Design for Performance
February 17th, 2009
Design for Performance
February 17-March 13, 2009
OSU Urban Arts Space,
50 W. Town Street in the Historic Lazarus Building.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m., open on Thursday until 8 p.m., admission free
Drawn from the extensive collections at the Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute, Design for Performance brings the magic of design and technical theatre to the OSU Urban Arts Space. Spanning the late 1800s into the 21st century, the artwork in the exhibition includes professional theatre design for drama and comedy, musical theatre, opera, dance, and outdoor spectacle – all for live performance and entertainment. One of the most exciting aspects of Design for Performance is the collaboration of Theatre MFA Design Students from the Advanced Scenic Design class with Department of Theatre faculty co-curators to design an interactive exhibit space that highlights the exciting and diverse contents.
Design for Performance’s vast range of work includes renderings by the Columbus-based Armbruster Scenic Studio (1875-1958) which served Shakespeare and minstrel companies traveling throughout the Midwest, projections from hand-painted pose plastique glass slides (ca. 1900), Jo Mielziner’s designs for the convocation of nations establishing the United Nations (1945), Raoul Pène Du Bois’ Tony Award-winning set designs for the 1953 Wonderful Town, and Terry Parson’s gorgeous beaded gown and feather coat for Marlene (1999). Visitors also will see three-dimensional models by Broadway designer Tony Straiges, horse’s head masks for the 1974 Broadway production of Equus and designs for productions by companies across the U.S., on Broadway, by the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Opera, and dance and ballet companies. The Lawrence and Lee Institute is rich in international design and technical theatre such as the Daphne Dare collection documenting her work in England and at the Stratford Festival of Canada; outstanding holdings in Czech theatre; and significant works by Russian designers.
For UAS questions, call (614) 292-8861. For exhibition questions, call Nena Couch, (614) 292-6614.
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