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Properties Artisan & Designer
Salome Thrones
Built for Des Moines Metro Opera
Scenic Design by Steven C. Kemp
Repaired throne from existing DMMO stock and reproduced it using 3/4" plywood and dowel construction
Matched final textured finish to deck paint treatment
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Photo Credit: Cory Weaver

Photo Credit: Liz Lauren
Altered for Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Scenic Design by Michael Pavelka
Pro
Helped the props team strip original finish from 8 chairs, added new upholstery foam, and re-upholstered using headless pin nails masked by upholstery tacks. Aged new upholstery by blending out brown leather paint
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Richard III Chairs

Photo Credit: Liz Lauren
Richard III Wheelchair
Altered for Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Scenic Design by Michael Pavelka
Pro
Stripped and refinished, altered and used parts from an existing wheelchair from stock to add onto chair.
New purchased wheels and handle were added later

Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow
Fefu and Her Friends Chairs
Altered for The Theatre School at DePaul University
Scenic Design by Caitlyn Girten
Stripped original fabric, repaired joints, and reupholstered with new fabric and trim

Props Class Bench
Special Topics in Theatre Technology Project
Designed and built by Jamie Auer

Henry IV Throne
Scenic Design & Rendering by Olivia Volk
Altered stock chair, built out backing piece, stained to match original chair and reupholstered
Photo Credit: Michael Brosilow
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