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I am a NYC-based set and costume designer interested in adventurous work that illuminates new perspectives on iconic pieces, imaginative work that is inherently theatrical, and by plays that seem “unproduceable” because they embrace the impossible. Finding creative solutions to “impossible” moments is part of the magic of design that excites me.

Recognized with the 2021 USITT Scene Design Award, as a World Stage Design 2022 exhibitor, and most recently, as 1 of 8 emerging scenic designers to represent the US at the 2023 Prague Quadrennial, Christian's work spans musicals, plays, devised immersive productions, dance, and opera.

Recent credits include: Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Titusville Playhouse), Escape to Margaritaville (Riverside Center), Into the Woods (Lincoln Park PAC), Spamalot (Arizona Broadway Theatre), The SpongeBob Musical (Titusville Playhouse), Spelling Bee (Epic Players), Chasing Andy Warhol (Bated Breath Theatre Co.), Rusalka (Pittsburgh Festival Opera), Afterwards (Pittsburgh Opera), Game On (Pittsburgh CLO).

Up Next: Sunday in the Park with George (Titusville Playhouse)

I believe design is all about clarity of storytelling. Specific choices about the characters and the world they inhabit creates context for the story and when done effectively, help the audience comprehend and know what to focus on.

I originally entered the industry as a director and feel that experience arms me with an intense appreciation for the production process, an intimate understanding how to tell a story and use all the elements available to a production, and a critical eye to see when something might be exciting but is not contributing toward dramaturgical clarity.

As a director I relied heavily on learning to see the "big picture" and break it down to the individual elements to discover what, why, and how it is contributing to the audience's experience. This translates directly to my artistic process as a designer.

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"Fleming has positioned himself as one of the young designers Broadway's eyes are keenly watching."

‍- Amanda Greenfield (nyweekly.com)

"As Broadway schedules its return and producers and directors begin to forge exciting new creative teams, we are excited to see what Fleming creates next."

‍- Blanch Sheldon (voyageny.com)

"Christian has every asset: attention to detail, total calm in a storm, openness to ideas far afield but healthy to explore, and a strong sense of what is entertaining and moving."

‍- Melissa Errico (Tony Nominated Actress)

"Christian’s very smart about how to execute seemingly impossible ideas onstage, and because his imagination is so developed, he’s able to work with his collaborators as a true artistic partner."

‍- Jen Wineman (Director/Choreographer)

"Part of the secret formula for making THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL as fun and entertaining as it is, falls to the creative designs and Titusville Playhouse's production truly delivers in this area. Add to that the brilliant and bold scenic, projection and video designs by Christian Fleming, which tie the action on stage to the cartoon antics we know and love."

‍- Joseph Harrison (broadwayworld.com)

"Overby's direction is smart and his staging is exceptional, as is the set design by Christian Fleming which includes a gorgeous backdrop of a London cityscape and multiple and large set pieces that are moved almost continually around the stage to quickly create the various locations in the story."

‍- Gil Benbrook (talkinbroadway.com)

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Christian Fleming Design

NYC-based set and costume designer

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I am a NYC-based set and costume designer interested in adventurous work that illuminates new perspectives on iconic pieces, imaginative work that is inherently theatrical, and by plays that seem “unproduceable” because they embrace the impossible. Finding creative solutions to “impossible” moments is part of the magic of design that excites me.

Recognized with the 2021 USITT Scene Design Award, as 1 of 3 US emerging scenic designers selected to exhibit at World Stage Design 2022, and as part of the US exhibition at Prague Quadrennial 2023.

MFA Carnegie Mellon.

Up next: Chasing Happy (Off-Broadway)

I believe design is all about clarity of storytelling. Specific choices about the characters and the world they inhabit creates context for the story and when done effectively, help the audience comprehend and know what to focus on. I originally entered the industry as a director and feel that experience arms me with an intense appreciation for the production process, an intimate understanding how to tell a story and use all the elements available to a production, and a critical eye to see when something might be exciting but is not contributing toward dramaturgical clarity.As a director I relied heavily on learning to see the "big picture" and break it down to the individual elements to discover what, why, and how it is contributing to the audience's experience. This translates directly to my artistic process as a designer.Read more about my thoughts and process on my blog.

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"Sunday in the Park with George" - Titusville Playhouse."Lesson #8" - Logan Denninghoff as Georgedirector - Steven J. Heronmusic director - Spencer Crosswellcostume and wig design - Jordyn Linkoussound design - Spencer Crosswelllighting design - William Gibbons-Brownmaster electrician - Davis Vande Steegprop design and scenic charge - Jonathan Willistechnical director - Eric Nortonprojection programmer - Niko Stamossound operator - Graham Troianistage manager - Morgan Firestonecarpenter - Steven Smith

music W. A. MOZART libretto G. VARESCO conceived and directed by DAVID PAUL conductor GLENN LEWIS director of production TARA KOVACH technical director SEAN WEST media design CAITE HEVNER costume design JASON BRAY lighting design TODD NONN props master JONMICHAEL BOHACH scenic charge SASHA SCHWARTZ assistant scenic design SELBY SOUZA

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Executive and Artistic Director Steven Heron
Director Niko Stamos
Choreographer Jordyn Linkous
Music Direction and Sound Design Spencer Crosswell
Lighting Design José Santiago
Costume and Wig Design Jordyn Linkous
Tech Director Eric Norton
Paint Charge and Props Jonathan Willis
Production Electrician Davis Vande Steeg

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Sunday in the Park with George

Titusville

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Titusville Playhouse

Escape to Margaritaville

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

Light in the Piazza

Carnegie Mellon (Scenic Design)

Game On!

Pittsburgh CLO (Costume Design)

Afterwards

Pittsburgh Opera (Scenic Design)

Spelling Bee

EPIC Players (Scenic Design)

A Christmas Carol

Arizona Broadway Theater (Scenic Design)

Spamalot

Arizona Broadway Theater (Scenic Design)

Happy Days

Arizona Broadway Theater (Scenic Design)

The SpongeBob Musical

Titusville Playhouse (Scenic Design)

Chasing Andy Warhol

Bated Breath Theatre Co. (Scenic Design)

Into the Woods

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center (Scenic Design)

Sunday in the Park with George

Titusville

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Titusville Playhouse (Steven Heron, dir.)

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One of the most impressive aspects of Titusville's production is the set design.

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Sunday in the Park with George

Titusville Playhouse (Steven Heron, dir.)

"Sunday in the Park with George" - Titusville Playhouse."Lesson #8" - Logan Denninghoff as Georgedirector - Steven J. Heronmusic director - Spencer Crosswellcostume and wig design - Jordyn Linkoussound design - Spencer Crosswelllighting design - William Gibbons-Brownmaster electrician - Davis Vande Steegprop design and scenic charge - Jonathan Willistechnical director - Eric Nortonprojection programmer - Niko Stamossound operator - Graham Troianistage manager - Morgan Firestonecarpenter - Steven Smith

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Titusville Playhouse

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Titusville Playhouse (Steven Heron, dir.)

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Titusville Playhouse (Steven Heron, dir.)

Escape to Margaritaville

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

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Riverside Center (Robert Gonyo, dir.)

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Escape to Margaritaville

Riverside Center (Robert Gonyo, dir.)

Light in the Piazza

Carnegie Mellon (Scenic Design)

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Carnegie Mellon (Seamus Ricci, dir.)

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Light in the Piazza

Carnegie Mellon (Seamus Ricci, dir.)

Game On!

Pittsburgh CLO (Costume Design)

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Pittsburgh CLO (Jen Wineman, dir.)

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Game On

Pittsburgh CLO (Jen Wineman, dir.)

Afterwards

Pittsburgh Opera (Scenic Design)

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Pittsburgh Opera (David Paul, dir.)

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After the overture, the canvas screen lifted and resettled on stage in the shape of a canvas tent surrounded by orange life preservers, presumably to evoke a refugee camp

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Pittsburgh Post Gazette

afterwards

Pittsburgh Opera (David Paul, dir.)

music W. A. MOZART libretto G. VARESCO conceived and directed by DAVID PAUL conductor GLENN LEWIS director of production TARA KOVACH technical director SEAN WEST media design CAITE HEVNER costume design JASON BRAY lighting design TODD NONN props master JONMICHAEL BOHACH scenic charge SASHA SCHWARTZ assistant scenic design SELBY SOUZA

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Spelling Bee

EPIC Players (Scenic Design)

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Epic Players (Aubrie Therrien, dir.)

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Epic Players (Aubrie Therrien, dir.)

A Christmas Carol

Arizona Broadway Theater (Scenic Design)

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Arizona Broadway Theatre (Kurtis Overby, dir.)

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A Christmas Carol

Arizona Broadway Theatre (Kurtis Overby, dir.)

Spamalot

Arizona Broadway Theater (Scenic Design)

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Arizona Broadway Theatre (Danny Gorman, dir.)

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SPAMALOT

Arizona Broadway Theatre (Danny Gorman, dir.)

Happy Days

Arizona Broadway Theater (Scenic Design)

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Arizona Broadway Theatre (Rob Watson, dir.)

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Happy Days

Arizona Broadway Theatre (Rob Watson, dir.)

The SpongeBob Musical

Titusville Playhouse (Scenic Design)

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Titusville Playhouse (Niko Stamos, dir.)

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Brilliant and bold scenic and video designs which tie the action on stage to the cartoon antics we know and love.

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Broadwayworld

The SpongeBob Musical

Titusville Playhouse (Niko Stamos, dir.)

Executive and Artistic Director Steven Heron
Director Niko Stamos
Choreographer Jordyn Linkous
Music Direction and Sound Design Spencer Crosswell
Lighting Design José Santiago
Costume and Wig Design Jordyn Linkous
Tech Director Eric Norton
Paint Charge and Props Jonathan Willis
Production Electrician Davis Vande Steeg

Chasing Andy Warhol

Bated Breath Theatre Co. (Scenic Design)

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Bated Breath Theatre Co. (Mara Lieberman, dir.)

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When it comes to stagecraft and striking an artistic conversation with the audience, the production is groundbreaking.

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The Theatre Times

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Bated Breath Theatre Co. (Mara Lieberman, dir.)

Into the Woods

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center (Scenic Design)

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Lincoln Park PAC (Justin Fortunato, dir.)

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Into the Woods

Lincoln Park PAC (Justin Fortunato, dir.)

Sunday in the Park with George

Titusville

sunday

Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Titusville Playhouse

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Escape to Margaritaville

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts

margaritaville

Light in the Piazza

Carnegie Mellon (Scenic Design)

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Game On!

Pittsburgh CLO (Costume Design)

gameon

Afterwards

Pittsburgh Opera (Scenic Design)

afterwards

Spelling Bee

EPIC Players (Scenic Design)

spellingbee

A Christmas Carol

Arizona Broadway Theater (Scenic Design)

xmas

Spamalot

Arizona Broadway Theater (Scenic Design)

spamalot

Happy Days

Arizona Broadway Theater (Scenic Design)

happydays

The SpongeBob Musical

Titusville Playhouse (Scenic Design)

spongebob

Chasing Andy Warhol

Bated Breath Theatre Co. (Scenic Design)

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Into the Woods

Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center (Scenic Design)

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Christian Fleming Design

NYC-based set and costume designer

"Fleming has positioned himself as one of the young designers Broadway's eyes are keenly watching." - Amanda Greenfield (nyweekly.com)

Activating audience's imagination thru innovative costume and set designs

I am a NYC-based set and costume designer interested in adventurous work that illuminates new perspectives on iconic pieces, imaginative work that is inherently theatrical, and by plays that seem “unproduceable” because they embrace the impossible. Finding creative solutions to “impossible” moments is part of the magic of design that excites me.

I believe design is all about clarity of storytelling. Specific choices about the characters and the world they inhabit creates context for the story and when done effectively, help the audience comprehend and know what to focus on.

Recognized with the 2021 USITT Scene Design Award, as 1 of 3 US emerging scenic designers selected to exhibit at World Stage Design 2022, and as part of the US exhibition at Prague Quadrennial 2023.

MFA Carnegie Mellon.

Up next: Chasing Happy (Off-Broadway)

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Designer // Creative Director // Visual Storyteller
The Light in the Piazza
Carnegie Mellon (Scenic Design)
Afterwards
Carnegie Mellon (Scenic Design)
Game On!
Carnegie Mellon (Scenic Design)
Party Like the End
of the World
Carnegie Mellon (Scenic Design)
Amadeus
Carnegie Mellon (Scenic Design)
Dance Work
Carnegie Mellon (Scenic Design)
Teaching Yourself to Die Fast
Carnegie Mellon (Scenic Design)
Theoretical work
Carnegie Mellon (Scenic Design)

I'm a Set & Costume Designer helping teams dream, define, design, and deliver exceptional theatrical experiences.

I am a NYC-based set and costume designer interested in adventurous work that illuminates new perspectives on iconic pieces, imaginative work that is inherently theatrical, and by plays that seem “unproduceable” because they embrace the impossible.

Finding creative solutions to “impossible” moments is part of the magic of design that excites me. With every production, I invent storytelling solutions that create context, establish focus, and activate the audience's imagination.

Recently recognized with the 2021 USITT Scene Design Award and as a World Stage Design 2022 and Prague Quadrennial 2023 exhibitor, Christian’s work spans musicals, plays, devised immersive productions, dance, and opera.

Recent credits include: A Christmas Carol, Spamalot, Happy Days (Arizona Broadway Theater), Into the Woods (Lincoln Park PAC), The SpongeBob Musical (Titusville Playhouse), Othello (Nebraska Shakespeare), Chasing Andy Warhol (Bated Breath), Spelling Bee (EPIC Players), Afterwards (Pittsburgh Opera), Rusalka (Pittsburgh Festival Opera), Game On (Pittsburgh CLO).

Up next:
Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Titusville Playhouse).

MFA Carnegie Mellon.

About

I believe that design is all about clarity of storytelling.

Specific choices about the world and characters create context for the story and when done effectively help the audience comprehend and know what to focus on.

I originally entered the industry as a director and feel that experience arms me with an intense appreciation for the production process, an intimate understanding of how to tell a story and use all the elements available to a production, and a critical eye to see when something might be exciting but isn’t contributing to dramaturgical clarity.  I relied heavily on learning to see the “big picture” and break it down into the individual elements to discover what, why, and how it is contributing to the audience’s experience.  

This translates directly into my artistic process as a designer. My process is one of distillation - taking the story, characters, and dramaturgical, socio-political, and ideological ramifications the script reveals and finding the visual poetic essence that encapsulates the high-level esoteric ideas and themes and translates that essence into intelligible choices.

I am drawn to the more expressionistic modes of storytelling inherent to theater and strive with each design to find innovative visual storytelling solutions that activate the audience's imagination because when activated they become directly involved in the story.

Philosophy

“The scenic design by Christian Fleming frames the musical as if it is taking place on the soundstage of the TV show. The design works well to highlight the musical's TV sitcom roots.” - Gil Benbrook (Talkin’ Broadway)

”When it comes to stagecraft and striking an artistic conversation with the audience, the production is groundbreaking. The techniques employed merge the elements of popular culture, consumerism, and materialism seamlessly.” - Alexander Fatouros (The Theater Times)

“As previously mentioned, part of the secret formula for making The SpongeBob Musical as fun and entertaining as it is, falls to the creative designs and Titusville Playhouse's production truly delivers in this area. Already mentioned are Jordyn Linkous' phenomenal costume and wig designs. Add to that brilliant and bold scenic, projection and video designs by Christian Fleming, which tie the action on stage to the cartoon antics we know and love.” - Joseph Harrison (Broadway World)

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I am a NYC-based set and costume designer interested in adventurous work that illuminates new perspectives on iconic pieces, imaginative work that is inherently theatrical, and by plays that seem “unproduceable” because they embrace the impossible.

Finding creative solutions to “impossible” moments is part of the magic of design that excites me. With every production, I invent storytelling solutions that create context, establish focus, and activate the audience's imagination.

Recently recognized with the 2021 USITT Scene Design Award and as a World Stage Design 2022 shortlisted exhibitor, Christian’s work spans musicals, plays, devised immersive productions, dance, and opera.

Recent credits include: Spamalot (Arizona Broadway Theater), Into the Woods (Lincoln Park PAC), The SpongeBob Musical (Titusville Playhouse), Othello (Nebraska Shakespeare), Chasing Andy Warhol (Bated Breath), Spelling Bee (EPIC Players), Afterwards (Pittsburgh Opera), Rusalka (Pittsburgh Festival Opera), Game On (Pittsburgh CLO).

Up next: Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Titusville Playhouse). MFA Carnegie Mellon.
Philosophy
I am a NYC-based set and costume designer interested in adventurous work that illuminates new perspectives on iconic pieces, imaginative work that is inherently theatrical, and by plays that seem “unproduceable” because they embrace the impossible.

Finding creative solutions to “impossible” moments is part of the magic of design that excites me. With every production, I invent storytelling solutions that create context, establish focus, and activate the audience's imagination.

Recently recognized with the 2021 USITT Scene Design Award and as a World Stage Design 2022 shortlisted exhibitor, Christian’s work spans musicals, plays, devised immersive productions, dance, and opera.

Recent credits include: Spamalot (Arizona Broadway Theater), Into the Woods (Lincoln Park PAC), The SpongeBob Musical (Titusville Playhouse), Othello (Nebraska Shakespeare), Chasing Andy Warhol (Bated Breath), Spelling Bee (EPIC Players), Afterwards (Pittsburgh Opera), Rusalka (Pittsburgh Festival Opera), Game On (Pittsburgh CLO).

Up next: Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Titusville Playhouse). MFA Carnegie Mellon.
Press
I am a NYC-based set and costume designer interested in adventurous work that illuminates new perspectives on iconic pieces, imaginative work that is inherently theatrical, and by plays that seem “unproduceable” because they embrace the impossible.

Finding creative solutions to “impossible” moments is part of the magic of design that excites me. With every production, I invent storytelling solutions that create context, establish focus, and activate the audience's imagination.

Recently recognized with the 2021 USITT Scene Design Award and as a World Stage Design 2022 shortlisted exhibitor, Christian’s work spans musicals, plays, devised immersive productions, dance, and opera.

Recent credits include: Spamalot (Arizona Broadway Theater), Into the Woods (Lincoln Park PAC), The SpongeBob Musical (Titusville Playhouse), Othello (Nebraska Shakespeare), Chasing Andy Warhol (Bated Breath), Spelling Bee (EPIC Players), Afterwards (Pittsburgh Opera), Rusalka (Pittsburgh Festival Opera), Game On (Pittsburgh CLO).

Up next: Priscilla Queen of the Desert (Titusville Playhouse). MFA Carnegie Mellon.
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