TheatreWorld's Black and White Prairie Farm backdrop with gold lighting

Getting Creative With Stage Lighting

Getting Creative With Stage Lighting Planning and implementing visual effects takes time and skill – and it’s just one part of the tech crew’s job! The good news? With smart stage lighting, you can bring first class presentation and personalization to your stage even if you don’t have a full-time, professional tech crew at your…

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Our Belle's Cottage backdrop depicts a clean and bright woodland cottage

A Deeper Look at the Backdrop Design Process

A Deeper Look at the Backdrop Design Process When our team sets out to design a backdrop, we take several things into account. The needs of theatrical directors, dance instructors, and event planners are priority number one. We survey the market and listen to our clients to identify areas that need more – or better – attention.…

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Two New Sizes of Backdrops Are On the Way!

Two New Sizes of Backdrops Are On the Way! TheatreWorld is pleased announce two new, major products. We listened to your feedback and created these updates as a direct response to your requests.  First, beginning in February, TheatreWorld Backdrops will release new sizes! First up is our New Cabaret series of Broadway-quality backdrops.  Next, we…

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PHANTOM OF TEH OPERA production using Grand Theater Foyer backdrop

Park Hill South’s PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Sets The Bar For High School Productions

Park Hill South’s PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Sets The Bar For High School Productions High quality stage shows are a byproduct of Fine Arts Education Programs in communities both large and small. One such program worthy of recognition is The Park Hill South Performing Arts Program located in Kansas City Missouri. The creative minds at…

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Five of Our Favorite Shows for Young Actors

Five of Our Favorite Shows for Young Actors When working with younger actors, selecting the right show can be tricky. You have to find a production that younger minds can learn and perform, but that still keeps their interest. Furthermore, you want a script that appeals to audiences as well. Fortunately, there are definitely shows…

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Castle Portcullis backdrop designed for Monty Python's SPAMALOT

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Joins the TheatreWorld Family

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT Joins the TheatreWorld Family Monty Python has a cult following that resonates with fans worldwide. The group’s reach hit Broadway in 2005, as SPAMALOT made its first theatrical run, blending Monty Python’s humor with anecdotes from long-running Broadway shows. This comical take on King Arthur’s quest to locate the Holy Grail created even more Monty Python…

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TheatreWorld’s New PETER PAN Collection Debuts on CBS’ “The Talk”

TheatreWorld’s New PETER PAN Collection Debuts on CBS’ “The Talk” Our team has a knack for identifying stage shows and scripts that are due for an imagery upgrade. About a year ago, our Directors’ Roundtable began heavily discussing PETER PAN. They decided that we needed to apply a portion of our focus towards this popular…

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From The Directors’ Roundtable; LITTLE MERMAID Suggested Drops

From The Directors’ Roundtable: LITTLE MERMAID Suggested Drops THE LITTLE MERMAID is a classic show, dear to audiences and Directors alike. This versatile show delivers a wide array of emotions, ranging from bright and upbeat to dark and sinister. Directors also have the option of choosing between obtaining rights to the script for the full…

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