Fifth Season Assisting Jo Winiarski — Utah Shakespeare Festival
June 2025 — I’m proud to be in my fifth season assisting Jo Winiarski as Scenic Designer for the Utah Shakespeare Festival. While most of my work with Jo happens remotely during the year, it’s always exciting to see the productions take shape in Cedar City.
This summer’s lineup at the Randall L. Jones Theatre includes:
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder
Director: Amanda Berg Wilson
Scenic Design: Jo Winiarski
Assistant Scenic Design: Brandon PT Davis
Costume Design: Cha See
Lighting Design: Robert Wierzel
Sound Design/Composer: Sarah Pickett
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder — Utah Shakespeare Festival, 2025
The Importance of Being Earnest
Director: Rodney Lizcano
Scenic Design: Jo Winiarski
Assistant Scenic Design: Brandon PT Davis
Costume Design: Bill Black
Lighting Design: Jessica Greenberg
Sound Design/Composer: Scott O’Brien
The Importance of Being Earnest — Utah Shakespeare Festival, 2025
Steel Magnolias
Director: Cameron Knight
Scenic Design: Jo Winiarski
Assistant Scenic Design: Brandon PT Davis
Costume Design: Kevin Alberts
Lighting Design: Robert Peterson
Sound Design/Composer: Joe Payne
Steel Magnolias — Utah Shakespeare Festival, 2025
Supporting Jo on these shows continues to be one of the most rewarding parts of my year. It’s a chance to learn from her process, contribute to the details that make each production sing, and stay connected to the artistry of USF.
