The Lighting Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
September 2022 at James Madison University.
15 actors. 21 designers and production crew. 30 days to put it all together, and a sold-out run. The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical was my directorial debut, and the greatest learning experience I could have asked for. Through rain or shine, setbacks and breakthroughs, discovering the intricacies of the world of Camp Half-Blood was an adventure like no other. The Lightning Thief is a story about community, adventure, hope, and most importantly, finding your family and purpose in a world designed to tear you down. Scroll for process and production photos!
Astronomy 101 by Bella Poynton
December 2022 at James Madison University
Astronomy 101 is a ten-minute play written by Bella Poynton that I chose to direct as part of James Madison University’s 2022 Director’s Festival. A meet-cute play set in the spring of 2021, Astronomy 101 explores the ideas of isolation and existentialism, but also hope, and the idea that it’s never too late to follow your dreams.
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical Credits: Director: Corinne Krasner, Stage Manager: Khadijah Williams, Assistant Stage Manager: Jamie Guest, Lightning Designer: Kara Handy, Asst. Lightning Designer: Drew Workman, Head Electrician: Carter Lindley, Assoc. Sound Designers: Chloe Banaszak, Audrey Sparrow, Scenic Designer: TJ Hartless, Costume Designer: Jessica Hess, Props Head: Alison Spangenberg, Asst. Props Managers: Caroline Gravely, Meg Hogan, Music Director: Sam Peterson. Choreographer: Grace Altman, Assoc. Fight Choreographers: Abel Haddish, Corinne Krasner, Dramaturg: Kat Sparger, Publicity: Madison Munson
Cast: Brandon McKinney, Lucas Mugica, Carrigan Young, Celeste Black, Jack Dalrymple, Alyssa Minuto, Grace Altman, Annie Urmanski, Mitch Glaes, Olivia Hollowell, Izzy Scozzaro, Maria Carpinelli Cordelia Din, Erin Feldman, Misha Rodriguez
Crew: Stephi Shraga, Caroline Gravely, Audrey Sparrow, Chloe Banaszak, Emma Skog, Julia Finkler
Pictures by the incredible Sophie DiFrancesco and Alex Tuszynski
Astronomy 101 Credits: Director: Corinne Krasner, Stage Manager: Becca Steele, Playwright: Bella Poynton, Lightning Designer: Becca Steele
Cast: Patrick Hensley, Theresa Carpinelli