Akanksha Somani

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Musical Theatre Production | 2025

My role: Associate Scenic Designer

Director / Artistic Director: Julia Freitas-Gordon

Production: Tisch New Theatre

About the Project: A stage production of the Tony Award-winning musical based on Alison Bechdel's graphic memoir. Moving between childhood and adulthood, the story follows Alison as she revisits family memories, explores her identity, and confronts the complexities of her relationship with her father.

My Contribution: I contributed to scenic design from early pre-production and planning through physical construction and installation. My work included drafting ground plans, developing scenic design packages, coordinating build schedules, hands-on set construction, prop fabrication, scenic painting, and supporting the practical requirements of stage blocking and performance.