Importance Of Set Designer

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What is set designer to me? A set designer is the most important person in the theater production because their innovative imaginations help the directors how he should peruse the story. Set designer manager is like a central man because he has to communicate with everyone who is working in their play at some point. Such as costume designer, lighting designer, and stage manager. These three managers are important because the scene design should match with the character costume, the light effect will help the set to glow, and stage manager can tell the actors how to perform based on the set space provide. Set designer has the advantage of working anywhere because their job is to be creative. In the 1900s the production has to spend lots of money …show more content…

Set manager should also focus on entrance and exits the stage so the actors can be quick. Collaboration is an important key in any production. After reading the script, set manager should then collaborate with the director because he might have something to add or say about the theme of the play. This first meeting is very important because if set manager has any question he can clear out here. Do some research like find some photos that can help the director to clear his visions. If he thinks that you need help then he will provide designer, an architect, and …show more content…

For example, the wall was made of wood, but the color contrast gave it a realistic impression. The set design is important because it gives the audience an idea where the setting of the play is. Although the building in this play was relatively new, the original Broadway play set design was very worn out. In some case, it does not matter if the director does not want the set to be same as the original, he has right to change even if it’s a true story like Avenue Q. But, one think I personally did not like about Avenue Q is the set does not interact with the story line because in Avenue Q middle, and lower class family live so the apartment should be worn

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