Robert Mark Morgan is a St. Louis-based multidisciplinary artist teaching stage design at Washington University in St. Louis. He’s also a frequent lecturer on the value of creativity at conferences ...

Communication Prof. Todd Rosenthal is a Tony Award-winning set designer and an experienced artist of his craft. He has made over 150 set designs for theaters and operas, as well as 12 commercial ...

"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 ...

From sketching concepts to sourcing props, a set designer ensures every element of a set contributes to the storytelling. Ever walked into a cinema, watched a movie, and felt completely immersed in ...

Set design is more than a backdrop — it’s a visual storyteller that shapes a film’s mood, reveals character depth, and draws audiences deep into its world. Through deliberate choices in space, texture ...

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 ...

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 ...