CMU School of Drama


Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Handling The Weird Things: Designing The Special Effects For Beetlejuice

Live Design Online: Beetlejuice, which has been delighting audiences from Broadway to the West End and all across America, is a showcase not just for its talented cast and creatives but for the zany tricks and special effects that make life in the Netherworld so engaging for audiences. The special effects designer for the show, Jeremy Chernick, has worked on more than fifty Broadway productions and on theatre, opera, dance and immersive experiences.

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