lottery Day
goodman theatre
Directed by Lili-Anne Brown
Costumes By Samantha Jones
Lighting By Jason Lynch
Photos by Liz Lauren
2019 EQUITY JEFF AWARD Large SIZE SCENIC DESIGN NOMINEE
“Through masterful scenic design by Arnel Sancianco, we see the new literally juxtaposed against the old, providing a grassy playing space full of metaphors and venom. Vivien lives in a more chic-Barbie Dreamhouse, bedangled with a chandelier, art-decked walls, and oversized windows—ones in which she fails to sneak subtle peaks at the yard below. On stage, it sits opposite Mallory’s residence, where we see a mess of table and chairs transform with blue solo cups and centerpieces. It’s a party white people only dream of being invited to.”
“The set by Arnel Sancianco—who is among our city’s most promising young designers—might be the most Chicago thing you’ve ever seen, at least at the Goodman”