After conducting the bulk of the materials research, I presented my findings at the national convention of USITT in 2022. At the session, I was able to engage a number of professionals in conversations about their experiences with these materials. I was also able to reach out afterword for follow-up and references. The combination of my research, experimentation and outreach culminated in a published article the following autumn. (full details on the article available here)
Dirt on Stage:
A Comparison of Natural Landscaping Substrates