The Most Popular Musicals and Plays for Younger Theatrical Groups Every year, the Educational Theatre Association polls Directors from schools nationwide. One of the facts that they share from their research is which productions were the most popular over the previous year. This can help you as you plan your next show. It’s truly a great tool…
MARY POPPINS BACKDROP COLLECTION NOW RELEASING! After you secure the rights to MARY POPPINS from Music Theatre International it is time to start designing your stage. Based on a combination of the original novel and Disney’s cinematic adaptation, the theatrical medium was penned by Julian Fellowes, with a score by the much-acclaimed Sherman Bothers, Richard and Robert. The…
Choice Musical Theatre Productions for Young Casts and Audiences Many Directors who work with young casts, or whose audiences are mostly school-aged, find themselves wondering which script is “right” for their next production. In many cases, the best decision for these groups is a Theatre for Young Audiences, or TYA, production. Often times, Directors can find the…
New Backdrops Now Releasing for Fall Stage Shows and Special Events Over the past several months, our Creative Director, Designers, and Scenic Artists have spent countless hours creating backdrops that will help to define upcoming production seasons. We have looked over our inventory and surveyed the landscape to ensure that we can provide “sought after…
Largo Cultural Center Technical Summer Camp’s Backdrop Workshop Summertime presents the theatrical community with the opportunity to pass along the tradition and know-how of the stage show to the next generation. In our neck of the woods, there are a number of summer theatrical camps geared towards the younger generations. These opportunities are good for…
Peter Pan the Musical With all of the entertainment options out there, musical theatre has a ton of competition. Some have wondered what’s in store for stage productions in the future. That is exactly why we are so glad to hear about NBC’s plan to share a live production of PETER PAN THE MUSICAL on prime time…
Injecting Your Vision Into THE WIZARD OF OZ With Set Design THE WIZARD OF OZ is one of the most popular productions in all of musical theatre. It is a timeless story that audiences of all ages know and love. Directors have access to four – yes, four – different scripts. This allows them to share this…
Use Shading to Your Advantage With Black and White Backdrops Colorization is one of the most important aspects of scenic design. A careful combination of the right shades and tones can turn already great designs into stunning pieces of imagery. Our Creative Team tastefully blends a variety of vibrant colors to visually convey an overall…
Turnaround Arts Gives the Theatrical Community a Boost Everyone who is involved in the Fine Arts knows how much value they bring to society and how much they help children develop into well rounded adults. Unfortunately, those who aren’t directly involved don’t always understand the profound effects that Fine Arts education can have on other areas…
New Backdrops on Deck; MARY POPPINS, ADDAMS FAMILY and THE NUTCRACKER New Designs, More Sizes, Signature Artistry After months of evaluating the most popular show and event themes (and a good dose of feedback from you), we are happy to announce that we have finalized our backdrop production schedule through the fall. We plan on producing…