MEET THE 2019 NOMINEES: Real

Real
By Rodrigo Nogueira
Directed by Erin Ortman
Presented by Rodrigo Nogueira in association with The Tank with support from Torn Page and Group.Br

NOMINATED FOR: Outstanding Lighting Design - Kia Rogers

Kia Rogers | Photo: Xanthe Elbrick

Starring Darwin Del Fabro, Gabriela Garcia*, Rebecca Gibel*, Sarah Naughton*, Charlie Pollock*, Keith Reddin*.
* Denotes member of Actors' Equity Association

AO LI – SET DESIGNER
KIA ROGERS – LIGHTING DESIGN
BECKY BODURTHA – COSTUME DESIGNER
QUENTIN CHIAPPETTA – MUSIC COMPOSER AND SOUND DESIGNER
GABRIELLA PÉREZ – MOVEMENT
LIZ HAYES – DIALECT COACH
MONICA VILELA – PRODUCTION MANAGER
MITCHELL BUENO – ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
ORCHESTRA
BYUNCHEN LEE – VIOLIN
AO PENG – VIOLA
ANA KIM – CELLO
BILL YOUMANS – CASTING ASSISTANCE
BRADLEY BLOOM – SOUND OPERATOR
KYLE GLASOW – SOCIAL MEDIA/GRAPHIC DESIGN
MERCURY – ORIGINAL ART
RODRIGO NOGUEIRA AND THE TANK – PRODUCERS
TOM PAGE – ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
GROUP.BR – SUPPORTER


What attracted you to working on this project?
The story was intriguing and i love working with Rodrigo Nogueira, the playwright. I love the playwright, and it was fascinating to light the story like a piece of music,

What was your favorite part of working on this production? And why?
The collaborative process between the whole team from director, playwright to all the designers and production staff. The cast and crew, the whole team was wonderful to work with.

Photo: Miguel de Oliveira

What was the most challenging part of working on this production? And why?
Always not enough time! We would have done more technical support if we could have had previews.

Was there anything odd, quirky, innovative, funny or otherwise noteworthy about your experience with this production?
We decided after one quick pass at tech to drop all the front light and really push angles and shadows to tell the story. We wanted to create an environment where two worlds could exist and then smash into each other.

Photo: Miguel de Oliveira

What is the best thing about working with this company and/or these artists?
Everyone really listened to each other and having the playwright in the room to clarify or be the voice when things weren't landing made making decisions faster. Everyone was very collaborative, and respectful.

Did you learn anything or discover anything new while working on this project? If so, what?
Always try new things, even if something doesn't quite land the experience of seeing it happen, then moving on from there always. I discovered how to trust side light! brought us closer to what the play needed

What does this nomination mean to you?
It's always a good feeling being nominated, knowing folx appreciate your work! It is an honor to be mentioned, I'm grateful for all the work that goes into building a creative community and it means so much to be recognized.

Photo: Miguel de Oliveira