A Brooklyn based artist who’s practice is rooted in human interactions and experiences, I am in constant pursuit of meaningful storytelling and fresh [ecologically responsible] fabrication practices .
Notable NYC theater credits include scenic designs for: The Man Who Laughs (Stolen Chair), Oye For My Dear Brooklyn (Performing Garage | The Public/ Under the Radar | Abrons Arts Center), Last Night at the Palladium (Bushwick Starr/ 3LD), and 6 seasons with Big Green Theater Festival (Bushwick Starr/ Superhero Clubhouse). My work with Neil Patel has brought me to Broadway, Arena Stage, Houston Grand Opera, the Denver Center, and other noted venues throughout the country. As a scenic artist I have worked with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Lincoln Center, Classic Stage, Westport Playhouse, New York City Center, Robert Wilson, Hanna Liden, Tavares Strachn, shOp Architects, and more.
Creative Project Management for notable Brooklyn scene shops including SFDS and John Creech Design and Production
Co-founder: Brooklyn Whiskers Bakery - a Bushwick-based vegan food brand with two locations in North Brooklyn.
MFA in Design, University of Washington
BFA in Theater Design & Production, University of Cincinnati-CCM
Collaborations include work with:
Denver Center / David Byrne
Thayne Thoden (@thayneart)
Manhattan Theater Club
Abrons Arts Center
Under the Radar
The Performing Garage/ Wooster Group
The Araca Project
HERE Arts Center
Oye group
The Ice Factory Festival & New Ohio Theater
Tavares Strachan
for inquiries:
instagram : @minahan_design
(c) : 937-902-7885 | minahandesign@gmail.com
(SFDS) : 917-970-0486 | minahan@sfdshop.com
vitae:
Lead Project Manager, John Creech Design and Production
Lead Project Manager, SFDS BROOKLYN . 239 Java St BK NY 11222
MOSCHINO FALL SHOW, BRYANT PARK 2021 . S PROJECTS
UGG FLUFF, MACY’S HERALD SQUARE WINDOWS 2021 . HARLEQUIN DESIGN
BEEKMAN 1802, FLAGSHIP HOLIDAY FACADE 2021
FOTOGRAFISKA, SARAH MOON INSTALLATION 2021
MACY’S HERALD SQUARE HOLIDAY WINDOWS 2021 . HARLEQUIN DESIGN
THE WITCHER SEASON 2, HOLIDAY VILLAGE ACTIVATION 2021 FLATIRON PLAZA, NYC . NETFLIX / DEVERGE
ANGRY BIRDS RETAIL CAFE (SCULPTURAL FEATURES) TANGRAM, FLUSHING NYC . SCG AMERICA / ROVIO
Restaurant design, BROOKLYN WHISKERS x MAGICK CITY . 37 Box St BK NY 11222
Assistant Scenic Design, Theater of the Mind by David Byrne . Designed by Neil Patel . Denver Center Theater Co . 2020 (cancelled)
Assistant Scenic Design, El Recuerdo Del Milagro . Designed by Neil Patel . Houston Grand Opera, July — Nov 2019
Restaurant design, BROOKLYN WHISKERS BAKERY, FLAGSHIP . 1037 Broadway, BK NY 11221
Assistant Scenic Design, India Pale Ale . Designed by Neil Patel . Directed by Will Davis . Manhattan Theater Club, October 2018
Scenic Design, Knot an Opera . Directed by Michael Hofmann . Fresh Squeezed Opera Co @ Baruch Performing Arts Center, June 2018
Scenic Design, Oye for My Dear Brooklyn . Directed by Artem Yatsunov . Written by Modesto 'Flako' Jimenez . Under the Radar Festival, Public Theater 2018
Scenic Design, Oye for My Dear Brooklyn . Directed by Artem Yatsunov . Written by Modesto 'Flako' Jimenez . Abrons Arts Center 2018
Restaurant design, BROOKLYN WHISKERS GREENPOINT . 1008 Manhattan Ave, BK NY 11221
Scenic Design, Orphans and Outsiders . Directed by Andrew Garrett . Araca Project 2016
Scenic Design, Oye for My Dear Brooklyn . Directed by Artem Yatsunov . Written by Modesto 'Flako' Jimenez . Performing Garage 2016
Scenic Design, 59RPM . Directed by Annalisa Ledson . HERE Arts 2016
Scenic Design, LAST NIGHT AT THE PALLADIUM . Directed by Modesto (Flako) Jimenez & Artem Yatsunov . 3LD Art & Technology Center 2016
Assistant to Neil Patel, BORN FOR THIS . Directed By Charles Randolph-Wright . Arena Stage 2016
Scenic Design, BATTLE OF CENTRAL PARK . Directed by Jamie Watkins & Annalisa Ledson, Written by Andrew Massie . The Tank 2016
Production Design, BIG GREEN THEATER FESTIVAL (6th year) . Conceived and Directed by Jeremy Pickard & Super Hero Clubhouse . The Bushwick Starr 2016
Restaurant design, BROOKLYN WHISKERS BAKERY . 760 Bushwick Ave, BK NY 11221
Lead Finisher . SFDS, Brooklyn NY
Scenic Design, Pig Iron Theater annual gala 2016
Scenic Design, WALLOP . Directed by Robin Paterson, Written by Charles Cissel . Robert Moss Theater 2015
Scenic Design, KARAOKE BACCHAE . Directed by Jesse Freedman, Meta Phys-Ed . Ice Factory Festival, New Ohio Theater 2015
Production Design, BIG GREEN THEATER FESTIVAL . Conceived and Directed by Jeremy Pickard, Super Hero Clubhouse . The Bushwick Starr 2015
Scenic Design, SHE KILLS MONSTERS . Directed by Glynis Rigsby, The New School for Drama 2015
Assistant to Anne Patterson . THE LIGHT BETWEEN, a public artwork commission, 125 High St, Boston MA 2015
Scenic Design, KILL ME LIKE YOU MEAN IT . Directed by Jon Stancato, Stolen Chair Theater2015
Scenic Design, Pig Iron Theater annual gala 2015
Scenic Design, THE LAST NIGHT AT THE PILLADIUM . Directed by Flako Jimenez, Bushwick Starr 2014
Scenic Design, THE PILLOWMAN . Directed by Jess Chayes University of Scranton 2014
Assistant to Wilson Chin, multiple projects
Finisher/ sculptor/ fabrication, Homer Simpson Dome for Comic-con International . SFDS 2014
Assistant to Donyale Werle, ENCORES! OFF CENTER @ City Center Theater. TICK, TICK, BOOM; FAUST; PUMP BOYS AND DINETTES 2014
Scenic Design, TROUBLEfuturesongs . Directed by Gina Crusco, Underworld Production Opera @ Symphony Space 2014
Assistant to Donyale Werle, TOO MUCH SUN. Vineyard Theater, Directed by Mark Brokaw
Scenic Design, 3 consecutive years, BIG GREEN THEATER FESTIVAL. Conceived and Directed by Jeremy Pickard, Super Hero Clubhouse in partnership with the Bushwick Starr and PS 123
Assistant to Donyale Werle, Snowglobe 2014 for Broadway Cares-Equity Fights Aids
Scenic Design, THE JESUS FUND. Directed by Beth Gardiner, Burning Coal Theater 2014
Scenic Design, Pig Iron Theater annual gala 2014
Scenic Design, THE WINTER'S TALE. Directed by Ryan Lee, Workshop Theater 2014
Scenic Artist . SFDS (Greenpoint Brooklyn)
Scenic Design, DONT BE SAD, FLYING ACE. Directed by Simon Hanukai, created by Simon Hanukai, Jeremy Pickard, Jonathan Camuzo, Megan McClain, Michael Minahan, and Preesa Adeline Bullington. Super Hero Clubhouse 2013
Scenic Design, FIELD TRIP: A CLIMATE CABARET. Conceived and Directed by Jeremy Pickard, Super Hero Clubhouse 2013
Scenic Design, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Directed by Stephen Stout, Greensfarms Academy 2013
Scenic Design, THE GREAT SOCIETY. Directed by Seth Duerr, York Shakespeare Co. Clurmman Theater 2013
Scenic Design, WHAT EVERY GIRL SHOULD KNOW. Directed by Jaki Bradley, NYC Fringe. Robert Mosss Theater 2013
Scenic Design, KILLER THERAPY. Directed by Katie Lindsay, NYC Fringe. Player's Theater 2013
Scenic Design, ILTRIONFO DEL ONORE. Directed by Gina Crusco, Underworld Productions. La Casa Italiana (NYU); Thalia @ Symphony Space 2013
Assistant to Neil Patel, OBLIVION. Westport Country Playhouse 2013
Scenic Design, Worldwide Plays Festival. Clurman Theater (Theater Row) 2013
Assistant to Anne Patterson, Star Spangled Banner (bicentenial celebration). Reno Philharmonic 2013
Assistant to Anne Patterson, Resident Artist at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco 2013
Scenic Design, THE MAN WHO LAUGHS. Directed by Jon Stancato, Stolen Chair Theater. Urban Stages 2013. *3 Drama Desk Award Nominations
Scenic Artist, ZINNIAS. Conceived and Directed by Robert Wilson, Peak Performances 2013
Scenic Design, SARA CREWE, A LITTLE PRINCESS. Directed by Stephen Hays, The Drama Studio. City Stage 2012
Scenic Design, COMEDY OF ERRORS. Directed by Stephen Stout, Greensfarms Academy. Westport Country Playhouse 2012
Assistant to Zane Pihlstrom, LE FETE (cancelled). Directed by Austin McCormick, CO XIV 2012
Charge Scenic Artist, A RAISIN IN THE SUN. Directed by Phylicia Rashad, Westport Country Playhouse 2012
Assistant to Anne Patterson, WHIRLWIND. Baryshnikov Arts Center 2012
Assistant to Jim Findlay, DOG DAYS. Directed by Robert Woodruff, Beth Morris Projects in partnership with Peak Performances 2012
Charge Scenic Artist, HARBOUR. Directed by Mark Lamos, Westport Country Playhouse 2012
Scenic Design, YELLOW DRESS. Directed by Desdemona Chiang, NYC International Fringe Festival 2012
Scenic Design, THE GROOVE FACTORY. Directed by Tom Wojtunik, New York Musical Theater Festival. Theater @ St. Clements 2012
Scenic Design, TRUE WEST. Directed by Seth Duerr, York Shakespeare Company 2012
Charge Scenic Artist, THE YEAR OF MAGICAL THINKING. Directed by Nicholas Martin, Westport Country Playhouse 2012
Scenic Design, TARTUFFE. Directed by Matthew Arbour, Theater at Monmouth 2012
Scenic Design, HENRY IV. Directed by Dawn McAndrews, Theater at Monmouth 2012
Scenic Design, GUYS AND DOLLS. Directed by Jean McDonald, Greensfarms Academy @ Westport Playhouse 2012
Charge Scenic Artist, INTO THE WOODS. Directed by Mark Lamos, Baltimore Center Stage & Westport Country Playhouse 2012
Scenic Design, THREE SISTERS. Directed by Brandon Walker, Seeing Place Theater Co 2012
Scenic Design, THE GIRL WITH THE RED BALLOON. Directed by Shaun Peknic, The Tank (NYC) 2012
Assistant to Zane Pihlstrom, SNOW WHITE, Company XIV 2011
Scenic Design, THE SNOW QUEEN. Directed by Stephen Hays, The Drama Studio. City Stage 2011
Scenic Design, THE PAJAMA GAME. Directed by Stephen Stout, Greensfarms Academy. Westport Country Playhouse 2011
Scenic Design, 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Directed by Cindy Thole, Fairleigh Dickinson University 2011
Scenic Design, VILDANDEN or THE WILD DUCK. Directed by Shaun Peknic, Compassion Theater Company 2011
Charge Scenic Artist, Westport Country Playhouse 2011 season
Assistant to Tavares Strachan, sculptor 2011
MFA completed, University of Washington, School of Drama 2011
Scenic Design, THE CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE. Directed by Alyson Roux, University of Washington. Jones Playhouse 2011
Scenic and Lighting Design, STATUS (an ensemble devised piece from PHAEDRA). Directed by Alyson Roux, University of Washington. Studio 218 2010
Assistant to Neil Patel (summer 2011):
WONDERLAND. Marquis Theater, Broadway 2011
THE LANGUAGE ARCHIVE. Directed by Mark Brokaw, Roundabout Theater Company. Laura Pels Theater 2010
SOUL DOCTOR. Dir. David Schechter, New Orleans and New York Theater Workshop 2011
WUTHERING HEIGHTS. Directed by Eric Simonson, Minnesota Opera 2011
Assistant to Walt Spangler (2011):
A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL. Directed by Eric Rosen, 5TH Avenue Theater (Seattle 2010); (Broadway 2012-2013)
A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Directed by Joe Dowling, The Guthrie 2010
BOTTOM OF THE WORLD. Directed by Caitriona McLaughlin, Atlantic Theater Co 2010
Scenic Artist, Ralph Lauren windows. Flagship locations in NYC 2011
Scenic Design, TRANSLATIONS. Directed by Paula Bennett, University of Washington 2010
Assistant to Thomas Lynch:
THE BARTERED BRIDE. Directed by Stephen Wadsworth, The Julliard School 2011
Scenic Design, THE TEMPEST. Directed by M. Burke Walker, University of Washington 2009
Assistant to Robert Dahlstrom:
LUCIA DI LAMMERMORE, Seattle Opera 2010
42ND ST. Directed by Steve Tomkins, Village Theater (Seattle) 2010
Scenic Design, THE LOVE TALKER. Directed by Paula Bennett, University of Washington. Studio 218 2009
MFA begun, University of Washington, School of Drama 2008
Assistant to Thomas Lynch:
HAPPINESS. Directed by Susan Stroman, Lincoln Center Theater 2008
AMELIA. Directed by Stephen Wadsworth, Seattle Opera 2010
MONSTER SHOW, Universal Studios Singapore (uncompleted)
Co-charge Scenic Artist, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 2008 season
Scenic Design, ANNA THE SLUT (AND THE ALMOST CHOSEN ONE). Directed by Andrew Hungerford, Hunger Warrior Theater. Edinburg Festival Fringe 2008
Interior design consultant . Standard Process of Northern CA. David Morgan Design 2008
Art Direction, JUST SAY LOVE. Directed by Bill Humphreys, StageWright Films 2008
Scenic Design, AS YOU LIKE IT. Directed by John McCluggage, Seacoast Repertory Theater 2007
Scenic Artist, Oregon Shakespeare Festival. 2006 & 2007 seasons
Scenic Design, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK. Directed by John McCluggage, Seacoast Repertory Theater 2006
Scenic Design, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. Directed by David Kay, Seacoast Repertory Theater 2006
Visiting staff scenic artist, Bowdoin College 2006
Assistant to Judy Gailen, SKIN OF OUR TEETH. Bowdoin College 2006
Scenic Design, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Directed by Bill Humphreys, Seacoast Repertory Theater 2006
Scenic Design, PETER PAN. Directed by Brian Swasey, Seacoast Repertory Theater 2005
BFA completed, University of Cincinnati CCM 2005
Scenic Design, BETWEEN THE WATER AND THE AIR. Directed by Andrew Hungerford, Hunger Warrior Theater. Edinburg Festival Fringe 2005
Scenic Design, LA FINTA GIARDINIERA. Directed by Andrea Dorf, University of Cincinnati CCM 2005
Scenic Design, THE LIGHTS. Directed by David Groom, University of Cincinnati CCM 2004
Scenic Design, MEMORY GAME. Directed by Sandra Bernhard, University of Cincinnati CCM 2004
Charge Scenic Artist, Ogunquit Playhouse. 2004 & 2005 seasons
BFA begun, University of Cincinnati CCM 2002
Scenic Artist, Ogunquit Playhouse. 2001 through 2004 seasons
BA begun, Cedarville College. 1999 - 2002