Lilia Deering
Washington Ensemble Theater
Scrambling
the goose
Designing Goose
Goose is a devised show, meaning the actors write the show in rehearsal. Therefore, I began designing months before any scripts were written. The goal was to create opportunities for play, and a world where many different stories could coexist.
My concept of the cardboard city feels both real and imagined, playful yet gritty. I utilized many different paper textures including corrugated cardboard, newspaper, and paper bags. I also used plastic roofing to mimic cardboard's corrugated texture on a super sized scale.
This show featured 30 short plays in 90 minutes so I also integrated clock and 30 removable numbers into the set.
Lead Scenic
and Props Designer
April 24 - May 10 2025
Washington Ensemble Theater, SeattlE
Photos by Sean Salcido
In the background here, you can see I used the bottoms and handles of paper bags for the shingles and a scalloped awning.
I laser cut custom cardboard letters and many props including the milk crate seen here
I designed a 3D model and build drawings in SketchUp
The 6 distinct buildings featured 3 raised platforms (one cantilevered), a rolling garage door, a climable ladder, and more!
