Behind the Stage: Brian Ball

Hometown: Windsor, Newfoundland.

Education:

• BFA Visual Arts from Memorial University (Newfoundland), Grenfell College
• MFA Theatre Set/Costume Design from University of Victoria (BC)

What are your professional roles in the industry?

• Set designer
• Costume designer

What inspired you to pursue a career in theatre?

During my BFA, I volunteered time in the theatre department and was lucky enough to assist a few professional designers (Gary Thorne, Bill Rasmussen) who convinced me to pursue an MFA in Theatre design. I came to UVic on a fellowship and moved to Vancouver shortly after.

Who or what has had the greatest influence on your creativity?

I believe my background in visual arts, art history and a general interest in architecture and design has been the most beneficial; and many years of hands on work in the film industry and theatre have given me quite a broad range of skills.

Which plays and musicals have you worked on?

• Shrek the Musical (set design for Theatre Under the Stars 2014)
• Elf the Musical (set design The Arts Club Theatre 2023)
• West Side Story (set and costume design CTORA 2025)
• SpongeBob the Musical (set and costume design Capilano University Theatre 2024)
• Fallen Trees (set and costume design Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador GMTF 2025)

Upcoming Projects

• Set and Costume Design for The Addams Family Musical (Spring 2026)
• Set and Costume Design for Grease (Spring 2026)
• Set Design for Murder on the Orient Express (Spring 2026)
• Set and Costume Design for Building Houses (Summer 2026)

Career goals?

To never retire!!!

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