Donyale Werle


Donyale Werle is a scenic designer from Nashville, Tennessee.

Biography

Werle obtained her BFA in painting from the University of New Mexico and her MFA in set design from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University. She has designed for multiple Broadway shows, including Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson for which she received a 2011 Tony nomination. Her design for Peter and the Starcatcher won her the 2012 Tony award. She has also received 2011 Obie for Sustained Excellence of Set Design.
Werle's designs focus on sustainability. She uses found objects, thrift shop finds, and many other materials she purchases second hand. She is the co-chair of the pre/post production committee for the Broadway Green Alliance. Her set design for the 2009 production of Broke-ology at the Lincoln Center featured a set built and decorated from products purchased at Habitat for Humanity's ReStores.

Personal life

Werle's studio and home is in Brooklyn, New York, where she lives with her husband Paul Jepson, a stagehand at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Awards and nominations for theater

YearAwardShowResult
2016Hewes Design Award for Outstanding Scenic DesignThe Robber Bridegroomrowspan=3
2014Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Set DesignThe Explorers Club-
2014Hewes Design Award for Outstanding Scenic DesignThe Explorers Club-
2012Tony Award For Outstanding Scenic DesignPeter and the Starcatcher
2011Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Scenic DesignPeter and the Starcatcher
2011Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Scenic DesignBloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
2011Tony Award For Outstanding Scenic DesignBloody Bloody Andrew Jacksonrowspan=3
2011Hewes Design Award for Outstanding Scenic DesignPeter and the Starcatcher-
2010AUDELCO Award for Outstanding Set DesignBroke-ology-
2010Hewes Design Award for Outstanding Scenic DesignBloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
2010Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding Scenic DesignBloody Bloody Andrew Jackson