Company by Stephen Sondheim
We chose this musical before the Sondheim’s death. It was a memorable and moving experience to produce one of the great playwright’s and composers work so close to his passing.
Company tells the story of Bobby, (Robert originally) who turns 30. Throughout the musical Bobby confronts what is to be single, coupled or married in the Big City. Originally written as traditional male/female relationships we, along with the Broadway revival, explored gay relationships as well as making Robert, Bobby, played by a female. This gave the show new meaning and a twist on what it means to be in a relationship, whether the same or opposite sex.
Light and Color of the Company set
Concept Rendering
Happy Birthday Bobby! Bobby is surprised by her friends on her 30th Birthday which sets off a series of scenes exploring love, relationships, marriage and asking "do we need to be coupled"
Scenic concept sketch- showing variation in scenes composed of the various mobile units.
Bobby contemplating
Rehearsal photo showing the silhouette skyline
Exterior Apartment above Manhattan
What is it to be single in Manhattan?
Use of levels to separate the different spaces
Apartment Interior
Company slide designed by student Adrian Cabreja.
Research of modern living- designs by Charles and Ray Eames
Inspirational research showing colorful cubicles within a black silhouette
Research- silhouette and divided spaces
Research- developing the forms- inspiration for each apartment unit
Research- layering of geometric spaces
Research- layering of geometric spaces
Research- layering of geometric spaces and color palette. The set was painted in 8 shades of grey + black, white & silver.
Research- layering of geometric spaces
3D computer model of the set
Research of color and graphic city scapes
Design of the skyline backdrop
Design of the skyline backdrop V.2, the Director wanted contemporary buildings added to the skyline.
3D model showing scene change variations
3D model showing scene change variations