Nate Sinnott and Eric Abele will discuss their design processes leading to the completed scenic and costume designs for the UMBC Theatre Department’s Spring 2016 production of Eugene Ionesco’s Rhinoceros. 

The design process for theatrical production begins many months prior to the opening of the live performance. Designs are generated in a collaborative environment with the director and the design staff. Materials such as research, drafting, scale models, and sketches are generated by the designer and reviewed by the collaborative team with the goal of creating a unified vision that will guide the production through the live performance. 

Eric and Nate will discuss the design process, display their process materials, and provide the Catalyst audience with an onstage tour to view final design products.