Coming Soon — 2026–2027 Season

StageCrates

Custom-designed sets. Pre-cut & delivered. Tailored for directors. Assemble your vision on stage.

The scenic solution theatre directors have been waiting for.

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◆ Pre-Release List Now Open ◆

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The Same Struggles — Every Single Show

Sound painfully familiar?

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Money

"I have no idea what this will cost. Our vision is probably too big for our budget."

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Design

"Where do I begin to design a functional set that works for all our scenes and our cast size?"

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Construction

"How do I communicate what needs to be built? Can students and volunteers actually build it safely with the tools we have?"

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Time

"Will we have everything ready by show date? How long will it take to complete?"

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Storage

"Where does it all go when the curtain closes? Backstage space is finite, and we never know what to do with the set pieces afterwards."

Introducing

You have the vision.
We handle everything else.

Arriving just in time for the 2026–2027 school year, Stage Crates is a brand-new concept from a team of award-winning theatre designers and product engineers. Custom-designed, ready-to-assemble scenic solutions shipped straight to your stage — with the flexibility to receive them fully printed for instant visuals, or paint-ready so your team can apply their own creative finishing.

✦ Introducing Show Designer

Your set, built around your stage.

Use our Show Designer software to pick a show and customize the set to your exact stage dimensions, your budget, and your student skill level. Then receive everything pre-cut, pre-drilled, and labeled — complete with drawings, step-by-step assembly instructions, and a built-in production calendar that shows exactly what needs to be done, and when, to meet your show's deadlines.

Stage-Specific Sizing Budget Customization Skill-Level Matched Production Calendar

◆ Sneak peek · Proof of concept Walk through the Show Designer → Not yet a working tool — launching with the 2026–2027 season.

No more last-minute scrambles. No more wondering if it'll all come together. Stage Crates gives your program the tools, the timeline, and the professional results your show — and your students — deserve.

What We Offer

Everything you, and your stage need.

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Pre-Cut Scenic Systems Platforms, stairs, and walls that assemble quickly with basic tools — no shop class required.

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Draping & Soft Goods Packages that instantly fill and frame the stage, setting the tone from the moment the house opens.

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Printed Scenery & Drops No painting skills or paint frame required. Professional results, delivered.

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Foam Cutouts Add dimension, depth, and personality to any stage with precision-cut 3D elements.

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Design & Stagecraft Consultation Layout, technical planning, construction strategy, and production problem-solving — we've got you.

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Rental Props & Specialty Pieces The pieces that are tough to find, sourced and delivered without the treasure hunt.

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Reusable Repertory Inventory Build a growing library of scenic assets that compounds in value season after season.

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Rental Return & Warehouse Storage Large reusable pieces ship back to our warehouse after the show — your stage stays clear all year.

Budget Confidence

Stage Crates doesn't
cost more. It does more.

We hear this a lot

"This looks amazing, but we just don't have the budget to add another vendor or service to our production."

We don't add to your costs.
We make your existing budget work harder.

Stage Crates replaces the scattered spending that already happens every season — the lumber runs, the hardware store trips, the last-minute rentals, the hours of unpaid director time. That same budget, redirected through Stage Crates, delivers a professionally designed set that looks better, assembles faster, and stores cleaner. Same dollars. Dramatically better result.

CTE Ready

Built for the classroom, too.

Our pre-cut build kits are ideal for CTE and stagecraft programs, giving students hands-on experience with professional materials, precision assembly, and real production workflow. With labeled parts, build maps, and step-by-step instructions, every student can contribute — building technical skills and seeing their work come to life under the lights.

Proven on Stage

Directors are already talking.

Dane turned our biggest headache into the easiest build we've ever had. The students were engaged, the set looked professional, and we actually finished on time!

Tregoney Shepherd

Broadway Actor/Artistic Director Mesa Community College

Over ten years, Chris has given our students invaluable knowledge and experience, empowering them to create exceptional and innovative set designs.

Matt Erickson

Theatre Director Red Mountain High School

Dane's designs strike that rare balance of simplicity and polish—they always feel fresh, professional, and right on trend without ever being overcomplicated.

Maryjane McCloskey

NCS High School

Designs Proven on Stage