SOPHIE SMRCKA

As a scenic and projections designer, I am most passionate about stories that consider the human condition, what it means to be alive, and our impact on the world around us. I seek to lift up the stories of people who are less understood, under-served, and under-represented. My hope is that every environment I design emphasizes the story being told, and helps influence audience’s perspectives of the world.
In my design process, I work to find the core message of each story, and build an environment that embraces and highlights the people within. I believe the people should be the biggest and most important thing onstage. I also believe that the people are the most important part of the process, and collaboration with my team is hugely valuable to what I do.
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I am currently local to the DMV area. I am accessible to the Baltimore, DC, and New York markets. I also have local housing in Denver, Pennsylvania, and Albuquerque. I am currently available for regional freelance work as well as regional assistant work - both in person and remote.
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Outside of my theatrical pursuits, I love running, my two gorgeous cats, a good cup of coffee, and a good book.
RECENT AND UPCOMING CREDITS
APR 2026 - THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG - Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL - Scenic Design
SEP 2025 - SENSE AND SENSIBILITY - Clarence Brown Theatre - Knoxville, TN - Scenic Design
JULY 2025 - WIZARD OF OZ JR. - Theatre J - Washington, DC - Scenic Design
MAY 2025 - STUCK ELEVATOR - Knoxville Opera - Knoxville, TN - Projection Design
APR 2025 - THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG - Clarence Brown Theatre - Knoxville, TN - Scenic Design
FEB 2025 - INHERIT THE WIND - Clarence Brown Theatre - Knoxville, TN - Projections Design