In the course of designing scenery for “The Whipping Man,” South Coast Repertory’s upcoming play, Tom Buderwitz discovered that “period piece” wasn’t quite an adequate term. That ought to be “periods, ...

These books, many of which were written by current or former set designers, take a deep dive into what the art is all about, how to get started, what research goes into the craft, and even how to ...

"I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore," Dorothy says to her dog in 1939's 'The Wizard of Oz' as she walks around, discovering a fantasy set in which, without realizing it, we find ourselves ...

The set on a stage acts as a vessel for the entire show. To be able to design, create, and build a set requires years of training and education. A set designer needs to have a creative mindset and ...

Ten years in the making, Netflix’s “Squid Game” quickly became a phenomenon that even the streamer couldn’t predict. While the M.C. Escher-like staircase in the game’s deadly arena (pictured above) ...

If you’ve attended a professional show or musical recently, chances are you’ve seen virtual set design in action. This approach to stage production has gained so much traction it’s now a staple in the ...

Broadway musical Hamilton didn't need to win 11 Tony Awards for us to appreciate its greatness. In addition to irresistible music and a crazy-talented cast, the historical musical's success is due in ...

As local stations transition their newscasts from SD to HD, the opportunity to enhance their brand with visually interesting, yet highly functional, news sets might be easy to fumble without an ...

At Summer Game Fest, I got to play (and get schooled by) the man who turned Cloud, Sephiroth, Aerith, Terra, Yuna and others into Magic cards. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and ...