A behind-the-scenes look at designing the animated “My Hallmarked” sequence, where a grounded stage world transforms into a fully immersive storybook environment. From early thumbnails to final animation, the process blended character design, performance timing, and large-scale media integration. Powered by a multi-surface Disguise system, the sequence turns the entire theater into a responsive, animated world.

A personal reflection by Jaron Kent Hermansen—Principal Lighting & Projection Designer and Head of Lighting & Video at Hale Centre Theatre—on the design process behind The Prince of Egypt. From projection-mapped rope to moving lights and working with automation, this is an inside look at the artistry and technology that shaped the production.