By Lucas Hnath, Directed by Sam Woodhouse, San Diego Repertory, San Diego, CA, 2018
Scenic Design: Sean Fanning, Costume Design: Jennifer Brawn Gittings, Lighting Design: Alan Burrett, Sound Design: Matt Lescault-Wood
Nominee, 2018 San Diego Critics Circle “Craig Noel” Award for Outstanding Scenic Design
“Designed by the masterful Sean Fanning with an exquisite feel of aged timber and weighty history.” -James Hebert, San Diego Union-Tribune
Sean Fanning’s scenic design makes one wonder how long before Broadway steals this gifted artist away. Two grayish-white walls angle back to the famous door. Beyond three tall windows, thanks to Alan Burrett’s precise lighting, lurks a Norwegian winter. The set has the makings for a play by Ibsen. But the stage is mostly bare and, since Torvald dumped all traces of Nora, lacks what some might call ‘a female touch.’ A steep rake all but spills into the audience. You’d swear only ghosts could inhabit such a shadowy interior.” -Jeff Smith, San Diego Reader