Articles

Scenic design drafting table with a hand-drawn ground plan, model pieces, tools, and warm studio light.
Career Development

The Price of the Room: What Theatre Designers Actually Get Paid

Jun 16, 2026
Scene emphasizing sightlines, negative space, and the elevated platform relationship in The Glass Menagerie.
Scenic Design

What Does a Scenic Designer Do?

Jun 11, 2026
Brandon PT Davis and his partner standing together in a sunlit themed environment with handwritten birthday notes for year 39 over the image.
Personal Essay

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Jun 5, 2026
Editorial architectural artwork of a scenic design workspace expanding into theatre, themed entertainment, architectural visualization, and production design worlds.
Design Process

Working Offstage: How Scenic Designers Build Sustainable Careers Beyond Theatre

Mar 26, 2026
A theatrical environment with game-like spatial cues, atmospheric depth, and layered navigation.
Scenic Design

Video Game Environments: Lessons for Scenic Design

Jan 6, 2026
A themed entertainment montage spanning ancient gardens, immersive environments, and modern attractions.
Themed Entertainment

The Evolution of Themed Entertainment: From Ancient Gardens to Modern Immersive Experiences

Aug 15, 2025
A collage of scenic design production photographs from Brandon PT Davis's work at Okoboji Summer Theatre.
Scenic Design

40 Shows at Okoboji Summer Theatre: A Scenic Design Milestone

Aug 1, 2025
A handwritten birthday note over a photograph of Brandon PT Davis and his partner standing near the ocean.
Personal Essay

38

Jun 5, 2025

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