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P I 929.592.6499

E I alexinanadon@gmail.com

W I alexpenadesign.com

Alex Peña is a production designer with a background in architecture. His work blends his passion for film and architecture to create visually distinct and engaging worlds. His goal is to enhance the filmmaker’s vision and create worlds that shape stories through characters, spaces and objects.

In Mexico, he worked as a production and set designer for film. He also has experience working on TV commercials. He currently spends his time in both Mexico City and New York. 

Alex holds an MFA in Production Design from the Design for Stage and Film program at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.

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P I 551.263.6244

E I ruichenbaidesign@gmail.com

W I ruichendesign.com

Ruichen Bai is a production designer based in New York and Beijing, holding an MFA in Design for Stage and Film from NYU Tisch. 

With a strong background in graphic design, she brings a distinctive visual perspective to her work across various platforms. Ruichen has worked on films, commercials, set design, experimental short films, and animated shorts in both the US and China.

Her experimental film work has been showcased at the Shanghai Biennale, and the recent film she designed was selected for the New Hampshire Film Festival, the 25th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival, and more.

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P I 518.898.3898

E I Emilytrapeze@gmail.com

W I emilynicoletucker.com

Emily Nicole Tucker is a New York City-based scenographer and production designer, with an MFA in Design for Stage and Film from NYU Tisch School of the Arts. She is a recipient of the Concordia University Student Research Award for Sustainability in Theatre and a Great Plains Theatre Conference design fellow. During her studies Emily has designed nine short films, six original Hudson Guild Operas, two theatre plays, and the genre-defying blend between contemporary circus and dance known as “PlayDead” which is currently running at the Chamäleon theatre in Berlin.

Previously, Emily spent over a decade as a trapeze artist performing internationally under the big top at Cirque du Soleil, at fringe festivals, on cruise ships, in stadiums, and on television. Her circus career deeply influences her design work, infusing it with her lifelong passion for transformative magic. She loves odd characters, heartstopping surprises, and deeply emotive stories.

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P I 917.254.8892

E I fanyu.designs@gmail.com

W I fanyudesign.cargo.site/

Fan Yu is a New York-based production and scenic designer working across film, theatre, opera, and live events. Her work is driven by spatial storytelling, and she’s passionate about exploring the boundaries between dreams and reality.

Recent credits: Queen, DREAD/D.R.E.A.D., Hudson Guild Operas (American Opera Projects/NYU), Till The Dead, Pedigree, Rooster Will Crow Again (New Hampshire Film Festival), Flake (Out On Film, Atlanta's LGBTQ Film Festival).

Fan holds a Bachelor of Architecture, and her design work has been featured in Deep Green at Olivolo Gallery, a parallel exhibition to the 2023 Venice Biennale. In 2024, her collaborative installation design was presented at the Valmiera Theatre Festival in Latvia.

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P I 360.450.9628

E I jeanyvonnetyson@yahoo.com

W I jeanyvonnetyson.com

Jay Tyson (they/them) is a multidisciplinary designer for screen and stage based in Los Angeles. They received their BA in Theatre and Film & Media Studies from Whitman College and will graduate with an MFA in Scenic and Production Design from UCLA in June. 

In addition to working on short films and 30+ plays, musicals, and operas in academic theater, they have designed for square product theater in Colorado (2022) and Pacific Resident Theater in Los Angeles (2024). Their work has received critical recognition through KCACTF including the Regional and National Awards for Excellence in Scenic Design (2020), a position as the Francis Starr Todd Design Fellow with the Seven Devil's Playwrights Conference (2020), and an internship with the Stagecraft Institute of Las Vegas' summer training program (2021). Their primary interests center around challenging and re-conceptualizing familiar narratives, centering trans stories, and exploring the relationship between art, music, design, and psychology.

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P I 973.666.0240

E I alaynakleindesign@gmail.com

W I alaynaklein.com

Alayna Klein (she/her/hers) is a New York City-based set designer whose work transforms the emotional into the physical. With sensitivity and intuition, Alayna creates evocative environments that both contain and expand stories. She believes that outstanding design seamlessly merges form and function, engages both the heart and the mind, and favors poetry over prose. Motivated by the complexities of the human condition, Alayna is committed to challenging and evolving her own worldview and that of others.

Previously she has had the privilege of assisting incredible designers such as Mimi Lien, Andrew Boyce, Todd Rosenthal, David Korins, Emmie Finckel, and Ken Goldstein.

Alayna earned dual BAs in Theatre Art and Visual Art from SUNY New Paltz in 2018. She looks forward to graduating with her MFA in Stage Design from Northwestern University in June 2025.

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P I 207.322.1738

E I alivia.p.cross@gmail.com

W I aliviacrossscenicartsanddesign.com

Alivia Cross is a scenic designer, researcher and educator creating theatrical spaces that aim to inspire and invigorate all generations. She recently graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with an MFA in scenic design. In her creative pursuit, she is driven a profound passion for storytelling and a desire to engage with broader and surrounding theatrical communities. Alivia is the recipient of the  J. Jeffery and Ann Marie Fox Graduate Professional Master Excellent Award for her thesis regarding ecoscenography and sustainability within the performing arts.

Selected credits: The Rocky Horror Show (Upcoming/ Penobscot Theatre Co.), Sweeney Todd, Urinetown, Falsettos (Centre Stage), A Christmas Story (Millbrook Playhouse) Rent, Sound of Music, All Shook up, and Jersey Boys (The Mac-Haydn Theatre).

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P I 307.259.6817

E I christinajgarnerdesign@gmail.com

W I christinajgarnerdesign.com

Christina J. Garner (she/they) is a New York Area-based scenic designer originally from Casper, Wyoming. Based on their background in Art History/Anthropology, Christina's design process is frequently centered in extensive anthropological research. She thrives in creating collaborative spaces and processes that benefit from rich and varied synergy.

Selected recent designs include Offenbach’s Orphée aux Enfers (UConn School of Music), Much Ado About Nothing, the North American premiere of A Hundred Words for Snow (Connecticut Repertory Theatre), as well as assistant and associate credits working with designers such as Gary English, Alexander Woodward, Lex Liang and Britton Mauk. 

Before designing full time, Christina worked in design and manufacturing focusing on wearable outdoor gear in the Rocky Mountain region.They hold an MFA in Scenic Design from the University of Connecticut and a BA in Theatre Arts from the University of Northern Colorado.

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P I 347.510.8543

E I christina@shrewsburydesign.com

W I shrewsburydesign.com

Christina Shrewsbury is a production and set designer dedicated to crafting spaces that feel authentic and emotionally engaging, offering audiences spatial narratives and an opportunity to step into rich, dynamic settings. Though she holds a special passion for historical and fantastical worlds, Christina's passion for truth, dignity, and beauty forms the foundation of her design philosophy.

  Influenced by her multicultural upbringing in the Bronx, Washington Heights, and the Jersey Shore, she draws on her father’s artistic roots and her mother’s Dominican heritage to emphasize creativity and storytelling. This, along with her undergraduate background in English, left her with a fascination for the beauty in both the mundane and the extraordinary. 

Guided by the belief in the holistic collaboration of direction, sets, costume, and lighting, Christina strives to create spaces that feel as vibrant and emotionally rich as the characters who inhabit them. She will receive her MFA from Brooklyn College and is currently interning under Jason Ardizzone-West.

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P I 737.320.7049

E I daniel@danrubul.com

W I danrubu.com

Daniel Ruiz Bustos is a Mexican scenic designer and filmmaker completing his MFA in Theatre with a focus on Scenic Design at The University of Texas at Austin. His work spans dance, opera, theater, and immersive installations. Recent projects include designing The Marriage of Figaro, his thesis project show Ephemera Genesis applying his concept Escenografía Viva, and a 

collaboration in Barcelona with Fundación Épica La Fura dels Baus. Escenografía Viva creates an evolving dialogue between bodies, movement, and scenography, exploring how space is transformed through performance. Passionate about teaching, Daniel values learning from his students as much as sharing his own insights, driven by his commitment to continually evolve as an artist and expand the possibilities of scenic design.

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P I 206.401.4418

E I dumadu.designs@gmail.com

W I dumadudesigns.weebly.com/portfolio.html

Duma Du (she/her) is a scenic and costume designer with a background in fashion design. After spending ten years in the fashion industry in China, she transitioned to theater and is currently finishing her MFA in Scenic and Costume Design at the University of Washington.

Duma is passionate about working with texture, materiality, and sustainability, and loves exploring how history, culture, and contemporary storytelling intersect. Her designs aim to be both deeply personal and universally resonant. She enjoys finding beauty in the overlooked and discarded, pushing creative boundaries across various types of work.

Recent credits include The Caucasian Chalk Circle, In the Blood, The Moors, Vanity Fair; Late, a cowboy song (University of Washington), Passage (Yun Theater), and Harvest of Woman (COHO theater).

She is excited to continue evolving her artistic voice and collaborating with other creatives to tell powerful stories through design.

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P I 562.565.0475

E I eleanorwilldesign@gmail.com

W I eleanorwilliamsportfolio.com

Eleanor Williams is a New York based Scenic Designer who recently earned her M.F.A. in Scenic Design from UC San Diego. Prior to her graduate studies, Eleanor earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and B.A. in Theater from Lafayette College. Eleanor is interested in integrating technology and engineering into her scenic designs and using technology to aid in storytelling. Recent designs include Vinegar Tom (UC San Diego), Cleopatra (Moxie Theatre, San Diego Theater Critics Circle Award, Outstanding Scenic Design Nomination), and Cancelina (UC San Diego, Wagner New Play Festival).

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P I 646.706.2995

E I emberstre@gmail.com

W I emberscenic.com

Ember Streshinsky is a Los Angeles-based scenic designer specializing in theatre and opera. Ember’s research-focused design practice creates subversive spaces that influence & augment performance, complicate original text, and alter the audience’s experienced reality. Ember is one of the youngest ever recipients of the Robert L.B. Tobin Director-Designer Prize for her design of SALOME. Other recent design credits include HERAKLES with CalArts and ELIOGABALO with West Edge Opera. Recent assisting credits include the Glimmerglass festival’s 2024 season, as well as ROBERTO ZUCCO and I WANT A COUNTRY with CalArts. Ember has received her MFA in Scenic Design from California Institute of the Arts, as well as a BFA in Theater Design and Production from the University of Michigan.

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P I 423.534.7410

E I gavinstrawnatodesign@gmail.com

W I gavinstrawnato.com

Gavin Strawnato (they/them) is a multidisciplinary artist working in Lighting Design, Projection Design, Scenic Design, Animation, Photography, and Installation design. They have recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with an MFA in Live Design and Production. As a designer, their work is driven by their passion for research and dramaturgy. Every production is an opportunity to learn something new and to experiment. 

Gavin is passionate about Queer art and history. They can often be found spending money on books they don’t need. They love working on the grittiest underground performance as much as a polished opera. 

Recent Credits Include: Ghosts of Versailles (Butler Opera Center) Undead: Haunted House of Dance (Ventana Ballet) And A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes (U.T. Theatre).

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P I 909.762.7681

E I kemble.lighting@gmail.com

W I iliakemble.com

An accomplished Entertainment Designer, based in Dallas, TX, Ilia Kemble has  experience in multiple design disciplines. While her focus has primarily been Lighting  Design, she is also a talented Set and Costume Designer. Ms. Kemble is a creative self - starter who is motivated to get the job done on time and on budget. She is technically  minded, as well as design capable. Ms. Kemble has experience solving complex  design questions for multiple show formats. She has been privileged to work on  complex projects Internationally and in the United States. She is currently open to  career opportunities and mentorship.

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P I 650.289.8709

E I Bers.Jacob@gmail.com

W I jacobbers.myportfolio.com

Jacob Bers is a New York City based scenic designer. Outside of his work in theater, Jacob has a passion for photography and astronomy.

Recent Credits: Outrage (The African Grove Theater, NYU), Nyro-Max (Short Film), Fabulation (Shubert Theater, NYU), Abraham’s Land (Kirkland Performance Center), Alone/Together (Brandeis University), The Tempest (Brandeis University).

Jacob holds a BA in Theater Arts from Brandeis University, and is the recipient of the Herbert and Sandra Fischer Award for Exceptional Achievement in The Creative Arts. Jacob’s space photography has received numerous awards, including NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), and has had his photographs displayed in the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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P I 323.861.5247

E I josephjindesign@gmail.com

W I joe-jin.com

Joseph Jin is a set designer. His work expands from stage performance to immersive experience and themed entertainment. Working across cultures and languages, aim to discover refreshing journeys along with the audience.

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P I 501.415.6822

E I julianoellemansur@gmail.com

W I juliamansurdesigns.com

Julia Mansur is a NYC based designer currently earning her MFA in Theatrical Design and Production from Brooklyn College. After graduating with a BFA in Technical Theatre, she decided NYC was the best place to continue her education and start her career. Being Italian American herself, she values surrounding herself with various cultures and found NYC the perfect place to do just that.

While earning her bachelor’s, Julia found great passion for both lighting and scenic design. Her favorite theatre are pieces that speak on important and current issues and ask the hard-hitting, thought-provoking questions. She believes theatre has great power (in its various forms) to open avenues of thought and understanding for all people, as well as entertain and create appropriate safe spaces. Lighting and scenery are crucial to powerful storytelling, creating environments and beautiful, artistic moments that stick with audiences long after a performance. Her hope is to aid in the sharing of a wide range of stories through her designs and contribute to social justice through her art.

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P I 205.470.9171

E I justinkirkpatrick83@gmail.com

W I jkscenic.com

Justin Kirkpatrick is a dynamic Lighting and Scenic Designer based in New York City. Currently, he is advancing his craft through a Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatrical Design & Production at Brooklyn College.

Holding a Bachelor of Science in Communications with a specialization in Technical Theatre, obtained from Troy University in Troy, AL, Justin pairs his academic prowess with a minor in 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing. His journey has seen him collaborate with esteemed directors, designers, and theater companies across the nation, including prestigious venues like The Santa Fe Opera, Off-Broadway's Rattlestick Playwrights Theatre, and Birmingham Children’s Theatre.

In leadership roles, Justin has served as the Technical Director of both the Birmingham Children’s Theatre and Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York, NY.

When not immersed in the world of theater, Justin spends time with his family, residing in New York City alongside his wonderful wife, Haley, and their daughter, Emma.

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P I 484.620.3586

E I KatelynJacksonDesign@gmail.com

W I KatelynJacksonDesign.com

Katelyn Jackson has over a decade of experience in costume design, and she’s more  recently expanded her creative horizons to include scenic design. During her time at SMU,  she honed her skills intensively, developing creative discernment, an expressive rendering  style, and paperwork prowess. 

The central values of her creative process are collaboration and communication, and she roots her designs, whether realistic or fantastical, in a clear narrative and thorough  research. She knows design has the power to elevate storytelling and create emotional  impact that transcends limitations, fostering responses in the audience that last long past  final bows. She aspires to cultivate empathy through art. 

Recent credits include RIFT, or White Lies at Amphibian Stage, Sweeney Todd: The Demon  Barber of Fleet Street at SMU, Athena at Undermain Theatre, and Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric  Play at SMU. She was also the 2024 Costume Design Fellow at Chautauqua Theater  Company.

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P I 651.323.3186

E I michaelalochen@gmail.com

W I michaelalochen.com

Michaela Lochen is a scenic designer and theatrical artisan from St. Paul Minnesota. She holds a BFA in scenic design and a BA in anthropology from the University of Minnesota Duluth and is finishing an MFA in scenic design at the University of Tennessee. She tries to bring her background in the social sciences into her approach to design, creating environments that align seamlessly with the characters and tenets of the story. Michaela has worked many places local to the Minneapolis, Minnesota area, along with theatres in Wisconsin and Tennessee. For the last 3 years, she has been a props and paint assistant with the Clarence Brown Theatre. Recent credits include media designs for Sunday in the Park with George and Kinky Boots, and scenic designs for Inherit the Wind, Million Dollar Quartet, Disney’s Newsies, The Servant of Two Masters, and The Giver.

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P I 651.239.4018

E I molly.s.cornell@gmail.com

W I mollycornelldesign.com

Molly Cornell (she/her) is a scenic and production designer with midwest roots in a coastal field. She received her BA in Theatre from Loyola University Chicago, receiving Chicago’s Michael Merritt Award in 2021. She will soon be graduating with an MFA in Design for Theatre and Entertainment from UCLA. As a designer, she is most interested in new and reimagined works centered around feminist or queer themes. Molly has extensive professional experience as a charge artist and designer, in addition to 25+ academic productions, including Handel’s Rodrigo at UCLA in May 2025. She will be the Associate Designer for the world premieres of All the Men Who’ve Frightened Me at La Jolla Playhouse and Sylvia Sylvia Sylvia at the Geffen Playhouse in the fall.

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P I 661.593.8383

E I najingcen@gmail.com

W I najingcen.cargo.site

Najing Cen is a scene designer who focuses on the design for theater and film, installation, and graphic design. She challenges the traditional design boundaries, exploring diverse media, materials and culture influences to craft unconventional spatial narratives. 
Her theatrical works include <Fefu and her friends>, <Girl group talk>, <Teras> and others. She has also collaborated with Calarts, AFI, and SVA NYC on film and art projects. And she has participated in many film and tv series projects in China.

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P I 504.376.7655

E I ryemandel@gmail.com

W I ryemandel.xyz

Rye Mandel (They/Them and He/Him) is an adopted queer, Chinese-American Scenic and Media Designer for theatre and Art Director for film. Raised in New Orleans and being from mixed cultures, Rye is inspired by the histories, heritage, and identities of people. They approach design by looking into the intrinsic humanity of each piece and exploring our identities in the space that we create together. Rye has a passion for exploring new work and discovering fresh perspectives on the classics, while also rooting themselves in research. In Art Directing, they love a good spreadsheet and drafting. Rye graduated with a Theatre degree from Northwestern State University, LA (2021), and they are currently pursuing an MFA in Scenic and Production Design at UCLA (upcoming 2025).

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P I 917.542.1506

E I sid.dutta92@gmail.com

W I siddharthduttadesigns.myportfolio.com/work

Siddharth Dutta  is a New York based Scenic designer with a background in Dance and Architecture. He recently graduated with an MFA in Scenic Design from NYU Tisch Dept of Design for stage and film. 

As a Movement Artist  and having a deep understanding of Architecture he is inspired by the way built structures frame our perception of space. Siddharth is originally from Bangalore, India and his interest in architectural forms began as a way for him to find an alternative art form and explore new dimensions in creative space. 

Recent Credits: ORESTEIA(Theater- C, NYU), THE DOCTOR’S DILEMMA (Shubert Theater, NYU), DRAUPADI(Rattlestick Theater), STOCKDALE PARADOX(Jack Crystal Theater, NYU)

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P I  443.804.8936

E I productionbysim@gmail.com

W I simcarpenter.com

Simean “Sim” Carpenter is an award-winning, African-American scenic, lighting and production designer from Baltimore, MD.

Sim holds a deep passion for social equality. His goal as a designer is to use his many mediums to captivate the audience and reveal the too often disregarded stories of marginalized groups.

Selected credits: Everything That Never Happened (Baltimore Center Stage) Long Way Down (Olney Theatre/Apollo Theater); Tiny Beautiful Things (Baltimore Center Stage); The Folks at Home (Baltimore Center Stage); Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus (Marriott Theatre); D.R.E.A.D. (New York University); FLEX (New York University); Hoodoo Love (Raven Theatre)

Sim earned a B.F.A. in Stage Design from DePaul University and is currently pursuing an M.F.A. in Design for Stage & Film at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. He is also a 2024 Princess Grace Award Honoraria recipient

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P I  720.878.1325

E I sophiesmrcka@gmail.com

W I smrckadesigns.com

Sophie Smrcka is a scenic and digital media designer born and raised in Colorado. She holds B.A.s in Theatre and Communications from the University of Denver, and is finishing her MFA in Scenic and Digital Media Design at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. After graduation she will be relocating to Washington, D.C. Sophie is most passionate about stories that consider the human condition, what it means to be alive, and our impact on the world around us. She seeks to lift up the stories of people who are less understood, under-served, and under-represented. Recent design credits include media design for Inherit the Wind and Stuck Elevator, and scenic designs for The Play that Goes Wrong, Constellations, Anon(ymous), and Fat Ham. Up next she is the scenic designer for Sense and Sensibility at the Clarence Brown Theatre.

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P I  858.214.8909

E I tzuyusudesign@gmail.com

W I tzuyusu.com

Tzu Yu Su (Su) is a set designer working in theatre, dance and special events.

Originally from Taiwan, she transitioned into set design from a fine arts background with four years of freelance set designer experience in Taiwan. Su holds a MFA in Theatre and Dance from UC San Diego, and received her BFA in Theatrical Design and Technology from Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA).

Recent Set Design Credits: The Rogues Trial, Hedda Gabler, Uncle Vanya (ASD), Velour: A Drag Spectacular (ASD), Hell’s Kitchen (ASD), Dead Girl’s Quinceañera, The Half-Sibling Play, Orlando, I Found a Zipper, A Flea in Her Rear, Hedwig and The Angry Inch (Props Design), 57th Golden Bell Awards, Afterlife Passport, Uncle Vanya is _____, Old Saybrook.

Su continues to bring her creative vision and expertise to a wide range of artistic productions.

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P I  424.467.9456

E I youchenzhang92@gmail.com

W I barestage.ca

You Chen Zhang is a scenic designer with an MFA from UCLA and a BFA from Concordia University, specializing in immersive storytelling through his sets. His work on productions like Something Rotten! and Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 (Freud Playhouse), and Keffiyeh/Made in China (UCLA's 1340 Theater) showcases his unique approach to storytelling. You Chen's technical precision—mastering tools like Vectorworks, Maya, Unreal, and model making—is complemented by a playful, inventive approach honed through years as a magician and street performer. Fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, his designs often bridge cultural narratives, whether for theater, film (Bank Yung, Grey Cascade), or experimental projects, creating spaces that are as visually striking as they are emotionally resonant.

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P I 832.538.8522

E I zachvfarmer@gmail.com

W I zachfarmerdesign.com

Zach Farmer (He/Him) is a New York-based scenic designer from Houston, Texas. He focuses heavily on the significance of craft and specific research in his design process to ground his work and provide authenticity in his storytelling. Trust and care with collaborators are integral to him in the process of executing fulfilling productions. 

Works include A Doctor's Dilemma( Adapted by Tlaloc Rivas), The Moors, Pocatello (Connecticut Repertory Theatre );  Associate Scenic Design work with Alexander Woodward Downstate and Love, Love, Love (Studio); Assistant scenic design work includes La Cage Aux Folles (BSC), Still (Sheen Center/Colt Coeur), Beauty and the Beast (Northern Stage) and the world premiere of the Ballet Their Eyes Were Watching God (Collage Dance Collective). 

He holds an MFA in Scenic Design from the University Of Connecticut and a BA in Theatre with a  Minor in Environmental Science from Knox College.

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P I  614.477.1105

E I Zachsnowdesign@gmail.com

W I Zachsnowdesign.com

Zachery Snow (They/Them) is a scenic designer, scenic artist, and theater lover. They've been doing theater for years and every day they strive to grow as an artist and as a person in the world of theater and all things dramatic. Throughout their years working in the arts, they learned many skills that bolster their theatrical knowledge. Theater is the crossroads between all of their passions- art, music, literature, engineering, and more. From their experience as a ceramicist, a scenic artist, and in 3D modeling and printing, all shape how they bring the world of the play to life. Theatrical design allows them to explore the amazing, chaotic, beautiful world around us.