We want you to stay connected with what’s happening in the land of Grosh, so please feel free to navigate the landscape. We have created a few sections for your reading pleasure and ease:
Backdrop Care
Browse this section to find useful tips on how to fold and care for your backdrop rental. If you have questions on how to return your backdrop to us, this section will be helpful.
Backdrops in Action
Often we only get to see our own backdrops on the paint frames here at our LA studio, so when a client shares their final stage design with us, we’re excited to boast about their creativity! Here you may find some inspiration for your own stage design by reading about how other clients have used our backdrops.
Grosh Giving
Grosh gives back all year round. We love to spread the love! Take a look at this section to learn about our past and current campaigns which have contributed to some of our favorite and your suggested charities.
Industry Tips
Perhaps you are wondering how to create the right atmosphere for your venue or how to maximize your budget? You may find some helpful information in this section about how to best use your time, money and resources to produce your desired event.
Inside the Mind of a Production Designer
Every show is not designed equally… or rather the same! A high school may finds it’s actors before even considering how to stage the Spring musical. A dance company may create a set design based on costuming ideas. An event manager may need to redesign staging every time the act puts on a show, from one location to the next… Here, you can find out what some of our clients have to say how about the production process.
Grosh at Work
As you know, the Grosh team is a small team of familiar voices. We’re inviting you take a look into the “Life of Grosh.” Like any office, we have our funny moments and we grow together. If you are interested in getting to know us too, you can read about our staff here.
Grosh is 80 Years Old!
What makes Grosh special? We believe our unique history plays a part. In 1932, Robert Louis Grosh founded R.L. Grosh and Sons Scenic Studios in Hollywood California. Years before, Robert Grosh had an interest in the Theater and began his career cleaning paint brushes and buckets for Armbruster Studios in Columbus Ohio. Beginning in his teens, he learned the trade, became a painter, and advanced to journeyman scenic artist. ( Photo Right: Robert Grosh, his partner, Ralph Blow and the “Rag Man” outside Grosh...
read moreCreating a Landscape: Interview with Dion Macellari (a Grosh artist)
Dion started painting for Grosh Backdrops and Drapery, under Superior Backings in 1995… Dion sighs, “I feel really fortunate to have been able to hone my skills and learn on the job here, because I started young.” What is your first thought when tasked with the job of creating a painted landscape? From where do you draw inspiration – from a combination of images and memories or is the image usually provided for you? Sometimes a reference is provided or other times I will do some research to find a reference...
read moreTrade Shows, Concerts, and Recitals
June has been the month for exhibitions, concerts and recital shows… all featuring Grosh tailored backdrops. We started the month preparing for the E3 Expo, an exhibition for gaming connoiseurs and other related entertainment specialists. Together with Stungun Productions, we produced a textured scrim advertising Lord of the Rings: War of the North, set to release this summer. This is a new game for XBox 360 users, published by Warner Bros. “It was a lot of fun teaming up with Tamlyn Wright and Gloria Lamb on...
read moreAn Evening at the Moulin Rouge
On October 22, 2011, the Beckstrand Cancer Foundation hosted its annual Diamond and Pearl Ball fundraising event at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort, raising 1.3 million dollars for individuals struggling to manage personal expenses while undergoing treatment for cancer; an overwhelming need that is not too often recognized. This year, the event was fashioned in Parisian style with a Moulin Rouge red-carpeted theme. Kimberly DuBois, of G-Force Productions, produced a venue rich with red and black velvet and oozing with entertainment and...
read moreEvents that Bang on a Budget: Using Senses to Manage Cents
Everyone is trying to save money these days. It often feels like the success of an event is connected to how it looks which always means spending more money. However, sight is only one of the senses to consider when planning an event. When you consider and use all of the senses in harmony you will uncover some cost saving ideas that will make your event special. Here are some my favorites for each of the senses. Site: When you are trying to create a theme, focus on one main visual piece and then choose inexpensive pieces to compliment it. A...
read moreBackdrops:To Rent or Place a Custom Design Order
Here are some questions to ask in order to determine which is better for you; renting or custom ordering a backdrop: 1. What is your budget for the event? Backdrop rentals range from $200- $500 per week. Custom orders start at $500 and can go up to $20,000 depending on the size and art direction. Most custom order average between $5000 – $7000. If your event is longer than one week, ask your Grosh sales representative to weigh out the possibilities of a custom creation for you. 2. What is your timeline? You should...
read moreArt for Atmosphere: Creating a More Appealing Venue
I am art lover. I use art in my own home to create a mood. When I am planning an event in commercial spaces I look at the walls first. Is there already artwork? What kind of tone is the art setting in the room? Can I use it to create the tone I am looking to achieve or will I have to replace it for my event? The same process that is used to create a backdrop for the stage can be used to create permanent and semi-permanent wall murals and art installations. Canvas can be stretched on frames to create depth on a wall. Murals can be applied...
read moreA Blank Wall = Endless Possibilities
Whether you like the challenge of creating from a blank canvas or not, creating a pleasing environment in a room without any décor at all or the wrong décor requires work and planning. Here is something to consider, start with the largest space in the room and work backwards to the smallest area. If there is one large wall to work with, consider setting the mood with a backdrop and some lighting. Are you wondering how you will hang a backdrop on the wall? In the past, this was something to worry about but those days are over. Grosh has...
read moreHow to Hang the Growing Christmas Tree
This year, we are adding a few more Growing Christmas Trees to our inventory based on popular demand. There is nothing better than a luminous, towering Christmas tree, center staged for your winter pageant or your production of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We think a Christmas tree that folds down flat, hangs tall, and doesn’t leave your hands dry from a the branches can be pretty convenient for this as well! Often, our clients will ask, “Well, how do I hang a painted Growing Christmas Tree on stage, for my...
read moreGrosh President, Amanda Uhlein Shares Her Philosophy for Giving
What are the causes Grosh supports? Amanda: We support a variety of causes to assist individuals and survivors afflicted with various challenges in their health. It’s important for our company and our staff to contribute to causes that are meaningful to us personally and to our customers. There are times when we will match a percentage of the amount raised from our clients or we will in most cases do an additional donation later in the year. Why these causes? Amanda: This initially started with Grosh and my family personally donating...
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