Meet Lisa and Evan.
Lisa D. Lechuga and Evan A. Bartoletti comprise the creative team of Lechetti Design. Their passion for creativity in the arena of visual and performing arts has afforded them the opportunity to work with a multitude of artistic mediums and exceptionally talented colleagues. Their wide ranging versatility, freshness of vision, and attention to detail, gives life to all their designs, demonstrating a commitment to great design.
Narrative and storytelling is integral to their work and collaboration is at the heart of their development process, forming the foundation of their partnership.
Evan and Lisa’s work can be found in productions and live events done for the stage, opera and dance. Projects include Home Front, Pie In The Sky: The Movie, Through The Eyes of My Feet, Strings Attached, the The Walt Disney Archives/D23 Expos and the spectacular Rent done for the LA Phil at the Hollywood Bowl.
Currently, Evan is a new member of USA 829, the Art Directors Guild 2022 Design Initiative and is the resident Production Designer for the Victory Theatre Center. Lisa is an Executive Producer for Voices Carry, Inc., a not for profit corporation dedicated to breaking down cultural barriers and embracing diversity though multidisciplinary dance & performance art. She is also the creator of Lechetti Design’s new Tropical Nouveau floral line.
Lisa and Evan volunteer and partner with organizations who’s focus is on our community, education and social justice issues. Work done with The Global Theatre Project/Creative Corp, Virginia Avenue Project and Voices Carry, Inc. demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity, diversity and equity through mentoring in the arts.
Lisa D. Lechuga.
Lisa an artist and designer, would like to offer her deepest gratitude and respect to her family, her teachers; Kumu Maile Frauchiger of Hālau Hula ‘O Hoaloha and Kumu Ho’oponopono Diane Kamaolipua Grace, who are so graciously sharing their ‘ike/knowledge of Hawaii life ways and to her loving husband Evan, who has supported her in every endeavor.
Lisa’s creative journey began as a young art student immersed in the world of visual and performing arts. She studied painting, graphic design, ceramics and dance at California State University, Long Beach and received her M.F.A. in Scenic Design for theater, film and television from U.C.L.A. Over the last 25 years, Lisa’s work has led her down many roads, including productions such as Treasures of The Walt Disney Archives, or designing for 5 seasons with The Hollywood Bowl summer musicals. Lisa painted sets for 2 decades and volunteered for over 10 years with Virginia Avenue Project as a mentor and prop maker as well as designed giant puppets for Voices Carry, Inc.
In 2008, Lisa fell in love with the idea of sharing her passion of creativity through floral artistry. She worked as a designer and assistant to Cathy Ball from Hollywood Vines on TV shows such as Ellen, Big Bang Theory, 2 1/2 Men and is the lead floral designer for Weddings by the Sea in Santa Barbara.
Drawn to the nature and the arts, Lisa’s been studying Hula and Ho’oponopono (a peacemaking process which means to set to right). These sacred Hawaiian cultural practices focus on the importance of living with gratitude and responsibility, having respect for family, and the ancestors; above all, honoring the land. Lisa’s love for Hawaii and these teachings, has influenced her life and her practice as a creative. It has taken her down a path of constant discovery and joy which inspires her playful, romantic, and fragrant floral line.
Evan A. Bartoletti.
Evan’s award-winning scenic designs are created for the stage, screen, opera, and dance. A member of USA 829 and the Art Directors Guild 2022 Initiative, he offers up a unique visual style that enhances visual storytelling and enriches the audience’s imaginings.
A background in fine art and experience as a founding member and production designer for theatre fofo established his impressive skill set based in creative concepts and collaboration. Whether giving creative expression to the pageantry of a beloved musical, or a world premiere drama, or an intimate solo performance, his innovative work contributes to stronger movement, performance, and spectacle.
Evan was nominated for an Ovation Award in 2017 for the set design of Pie In The Sky and has previously received awards from LA Weekly, Drama-Logue, Backstage West, and the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle.
Currently, Evan is the resident production designer at the Victory Theatre Center and for Voices Carry Inc. He has also worked as guest faculty and scenic designer at California State University Long Beach, Los Angeles and Dominguez Hills.
Evan would like to honor and remember mentors Robert W. Zentis and James “Little Jimmy” Arsenault.