“The Time Machine: A Tribute to the ‘80s” artwork featured elements referenced throughout the show. Writer & Director Daryl D. Brooks had a specific vision for the production- the Radio Raheem Boombox (from Spike Lee’s 1989 cult classic “Do the Right Thing”), the Bucket Hat of LL Cool J, Adidas Sneakers, Gold Chain, and tapes + magazines from the time all set the aesthetic and feel of the show.
Radio Raheem’s boombox from Spike Lee’s 1989 Cult Classic “Do the Right Thing” - with smoke, steam, and stage lights behind - served as the focal point for the marketing graphics and the stage itself.
Artwork for “The Time Machine: A Tribute to the ‘80s” written & directed by Daryl D. Brooks - the tapes + magazines feature several music genres focused on in the show- Hip-Hop, R&B, and Soul.
The cast poster connected the aesthetic of the production with portrait approaches in the 1980s- specifically Andy Warhol’s portraits.
Social Media graphic of “The Time Machine: A Tribute to the ‘80s”.
Poster created for “The Time Machine: A Tribute to the ‘80s”- distributed to local businesses and sold at the show.
Email sent to the Black Ensemble Mailing list with clickable links to the Trailer and site to purchase tickets to the show.
Step & Repeat in the lobby of the Black Ensemble Theater. Typically, a line of about 20 theater-goers forms for folks to take their picture in front of the Step & Repeat before the show and during the intermission.
Buttons created for the show and sold in the lobby of the Black Ensemble Theater.
Merch! T-Shirt created and sold using “The Time Machine” artwork.