Happy Journey from Trenton to Camden by Thornton Wilder

Produced By Brigham Young University

This one act by Thornton Wilder is a slice of life as we follow a family on their road trip. On their way to visit a grown, married daughter who recently lost a child at birth, we see their lives unfold in a single cheery, family-oriented day.

 

Production Photos

Left to Right: Arthur, Pa, Ma, Caroline, Beulah

Ma’s dress was built for the show, the fabric custom designed by me.

The Stage Manager

 

Final Renderings

 

The Concept

Having realistic costumes was important when the set was so simple and abstract. The characters were meant to be the center of everything, grounded in period accuracy.

Production Credits:

Director: Adam Houghton

Production Stage Manager: Emma Pankratz

Scenic Designer: James Haycock

Props Designer: Sarah Broyles

Lighting Designer: Grant Porter

Makeup Designer: Denyce Hawk

Sound Designer: Matthew Kupferer