ASHLEY MÉNDEZ
scenic designer
LAUGHS IN SPANISH, STAGES (2024)
Director: Rebecca Rivas
Stage Manager: Emely Zepeda
Assistant Stage Manager: Carlos Cantu
Scenic Designer: Tanya Orellana
Associate Scenic Designer: Ashley Méndez
Costume Designer: David Arevalo
Lighting Designer: Javier Moreno
Sound Designer: Cricket Meyer
Intimacy Coordinator: Ash Love
Photos: Me
RESPONSIBILITIES
Scenic design by Tanya Orellana. This project included traveling out of state to Houston, Texas. I assisted by facilitating communication between the director and designer. I also ensured that structures remained true to the drafting. Furthermore, I selected different textures and colors for the plexiglass windows, arranged foliage behind the upstage wall, represented Tanya at production meetings, and sent daily reports and updates about the happenings in the space.
RICHARD II, MAGIC THEATER (2024)
Director: Margot Hall
Dramaturg: Edris Cooper-Anifowoshe
Stage Manager: Lauren Quan
Assistant Stage Manager: Camryn Daniels
Scenic Designer: Tanya Orellana
Associate Scenic Designer: Ashley Méndez
Props: Leah Hammond
Costume Designer: Kyo Yohena
Lighting Designer: Alejandro Acosta
Sound Designer: Christopher Sauceda
Video & Projections Designer: Joan Osato
Scenic Builder: Dave Gardner
Photography: Jay Yamada
RESPONSIBILITIES
Scenic design by Tanya Orellana. I assisted by facilitating conversation between director and designer. I made a props list accompanied by some research. I also drafted some planter boxes and picked the lanterns/ position of the lanterns. I represented Tanya during the tech process and sent daily reports and updates.
GARUDA'S WING, MAGIC THEATER (2024)
Director: Margot Hall
Dramaturg: Maria Frangos
Stage Manager: Lauren Quan
Assistant Stage Manager: Camryn Daniels
Scenic Designer: Tanya Orellana
Props & Associate Scenic Designer: Ashley Méndez
Costume Designer: Kyo Yohena
Lighting Designer: GG Torres
Sound Designer: Christopher Sauceda
Video & Projections Designer: Joan Osato
Scenic Builder: Dave Gardner
Photography: Jay Yamada
RESPONSIBILITIES
Scenic Design by Tana Orellana. I assisted by facilitating communication between designer and director. I selected, sourced, stained, and aged furniture. I attended production and design meetings. I represented Tanya during the tech process and sent daily updates.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING, MAGIC THEATER (2024)
Director: Lisa Marie Rollins
Director & Dramaturg: Leigh Rondon-Davis
Stage Manager: Rachel Mogan
Assistant Stage Manager: Latiece Brown
Scenic Designer: Tanya Orellana
Props & Associate Scenic Designer: Ashley Méndez
Costume Designer: Brooke Jennings
Hair & Wigs Designer: Monyé Durham
Make-Up Designer: Carla Grace Fajardo
Lighting Designer: Ray Oppenheimer
Sound Designer: Miles Lassi
Associate Sound Designer: Alex Fakayode
Video & Projections Designer: Wolfgang Lancelot Wachalovsky
Scenic Builder: Beckett Finn
Photos: Cheshire Issacs
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Scenic design by Tanya Orellana. I assisted by attending design and production meetings. After load-in, I spent time installing the foliage to create a lush wall of wild greenery. Additionally, I designed and drafted two concrete public benches, selected furniture, represented Tanya during the tech process, and sent daily reports and updates about the process.
