L’ITALIANA IN ALGERI, by Gioacchino Rossini

Produced by Carnegie Mellon University.
Opened January 2005 at the Chosky Theatre

Lavina assisted Gianni Downs on the scenic design for this opera. For more information on Gianni and his work, visit giannidesigns.net.

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THE RISE AND FALL OF THE CITY OF MAHAGONNY, by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht

Produced by Carnegie Mellon University
Opened January 2005 at the Chosky Theatre

The Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny was the first co-production between the Carnegie Mellon Schools of Drama and Music in over 20 years. Lavina assisted Valerie Light with the scenic design for the Pittsburgh premier of this opera. She was also created all of the projections for this production, over 50 in total.

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THE MAN WHO: A THEATRICAL RESEARCH, by Peter Brook

Produced by Carnegie Mellon University
Opened April 2005 at the Rauh Studio Theatre

As the paint charge, Lavina worked with scenic designer Andrew Birdzell to create a natural and versatile environment for this production. All of the wood surfaces are treated with a series of translucent washes and an acrylic glaze.

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COMPOSED, the music and lyrics of Will Reynolds

Released April 2004

Will Reynolds is an up and coming singer/songwriter, who has written several cabaret pieces and a full length musical, Sighs of Fire. Lavina designed the cover art for the album, which has sold several hundred copies. For more information about Will’s music, visit his website.

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SCENIC ART

Created 2002 – 2005

Lavina completed three years of scenic painting coursework as part of her training at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. Below is a sampling of the non-show related projects she has created.

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Left to right: plaster, woodgrain and brick treatments; distressed signage; marbled surface.