--- title: Spectrum | Scenic and Staging description: Scenic and Staging | Rosco Spectrum is a blog that shares inspiration and insights from the world of lighting. From the latest trends in entertainment lighting to the most innovative products for scenic construction and painting, Spectrum has something for everyone. Read our blog today to learn more about how Rosco products can help you create stunning visuals for your next project. image: https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Supergel-Brockman-blog-feature-AV_00768-copy.jpeg --- ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rosco/Images/page-top-bg.jpeg) [![NewSpectrumlogo](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NewSpectrumlogo.png?width=320&height=150&name=NewSpectrumlogo.png)](https://spectrum.rosco.com?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://spectrum.rosco.com/) - [About Spectrum](https://spectrum.rosco.com/rosco-spectrum-featured-products-3?hsLang=en) - [Featured Products](https://spectrum.rosco.com/rosco-spectrum-featured-products?hsLang=en) - [Rosco.com](https://us.rosco.com/en) Home About Spectrum Featured Products Rosco.com ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Brandfolder%20Assets/Brandfolder/Rosco%20blog%20Addams%20Family%20OS%20feature_OG%20copy.jpg) ### [The Addams Family: A Guide To Creating A Delightfully Macabre Manor On Stage](https://spectrum.rosco.com/the-addams-family-a-guide-to-creating-a-delightfully-macabre-manor-on-stage?hsLang=en) They're creepy, they're kooky, mysterious, and spooky... step into the darkly whimsical world of The Addams Family. Bring their eccentric gothic manor to life with ornate wallpaper, haunted... [Read More](https://spectrum.rosco.com/the-addams-family-a-guide-to-creating-a-delightfully-macabre-manor-on-stage?hsLang=en) Tatiana Massano September 24, 2026 [Questions?](mailto:spectrum@rosco.com) [Scenic and Staging](https://spectrum.rosco.com/tag/scenic-and-staging) ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Brandfolder%20Assets/Brandfolder/Rosco%20blog%20Cinderella%20feature_OG%20copy%207.jpg) ### [Cinderella: A Guide To Creating A Fairy-Tale Kingdom On Stage](https://spectrum.rosco.com/cinderella-a-guide-to-creating-a-fairy-tale-kingdom-on-stage?hsLang=en) Few stories have captured the imagination of audiences as enduringly as Cinderella, inspiring countless stage and screen adaptations over the years. Among the most celebrated is Rodgers and... [Read More](https://spectrum.rosco.com/cinderella-a-guide-to-creating-a-fairy-tale-kingdom-on-stage?hsLang=en) Tatiana Massano August 13, 2026 [Questions?](mailto:spectrum@rosco.com) [Scenic and Staging](https://spectrum.rosco.com/tag/scenic-and-staging) ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Brandfolder%20Assets/Brandfolder/v2%20Rosco%20blog%20Into%20The%20Woods%20feature_OG%20copy%208.jpg) ### [Into The Woods: A Guide To Creating A Fairy-Tale Forest On Stage](https://spectrum.rosco.com/into-the-woods-a-guide-to-creating-a-fairy-tale-forest-on-stage?hsLang=en) Into the Woods, one of Stephen Sondheim’s most famous shows, combines classic fairy tales, such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel into one cohesive... [Read More](https://spectrum.rosco.com/into-the-woods-a-guide-to-creating-a-fairy-tale-forest-on-stage?hsLang=en) Tatiana Massano June 24, 2026 [Questions?](mailto:spectrum@rosco.com) [Scenic and Staging](https://spectrum.rosco.com/tag/scenic-and-staging) ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Brandfolder%20Assets/Brandfolder/Rosco%20blog%20Gold%20Metallix%20feature_OG%20copy%207.jpg) ### [Rosco’s New Metallix™ Paints – Worth Their Weight In Gold!](https://spectrum.rosco.com/roscos-new-metallix-paints-worth-their-weight-in-gold?hsLang=en) The scenic design for Sueño at West Virginia University was created by first-year MFA student Sophie Pfluger who was inspired by a fractured astronomer’s star chart. The palette featured rich blues,... [Read More](https://spectrum.rosco.com/roscos-new-metallix-paints-worth-their-weight-in-gold?hsLang=en) Tammy Honesty May 07, 2026 [Questions?](mailto:spectrum@rosco.com) [Scenic and Staging](https://spectrum.rosco.com/tag/scenic-and-staging) ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/ROSCOB~1.jpg) ### [Transitioning Your Shop From House Paint To Rosco Off Broadway Scenic Paints](https://spectrum.rosco.com/transitioning-your-shop-from-house-paint-to-rosco-off-broadway-scenic-paints?hsLang=en) Steph Charaska is an experienced scenic artist specializing in painting and sculpting for the live entertainment industry. She recalls coming up through the high realism era of Chicago theater when... [Read More](https://spectrum.rosco.com/transitioning-your-shop-from-house-paint-to-rosco-off-broadway-scenic-paints?hsLang=en) Tatiana Massano March 24, 2026 [Questions?](mailto:spectrum@rosco.com) [Scenic and Staging](https://spectrum.rosco.com/tag/scenic-and-staging) ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Rosco%20blog%20Mardi%20Gras%20OB%20feature_OG%20copy%206.jpg) ### [Creating Vibrant Mardi Gras Floats Using Rosco Off Broadway Paints](https://spectrum.rosco.com/creating-vibrant-mardi-gras-floats-using-rosco-off-broadway-paints?hsLang=en) Mardi Gras is New Orleans’ most iconic celebration, famous for its colourful parades, bold costumes, upbeat music, and centuries‑old traditions. Throughout Carnival season, spectacular... [Read More](https://spectrum.rosco.com/creating-vibrant-mardi-gras-floats-using-rosco-off-broadway-paints?hsLang=en) Tatiana Massano February 19, 2026 [Questions?](mailto:spectrum@rosco.com) [Scenic and Staging](https://spectrum.rosco.com/tag/scenic-and-staging) ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Brandfolder%20Assets/Brandfolder/Rosco%20blog%20Metallix%20Paint%20feature_OG%20copy%206.jpg) ### [Introducing Rosco Metallix™ Paints](https://spectrum.rosco.com/introducing-rosco-metallix-paints?hsLang=en) Rosco Metallix paints are water-based, acrylic paints that are formulated with mica powder to produce vibrant metallic finishes. Metallix paints can be applied via brush, roller, or spray to any... [Read More](https://spectrum.rosco.com/introducing-rosco-metallix-paints?hsLang=en) Tatiana Massano July 24, 2025 [Questions?](mailto:spectrum@rosco.com) [Scenic and Staging](https://spectrum.rosco.com/tag/scenic-and-staging) ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Brandfolder%20Assets/Brandfolder/Rosco%20blog%20Vanya%20Distressed%20new%20feature_OG%20copy%202.jpg) ### [Distressed Walls & Floors - The Art Of Faux Deterioration On Stage](https://spectrum.rosco.com/distressed-walls-floor-the-art-of-faux-deterioration-on-stage?hsLang=en) Suet Laam Tsang (Laam) is a scenic artist and painter with a diverse range of skills that includes painting, texturing, drafting, faux finishes, and special effects. She recently used Rosco... [Read More](https://spectrum.rosco.com/distressed-walls-floor-the-art-of-faux-deterioration-on-stage?hsLang=en) Brittney Pecor October 17, 2024 [Questions?](mailto:spectrum@rosco.com) [Scenic and Staging](https://spectrum.rosco.com/tag/scenic-and-staging) ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Rosco%20blog%20Fluorescent%20Paint%20Neon%20new%20feature_OG%20copy%202.jpg) ### [Fluorescent Painting Techniques For Creating Realistic Neon Scenery](https://spectrum.rosco.com/fluorescent-painting-techniques-for-creating-realistic-neon-scenery?hsLang=en) In a recent Scenic Route blog article published by The Guild of Scenic Artists, I shared my experience teaching the Advanced Scenic Art students at The University of Minnesota the coveted skill of... [Read More](https://spectrum.rosco.com/fluorescent-painting-techniques-for-creating-realistic-neon-scenery?hsLang=en) Angelique Powers September 05, 2024 [Questions?](mailto:spectrum@rosco.com) [Scenic and Staging](https://spectrum.rosco.com/tag/scenic-and-staging) ![](https://spectrum.rosco.com/hubfs/Rosco%20blog%20SS%20Ed%20Reynolds%20new%20feature_OG%20copy%202.jpg) ### [Why Artist Ed Reynolds Believes Rosco Supersat Is The Best Mural Paint](https://spectrum.rosco.com/why-artist-ed-reynolds-believes-rosco-supersat-is-the-best-mural-paint?hsLang=en) Ed Reynolds is a specialist painter, muralist, illustrator, and caricaturist based in Belfast. He is renowned for creating a series of public murals that memorialize Northern Ireland’s people and... 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