VENUE: Drury Lane Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
DESIGNER: Kevin Depinet
YEAR: 2016
Bringing a Beloved Character from Screen to Stage
Scenic Solutions partnered with Drury Lane Theatre in Chicago, Illinois, to fabricate scenic elements for Hazel, the 2016 world premiere musical based on the classic television sitcom.
Working from scenic designs by Kevin Depinet, our team combined custom fabrication techniques with integrated lighting effects to help bring the production’s nostalgic setting to life.
Designing a Functional Home with a Playful Spirit
Scenic Fabrication with Integrated Visual Effects
The production required scenic elements that balanced detailed craftsmanship with practical stage functionality while supporting the show’s distinctive visual style.
- Fabricated scenic components using lightweight balsa and durable polycarbonate construction.
- Created custom beams featuring a three-channel chase of light bulbs and integrated RGB tape lighting to enhance the production’s visual atmosphere.
- Produced custom printed wallpaper that reinforced the period-inspired setting and scenic design.
Engineered for Performance and Production
The scenic elements were designed to meet the demands of a professional theatrical production while supporting the lighting, staging, and visual storytelling envisioned by the creative team.
- Constructed scenic elements using fabrication methods that balanced durability with efficient stage performance.
- Integrated illuminated scenic features directly into the set construction to create dynamic visual effects.
- Collaborated closely with the production design to ensure the fabricated scenery complemented the overall stage environment.
Supporting Storytelling Through Structure and Style
By combining precision fabrication with integrated lighting and custom scenic finishes, Scenic Solutions helped transform the world of Hazel into a visually engaging stage environment.
The completed scenery supported both the production’s nostalgic aesthetic and the practical demands of live theatrical performance.
Scenic Solutions: Crafting Environments That Serve Character and Comedy
Scenic Solutions brings creative concepts to life through expert scenic fabrication, custom finishes, and integrated production technologies.
Our work on Hazel demonstrates how thoughtful craftsmanship and close collaboration with designers can help create memorable theatrical environments that support both storytelling and performance.
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