Elizabeth Newton – Scenic Designer

Author: Elizabeth

  • Previous Press from 2011

    In the spring of 2011 I designed The Last Night of Ballyhoo for Raleigh Little Theatre.  For posterity sake, I would like to record these reviews here.  I am so thankful to have had that opportunity and for the honor of even having my name mentioned.

    “Despite illness, long-time RLT artistic director Haskell Fitz-Simons and associate director Bunny Safron have pulled this show together rather well. Scenic designer Elizabeth Newton, lighting designer Michael E. Baggesi, and costume and wig designer Vicki Olson also deserve commendations for enhancing the authenticity of the proceedings.”

    http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/2011/04/alfred-uhrys-the-last-night-of-ballyhoo-is-a-tony-award-winning-romantic-comedy/

    http://triangleartsandentertainment.org/2011/04/alfred-uhrys-romantic-comedy-the-last-night-of-ballyhoo-is-unafraid-to-tackle-serious-subjects/

    http://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/the-last-night-of-ballyhoo-at-raleigh-little-theatre/Content?oid=2365787

    The Last Night of Ballyhoo production photos can be found here.

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    Elizabeth

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  • Winter 2014

    Winter 2014 has been a very busy and very exciting time for me.  In a few short months, I have had the opportunity to not only work on some amazing productions, but to join the audience for several groundbreaking performances in the Raleigh area.  On the design front, in January I designed props for the World Premiere of The Jesus Fund by playwright Terry Milner at Burning Coal Theatre Company.  In February, I had the opportunity to design scenery and props for Albert Herring, an opera by Benjamin Britten, performed by the music department at Meredith College (aka my alma mater).  Also at Burning Coal, I am designing props for Civil Rights Through Song: A Choral History of Raleigh Through the Civil Rights Era.  This play, written by Ian Finley, in partnership with the Raleigh Boys Choir, will open in March.  And finally, and most anticipated, I am designing scenery for The Diary of Anne Frank at Burning Coal Theatre.  As the website states, “One of the most monumental works of art ever created comes alive in a breathtaking new staging.”  I hope my design lives up to such high expectations.  Check back in April for the unveiling of my design. 🙂

    See photos of Albert Herring and The Jesus Fund, recently added to my Portfolio page.  Thanks!

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    Elizabeth

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  • New And Improved

    I am pleased to finally reveal my new and improved website!  It has been a very busy two months since I originally launched the site and was only recently able to make the finishing touches.  But the time is finally here.  I invite you to peruse the various pages that showcase my work as a theatre artist.  I look forward to reading your comments and feedback.  More updates to come!  Thanks for visiting. 🙂

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    Elizabeth

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  • Changes Coming Soon!

    Thanks for visiting! I’m currently revamping my website. Check back in a few days to see the finish product!

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