PROPERTIES DESIGN AND FABRICATION
Props design is all about world building. The world we inhabit is littered with the detritus of our (and other people's) lives. The years people spend in a place leave behind layers and each of those layers can tell a story. My approach to prop design is based in this idea. Not only should the props further the story, but they should include a level of detail that allows the actors to fully immerse themselves in world of the script. Below are some recent examples of my work.
Anything GoesPorchlight Music Theatre
Chicago, IL Director: Michael Weber
Scenic Design: Jeff Kmiec Properties Designer: Patrick McGuire Photos by: Liz Lauren The SpongeBob MusicalKokandy Productions
Chicago, IL Director: JD Caudill
Scenic Design: Johnathan Berg Einhorn Properties Design: Patrick McGuire Photos by: Evan Hanover Jeff Award Artistic Specialization Nominee for Properties Design The ChristiansCitadel Theatre
Lake Forest, IL Director: Scott Westerman Scenic Design: Johnathan Berg Einhorn Cinematographer: Ian Merritt Properties Design: Patrick McGuire Photos by: North Shore Camera Club |
Silent SkyCitadel Theatre
Lake Forest, IL Director: Beth Wolf
Scenic Design: Trevor Dotson Properties Designer: Patrick McGuire Photos by: North Shore Camera Club The Addams FamilyMetropolis Performing Arts Centre
Arlington Heights, IL Director: Robbie Simpson
Scenic Designer: Eric Luchen Properties/Puppet Designer: Patrick McGuire Scenic Charge: David Geinosky Photos by: Jennifer Heim (@jenheimphoto) XanaduMetropolis Performing Arts Centre
Arlington Heights, IL Director: Kevin Wiczer
Scenic Design: Shane Cinal Properties and Mythical Creature Design: Patrick McGuire Photos by: Jennifer Heim (@jenheimphoto) This prop package was also used by Skylight Music Theater, Milwaukee, WI., directed by Doug Clemons and scenic design by Shane Cinal. |
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A Christmas CarolMetropolis Performing Arts Centre
Arlington Heights, IL Director: Robin Hughes Original Scenic Design: Jenna Houck Scenic Charge/Add'l Scenic Design: David Geinosky Properties Design/Scenic Artist & Dresser: Patrick McGuire |
Junior ClausCitadel Theatre Lake Forest, IL Director: Gregg Dennhardt Scenic Paint Design: Sandie Bacon Properties Design: Patrick McGuire Photos by: Ellen Phelps and myself |
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CabaretMetropolis Performing Arts Centre
Arlington Heights, IL Director: Robbie Simpson Scenic Design: Eric Luchen Scenic Painting: David Geinosky Properties Design/Set Dressing: Patrick McGuire Photos by Jennifer Heim (unless otherwise noted) |
Sister ActMetropolis Performing Arts Centre
Arlington Heights, IL Director: Sade' May Scenic Design: Jenna Houck Scenic Painting: David Geinosky Properties Design/Set Dressing: Patrick McGuire Photos by Ellen Prather (unless otherwise noted) |
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Nevermore: The Imaginary Life and Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan PoeRound Lake High School Theatre Round Lake, IL Director/Costume/Props Design: Patrick McGuire Scenic Design/Paint: Mya Figueroa Production photos by LifeTouch Learn more about the design process for Nevermore here. |