BRANDON PT DAVIS
ARTICLES
Scenic Insights
Articles on design philosophy, process, and the craft of scenic design.
Technology & Tutorials
The Modern Theatrical Design Portfolio: A Guide for 2026
1/15/2026|3 min read
Design Philosophy
Video Game Environments: Lessons for Scenic Design
1/11/2026|7 min read
Design Philosophy
Becoming a Scenic Designer: A Comprehensive Guide
9/15/2025|8 min read
Scenic Design Process
Framing the Martyr: Scenic Design as Memory Work in Romero
5/21/2025|3 min read
Technology & Tutorials
What Makes a Good Scenic Design Rendering?
5/4/2025|6 min read
Design Philosophy
The Lights Were Already On: Maude Adams’ Legacy at Stephens College
4/26/2025|11 min read
Themed Entertainment
The Evolution of Themed Entertainment: From Ancient Gardens to Modern Immersive Experienceses Everything
3/22/2025|11 min read
Scenic Design Process
Designing the Keller Home: A Look Back at All My Sons
3/18/2025|8 min read
Design Philosophy
Artistic Vision in Scenic Design: Finding My Creative Voice
3/2/2025|6 min read
Design Philosophy
Minimalist Scenic Design: Dominating Regional Theatres in 2025
1/1/2025|8 min read
Scenic Design Process
Urinetown Scenic Design: Building a Dystopia That Feels Uncomfortably Familiar
11/2/2024|7 min read
Design Philosophy
You’re Wasting My Time” — A Scenic Design Lesson in Growth and Revision
4/15/2024|6 min read
Technology & Tutorials
Sora in the Studio: Testing AI’s Potential for Theatrical Design
3/30/2024|7 min read
Technology & Tutorials
Understanding Computer Hardware: Why Scenic Designers (and All Theatre Designers) Need to Care
3/16/2024|7 min read
Technology & Tutorials
The Art of Presenting Theatre Design: A Guide for Designers
2/14/2024|7 min read
Technology & Tutorials
Lighting Styles in AI Models: How Lighting Changes Everything
11/13/2023|18 min read
Scenic Design Process
Navigating the Scenic Design Process: A Comprehensive Guide
10/23/2023|9 min read
Technology & Tutorials
Empowering Theatre Production Students with Computer Literacy
10/12/2023|5 min read
COURSE MATERIALS
Musical Theatre & Cinema
Articles from a course I taught exploring the history and evolution of musical theatre and cinema.
Musical Theatre & Cinema
The 1960s Musical Revolution: When Hollywood’s Golden Formula Met Rock and Rebellion
3/16/2025|7 min read
Musical Theatre & Cinema
The Golden Age of Cinema: Musicals in the Spotlight
2/16/2025|8 min read
Musical Theatre & Cinema
The Golden Age of Broadway: A Defining Era in Musical Theatre
2/9/2025|6 min read
Musical Theatre & Cinema
Building the Visual World: Art Direction in Film & Television
2/2/2025|6 min read
Musical Theatre & Cinema
Opera’s Foundations: The First Act in American Entertainment
1/16/2025|6 min read