Nice Work If You Can Get It
Nice Work If You Can Get It was performed at Weathervane Playhouse in Newark, Ohio from July 30-August 8th, 2015. With nineteen actors, a ten-piece band, and lots of dancing, this show was no small feat. Director Adam Karsten and I wanted this show to be grand but also encompass several tender moments.
​This show had several unique challenges. A ukulele was played by an actor who emerged playing it from a pit in the stage. I accomplished this by attaching a wireless microphone to the rear of the ukulele body. I then was able to mix the microphone like any other microphone and send a feed of it back to the orchestra.
There was also quite a bit of tap dancing in this show. Director Adam Karsten, choreographer Karen Karsten, and I wanted the tap dancing to sound much more present during the tap only sections. I accomplished this by installing floor mics at two corners of the stage and brought them up during the tap solos. This made the tapping more grand and a greater part of the music and design.
Director: Adam Karsten
Choreographer: Karen Sieber
Music Director: Judy Rauch
Scenic Design: Jeremy Hollis
Lighting Design: Jennifer Sansfacon
Costume Design: Cora Delbridge
Eileen comes down the aisle to marry Jimmy
"I've Got to Be There"
"Someone to Watch Over Me"
Eileen comes down the aisle to marry Jimmy