Block 419: April 30, 2014

Fifth day in LA. It’s still gorgeous outside. Date: April 30, 2014 Crane: 419 Days Spent on Project: 437 Location: West Hollywood, CA Person I would have sent it to: Hugh R., “Coffee Shop Boy.” When I moved to Brooklyn in the fall of 2006, I was more focused on getting work and doing work … Continue reading →

Block 418: April 29, 2014

Fourth day in LA. I experienced a lot yesterday. Date: April 29, 2014 Crane: 418 Days Spent on Project: 436 Location: West Hollywood, CA Person I would have sent it to: Jesse G. Jessie was the fifth director I would work with at the Brown/Trinity Rep Consortium. It was my second (half) academic season there, … Continue reading →

Block 417: April 28, 2014

Third day in LA. The workshop starts today. Date: April 28, 2014 Crane: 417 Days Spent on Project: 435 Location: West Hollywood, CA Person I would have sent it to: Donya W. That first season with the Brown/Trinity Rep Consortium, Donya was the fourth directing student that I designed for; she chose to direct Taming … Continue reading →

Block 416: April 27, 2014

Second day in LA. If it’s possible to have a slight case of jet-lag, I think I do. Date: April 27, 2014 Crane: 416 Days Spent on Project: 434 Location: West Hollywood, CA Person I would have sent it to: Geordie B. That first season I was with the Brown/Trinity Rep Consortium, I was to … Continue reading →

Block 415: April 26, 2014

So, I have to confess. I’ve been pre-making Cranes for the past two months, in the hopes that this project won’t go on hiatus while I’m having an adventure in California and Arkansas. Date: April 26, 2014 Crane: 415 Days Spent on Project: 433 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC and West Hollywood, CA Person I … Continue reading →

Block 414: April 25, 2014

Tomorrow, I’ll be in the air by this time. So, I suppose this one is a little visually important. #storytelling Date: April 25, 2014 Crane: 414 Days Spent on Project: 432 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Let’s dedicate this one to Makaela P. Makaela was the first directing … Continue reading →

Block 413: April 24, 2014

Two more days in New York. Crap. Date: April 24, 2014 Crane: 413 Days Spent on Project: 431 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Jessie D. J. I’m continuing to go through the people I met while working at the Brown/Trinity Rep Consortium for one and a half seasons. … Continue reading →

Block 412: April 23, 2014

Three more days in New York. Eeeek! Date: April 23, 2014 Crane: 412 Days Spent on Project: 430 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Rachel D. My second year at the Brown/Trinity Rep Consortium, I only had to design two productions… The Marriage of Figaro (as an 18th Century … Continue reading →

Block 411: April 22, 2014

I’ve got to keep myself really busy. Otherwise, I start missing The Dog. Date: April 22, 2014 Crane: 411 Days Spent on Project: 429 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Meagan B. My first year with the Brown/Trinity Rep Consortium, I was promised an assistant to help complete the … Continue reading →

Block 410: April 21, 2014

Magritte. Date: April 21, 2014 Crane: 410 Days Spent on Project: 428 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Patrick L. Patrick was the resident set designer for the Brown/Trinity Rep Consortium my second academic season there. I feel like Patrick was already in my “6 degrees” network of theater … Continue reading →