Scenic Design

Parliament Square

A circular stone path and fractured concrete world create a ritual landscape of protest, sacrifice, and political exhaustion in Parliament Square.

University of California Irvine

A Ritual Path Through the Stage

A circular stone path cut through the stage, anchoring Parliament Square in a space that felt both ritualistic and inescapable. That central image became a symbol of repetition, echoing cycles of social struggle while reflecting Kat's inner journey toward her final act of protest.

Production image from Parliament Square showing the circular stone path and sparse political landscape, scenic design by Brandon PT Davis.

Production image from Parliament Square highlighting the ritual staging geometry and fractured environment, scenic design by Brandon PT Davis.

Concrete, Decay, and Isolation

Concrete and fractured surfaces shaped the environment, their erosion mirroring Kat's unraveling faith in institutions. A cold, gray palette stripped away comfort and created a setting that felt both public and isolating, pressing the political against private despair.

Production still from Parliament Square emphasizing concrete textures and political isolation, scenic design by Brandon PT Davis.

Performance image from Parliament Square showing the stone circle as a container for protest, scenic design by Brandon PT Davis.

Public Space, Private Pressure

By keeping the design minimal, the focus stayed on action and the questions the play demands. Without ornamentation, the stage invited a meditative rhythm with a sharp edge of confrontation. The scenic world became more than backdrop: stone circle, textures of decay, and empty expanse together embodied sacrifice and resilience long after the final scene.