FRANK J OLIVA (b.1992, Miami) is
a Cuban-American Scenographer.
Frank’s creates experiential, narrative environments for
theatre, opera, film, photography, dance and live events.
Frank’s extensive body of work has been seen in New York,
throughout the United States and Internationally.
His work is the recipient of several national awards and
the subject of interviews and exhibitions worldwide.
Frank trained in Theatre Design at New York University’s Tisch School.
When he isn’t working, Frank enjoys travelling, cooking and lifting heavy pieces of iron.
He’s fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, and is currently studying German and Italian.
Frank lives and works in New York City.
photos: Emilio Madrid
CREDITS
Currently…
JEWISH PLOT (Premiere), The Brick, directed by Sarah Hughes, opens October 2025
THE ART OF LEAVING (Premiere), Signature Theatre-The Griffin, directed by Matt Gehring, opens October 2025
Soon…
LA PASIONE DE SIMONE, Curtis Institute, directed by Marcus Shields, opens February 2026
THE WORLD IS NOT SILENT, Northern Stage, directed by Rebecca Wear, opens February 2026
MIDWEST PORN, The Tent, directed by Carolyn Cantor, opens February 2026
FALSTAFF, Juilliard, directed by Marcus Shields, opens April 2026
Recently...
WELL, I’LL LET YOU GO (Premiere), Irondale, directed by Jack Serio, July 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), East Village 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