Audience Engagement: Audio Guestbook
Experience Design
I designed the station, planned guest flow, tested the interaction, produced materials (marketing copy, business cards, info graphics), implemented consent practices, and moderated submissions.
Graphic & Site Design
Budgeting & Grant Writing
After crafting an initial project proposal for CMU Drama faculty, I applied for and was awarded a BXA Grant to fund my project, practicing budgeting and grant writing.
Sourcing Materials
I collaborated with the Purnell Center for the Arts facilities team, the CMU Drama Prop Shop, and TartanInk to plan the space and materials needed for project execution. I also managed onsite setup and breakdown.
JCC Squirrel Hill Memory Café visit in February 2026 to learn more about Pittsburgh memory care initiatives. Photos used with participant consent.
A project snapshot presented at the 2026 Carnegie Mellon BXA Kaleidoscope Showcase.
Design & Development Process
Annotated Glossary
Visual Script Representations
Concept maps (water, letters, directionality)
Scanlan Plot Bead (Movement 3)
Color-based plot bead diagram
Initial Creative Meeting Presentation
Tracking Production Concept
I attended all design meetings to advise the creative team on grounding our 60s-80s film photography concept in Sarah Ruhl's text. I continued advising throughout the rehearsal process as well.
Casting
I collaborated with the director on drafting character descriptions, reviewing audition materials, and submitting rankings to faculty for casting.
Rehearsals
First Rehearsal Presentation & Activity
I presented an overview of research resources, content disclosures, and themes on day one.
I then led the actors through an activity that asked them to work together to create narratives from old, anonymous photographs, followed by group reflection on how myths are created and memories are recorded.
Play Charting
Inspired by Play On Shakespeare method
While conducting table work, each member of the rehearsal room tracked a key element from the script. We mapped the play and used the chart to guide discussions.
