Going Beyond the Script The Wizard of Oz Backdrops and Scenery Perspectives written by: Melanie Simmons The Wizard of Oz first appeared as a stage play in 1903. Over the last 110 years, it has been remade many times over for musical theatre, film, and television. L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale of displacement, enchantment, friendship,…
TheatreWorld Backdrops’ Team Is Excited That The 2015 – 2016 Theatrical, Dance Recital, And Event Seasons Are In Full Swing! TheatreWorld is gearing up to support your upcoming theatrical, recital, and event seasons! Wondering what shows are popular this Fall? Mary Poppins is, by far, the hottest stage show at the moment. Beauty and the Beast, Alice…
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…
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…
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…
Spicing Up Corporate Meetings With Scenic Backdrops We all know the adage about keeping it simple, but what about keeping it interesting? While it might be easy to keep attendees engaged at a gala or party, ensuring that the guests at a corporate event stay in tune and entertained is not as easy. After all, you’re…
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…
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.…
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…