Projects & Musings

Blessed Beyond Measure 2017

Blessed Beyond Measure 2017

By Stacey | Jan 1, 2017

I’m a writer, so I’m not sure why this never occurred to me before: Choosing a theme for the coming year. I mean, I’ve chosen themes for essays and works of fiction, even entire blogs. I’ve thought about theme songs for my life (here’s my anthem, In My Mind by Amanda Palmer), but never thought to…

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Steel Magnolias Set

Steel Magnolias set

By Stacey | Sep 11, 2016

Before we even struck the set for Into the Woods for Greater Cleburne Carnegi Players, the director had us on board for building the Steel Magnolias set.  A last-minute crew adjustment meant that I also got to design the set, not just build it. (I also did props, but I’ll save that for another post.)…

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My Little Amigurumi

By Stacey | Jul 17, 2016

Although I am a seasoned crocheter–I’ve finished countless afghans, hats, bags, etc.–I had yet to successfully complete an amigurumi project. I’d started projects before, but lost interest or got frustrated. I think what I needed was a little nerd motivation. I got a kit from Josh’s family for my birthday that had everything needed to…

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Into the Woods scene design

Into the Woods Scenic Pics

By Stacey | Jul 4, 2016

Director Becki Esch asked me several weeks before auditions if I would be the scenic painter for Into the Woods. I said sure! At the time I had no idea exactly how that job would evolve, but my painting style lends itself well to the fairy tale look. After rehearsals started, she described her concept…

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Journey Over: Post-ITW

By Stacey | Jul 4, 2016

Into the Woods closed and struck yesterday. It was my first show with this theatre company, and I served as scenic designer as well as cast member. What a wild, wonderful journey! The rehearsal schedule was a little ridiculous at times–at one point I swore I’d never do a Carnegie show again–but the end result…

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Review for Into the Woods at GCCP!

By Stacey | Jun 21, 2016

Into The Woods Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim Book by James LaPineThe Greater Cleburne Carnegie PlayersDirector – Becki Esch Music Director – Dr. Tim Studsill Producer – Dr. Hazel R. Bell Assistant Director – Jason Reed Assistant Music Director/Sound Tech – Kevin Belt Lighting Design – Cameron Barrus Sound Effects – Aaron Siler Set…

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Into the Woods at Carnegie

I’ve emptied a pot of lentils into the ashes for you!

By Stacey | May 8, 2016

A quick update just in time for Mother’s Day! I’m back on stage!  In my first pseudo-villainous role, I get to play Cinderella’s Stepmother and maim my daughters in Carnegie’s production of Into the Woods this summer!  Runs June 17 – July 3, 2016! Mark your calendars!

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Flamingo painting by Stacey Greenawalt

Do you need a reason to paint a flamingo?

By Stacey | Apr 9, 2016

I’ve had the blue background painted for nearly a year, it moved from the last house to this one, stayed in the garage for months. Gathered dust and whatnot. Today, for no real reason at all, I decided to paint a flamingo on it. So I did.  Acrylic on canvas, 11×14.

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Rocking Chair Makeover

Rocking Chair Makeover

By Stacey | Mar 21, 2016

This was a much more long-term project than I’d originally intended. I rescued this rocking chair from the curb more than a year ago. The seat was ripped out and it had a broken support rung. I wasn’t quite sure how to fix it, so it sat in the garage for months. We moved from…

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