Where Did 2015 Go?

As you will notice that there are no posts in 2015. 

This was the year I got soooo busy that I let my blog slide. 

It started with the end of 2014 as set designer for Boone High School production of Almost Maine, then later into 2015 as scenic charge for EVITA. I also designed the Spring Variety Musical for the Boone Chorus. 

Also at the end of 2014 I became the head scenic charge at The Orlando Repertory Theatre that kept me busy from show to show, painting: A Christmas Story-The Musical , The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg, Diary of a Worm, A Spider, and A Fly, The Wizard Of Oz: Young Performer Edition,  Shrek The Musical , Mary Poppins, Fancy Nancy The Musical, Orphie and the Book of Heroes, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical, Elf Jr. and about to start Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. 

Then I became the head scenic charge at UCF, painting: 
The Understudy, The Divine Sister, Hair, Man and Superman, SPUNK and the Harlem Literati and about to start on Reeling. 

I designed, built and painted sets for GEN Y Productions: Cabaret, The Flick and Bat Boy The Musical. I also painted Heathers.

Also designed, built and painted sets for 

First Academy High School: Shrek Jr. and Dearly Departed and just started Seussical.

Westridge Middle School: Shrek Jr.

Central Florida Community Arts: Swamped, The Jungle Book and Alice In Wonderland.

Designed, built and painted a couple of set pieces for Orlando Community Arts: Clare and The Chocolate Nutcracker

I finished the year with Southern Winds Theatre's 18th season of A One Man A Christmas Carol where I stage manage and run the sound. 

Here a few images of some of the sets I either designed and painted or just painted.

ALMOST MAINE - BOONE HIGH - Designed by Bonnie Sprung

EVITA - BOONE HIGH - Designed by Burt Scott

DIARY OF A WORM, SPIDER AND A FLY - Designed by Vandy Wood

SHREK THE MUSICAL - Designed by Laura McPherson




MARY POPPINS - Designed by Casey C. Blanton

THE FLICK - Designed by Bonnie Sprung

THE UNDERSTUDY - Designed by Bert Scott

THE DIVINE SISTER - Designed by Bert Scott

HEATHERS - Designed by Tom Mangieri

FANCY NANCY - Designed by Austin K. Butler

ORPHIE AND THE BOOK OF HEROS _Designed by Vandy Wood

HAIR - Designed by Chris Mckinney

BAT BOY THE MUSICAL - Designed by Bonnie Sprung

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

And now 2016 begins again with several shows scheduled and a few already started. 

Workshop One Photos

THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES  Workshop One

These are some photos from this first workshop introduction to scenic techniques used on stage sets. They learned the mixing of paint, creating wood grain, brick and granite. All of these techniques can also be used for your home and other artistic creations.

Everyone had a blast and I so enjoyed teaching these techniques.

sponging used to create granite and marble

one of the graining tools used to create wood.

using sponges to create brick

spattering is the last step to add extra dimention, texture and look.

THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES Workshop 2, 3 and 4 TBA 

THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES Workshop 1 will also be repeated.

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THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES
Workshop Two
(TEENS AND ADULTS)

Date TBA

This class will introduce students to the techniques used on stage sets. You will learn painting basic “forms” with lights and shadows; trompe l’oeil; and making patterns using stencils, templates and paint stamps. All of these techniques can also be used for your home and other artistic creations. Materials supplied. Students will take home their finished sample boards.

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THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES
Workshop Three
(TEENS AND ADULTS)

Date TBA

This class will introduce students to the techniques used on stage sets. Students will learn the mixing of paint, creating marble, stone and wood grain. All of these techniques can also be used for your home and other artistic creations. Materials supplied. Students will take home their finished sample boards. 

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THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES
Workshop Four
(TEENS AND ADULTS)

Date TBA
 
This class will introduce students to the techniques used on stage sets. Students will learn how to create faux Stained Glass. They have the opportunity to bring in their own designs. All of these techniques can also be used for your home and other artistic creations. Materials supplied. Students will take home their finished Stained Glass.

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CREATING ART USING UNCONVENTIONAL MATERIALS
Two Sessions –  First: Building Canvas  Second: Finishing Paintings
(TEENS AND ADULTS)
Dates TBA

In this class we will be using some theatrical techniques to create fine art. Building your own paintings; using lumber, Styrofoam, muslin, spackle, etc. This workshop will be offered in 2 parts. First building the canvas and the second will be to finish them, using any medium desired.

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RECYCLE DVD’s & CD’s
(TEENS AND ADULTS)

Date TBA

Turn your old, scratched, bad DVD’s & CD’s into fun fine art. Also using additional recycled items along with some store bought products; hot glue, plaster cloth and paint.
This workshop will have some materials on hand, but encourages students to bring some of their own. 

New Class at MAC

Starting on March 25, 2009 at 4:30
I will begin my first and new class at The Maitland Art Center.


THEATRICAL SCENIC TECHNIQUES (TEENS AND ADULTS)
Wednesday: 4:30-6:30 STUDIO 4

This class will introduce students to the techniques used on stage sets. Students will learn the mixing of paint, creating wood grain, marble, brick and stone, painting basic “forms” with lights and shadows; trompe l’oeil; and making patterns using stencils, templates and paint stamps. All of these techniques can also be used for your home and other artistic creations. Material fee: $25.00 payable to instructor the first day of class.

Here is my mini bio that is found on the faculty page.

Bonnie Sprung: BA, Hofstra University, Set Design and Graphics. AA, Valencia Community College, Fine Art. Set /Scenic /Make-up design for over 80 shows locally and in NY, since 1980. 11 years teaching Set /Scenic design for BCC Summer Fine Arts. Has shown her fine artwork in numerous exhibitions and has gotten several awards.

So if you would like to add a new skill and have some fun. Registration is on the website www.maitlandartcenter.org

The Maitland Art Center
231 W. Packwood Ave.
Maitland FL 32751-5596
407.539.2181