These Seven Sicknesses (2013) by Sean Graney is a modernistic dramatic retelling of Sophocles seven surviving plays

Out of 7 we produced 3: Oedipus, Elektra, and Antigone

The goal of this design was to displace the show and its audience into a feeling out of time and space. Something that was evocative of Grecian themes, but wrapped in an almost sci-fi aesthetic.

To accomplish this goal I utilized the Silhouettes and textures of 1970’s Halston combined with the absurdist structure of 1960’s MOD Pierre Cardin conveyed through cage-like accessories. The cages became a language distinguishing each different family, and the color palette was dulled down and greyed to contribute to the “sickness” that was presented through every element of the story.

Set Design: Bo Burkhardt

Costume Design: James Fagan

Hair & Makeup Design: Kayleigh Owen

Lighting Design: Mitch Wilson

Sound Design: Mason Dill

Projection Design: Doster Chastain & Price Johnston

Props Master: Frances Fedele