Scenic Design Portfolio

Grease

Okoboji Summer Theatre / 2021

Grease is a timeless American story that takes place in 1959 and follows Danny, Sandy, and all their friends as they navigate the teenage ups and downs of romance, high school, and learning who they are.

Renderings

Scenic renderings and visual development for the production.

Grease rendering 1

Design Statement

esigned for Okoboji Summer Theatre, I was inspired by the area's connection to the 1950s and how much the city itself feels like a time capsule of that period. As a fun surprise for the locals, I included elements of Okoboji in the design such as the floor tiles inspired by a beloved local diner and the Superior 71 Drive-In sign. Most of all, Grease is nostalgia, and I strived for the design to celebrate that nostalgia through the electric colors, the retro signage, and the retro-futuristic chrome accents.

Production Photos

Full stage production photo from Grease with Danny and Sandy framed by the illuminated diner set.
Production photo from Grease capturing the ensemble dancing across the checkerboard floor beneath purple and blue lighting.
Production photo from Grease showing a wide company number in front of the glowing Rydell facade.
Production photo from Grease focused on principal actors performing downstage against the retro diner interior.
Production photo from Grease showing the ensemble arranged across the multilevel set with the band above.

Research

Research image for Grease featuring mid-century diner signage and roadside Americana references.

Drafting

Drafting sheet for Grease showing a technical elevation of the diner facade.