"The stunningly beautiful and imaginative set design by New York-based Paul Tate de Poo III, inspired by the Art Deco riches of the historic Will Rogers Auditorium itself, is—to quote the show’s Twenties slang—a peach. His backdrop painting of a New York cityscape of the 1920s—a “rhapsody in blues” homage to early 20th century painters such as Joseph Stella or John Sloan, perhaps?—drew a gasp and murmur when the curtain went up on opening night. A particularly beautiful Art Deco latticework panel dropped down at intervals to fill the stage, a layering device that let the next scene slowly reveal itself as the screen was lifted away" 

-  TheatreJones

"Prism Theatrics makes quite a splash with their inaugural production. The production values of this Millie are stellar. The set design, by Paul Tate dePoo III is truly incredible and looks every bit as impressive as a Broadway stage." 

- The Examiner

The strongest, most professional aspect of this production is its whimsical, expressionistic set, framed in Art Nouveau latticework flats that flow in and out with ease and speed. Far upstage a detailed, multi-faceted grey-hued panorama of New York City circa 1920 graces the full width and breadth of the back wall, giving a tangible, enticing sense of place to the production. (Set Designer — Paul Tate dePoo). It is one of the best articulated set designs I’ve seen in the region this year.

- Critical Rant

BLACKBEARD

SIGNATURE THEATRE

Direction:

Eric Schaeffer

Choreography:

Matthew Gardiner

Scenic Design:

Paul Tate dePoo III    

Costume Design:

Erik Teague     

Lighting Design: 

Christopher Lee

Sound Design: 

Ryan Hickey

*Set sail with the most infamous pirate of all time in a riotous, rowdy high-seas adventure from the creators of The Witches of Eastwick, Brother Russia and The Fix.

After learning he’s a wanted man by the British army, Blackbeard and his merry crew of maritime marauders embark on a fantastical journey across the globe to raise an undead pirate army from the depths of the sea.

Hilarious, wildly original, and immersively staged entirely on a pirate ship, Blackbeard is a fresh musical salute to the Seven Seas.

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