Frank J Oliva (born 1992 Miami) is a Cuban-American Scenographer.
He is the winner of an Obie
He designs scenery and light for theatre, opera, photography, music, television and film.
Frank’s extensive body of work has been seen in New York, throughout the United States and Internationally.
Frank’s work is the recipient of several national awards and the subject of interviews and exhibitions worldwide.
When he isn’t working, Frank enjoys traveling, cooking and lifting heavy pieces of iron.
He is fluent in Spanish, English and Portuguese.
Frank lives and works in New York City.
photo: clovis gomis
If you are interested in working at the studio, please send a resume and work samples to
hello@frankjoliva.com
For availability, please contact Russ Rosensweig and Nicole Zolad at Summit Entertainment Group.
russ@summitentertainmentgroup.com
nicole@summitentertainmentgroup.com
CREDITS
Currently…
WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO, Studio Seaview, directed by Jack Serio, begins May 2026
EUREKA DAY (Regional Premiere) Gablestage, directed by Stuart Meltzer, begins May 2026
Soon…
DRIVING MISS DAISY, Bellworks Theatre, directed by Nate Patten, opens August 2026
CARMELA, Alliance Theatre, directed by Marcus Shields, opens September 2026
WEATHERGIRL, Gablestage, directed by Bari Newport, begins October 2026
BIG LOVE, UR International Theatre Program, directed by Kevaughn Harvey, begins October 2026
CURLEW RIVER, 3000Hz Chicago, directed by Marcus Shields, conducted by Jane Glover, begins January 2027
Recently...
FALSTAFF, Juilliard, directed by Marcus Shields, April 2026
LA PASSION DE SIMONE, Curtis Institute, directed by Marcus Shields, Febuary 2026
THE WORLD IS NOT SILENT, Northern Stage, directed by Rebecca Wear, February 2026
MIDWEST PORN, The Tent, directed by Carolyn Cantor, February 2026
JEWISH PLOT (Premiere), The Brick, directed by Sarah Hughes, October 2025
THE ART OF LEAVING (Premiere), Signature Theatre, directed by Matt Gehring, October 2025
WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO (Premiere), Irondale, directed by Jack Serio, August 2025
WHITE CHRISTMAS, Weston Theatre Company, directed by Susanna Gellert, July 2025
DILARIA (Premiere) Daryl Roth Theatre, directed by Alex Keegan, June 2025
VERMONT FARM PROJECT (Premiere), Northern Stage, directed by Sarah Wansley, May 2025
MADAMA BUTTERFLY, directed by Marcus Shields, May 2025
soft target (Premiere), Detroit Public Theatre, directed by Jaki Bradley, April 2025
DANGER AND OPPORTUNITY (Premiere), EV Basement, directed by Jack Serio, March 2025
KING JAMES, George Street Playhouse, directed by Ryan George, March 2025
LE NOZZE DE FIGARO, Curtis Institute, directed by Marcus Shields, February 2025
A KNOCK ON THE ROOF (Premiere), Royal Court Theatre, directed by Oliver Butler, February 2025
A KNOCK ON THE ROOF (Premiere), New York Theatre Workshop, directed by Oliver Butler, January 2025