Pacific Northwest Ballet
 
Patricia Barker as Cinderella and Anne Derieux as the Fairy Godmother in Cinderella. Photo by David Cooper.

Scene Shop

How sets and props are created

The creation of a set is a highly collaborative process involving the artistic staff, choreographer, designers, and technicians. The most useful tool in this endeavor is a model or models constructed to facilitate discussion. Props and scenery are difficult to create because they must not hinder the choreography in any way. Lighting, set, and costume designers must work together to achieve a unified whole. The best set is one born of such a collaborative effort.

 
Cinderella's carriage being built at the PNB Warehouse. Jill Sabella photo.


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