Amanda E Bates

The Laramie Project

Props Designer, Scenic Charge Artist, and Deck Captain… I was more than happy to help where needed. Some of the best experiences of this show were the conversations happening backstage with students and staff, cast and crew.

Though the scenic highlight of this show are the projections, I did a little bit of painting too.  The stage floor was a blend of desert colors sourced from photos of the Laramie desert: dirt, rust, sage, and stone.  Props were mostly pulled from stock and some booth equipment, except the hateful protest posters. Those were copied straight from photos of the hate groups that carried them.

Description

The Laramie Project
Written by Moises Kaufman

Adray Auditorium, Henry Ford College
Directed by Sarah Hawkins
Projection Design Stephanie Bougher
November 2018