Ushering for a school matinee. Love seeing the kids excited about @prime_stage Frankenstein (Support local artists in your community.)

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Above the ready-room desk is the captain's power-napping loft, because self-care is important. Nothing particularly #steampunk about this #blender3d #design, but it's what I have for today. #aesthetics #blender3dart

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Lighting really makes a difference! A glimpse into the captain’s ready room, off the officers’ wardroom, one deck above the main bridge. #steampunk #neovictorian #blender3d #design #aesthetics #blender3dart

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Looking in on the officers' wardroom (conference and dining) one deck above the main bridge, on the interplanetary cruiser from the #steampunk bedtime stories I used to tell my now-adult children. #blender3d #design #aesthetics #blender3dart

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More #blender3d #steampunk #design. #blender3dart #aesthetics

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Waiting for the house to open. @prime_stage

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Lovely set for @prime_stage Frankenstein. The daughter joined this cast less than a week ago. Opens tonight.

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Behind the bar in the officers’ pub, from the #steampunk bedtime stories I used to tell my kids. The door to the left leads forward through the first officer's office. #blender3d #design #aesthetics #blender3dart

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What would I get if I added powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood? @shu_hogwarts

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The daughter joined the cast of this show a few days ago. As Safie, she sings a folk song and indirectly teaches the creature about language and belonging.

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The Myth of ‘Learning Styles’

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I'm not tired of @shu.pippin yet! Final performance is sold out.

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My third time seeing @shu.pippin. I'll be back tomorrow for closing night.

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