A Collection of Covers Designed by Theresa Paesani
Designs © 2014 Theresa Paesani Peanuts® characters © 1950-2000 Charles M. Schulz
Just a note... As a graphic design major with a passion for the theatre, I couldn’t help but design everything from ads and posters to binder covers to backstage signage for each production that we did. This past Spring, we did You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Although I had already finished the program and posters that I had promised to the director, there was something about the playfulness of the show and characters that kept nagging me to keep create more. One night as I looked at the binder cover I had created for my own script (the Stage Manager), it occurred to me that I should expand my design and create individual covers for each of the actors in the cast. Okay, okay, I was procrastinating homework too. Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not, in any way, an artist who can draw. Ironic as I was pretty much submerged in a world of Peanuts® cartoon characters. Anyway, I wanted to create a design that was reminiscent of Charles M. Schulz’s classic characters yet modern and simplistic. A short while later and I had a complete collection of Peanuts® binder covers for all of the characters in our production. Not long after, the creativity bug bit me again and I decided to create varying covers for production members. With all of the creation finished, I couldn’t think of any way to add these designs to my portfolio. Then, I got the idea to compile all of the designs into a ‘book.’ All of the designs, on the following pages and covers, are my creation. The only exception being the silhouette of Charlie Brown and Snoopy, which is an element of the original Broadway logo that I incorporated into a few designs. To keep anonymity, all of the names of the members of the company have been substituted with the name of their character or their role in production.
Looking for Someone? Major Characters Charlie Brown........................... 5 Linus........................................... 6 Lucy............................................ 7 Sally............................................ 8 Schroeder................................... 9 Snoopy..................................... 10
Minor Characters Jose........................................... 11 Patty......................................... 12 Peppermint Patty.................... 13 Roy............................................ 14 Shermy..................................... 15 Violet ....................................... 16
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Production Director.................................... 17 Musical Director..................... 18 Stage Manager......................... 19
Charlie Brown
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Linus van Pelt
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Lucy van Pelt
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Sally Brown
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Schroeder
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Snoopy
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JosĂŠ Peterson
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Patty
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Peppermint Patty
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Roy
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Shermy
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Violet Gray
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Director - 17 -
Musical Director
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Stage Manager
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