A Flea in Her Ear - Set Design by Sera Shearer
Sera Shearer
Created on January 29, 2021
KCACTF Region 8 DTM Participant 2021
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Sera Shearer
A Flea in Her EarBy Georges FeydeauAdapted by David IvesScenic DesignPandemic Interrupted
Concept Statement
At its core, this play is fun. It’s lighthearted, flirtatious, and lively, and truly embodies the idea of joie de vivre that was so popular during its period. To match the colorfulness of the text, it seemed only fitting that the set should be colorful and perhaps a bit silly. More specifically, the art styles of the time were rich in color and movement, and veered further from the traditional realistic elements that preceded them.To embody these, I strove to design a set that took inspiration from both the art and architecture of La Belle Epoque, utilizing color and style to differentiate between the two locations.
Fauvism
Art Nouveau
General Research
Impressionism
Varied Architectural Styles
The Frisky Puss Hotel
Additional Research
The Chandebise Living Room
Frisky Puss Hotel
Chandebise Living Room
Rough Sketches
- Pastel color palette
- Inspiration from Rococo interiors and impressionist art
- Long, tall shapes and larger than life portraiture
Chandebise Living Room
- Bright, somewhat garish colors
- Inspiration from Persian architecture and fauvism
- Heavier textures and more clutter
The Frisky Puss Hotel
Sound
- Arrangement of scenic elements to allow directional sound
- Masking of onstage speakers
- Use of practical lanterns
- White curtains as "cyc"
- Coordination of color palettes
- Distinction of styles
Lighting
Costumes
Collaboration
Director: Valerie RachelleStage Manager: Karina LopezAsst. Stage Managers: Gary Kemp, Anna BirchScenic Designer: Sera ShearerAsst. Scenic Designer: Piper BouldinTechnical Director: Maya BowersAssistant Technical Director: Dylan RiceScenic Charge Artist: Hannah WhortonCostume Designer: Jordan DraperCostume Shop Manager: Lydia SemlerWig Master: Rebecca AshbyMask Charge: Kallie AndersenLighting Designer: Katelyn WestergardSound Designer: Connor StevensProps Master: Steve Mathews
Production Team
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Drafting
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