"Casey Kearns’ set offers a crisp, cleverly arranged evocation of the S.S. American—tiered, nautical, and instantly readable—providing a lively playground for the cast without ever cluttering the stage picture."
Eric Fitzgerald
Curtain Up!
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Photo by Casey Kearns
"Set Designer Casey Kearns masterfully transforms Bas Bleu’s black box into a grungy dive bar, complete with beer ads, bottles, and even a working tap. The set feels authentically lived-in; you can almost smell the stale beer on the floor."
- Lelia Einhorn
Onstage Colorado
"The cars of the Orient Express train fit nicely onto the stage with a great rendition of the train designed by Casey Kearns, with Master Carpentry by Dave MacEachen, and Scenic Painting by Joel Adam Chavez and Lelah Radostis. Lighting, costumes, and sound are excellent."
- Tom Jones
Tom's Colorado Theatre Reviews.
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"The set was fantastic from the village to the castle and the woods in between."
-Melissa Shrader
The Macaroni Kid
"With set design by Casey Kearns, the scenery seamlessly changes from a glamorous Broadway stage to a farmhouse, to another stage for the holiday shows. The ensemble cast gives the musical the feel of a real Broadway show as they effortlessly dance and sing through almost every scene."
Onstage Colorado
Keri Edmond
Photo courtesy of RDG Photography
Photo courtesy of RDG Photography
"Casey Kearns' masterful set design uses layers and textures to visually narrate the unfolding emotional landscapes."
"The Secret Garden at the Candlelight is a triumph, melding heartache with hope in a visually stunning and emotionally resonant performance."
Toni Tresca
Boulder Weekly
Reviewer Tom Jones calls The Secret Garden at Candlelight "A heartfelt charmer," and he says, "The orchestra, under the direction of Katie Hughes has never sounded better. The set design, lighting, sound, choreography, and costume design are all flawless."
Tom Jones
Tom's Colorado Theatre Reviews
"The Candlelight Dinner Theatre’s production of Mary Poppins is 'practically perfect' in every way."
Barbara Peterson
Wyoming in Motion Web Magazine
"Let’s not forget the vibrant comic strip sets by Casey Kearns, which look like they were designed by Schulz himself."
D.L. Groover
Houston Press
HELLO DOLLY "The production is a scenic wonder. Lighting is exciting, costumes and set are brilliant. Voices and dancing share the kudos of an evening of musical fun. Vocal Music Director is Melissa Swift-Sawyer, with Costumes by Debra Faber and Judith Ernst. Lighting is by Shannon Johnson, with Sound by Mark Derberry . Casey Kearns has designed an attractive set."
-Tom Jones
Tom's Colorado Theatre Reviews.
Photo courtesy of RDG Photography
Photo courtesy of RDG Photography
"Scenic elements by Casey Kearns and Joel Adam Chavez is a classic, detailed design with so many subtleties that elevate the whole. It truly took me back to my own middle school gymatorium."
Jon Bee
Broadway World - Denver
"Utilizing their recently enlarged scene shop to maximum effectiveness, this is one of the larger sets Candlelight has used in their 10-year history. Designed by Casey Kearns, the sets are beautiful, functional, and effective without being overpowering. The costumes and lighting are equally effective."
-Bryan VanDriel
Greeley Tribune
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"Kearns’ excellent sets keep shifting smoothly from one scene to the next like cogs in a well-designed watch, in what must be the most complex scenic challenge in the history of the theatre."
- Barbara Rose Shuler,
Monterey Herald
"The traffic patterns they’ve had to devise to move the set pieces around are so intricate that Bolen likened it to a game of Tetris...Comparing the movement of the set pieces to solving a Rubik’s cube."
- Lily Dayton,
Monterey Herald
"The design Casey has created is simple but elegant; a new approach to traditional painted scenery used in former productions."
- Jenny Kaelberer
Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre
"…there must be a precise balance between the technical possibilities and the aesthetic choices to support the choreography of each piece. Casey’s new design highlights lighting and choreography choices, creating a perfect balance."
- Jenny Kaelberer,
Rocky Mountain Dance Theatre
"Best Wild West Show" in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 from True West Magazine. Script, choreograph, music, sets, and lighting are all original…”
- True West Magazine
