How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
Director by Chris Campbell
Set Design by Paole Calderon
Technical Director by Chris Russo
Lighting Design by Vinny Pilone
Costume Design by Michael Ciaramitaro
Music Director by Joseph Ivan
Sound Design by Curtis Craig
Production Stage Manager by Gaylin Lee
PLAYHOUSE THEATRE, University Park, PA,
April 2025
CONCEPTHow to Succeed in Business without Really Trying
It all takes place inside the World Wide Company Inc. building on Park Avenue, spaces like the lobby, reception, elevator, executive offices, and secretarial desks. Through colorful characters, catchy songs, and humor, the show satirizes the culture of ambition and success in the business world. Set in early 1960s Manhattan, my design draws heavily from the aesthetics of the time. I looked to figures likeCharles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen for inspiration as clean geometry, innovative materials, and a balance of function and style. I also embraced the era’s fascination with outer space: futuristic shapes, shiny surfaces, and a playful yet sophisticated feel. Colors, textures, and materials reflect the show's core themes: power, money, and success, highlighting the absurd chase for status within the corporate machine.
