AMADEUS

Role│Scenic Designer

Location│Catawba Theater, UNCSA

Director│Quin Gordon

Music Director│Mark Norman

Amadeus offers a fictional account of composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri. Set in 18th-century Vienna, it follows Court Composer Salieri, who, consumed by envy, vows to destroy Mozart—God’s chosen musical vessel—in pursuit of fame. His obsession ultimately leads to his downfall, as he fades into obscurity while Mozart’s legacy becomes eternal.

We designed a space that captures the beauty of the 18th century through trompe-l'œil techniques and Baroque dynamism, hinting at its eventual decay. Framed by a live 20-piece orchestra, the setting amplifies Salieri’s unraveling, where his crumbling world mirrors the consequences of his destructive ambition.

Technical Direction: Emmy Babyak • Costume Designer: Cassandra Sisson • Scenic Paint Charge: Tess Crabtree • Wig and Makeup Design: Nova Cunningham • Lighting Designer: Elijah Thomas

Photography by Gisela Estrada & Allison Isley