Exploring Set Design and Theatre Production

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What sparked the narrator's interest in stage scenery?

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A backstage experience during an opera

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Who was a mentor to the narrator?

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Hal Prince

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What does the narrator compare set design and architecture to?

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Flip sides of the same coin

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Why is a strong concept important in set design according to the narrator?

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It guides all other design choices

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What role does the set play in a theatre production?

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It supports the narrative by framing actions

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How does the narrator use models in his design process?

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To finalize paint colors, To communicate with choreographers, As a reference for technical drawings.

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What is the narrator's favorite part of the design process?

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Exploring materials and ideas

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What does the narrator emphasize about the relationship with choreographers?

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They think similarly about space.

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How does the narrator feel when actors are comfortable and inspired by the set?

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Proud and satisfied

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What does the narrator find challenging about theatre production?

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The impermanence of set designs