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Where in the World is Viv?

Post date April 24, 2019

Here’s what our Artistic Director Vivienne Benesch is up to while directing in D.C.

Tags arts, behind the scenes, D.C., Directing, facts, folger, fun, love, play, PlayMakers, relationships, Shakespeare, shows, theatre, travel, Vivienne Benesch

The World of Galileo: Playing with Props

Post date February 21, 2019

With the help for Propsmaster Andrea Bullock, Vivienne Benesch and Jim Findlay have dreamed up a world where where the past is constantly flowing in and out of the present.

Tags behind the scenes, BTS, galileo, Life of Galileo, properties master, props, theatre, time period

Behind the Scenes

A Closer Look at Costumes

Post date February 18, 2019

Does our production of “Life of Galileo” have you feeling curious? Take a closer look inside PlayMakers’ costume shop to learn the ins and outs of preparing for a show!

Tags artisan, behind the scenes, BTS, costume, Costume Construction, costume shop, costume shops, Costumes, draper, mfa, stitcher, theatre

Behind the Scenes

Getting to “Eden” – Dressing the Stage

Post date April 10, 2018

What’s the first thing you’ll notice when you step into the Paul Green Theatre “Leaving Eden”? Stuff—tons and tons of miscellaneous objects lining the perimeter of the stage.

Tags behind the scenes, hand props, Jan Chambers, Laurelyn Dossett, Leaving Eden, Mike Wiley, props, propsmaster, scenic design, stage props

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Shining the Spotlight Backstage

Post date February 23, 2018

Here at PlayMakers we have a permanent professional team of actors, designers, artisans, and technicians working on every show. So, we wanted to give YOU the chance to meet our team.

Tags backstage, behind the scenes, Director, lighting, professional, project, props, sound, spotlight