square, and everyone in the industry who work to make the magic happen - on the stage and behind it!

Congratulations to TFTV alum Fatimah Amill ('16) on joining the Stage Management team as an Assistant Stage Manager on The Devil Wears Prada! The production, directed by Anna D. Shapiro with music by Elton John, will have its World Premiere in Chicago in July.

⚔ THIS WEEK ⚔

Shakespeare and ... zombies? 🧟

Living Dead in Denmark, the new production from UA Arizona Repertory Theatre, is an action-adventure/horror/comedy sequel to Shakespeare’s HAMLET. Set five years after the events of the original, the undead have risen to power and are trying to take over the world, led by the zombie lord and true king of Denmark. Fortinbras, assembling a formidable opposition, has resurrected the corpses of some of the greatest women that Shakespeare had to offer: Lady Macbeth, Juliet, and the very angry Ophelia. A clash of the undead titans ensues!

Using HAMLET as a jumping-off point, playwright Qui Nguyen throws in martial arts, horror movies, pop songs, puppetry, and comic books in a hilarious and witty play that's equal parts parody and valentine to Shakespeare.

Opens Thursday night and runs until March 20. Student discounts on tickets are available! Get yours at am.ticketmaster.com/uacfa/livingdeadindenmarktftv.

Scenic Design by Dustin Bielich • Costume Design by Cassie Frazier • Lighting Design by Bree Dassinger • Sound Design by Katie Mayfield • Technical Direction by Daniel Staggs • Stage Managed by Nadya Elderubi • Fight Direction by Brent Gibbs • Directed by Inés Braun • Photos by Julius Schlosburg

⭐️ARTIST HIGHLIGHT⭐️ Re-Post from Winding Road Theater Ensemble

ALEX J. ALEGRIA - LIGHTING DESIGN

Alex J. Alegria is currently a junior at the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television, pursuing a BFA in Theatre Design and Technology: Lighting Emphasis. A native to Tucson, he began his technical career at the beginning of his freshman year of high school as a Technician/Stagehand for the R/UHS Stage Crew, learning the basics of Tech and Design. Alex is currently a Freelance Lighting Designer, and a Resident Lighting Designer/Ensemble Member for Winding Road Theater Ensemble. Alex's Lighting Design of The Big Meal with Winding Road in 2019 received a 2019/2020 Carmen Awards nomination for Best Lighting Design. Select Lighting Design credits include: STUPID F #!*ING BIRD, THE LITTLE FOXES, THE BIG MEAL, and ANGELS FALL (Winding Road); THE SECRET GARDEN (Arts Express); and EVERYBODY (Next Performance Collective).

Check him out online at: ltpalexj.weebly.com

THAT'S RIGHT! Despite the fact that we are not performing this production in a theater, Alex has graciously converted his initial design to support the "at home" version of Miss American Pie. THANK YOU ALEX!!

Miss American Pie by Gwendolyn Rice will be available ONLINE from February 11 at 7:30p MST - February 27 at 11:59p MST. For tickets, visit windingroadtheater.org.

Congratulations to Michael Tellez on being the recipient of the 2021 Pat McKAY Diversity in Design Scholarship from Live Design Magazine and Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association! Michael is currently a Senior in the BFA Sound Design program! Check out his incredible interview below! Way to go Michael!!!
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https://www.livedesignonline.com/news/michael-tellez-pat-mackay-diversity-design-scholarship-winner-2021
https://www.livedesignonline.com/news/michael-tellez-pat-mackay-diversity-design-scholarship-winner-2021

Michael Tellez: Pat MacKay Diversity In Design Scholarship Winner 2021 The University of Arizona sound design student has over a dozen shows under his belt and has already met his dream mentor, Abe Jacob.

Congratulations to BFA Alum Fatimah Amill on her new position at Roundabout Theatre Company! Fatimah will be the Assistant Stage Manager on Broadway's production of "Trouble in Mind." The production will be opening Fall 2021! Way to go Fatimah! UA School of Theatre, Film & Television Arizona Arts

Congratulations to recent BA Theatre Studies graduate Cassidy Werkheiser on her new position! Cassidy will be working as a Production Assistant for Broadway Live Cinema Festival! for more information check out this Playbill Article! Way to go Cassidy!!! UA School of Theatre, Film & Television Arizona Arts
https://playbill.com/article/new-theatre-themed-film-fest-will-feature-screenings-of-in-the-heights-chicago-west-side-story-plus-live-performances