Scenic Design

What was the narrator's first experience with stage scenery?

• Seeing a real boulder being moved on stage

• Watching a man move a fake boulder on stage

• Taking a painting class in college

• Meeting Hal Prince

Who has been a mentor to the narrator?

• George Seaton

• Hal Prince

• A lighting designer

• A British teacher

What does the narrator find similar between set design and architecture?

• Both involve painting

• Both are performed on stage

• Both are ephemeral

• Both involve building models and drafting

What is crucial for the narrator in determining design choices?

• The budget

• The size of the theater

• A strong concept

• The color of the set

How does the narrator begin the process of designing a set?

• By drawing detailed plans

• By building a full-scale model

• By discussing with the director

• By choosing the materials

What does the narrator do after creating a rough model?

• Immediately starts building the full-scale set

• Discusses it with the actors

• Leaves it in their studio to observe over time

• Presents it to the audience for feedback

What is one of the narrator's favorite parts of the design process?

• Working with lighting designers

• Performing on stage

• Drawing technical plans

• Exploring materials and ideas

What does the narrator consider when designing a set?

• Only the director's vision

• The budget and materials only

• The size of the theater

• The characters and the story

Why does the narrator find theater design challenging?

• Because they prefer architecture

• Because of the complexity of building models

• Because it's difficult to work with directors

• Because of the impermanence of set designs

What does the narrator say about the budget in the design process?

• It dictates the choice of materials only

• It doesn't influence the design at all

• It's considered after developing the initial idea

• It's the most important factor