If You Build It They Will Come

Ben Garcia, our Set Designer for "How I Learned To Drive", By Paula Vogel, has an interesting take on design. When he starts to think about a set design he doesn't think about the set, the empty set that is, and how he is going to fill it. He thinks about the play, and physically what needs to be there to support the words. Only use what you have to, and support the play. That's kind of like Jenga isn't it? I never have played that kids game but the theory is you play the game by reducing elements down to their bare essentials. No extra fillagree to distract the viewer. I like it.