scenicART

The Scenic Artist’s work is vital in the page to stage process. They take the vision of the Scenic Designer and bring it into full sized theatrical environments. Get your hands dirty as you apply scenic painting theory, technique and documentation to a classic theatrical treatment. Be sure to wear your paint clothes!

Steph Charaska is a creative and collaborative storyteller and has utilized this skillset in many iterations throughout her 20 year career in the live entertainment industry. As a scenic artist, she expertly fools the masses with her combinations of paint, texture, and foam carving. Her handiwork has been featured in immersive installations including Hebru Brantley’s Nevermore Park and the Mondegreen Phish Festival, theme parks like Sesame Place San Diego, and in theatres large and small across the states. She is also a content creator for the Guild of Scenic Artists, a USITT Commissioner for Scenic Design and Technology, public speaker and creativity consultant.

 You can find her body of work at stephcharaska.com or on Instagram at @char.darling