Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL | July 2019
Projection Design
Direction Aaron Thielen
Lighting Jesse Klug
Scenic Jeff Kmiec
Harry is a charming songwriter whose fanciful view of the world rivals the Technicolor of any MGM classic. But as Harry floats through the kind of Manhattan life that dreams are made of, he starts to wonder if a dream may be exactly what it is. Told with a rich contemporary score, Darling Grenadine peels away the layers of musical comedy tropes to explore the friction between romance and reality, denial and heartbreak. With its surprising melding of off-beat, whimsical humor and serious themes of addiction and loss, this bittersweet new musical brings us something magical, moving and boldly unique at Lincolnshire's Marriott Theatre.
This musical had a unique setup of LED Panels in this 360 space. More than 90 panels were pixel mapped to create a number of different locations and song effects including several liquid moments and a 360 degree fireworks display for the New Year’s Eve scene. Media was built in After Effects and programmed to run in WatchOut.
“ But it is Anthony Churchill’s media design that truly shines. Utilizing numerous suspended staggered screens surrounding the stage, Churchill renders interiors, skylines and landscapes as well as some less literal effects that do the dual job of communicating location while also underscoring the emotional weight of the scenes. There is a moment in Act II that is, in a word, breathtaking..” - Northwest Herald
