Michael Arden & Dane Laffrey Reveal How The Lost Boys Works

Michael Arden and Dane Laffrey have built seven Broadway shows together, and with The Lost Boys, they may have outdone themselves. Flying rigs on curves. Lifts in the floor. A vampire story told with the rigor of a magic trick. Katharine Quinn sits down with the Tony nominated design duo for a conversation about what it actually takes to make theater that surprises you and why they're never, ever done.Director and Executive ProducerKatharine QuinnAssistant DirectorEli TokashEditorBrian TruongPhotographerOlivia Kuan RomanoPost Production SupervisorJake RopkaMeet Dane & Michael 0:20Loving Puzzles 1:46Chasing Surprise 2:40Looks Impossible 4:52Flying Explained 5:09Wire Philosophy 7:22Lighting Design 8:50Preview Process 16:27Collaborative Journey 19:32Most Fun Yet 21:24