The Christmas Case of Hezekiah Jones
Assistant Technical Director
PlayMakers Repertory Company, 2024
by Howard L. Craft and Mike Wiley
Directed by Kathryn Hunter-Williams
Scenic Designer: Lawrence E. Moten III
Costume Designer: Pamela A. Bond
Lighting Designer: Abigail Hoke-Brady
Sound Designer: Kate Marvin
Technical Director: Laura Pates
Photo Credit: HuthPhoto, courtesy of PlayMakers Repertory Company
The toy cases under construction. The main structure of the cases was welded angle iron with plywood, CNC cut MDF panels, plexiglass, and trim applied. The automata mechanisms and wireless LED dimmers were stored in the lower area.
A plate showing the parts list for a set of toy cases. The main structure of the cases was a welded steel frame which had the outer plywood and MDF faces attached.
A construction plate for one of the custom platforms. The lids were cut on the CNC to precisely locate the cutout holes for a set of inset light boxes.
A plate showing the construction of a set of lower walls. The lower walls were built from 2x4 to support the upper platform.
A copy of the ground plan with necessary dimensions for our stage management team to tape out the set in our rehearsal hall.