Brandon PT Davis

Orange County-based scenic designer, dedicated to crafting immersive and timeless environments for theatre and entertainment.

🇺🇦 I stand with the people of Ukraine

I stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Art and design have always been powerful forces for resilience, and I believe in their ability to inspire hope, even in times of adversity.

Group of actors performing on stage under a "Secret Hideout" sign with an arrow, wearing casual and costume clothing, purple-lit background.

Urinetown

University of Missouri

Two men in winter jumpsuits standing on stage with Green Bay Packers decorations in the background.

Guys on Ice

The Great American Melodrama

A stage scene with two actors in a room set. One actor is seated on a plaid sofa wearing a vest and striped pants, raising his hands in a playful manner. The other actor, dressed in a yellow dress and red beret, is kneeling on the floor, smiling back. The background shows a large window with purple lighting, a lamp, and framed artwork on the walls.

Barefoot in the Park

Okoboji Summer Theatre

Ethos

“An artist has got to be careful never really to arrive at a place where he thinks he’s at somewhere. You always have to realize you’re constantly in a state of becoming.”
—Bob Dylan

Three performers on stage during a theater production, with a vibrant, colorful backdrop featuring a brick building facade and windows. One wears a red and white costume, another a pink dress, and the third in a purple top with patterned pants. The lighting is dramatic with blue and pink hues.

Company

University of California, Irvine

Retro shopping center sign with 'Concord Park Shop' text, surrounded by trees and parked cars.

Rendering & Visualization 

Scenic Insights

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Framing the Martyr: Scenic Design as Memory Work in Romero
Design Philosophy & Scenic Insights
Framing the Martyr: Scenic Design as Memory Work in Romero
Design Philosophy & Scenic Insights

From the beginning, it was clear the scenic language needed to support a nonlinear dramaturgy. The play leaps between beach and cathedral, war zone and heaven. Characters slip between time and identity. Puppetry, projections, and movement required the space to transform without literalism.

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Design Philosophy & Scenic Insights
“You’re Wasting My Time”: A Scenic Design Lesson That Still Sticks
Design Philosophy & Scenic Insights
“You’re Wasting My Time”: A Scenic Design Lesson That Still Sticks
Design Philosophy & Scenic Insights

I flew into Chicago the night before. I was a bit broke, but I had a plan. I printed all of my materials—resumes, images, labels. I packed a folded tablecloth and a new suit I had just bought on Amazon for $79 and opted for tennis shoes instead of dress shoes. They were more comfortable, and I never liked how formal footwear felt anyway.

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Design Philosophy & Scenic Insights
The Lights Were Already On: Maude Adams’ Legacy at Stephens College
Design Philosophy & Scenic Insights
The Lights Were Already On: Maude Adams’ Legacy at Stephens College
Design Philosophy & Scenic Insights

There's a portrait that watches over the Macklanburg Playhouse. If you've ever performed there, you've seen it—Maude Adams, eyes just over your shoulder as you step into the light. The original Peter Pan. A Broadway icon. But more than that: a pioneer in theatrical lighting and the former head of the drama department at Stephens College.

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Design Philosophy & Scenic Insights
The Art of Presenting Theatre Design: A Guide for Designers
Scenic Design Process & Highlights
The Art of Presenting Theatre Design: A Guide for Designers
Scenic Design Process & Highlights

Drawing from my years of experience as a professional designer, I've developed a structured approach to craft presentations that simplify the complex narrative of our design process and magnify the impact of our message. I am thrilled to share this methodology with you in this article.

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Scenic Design Process & Highlights

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