RENT (2024)

RENT

USC SCHOOL OF DRAMATIC ARTS

LOS ANGELES, CA | BING THEATRE

MARCH 2024

fernandodanielgonzalez.com

FDG DESIGNS

FERNANDO DANIEL, GONZALEZ

(951) 840 - 6012

fernandodgonzalezdesigns@gmail.com


CREATIVE & DESIGN TEAM

Book, Music, & Lyrics

JONATHAN LARSON

Director

ANITA DASHIELL-SPARKS

Assistant Director

JAMIE GALLO

Musical Director

MARTY AUSTIN LAMAR

Assistant Musical Director

LEXA ORNES

Choreographer

SHANNON JOHNSON GRAYSON

Assistant Choreographer

GRETA COX

Scenic & Projections Designer

KATE SCHAAF

Lighting Designer

FERNANDO GONZALEZ

Sound Designer

RENATA FINNAMORE

Associate Sound Designer

RICHIE NICKEL

Assistant Sound Designer

DARIO ALATORRE

Costume Designer

CRYSTAL YURI SON

Assistant Costume Designer

MIA MURILLO

PRODUCTION STAFF

Producer

USC School of Dramatic Arts

Production Managers

SIMON CHAU & ELS COLLINS

Stage Manager

LEXEY GLOUBERMAN

Assistant Stage Managers

SARA GUTIERREZ & CHARLES STEVENSON

Intimacy Coordinator

JACLYN CHANTEL

Dramaturg

BEN CRANE

PRODUCTION TEAM

Technical Director

MONICA KOSMOS

Assistant Technical Director

ABBY SOROKA

Production Engineer

ARI HYMAN

Hair & Makeup Consultant

GARY DOMASIN

Sound Crew

MITCHELL JUNG

QLab Projection Operator

JAKEIA BANKS

Additional Tech Crew

NATALIE BRIGHT, YIFAN CHENG, CAMERON DARK, MICHEAL

DEBARROS, ALEXANDRA DENG, FIONA FEINGOLD, BEN

FELDMAN, GINA GAVAM, SIENNA GRUSS, JUPITER GULLEY,

BROGAN HALL, AMELIA HOFFMAN, PAUL LAZZARI, LEO

MCLAUGHLIN, JACKSON SINATRA, ALABAMA WILSON

LIGHTING PRODUCTION TEAM

Production Electrician

MICHEAL LATIMER

Head Electrician

CHRISTOPHER PACI

EOS Lighting Console Programmer

FERNANDO GONZALEZ

EOS Lighting Console Operator

VERO LOPEZ

Follow Spot Operators

MALIE AINA, JENNIFER COLE, HENRY MASIN,

HATTIE UGOTRTZ

Electricians

ZOE MCCRACKEN, EMMA HENDRICKS, KAITLYN CHAIDEZ,

LIZZY LOURENCO, MIA GOMEZ, MARCUS MAIA, MARSHALL

MCLNERNEY, OLEYAR, CHARLES STEVENSON, FERNANDO

GONZALEZ, KENNY TAPIA-RAMOS, KATIE VANARNAM,

MARISSA BRIONES, RACHEL BARRUS, SAMARA HERNANDEZ,

IVY KOS

DESIGN CONCEPT

The initial lighting conceptual narrative for this production of Rent

is designed to illuminate each charater’s personal journey and explore their

impact on one another and the world around them. The central focus of this

production is to highlight the unique perspectives each character brings to

their relationships.

As the lighting designer, the task is to convey the individual journeys

of these characters. For example, Mimi’s relationship with Roger embodies

the theme of “living in the moment.” She challenges Roger’s fears about the

future and the inevitability of loss, bringing a perspective of embracing the

present with passion and resilience. Mimi lives fully, as if each day were her

last, unafraid of the unknown. Throughout the story, her influence transforms

Roger’s outlook, guiding him to understand that love and the present moment

are what make life meaningful. By the end, his “last song” becomes a testament

to Mimi’s impact on his life, celebrating love as an eternal legacy.

This conceptual approach requires that each character be given a distinct

visual theme, reflecting their unique worldview. Lighting will play a pivotal

role in showing how these themes clash, blend, and, at times, isolate each

character’s journey. Through these lighting choices, the aim is to convey

each character’s narrative with clarity and emotional depth, enhancing the

audience’s understanding of their distinct perspectives and interconnected

lives.

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UNREAL ENGINE 5 RENDERING

REAL LIFE IMAGES

ONE SONG GLORY

ONE SONG GLORY

OUT TONIGHT



UNREAL ENGINE 5 RENDERING

REAL LIFE IMAGES

I’LL COVER YOU

LE VIE BOHEME

CHRISTMAS BELLS



LIGHT

PLOT

Created using Vectorworks

(Version 2023, Educational Edition)



DECK

PLOT





DECK

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LIGHTING DESIGNER

Fernando Gonzalez

fdg@usc.edu | (951) 840-6012

RENT

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USC School of Dramatic Arts

Bing Theatre

Los Angeles, CA

Chan U# Adr Pos XCord Inst Type & Access Color Gb Access Purpose

(72)

(101)

(102)

(103)

6 Apron 3'-7" USITT PAR MR-16 Birdie-MFL Seasons of Love

2 Truss Arch -18'-2" USITT 18Scoop Street Lamp

1 Lineset 9 -8'-2" USITT 18Scoop Street Lamp

1 Scaffoldin

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-9'-2" USITT 18Scoop Street Lamp

(111)

(112)

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(122)

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(152)

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(162)

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(164)

(165)

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(167)

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(191)

1 Platform 13' 6" Fres Exploding

Fresnel

1 Platform 19'-1" USITT Practical STOVE

1 Bridge -12'-6" Chauvet DJ Freedom Par Hex 4 Bridge Column

Light

2 Bridge -5'-2" Chauvet DJ Freedom Par Hex 4 Bridge Column

Light

3 Bridge 2'-2" Chauvet DJ Freedom Par Hex 4 Bridge Column

Light

4 Bridge 9'-3" Chauvet DJ Freedom Par Hex 4 Bridge Column

Light

1 Bridge -6'-6" USITT PAR MR-16 Birdie-MFL Backlighting

2 Bridge 0'-9" USITT PAR MR-16 Birdie-MFL Uplighting




4 Bridge 0'-5" USITT PAR MR-16 Birdie-MFL Backlighting




1 Bridge -8'-7" USITT PAR MR-16 Birdie-MFL Toplight

2 Bridge -1'-3" USITT PAR MR-16 Birdie-MFL Toplight

3 Bridge 5'-11" USITT PAR MR-16 Birdie-MFL Toplight

1 Truss Arch -19'-7" ADJ Mega Go Par64 RGBA+Light Acc

C Clamp

Light Acc C

Clamp

Arch Light

(192)

3 Truss Arch 20'-1" ADJ Mega Go Par64 RGBA+Light Acc

C Clamp

Light Acc C

Clamp

Arch Light

(193)

1 Bridge -11'-7" ADJ Mega Go Par64 RGBA+Light Acc

C Clamp

Light Acc C

Clamp

Window Lights

(194)

2 Bridge -7'-11" ADJ Mega Go Par64 RGBA+Light Acc

C Clamp

Light Acc C

Clamp

Window Lights

USC School of Dramatic Arts / Lightwright 6 (72) thru (194)



PRODUCTION

PHOTOS

For more photos & details on the production, please visit








RENT

LOS ANGELES, CA | BING THEATRE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOOL OF DRAMATIC ARTS

Directed By: Anita Dashiell-Sparks

Scenic/Projection Designer: Kate Schaaf

Costume Designer: Crystal Yuri Son

Sound Designer: Renata Finnamore

Lighting Designer: Fernando Gonzalez

EOS Lighting Console Programmer: Fernando Gonzalez

EOS Lighting Console Operator: Vero Lopez

Production Electrician: Micheal Latimer

Head Electrician: Christopher Paci

LED Pixel Mapping Technician: Joseph Shea

Followspot Operators: MALIE AINA, JENNIFER COLE, HENRY MASIN,HATTIE UGOTRTZ

Electricians: ZOE MCCRACKEN, EMMA HENDRICKS, KAITLYN CHAIDEZ, LIZZY

LOURENCO, MIA GOMEZ, MARCUS MAIA, MARSHALL MCLNERNEY, OLEYAR, CHARLES

STEVENSON, FERNANDO GONZALEZ, KENNY TAPIA-RAMOS, KATIE VANARNAM,

MARISSA BRIONES, RACHEL BARRUS, SAMARA HERNANDEZ, IVY KOSGONZALEZ, KENNY

TAPIA-RAMOS, KATIE VANARNAM, MARISSA BRIONES, RACHEL BARRUS, SAMARA

HERNANDEZ,IVY KOS

Lighting Vendors: Kinetic Lighting

Images Provided By: Craig Schwartz & Marina Earle

RENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway

by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop.

FERNANDO DANIEL, GONZALEZ

(951) 840 - 6012

fernandodgonzalezdesigns@gmail.com


RENT (2024)

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