Setting the Stage What We Do, How We Do It, and Why
“Setting the Stage: What We Do, How We Do It, and Why” by David Hays, published by Wesleyan University Press on June 6, 2017, offers an insightful look into the life and career of a prominent stage designer. Spanning 192 pages, this book presents a detailed account of Hays’ experiences working alongside notable figures such as Elia Kazan and George Balanchine, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes perspective of the theater world. The narrative is infused with passion and wit, illustrating the collaborative nature of stage design in creating impactful theatrical productions.
Readers will discover anecdotes that blend technical insights with personal reflections, revealing the intricacies of stagecraft and scenography. Hays shares his journey through various prestigious venues, including Broadway and the Metropolitan Opera, while discussing the dynamics of working with directors and producers. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the performing arts, offering a unique glimpse into the creative processes that shape theater and dance.
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The life and work of a stage designer who worked with Kazan and Balanchine
David Hays, elected to the Theater Hall of Fame in 2014, created an exciting and successful career designing scenery and lighting for plays and musicals on Broadway, in London, and in Japan. Told with passion and wit, this book takes readers behind the scenes of the theater world to show how a stage designer collaborates with directors and producers to create great works of theater and dance. A designer who collaborated with the great directors of his time—Arthur Penn, Garson Kanin, Tyrone Guthrie, Elia Kazan, Jose Quintero, and Joe Layton—shares anecdotes that integrate technical insight with life lessons. He designed sets for the Metropolitan Opera, for Lincoln Center, for Martha Graham, and thirty ballets for George Balanchine. This colorful account of theater life is for scholars, practitioners, and theatregoers interested in how it all works.
Publication of this book is funded by the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
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