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Transforming Space Over Time: Set Design and Visual Storytelling with Broadway’s Legendary Directors
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About Transforming Space Over Time: Set Design And Visual
Product Description Transforming Space over Time tells the stories of six diverse productions: five on Broadway and one Off Broadway. Tony Award–winning set designer Beowulf Boritt begins with the moment he was offered each job and takes readers through the conceptual development of a set, the challenges of its physical creation, and the intense process of readying it for the stage. Theater is at heart a collaborative art form, and Boritt shares revealing details of his work with the many professionals—directors, designers, technicians, producers, stage managers, and actors—who contribute their talent and ideas to each show. Included here are extensive conversations with theater legends James Lapine, Kenny Leon, Hal Prince, Susan Stroman, Jerry Zaks, and Stephen Sondheim, explaining how their different approaches to theater help to shape the vision for a set and best practices for creative collaboration. Boritt also offers valuable insights into the sometimes frustrating but unavoidable realities of the “biz” part of showbiz—budgets, promotion, reviews, and awards. Full of indispensable advice for aspiring and seasoned professionals, and with plenty of entertaining and enlightening anecdotes to engage passionate theatergoers, Transforming Space over Time peels back the curtain and illuminates the artistry and craft of professional theatrical production—and particularly the all-important collaboration of designers and directors. Review “I have found Beowulf to be a marvelous colleague, even (or especially) on challenging and complex projects. His creativity, ability to solve problems, and collaborative spirit are all in evidence in this useful, entertaining, and inspiring book that is both practical and personal. It is so like him to offer not only his own wisdom but that of his most experienced and articulate co-conspirators. I’m proud to be one of them.”—James Lapine, writer/director of Into the Woods and Sunday in the Park with George“Beowulf Boritt is one of the most exciting set designers to come along in the last decade. His attention to detail is evident in all of his productions—he becomes a master storyteller through his designs. The same dedication he brings to his glorious work, he also brings to this book. It’s a completely engaging and insightful read.”—Susan Stroman, director/choreographer of Contact and The Producers“If you love theater, either as a theater maker or as a theater appreciator or both, you should read Beowulf Boritt’s book. He brilliantly and meticulously takes apart the process of creating a production. He is an immensely talented designer who understands both the plumbing and poetry involved in making a show.”—Jerry Zaks, director of acclaimed Broadway revivals of Guys and Dolls and Hello, Dolly!“This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of stage design. Beowulf is a mad genius. He brings ideas on paper to life on stage—and he does it brilliantly.”—Mel Brooks, writer of The Producers and Young Frankenstein“I love theater for the magic it can create and not just for the audiences willing to suspend their disbelief but for the actors as well. That magic happened for me when I stepped onto Beowulf’s stunning set of The Seven Deadly Sins at Lincoln Center’s State Theater. I was transported by Beowulf’s imagination, wit, and elegance, which allowed Wendy Whelan, the New York City Ballet dancers, and me to soar in safety and in inspiration. That is a feat. That is a great designer. That is Beowulf. The insights and stories in this book will be of great value to young directors and designers.”—Patti LuPone, Eva Perón in the original Broadway production of Evita“Most of the design books I have read have been very technical and dry. Beowulf takes you on a journey. This book tells a story, actually several well-told stories. Stories about the people behind some of the best shows in theater and how those stories are in every fiber of his theatrical designs, and isn’t telling w
