SHEEPDOG

By Kevin Artigue

Shattered Globe Theatre
Chicago, IL

Directed by: Wardell Julius Clark
Assoc. Director: Am’Ber Montgomery
Intimacy: Jyrieka Guest


Scenic: Sydney Lynne
Lights: Jason Lynch
Props: Jonathan Berg-Einhorn
Costumes: Haley Rakowiecki
Projections: Smooch Medina
Sound: Chris Kriz

Photos by Lowell Thomas and Sydney Lynne

“Director Clark, working on a brilliantly flexible set designed by Sydney Lynne Thomas, does a remarkable job of keeping the play moving, including making scene changes a part of the interaction between his actors” - Karen Topham, Chicago on Stage

“The storytelling is aided by a slick scenic design by Sydney Lynne. Lynne’s movable walls allow change of locale with a quick transition and add an intimate level when the action is partitioned off to the bedroom. The smooth walls also serve as a canvas for riveting footage from Smooch Medina (projection design)” - Katy Walsh, The Fourth Walsh

“The whole production is professional and polished. From Jason Lynch’s pointed lighting, to Sydney Lynne Thomas’ stark scenic design, both of which make wise, economical use of the intimate theatre space and allows for some simple, inventive scene shifts” - Collin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review

 “Supported by innovative and fluid scenic design by Sydney-Lynne Thomas (complete with sliding sets and furniture), creative videography and pointed projection design by Smooch Medina, original music and interactive soundcraft by Christopher Kriz, and stirring lighting by Jason Lynch, Amina’s visions of the mind propel us in a fiery, jerky, jump-cut fashion from the moment she takes the oath to become a Cleveland police officer to the day she hates Ryan’s guts” - Julia Rath, Around the Town Chicago

“I won't give more of the story away, but the intimacy coordination from Jyreika Guest and set design by Sydney Lynne Thomas round out the production with superfine, successful detail” - KT Hawbaker, Chicago Reader

“Unlike Sydney Lynne Thomas’ brilliant scenic design, these characters can’t get away with compartmentalizing” - Amanda Finn, NewCity Stage