Semester
Spring
Date of Graduation
2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MFA
College
College of Creative Arts
Department
Design and Technology
Committee Chair
Alan McEwen
Committee Member
Tamara L. Honesty
Committee Member
Radhica Ganapathy
Committee Member
Scott Tobias
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Lighting and Into the Woods
Michael M. McGinley
This thesis will document my own journey into the woods. I will discuss my role as the lighting designer, highlighting my design processes and decisions. The show’s evolution and history from the first design meeting to opening night will be documented and reflected upon. Additionally, I will expand on collaboration with the other design team members, the challenges and struggles that I encountered, and lastly my own reflection on the entire process. I will be using lighting paperwork, research photos, and production photos to illustrate key points and highlight details.
Recommended Citation
McGinley, Michael M., "Lighting the Woods when there are no Woods" (2026). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 13265.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/13265
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