YouTube videos
Videos about The Sound of Music, Colorado Springs, 2019.
radio interview
The Art of Eric Stone, a 26-minute interview on KQAL FM Minnesota, May 2012.
review excerpts
Macbeth
"The set, designed by R. Eric Stone, is masterful, as bleak and violent as the story. It reminded me of a man I met many years ago who described his isolated farmstead as, “One where the world is nailed up with boards.” It makes one wonder why Macbeth would want to be the king of such a place."
A Little Night Music
"... was a totally satisfying combination of acting, music and theatrical design [. . .] sliding panels, along with dropping frames and panels, comprised the set. The continuous changing of the panels [. . .] was often a whirlwind of activity, but I was never distracted [. . .] altogether I felt it was the best production of the musical I’ve seen."
Orlando
"From just one look at Orlando’s set, it’s clear that the show is going to be nothing short of a work of art. It still managed to exceed my expectations."
Richard III
"R. Eric Stone has done a marvelous job keeping the staging simple but having it hold significance and weight. [. . .] It was beautifully done."
My Fair Lady
link to PDF of the review (2004)
"…R. Eric Stone’s stylistic sets, this “Lady” is visually stunning…"
The King and I
link to PDF of the review (1998)
"The other “star” of the PCPA revival has to be the majestic scenic design by
R. Eric Stone. Just when we think he can’t top himself (i.e. the awe-inspiring beauty of his stained-glass set for last winter’s The Sound of Music or his haunting cathedral for The Hunchback of Notre Dame), he blows us away with
an absolutely breath-taking palace. My telling you how amazing this set is will
in no way spoil the surprise when the fully blown sail-and-mast on the deck of the Chow Phya comes down to reveal the splendid gold-leafed backdrop
and stage."
Camelot
link to PDF of the review (1998)
"R. Eric Stone’s bold, imaginative set is both inventive and evocative."
The Wizard of Oz
link to PDF of the review (1998)
"The brilliantly understated set by R. Eric Stone (does this guy ever design a set that’s not brilliant?) becomes [. . .] a playground for the imagination."