It’s been a couple weeks since Ken Ewart left us and I’ve been processing this loss. It feels important to take a moment to say goodbye to my friend and mentor.
I met Ken many years ago when I was at a party. I was alone and nervous and only knew a couple people. Someone said “You do props? You gotta meet my friend, Ken!” We became friends quickly, and Ken became one of my first champions. He opened many doors for me, and helped me get some of my first professional jobs in theater.
I’ve been reflecting on the things I learned from Ken. It’s overwhelming because so so much of what I know in my bones came from him. Not only did he teach me props skills like upholstering and mold making, puppetry and sewing, but he taught me skills for life. He helped me look at the details, notice the small things. He taught me why that matters, why taking care with your work matters. He taught me to ask for what I need and to be generous with my help. Sometimes I wonder who I’d be if I hadn’t met Ken.
When someone leaves, it breaks your heart. But I think I’m doing the thing Ken would have wanted. Pass the parcel. Take it, feel it, and pass it on.
I don’t have many pictures to share, only these two, which are special to me. Thanksgiving with Ken and a band of misfit boys, and this portrait that our friend Thomas made of him. This little painting has been above my desk for years and it reminds me to be grateful for Ken and the gifts he gave me.
Sending love to you wherever you are. Thank you for believing in me and being a friend. ❤️
Last night we opened The Monsters in NYC at Manhattan Theatre Club. I’m still so grateful and genuinely thrilled. Sending a show from a regional theater to NYC is no easy task, but we did it, and it’s beautiful. Congratulations!
Prop Artisan: Sebastien Chandonnet @sebastienmarcc
Props Assistant: Ford Rowe
Production Artisans:
Carlyn Perlow @caaaahrl
Caitlin Scarpa @caitlin_scarpa
Daisy Torralba @prop.rockz
Happy Opening to The Good Thief at @tworivertheater starring @thechristopherfitzgerald and directed by Justin Waldman! It was fun getting to do what I love most - transforming a space to tell a story. For this project we turned a small library into a hole-in-the-wall pub. I wish I had some before and after photos!
Shout out to the prop artisans who made this happen:
Liv Reyes
Ford Rowe
Daisy Torralba @prop.rockz
Catch this crazy tale before it’s over!
I hear we’re doing 2016? Well, here’s this little baby who had no idea what was coming.
1. Painting wine barrels for Treasure Island at Book-It Repertory Theatre.
2. Seeing @randall_mouse smash it as Marcy Park in Spelling Bee.
3. Cast to play a bartender in a commercial. I’d never actually bartended at that point! 🙈
4. Swimming with otters at @nurturedbynatureotters for my 30th birthday.
5, 6, 7. Returning to the cult classic musical “Are You There God, it’s Me, Karen Carpenter” at the Bumbershoot music festival! I played Moose and Norman Fishbein. Probably the peak in my acting career. 😂😂😂
8. Starry eyed, seeing a show at a theater I’d later get to work at.
9. Out to dinner before an opening night.
Happy Closing, and congratulations to the cast, crew, and makers of The Monsters on a beautiful, sold out run! I never take enough pictures, but here are a few moments.
See you soon at @mtc_nyc in January, 2026!
If you’ll be in town, don’t miss this show!!
Production Photos by T. Charles Erickson
Prop Artisan: Sebastien Chandonnet @sebastienmarcc
Props Assistant: Ford Rowe
Production Artisans:
Carlyn Perlow @caaaahrl
Caitlin Scarpa @caitlin_scarpa
Daisy Torralba @prop.rockz
Revisiting some images from our most recent production at @tworivertheater ! Scroll to see some photos of the props and set decoration from the world premier of Darko Tresnjak’s adaptation of Murder on the Links!
Prop Artisans:
Sebastien Chandonnet @sebastienmarcc
Cameron Foster
Pauline Luo Ye
Carlyn Perlow @caaaahrl
Ford Rowe
Caitlin Scarpa @caitlin_scarpa
Daisy Torralba @prop.rockz
JT Troilo
and Me!
Adapted & Directed by: @darkotresnjak
Scenic Designer: @alexanderdodgedesign
Costume Designer: @jess.goldstein.1360
Lighting Designer: @pablosdesign
Sound Designer: Megumi Katayama
Music Supervisor / Composer: Oran Eldor
Wig, Hair & Makeup Designer: J. Jared Janas
Fight Director: Gerry Rodriguez
Dialect Coach: Claudia Hill-Sparks
Production Stage Manager: Alison Cote
Assistant Stage Manager: Mikayla Bettner
Kate Baldwin — Madame Renauld
María Bilbao — Marthe Daubreuil
Hiram Delgado — Sergent de Ville
José Espinosa — Jack Renauld
Jason O’Connell — Commissary Lucien Bex
Campbell Scott — Hercule Poirot
Lauren Worsham — Madame Daubreuil
Voice of Patrick Page — Paul Renauld
Happy 10 Year Reunion to @bemorechillmusical ! What a week of concerts - so much joy and theatre kid energy. Sometimes I can’t believe I get to do this for my job!
Here’s a lobby display we put together for the Anniversary, with some OG props, costumes, playbills, and merch. Also a little school spirit set decoration onstage. And of course, Michael’s slushy!
All with the help of prop artisans @sebastienmarcc and @prop.rockz 🙏🙏🙏
Congratulations to the cast, crew, and staff of VOS at @tworivertheater ! We brought this brand new baby to life, and she’s stunning!
Scroll to see photos by @tcharleserickson , a close up of Our Lady of Lujan, and production credits.
Props artisans for this production:
Jaelyn Alston Frye
Sebastien Chandonnet @sebastienmarcc
Pauline Luo Ye
Caitlin Scarpa
Tomas Torres
Happy opening weekend to The Tempest @tworivertheater Little Shakes! Here are a few up close shots of some of the pieces we contributed to Teresa L. William’s scenic design.
Props Artisans:
Sebastien Chandonnet
Tomas Torres
Ryan Weadon
and me!
Barrels were beautifully refurbished by @thebarrelguysnj ✨
Throwback to one of my favorite film shoots ever! We had so much fun making all the prop food and table settings. If I remember correctly, the napkin rings are actually plumbing fittings from goodwill. 😅
If you need some adult time this Xmas, sneak away and watch The Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Special!
Look at this rose covered frame we made for @officialbernadettepeters in concert at @tworivertheater earlier this fall. We needed a backdrop and a photo op for guests at our Old Hollywood inspired event.
Scroll through to see the progression!
Prop artisans:
Sebastien Chandonnet
Tomas Torres
Event Design:
Katie Benson
Thomas Dougherty
American Mariachi at @tworivertheater closed last weekend and it was pure joy to be in that room! Congratulations to the cast and crew and everyone who made the show happen.
Check out these production photos and a few up-close prop shots!
Production 📸: @tcharleserickson
Scenic Design: @diggle_designs
Lighting Design: @ruirita
Costume Design: @cavergaradesign
Prop Artisans:
Sebastien Chandonnet
Tomas Torres
Cameron Foster
Ryan Weadon
Carlyn Perlow
Kristina Madsen
Blake Robinson
