The Black Glove - Strindberg Repertory Theater

I'm happy to return to the Strindberg Repertory Theater as projection designer with illustrations for their latest production, The Black Glove, translated by Anne-Charlotte Harvey, directed by Robert Greer.  

© Jonathan Slaff

Dec 2 - 16

at The Gene Frankel Theater
24 Bond St., NYC TICKETS

© Jonathan Slaff Cast and Crew: Amy Fulgham, Crystal Edn, Diane Perrell, Jo Vetter, Mary Tierney, Natalie Menna, Pilar Garcia, Janet Mervin (costume designer), Gilbert "lucky" Perto (lighting designer), T. Michael Culhane (production mgr.), Charles Casano (stage mgr.)

 The Black Glove is one of August Strindberg's plays for children.

Theatre Illustration

Here's the poster for the new production by the August Strindberg Repertory Theatre. This was a tough one. I usually send in quite a few sketches of ideas but I only had one and I was unsure if my interpretation would be okay. I thought the graphite portraits fit the era, and played up the tension. As it happens, their PR company independently got the same vibe and used a similar style photograph with a juxtaposition of the two main characters. I was glad to find out my take was right on message.Whew!

Robert Greer, director has set the play in 1962 Harlem. Read my conversation with him about the play soon on my conversations blog. For further information, visit the company's web site.

New Theater Illustration

I'm thrilled to contribute to the current production of Mr. Bengt's Wife performed by the August Strindberg Repertory Theatre. Previews on the 13th and 14th. Performances begin September 15th. Craig Baldwin the play's director, wanted more mystery in the design. Here's my illustration before and after:

BEFORE, Donna Miskend

                                 

      More changes: new dates, more text. It's an evolution                    AFTER, Donna Miskend

the image is also a bit more refined to balance out the new layout

Final, Donna Miskend

Click HERE for further info.  and a REVIEW