Matilda

Matilda was directed by David Vancleave at Des Moines Playhouse in July 2022. We wanted to create a two worlds in this production. A world where Matilda felt safe, and a world where Matilda was scared and lonely. I was able to accomplish this goal through lighting by making the scenes Matilda was safe warm and soft lighting, while the scenes Matilda was scared there was harsh and cold lighting.

Images courtesy of Des Moines Playhouse and Samuel Stephen.

Scenic Design and Technical Direction by Nicholas Amundson, Costume and Properties Design by Angela Lampe, and Master Electrician for lighting design by Virgil Kleinhesselink.

*Nominated for Cloris Award for Best Lighting Design - Runner Up