Behind-the-Scenes Photography

Productions require a tremendous amount of effort by many talented individuals working behind the scenes. What I love the most about documenting this process is finding the moments of collaboration that are needed to bring the final piece to life.

Combat rehearsal for Zombie Broads at Factory Theater - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

Combat rehearsal for Zombie Broads at Factory Theater.

Combat rehearsal for Zombie Broads at Factory Theater - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

Combat rehearsal for Zombie Broads at Factory Theater.

Combat rehearsal for The Last Big Mistake at Factory Theater - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

Combat rehearsal for The Last Big Mistake at Factory Theater.

Rehearsal for Death and the Maiden at Victory Gardens Theater (featuring John Judd and Sandra Oh) - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

Rehearsal for Death and the Maiden at Victory Gardens Theater (featuring John Judd and Sandra Oh).

Set construction for Death and the Maiden at Victory Gardens Theater - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

Set construction for Death and the Maiden at Victory Gardens Theater.

Rehearsal for Rest at Victory Gardens Theater - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

Rehearsal for Rest at Victory Gardens Theater.

Set construction for Appropriate at Victory Gardens Theater - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

Set construction for Appropriate at Victory Gardens Theater.

Playwright Colm Toibin during a rehearsal for Testament of Mary at Victory Gardens Theater - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

Playwright Colm Toibin during a rehearsal for Testament of Mary at Victory Gardens Theater.

Rehearsal for Sucker Punch at Victory Gardens Theater - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

Rehearsal for Sucker Punch at Victory Gardens Theater.

On set with The Replacement - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

On set with The Replacement.

On set with The Replacement - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

On set with The Replacement.

On set with The Replacement - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

On set with The Replacement.

On set with The Replacement - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

On set with The Replacement.

On set with The Replacement - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

On set with The Replacement.

On set with The Replacement - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

On set with The Replacement.

On set with The Replacement - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

On set with The Replacement.

Michael Shannon during a taping for the Jeff Awards - Behind-the-scenes photography by Michael Courier

Michael Shannon during a taping for the Jeff Awards.

“Thanks so much Michael, as always your photos are beautiful. I love working with you and can’t wait to continue!” — Elizabeth