The Color Purple

“Lighting Designer Cat Wilson fills the space with vibrant colors that contrast the starker nature of the set – that particularly add life to the large, spiritual, and thrilling group numbers like The Color Purple.” - Lauren Katz, Picture This Post

“Brown, who has had a matchless run of successful directing projects in Chicago and elsewhere, has amassed another top-flight creative team for her first show at Drury Lane. Scenic designer Arnel Sancianco has fashioned a rustic, versatile, multi-level period set that is enhanced by Paul Deziel dynamic projections and lighting by Cat Wilson, and that serves as a perfect setting for Samantha C. Jones striking costumes, which preserve the historical traditions of the time.” - Ed Tracy, PicksinSix Conversations with Ed Tracy

“Arnel Sancianco’s set, coupled with Cat Wilson’s lighting, effectively conjures the era and provides multiple levels for performance, and Jaret Landon’s small orchestra is outstanding.” - Karen Topham, Chicago on Stage

“The lighting (Cat Wilson) and sound (Ray Nardelli) are great.” - Alan Bresloff, Around the Town Chicago

“Arnel Sancianco’s simple, modest, scaled-back scenic design consists of a couple wooden platforms and backed by a tower of assembled lumber scraps. A clothesline, heavily hung with bedding, forms a rustic, makeshift act curtain; and the entire production is artistically illuminated by Cat Wilson, with projections designed by Cassy Schillo.” - Colin Douglas, Chicago Theatre Review