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Nightstands

The Secret Garden: Spring Version

Scenic Designer – Jason Bolen

PCPA – Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 2021

Pair of nightstands with non-practical drawers, built to hinge onto a backboard bed unit and float 3/4" off the ground.

  • Based off designer drafting, a cut list and build plan were created

  • A template was printed to aid in cutting plywood facing and cabriole legs

  • Nightstands were painted with acrylic and finished with French enamel varnish

Electroshock Therapy Machine

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Scenic Designer – Carrie Mullen

Diablo Valley College, 2020

Non-practical electroshock therapy machine built based on researched images.

  • Body is built of a pine frame and luan facing

  • Dry brush painted to imitate metal surface

  • Non-practical details added to simulate knobs, meter, head piece, etc.

Tufted Storage Box

PCPA – Pacific Conservatory Theatre, 2021

Stained box built out of plywood with cut-out handles, and tufted lid with custom made button. Based off assigned drafting.

Musical Instrument Cut-Outs

Seussical the Musical

Scenic Designer – Carrie Mullen

Diablo Valley College, 2019

2D musical instrument cut outs. Research images were projected onto luan plywood, cut using jigsaw and bandsaw, then sanded and painted.

Cat Shelves

2021

Cat shelves with removable cushions.

  • Pine brackets were built and stained

  • Prefabricated shelves were cut to size

  • Removable cushions were made from carpet scraps and repurposed pillow cases

 © 2023 by Joanne C. Gonzalez

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