About
A design-build studio in Louisville, KY.
We make custom fabrications for opera, TV commercials, theater, restaurants, bars, hotels and brands, and we ship them everywhere.
Our mission
Turning creative concepts into physical pieces.
Careful craftsmanship, smart design and close collaboration with the people we build for. That has been the approach since Ben Rodman took on the first job in 1996, and it is why designers, producers and brands keep coming back.
The team
The people behind the builds.
Ben Rodman
Founder
Set design and fabrication, 3D design and engineering. Ben came up through technical theater and founded Infinity Productions in 1996. Decades of complex projects have built a skill set that spans 3D modeling, woodworking, welding and mechanical engineering. Notable work includes custom furniture for Le Moo and Grassa Gramma, Pinewood Social and Patterson House in Nashville, a 24-foot lighted logo display for the Buffalo Sabres, and opera sets for Kentucky Opera, Cleveland Opera and University of Kentucky Opera.
Tyler Abell
Business Lead
Project management, design, 3D modeling, digital fabrication, CNC, web, IT, and a good boy. Tyler holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Kentucky College of Design and spent four years as a senior designer and project manager at a New York City design-build firm before coming home to Louisville. He keeps the shop organized and turns concept designs into built environments.
Forrest Duffy
Project Coordinator
With roots in architecture and a passion for people, Forrest pairs creative structure with human-centered leadership. Having led operations and teams across several organizations, Forrest brings care, curiosity and intention to every project. Outside the office: fantasy novels, a greenhouse full of tropical plants, and advocating for community justice in downtown Louisville.
Daniel Fitzgerald
Concept Artist
Daniel studied classical and graphic art and architectural design at the University of Louisville, and worked as an editorial cartoonist for nationally syndicated Gannett publications. Since joining Infinity in 1998 he has been a designer, scenic painter and conceptual engineer, turning sketches into interactive exhibits, nightclubs and stage sets.
Richard Adams
Production Supervisor
Lead fabricator and lighting specialist. Richard started in technical theater as a master electrician, then became production supervisor for Blue Man Group and later its technical director of special events and marketing. He oversees Infinity’s production facilities and leads our builders in turning 2D drawings into finished pieces, from furniture and finishes to custom lighting and mechanics.
Kieran Wathen
Charge Painter
Scenic art, fabrication and unique projects. A Louisville native, Kieran worked extensively in New York’s theatre scene and on commercial shoots, films, events and trade shows around the country. He brings quality and easy communication to every build.
Dickie James
Lead Fabricator
More than a decade of hands-on woodworking and fabrication, with a sharp eye for detail. Originally from Austin, TX, Dickie is a skilled trim carpenter known for precise, high-quality work, from custom furniture to intricate set pieces.
Leland Clifton
Sales Coordinator
Leland spent 22 years in the U.S. Merchant Marine, rising from deckhand to pilot of 5,000 HP vessels, then ran high-volume hospitality and culinary operations as a head chef and production manager. At Infinity he focuses on fabrication and public outreach, with a calm, solutions-focused approach.
Candyce Sturgeon
Scenic Painter
Candyce holds a BA in studio art with a minor in biology from High Point University and a master’s in art history from the University of Louisville, where her thesis focused on performance art. Her own artwork explores where art and science meet, and she brings that curiosity to scenic painting.
Kalee Smith
Scenic Painter
A Kentuckiana native and FIDM-trained scenic painter whose work has been shown in Los Angeles and New York. Kalee was previously a contract artisan for theme parks and experiential entertainment, and builds immersive, story-driven environments.
Gavin Catt
Fabricator
More than a decade of hands-on experience blending traditional woodworking with modern fabrication. Gavin specializes in custom cabinetry, built-ins and fine furniture, with careful planning, durable joinery and a relentless eye for finish.
Junior
Kitty Resources
From the streets of Louisville’s Portland neighborhood, Junior is our expert in conflict resolution, touch therapy, meow mantras, and intruder identification and mitigation. Got a problem? Take it to JR.
PrisZilla
Director of Meowerations
PrisZilla walked in our shop door one day and gave us five beautiful kittens, all adopted by friends and family. She has been the star of the show ever since.