No Exit

No Exit is comprised of one act which takes place in a single room in the afterlife, which the characters believe to be hell. Three individuals—Joseph Garcin, Inez Serrano, and Estelle Rigault—have died and must share the room for eternity. The play follows their interactions, which quickly escalate into tension and animosity. 

The design for the production is based on research conducted at historic funeral homes in and around Boston, MA. More specifically, inspiration was taken from the architectural elements of the historic J.S. Waterman Funeral Home. Given that the play is set in a small sitting room that represents hell and the afterlife. I wanted to create a claustrophobic space, which although welcoming, also elicited a feeling of unease. The semi-circular alcove window was designed to be reminiscent of the space a casket would be displayed for viewing, complete with stained and opaque bow window. Oak wood paneling and wainscoting was inspired by the designs of caskets with minimal soft velvet and silk furnishings. The fireplace worked as a symbol for the fiery depths of hell.