Issue link: https://digital.copcomm.com/i/820551
P E R S P E C T I V E | M AY / J U N E 2 0 1 7 61 Top: Mary's side of heaven. Mr. Saklad's sketch of a set for a fantasy sequence where Mary sang to her daughter from her corner of heaven, a place that looked very much like Mary's real bedroom back on Earth, but with the walls and ceiling floating above mirrored floorboards. Inset: A test shot of the constructed fantasy set with the exploded walls and ceiling of Mary's bedroom floating above mirrored floorboards to offer a surreal view into the corner of heaven. Steve Saklad, Production Designer Doug Fick, Art Director Shaquana Amerson, Brandon Smith (pilot), Graphic Designers Carlton Copeland, Cierra Madison, Joey Feld, Omar Foster (pilot), Set Designers John "Greg" Moncrief, Tom Johnson (pilot), Charge Scenic Artists Kristie Suffield, Set Decorator be truthful to the characters' stories? Is there too much blood and sweat overwhelming the sparkly sequins, or does the sparkle overwhelm the grit? As a deep believer in the magic of musical theater, I'm convinced the most thrilling numbers come from smashing the two together and watching the sparks fly. ADG