Theatrical set design is a creative and meticulous process that involves conceptualizing, planning, and constructing the physical environment in which a theatrical production takes place. Set designers collaborate closely with directors, playwrights, and other production team members to translate the script's vision into a tangible and visually striking setting, carefully considering aesthetics, functionality, and the practical aspects of staging. Through their intricate designs, set designers bring the imaginary to life, transforming a bare stage into a dynamic and captivating space that serves as a vital backdrop for the performers and the story they bring to life.

 

Theater has a rich history of collaboration between painters and play production. Artists such as Salvador Dali, Edvard Munch, and Pablo Picasso to name a few, have designed sets for the stage. When TCHS dropped its stagecraft class, the need for a set designer presented itself. Since then, Drawing and Painting students have been working closely with Drama students to create unique to the Temescal Canyon High School stage.

 

Click on the links to the right to see a more in-depth discussion of each set.