expo '12 Present Laughter by Noël Coward Producer University of South Carolina February 2012 Direction Rob Clare Scenery Mei Xuemei Costumes Sean Smith Costumes Sean Smith Lighting Brad Cozby Sean Smith is currently working towards his MFA in costume design at the University of South Carolina. He received his undergraduate degree in theatre from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. He has been fortunate enough to design many shows, one of his favorites being Present Laughter. Production Statement As a variety of men and women weave their way in and out of self-obsessed actor Garry Essendine's life, the world of Present Laughter sparkles in the background. With several women fighting for control over him, each eventually reaches their moment of "domination" within the stark, slick space. When this moment arrives, they visually shine within the scene as the others provide a necessary balance within the environment. summer 2012 theatre design & technology 37