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dots is a design collective based in New York City specializing in designing environments for narratives, experiences and performances. Hailing from Colombia, South Africa and Japan, we are Santiago Orjuela-Laverde, Andrew Moerdyk & Kimie Nishikawa . We approach every project with diversity of thought and burning curiosity, and above all, we believe in the value of the whole being greater than the sum of its individual parts. www.designbydots.com

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[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Designer
 
[Off-Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2024]
Scenic Design
 
[Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2023]
Scenic Design
 
[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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[Off-Broadway, 2022]
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dots Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play

dots, Appropriate

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2024 - Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway)

dots, Appropriate

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

dots, Appropriate

Tony Awards - 2024 - Best Scenic Design of a Play

dots, An Enemy of the People

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play

dotsPublic Obscenities

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Scenic Design

dots, You Will Get Sick

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Video: Cole Escola Says They Are 'Terrified' About OH, MARY's Broadway Transfer

Cole Escola visited The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday to discuss their hit play, Oh, Mary! which will be transferring to Broadway this summer. Escola wrote the play and also stars as the central character of Mary Todd Lincoln. The plot centers on the First Lady during the weeks leading up to Lincoln's assassination. Watch the interview!
John Patitucci & Renee Rosnes and More Set for Chelsea Music Festival

Chelsea Music Festival has revealed its jazz performances featuring John Patitucci, Renee Rosnes, Helen Sung, the Adam Birnbaum Trio, and Rogerio Boccato’s Cardume Trio. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Video: Sandra Oh Discusses THE WELKIN's Exploration of Womanhood

Golden Globe award-winning actress Sandra Oh stopped by The TODAY Show on Wednesday to discuss some of her latest projects, including the Off-Broadway play The Welkin, which is currently in previews. Watch the interview!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 4, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 4, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
APPROPRIATE On Broadway Announces Final Extension

Due to popular demand, the critically-acclaimed Second Stage Theater  production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ APPROPRIATE, directed by Lila Neugebauer and starring Sarah Paulson, has added an additional eight performances only, extending for a third and final time after 26 weeks on Broadway.  
Review: NAVY BLUE at Ottawa's National Arts Centre

What did our critic think of NAVY BLUE at National Arts Centre?
Up on the Marquee: OH, MARY!

Oh, boy! Oh, Mary! is coming to Broadway! Written by and starring Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, the New York Times Critic’s Pick will begin previews at the Lyceum Theatre on June 26.
Chelsea Music Festival to Present Live Album Performance Of MIDSUMMER NIGHT MAGIC by The Lee Trio

Chelsea Music Festival will present the live album performance of MIDSUMMER NIGHT MAGIC by The Lee Trio. Learn more!
Spotlight: LAURA BENANTI at Minetta Lane Theatre

Tony winner Laura Benanti is back by popular demand
ROMEO + JULIET Announces Broadway Dates; Watch Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler in New Music Video

We've got the dates for ROMEO + JULIET on Broadway, which will begin preview performances in September of 2024, ahead of an October opening. We have all of the details, plus a new music video promo, directed by Sam Gold and starring Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor.
Chelsea Music Festival Presents MIDSUMMER NIGHT MAGIC�" VISIONS & STORIES

Chelsea Music Festival celebrates its 15th season with nine evenings of concerts, conversation, and tastings from June 21-29, 2024.
Chelsea Music Festival to Present PATITUCCI & FRIENDS and More in June

Chelsea Music Festival is celebrating its 15th season with nine evenings of concerts, conversation, and tastings with musicians, visual artists, chefs from June 21-29, 2024.
Chelsea Music Festival 'Connecting The Dots' 15th Season Opens in June

Chelsea Music Festival celebrates its 15th season with nine evenings of concerts, conversation, and tastings with musicians, visual artists, chefs from June 21-29, 2024 - festival tickets are on sale now!
World Premiere of SOMEONE SPECTACULAR Opens at The Pershing Square Signature Center in July

someone spectacular, the world premiere of a new play by Domenica Feraud, will open Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center.
Tickets Now on Sale for Chelsea Music Festival 15th Season

Chelsea Music Festival celebrates its 15th season with nine evenings of concerts, conversation, and tastings.
Unpack the Tony Awards History of the 2024 Nominated Revivals

The results of this season's Tony races are still up in the air, but many of this season's nominated revivals have been through awards season before. How did they fare? The past may not always be the best indicator of the future, but accolades of years past provide interesting insight nonetheless. Check out a complete list of who was nominated, in what categories, and most importantly... if they won!
Chelsea Music Festival Announces 2024 Culinary Artist-in-Residence Rachel Snyder

Chelsea Music Festival has announced its 2024 Culinary Artist-in-Residence Rachel Snyder.
Photos: LAURA BENANTI: NOBODY CARES Opens At the Minetta Lane Theatre

Audible is presenting an encore engagement of Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares, starring Tony Award winner Laura Benanti, live at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre. Check out photos from opening night.
Broadway By Design: APPROPRIATE

BroadwayWorld is shining a spotlight on the stellar designs of this Broadway season, show by show. We continue with the creatives from the eight-time Tony-nominated Appropriate- Scenic Designer dots, Lighting Designer Jane Cox, and Sound Designers Bray Poor and Will Pickens.
Nerine Skinner Makes Edinburgh Fringe Debut This August

After her viral success with her Liz Truss parodies, receiving millions of views on YouTube, Britain's Got Talent Semi-Finalist (The Dots) and Funny Women Content Creator Runner Up, Nerine Skinner, debuts at Edinburgh this year, running at Just The Tonic at the Caves between 1-25 August.

dots FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What awards has dots been nominated for?

Dots has been nominated for several awards, including Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Appropriate," Outstanding Scenic Design (Broadway or Off-Broadway) at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Appropriate," Best Scenic Design of a Play at the Tony Awards for "Appropriate" and "An Enemy of the People," Outstanding Scenic Design of a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Public Obscenities," and Outstanding Scenic Design at The Lortels for "You Will Get Sick."

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