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SET DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION
All the scenery, properties (furniture) and props the audience sees at a production of a play make up the set design. The Set Designer's job is to design and Set Construction's job is to build these physical surroundings in which the action will take place. The overall look of the set also gives the audience information about the Director's concept of the set that should:
- suggest the style and tone of the whole production
- create mood and atmosphere using colors, texture and architectural elements
- give clues as to the specific time and place of the action
The Set Designer will meet with the Director and the Design Team (construction, props, properties) to discuss the details of the set and the Director's interpretation of the play. Set Designers use several tools to communicate their ideas to the Director and the other designers. These can include:
- a rough sketch of the set in the preliminary phase, keeping "line of sight" for audience viewing as a major
consideration
- floor plans drawn to scale showing from above the general layout of each set and the placement of the furniture
and large props. Consideration of direction of 'door swings', entry, steps, etc. for ease of actor movement.
- front elevations giving a view of the elements of the set from the front and showing details like windows or
platforms
- miniature three-dimensional models showing how each set will look when finished.
The role of the Set Constructor is to ensure the final design is built to specifications, delivered to the theater and supervise tear down and return of set materials to storage. The Set Designer works with Set Construction team once set up is almost complete. Arranges furniture, rugs and props are set. Puts out a call for 2-3 volunteers to do paint and then touch up once the set is fully assembled.
Once the show opens, the Designer's work is essentially complete. It is the job of the Stage Manager and Backstage Crew to make sure that every aspect of the production runs just as the Designer intended.
~ For SET DESIGN, Contact Pauline Klemmer at (623) 225-9127
~ For SET CONSTRUCTION, Contact Larry Anderson (608) 698-1066
- suggest the style and tone of the whole production
- create mood and atmosphere using colors, texture and architectural elements
- give clues as to the specific time and place of the action
The Set Designer will meet with the Director and the Design Team (construction, props, properties) to discuss the details of the set and the Director's interpretation of the play. Set Designers use several tools to communicate their ideas to the Director and the other designers. These can include:
- a rough sketch of the set in the preliminary phase, keeping "line of sight" for audience viewing as a major
consideration
- floor plans drawn to scale showing from above the general layout of each set and the placement of the furniture
and large props. Consideration of direction of 'door swings', entry, steps, etc. for ease of actor movement.
- front elevations giving a view of the elements of the set from the front and showing details like windows or
platforms
- miniature three-dimensional models showing how each set will look when finished.
The role of the Set Constructor is to ensure the final design is built to specifications, delivered to the theater and supervise tear down and return of set materials to storage. The Set Designer works with Set Construction team once set up is almost complete. Arranges furniture, rugs and props are set. Puts out a call for 2-3 volunteers to do paint and then touch up once the set is fully assembled.
Once the show opens, the Designer's work is essentially complete. It is the job of the Stage Manager and Backstage Crew to make sure that every aspect of the production runs just as the Designer intended.
~ For SET DESIGN, Contact Pauline Klemmer at (623) 225-9127
~ For SET CONSTRUCTION, Contact Larry Anderson (608) 698-1066