Scenery
Why a Small Model Can Reveal a Set's Big Decisions
A stage set scale model helps you judge proportion, entrances and performer movement before construction, so design…
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Browse writing on the visual choices that shape live performance, from the design of a set to the way an audience reads a space.
Lighting
Side Light or Front Light: Two Different Stage Pictures
Side light or front light changes how clearly you see a performer’s shape and costume texture. Learn what to watch for…
Costume
Stage Costume as a Clue to Character
Stage costume can reveal character through silhouette, condition and change. Learn to shape clear visual clues that…
Props
The Prop That Gets Too Much Attention
A stage prop that draws the eye without serving the scene can muddy its meaning. Use this rehearsal-week plan to give…
Stage Space
A Clear Sightline Plan for a Small Living-Room Reading
A clear sightline plan for a small living-room reading helps guests follow every speaker, with practical seat…
Our point of view
Design is a way of directing attention
A stage is never just a backdrop. We look at how its visible choices shape what an audience notices, expects and remembers.