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With well over 1,500 backdrops, drapes, lames and scrims to choose from. We are here to serve all your backdrop and scenic design needs with over 100 years of experience and expertise.


Why Backdrops Charles H. Stewart?

As a family-run business for over 100 years, we have truly learned what it takes to make our clients happy.

When it comes to scenic backdrop rentals, we know we play an important role in your community, making your production or event a major success. This is why we ensure your backdrops are received before you need them, with plenty of time to prepare. We also ensure the correct backdrop is delivered in great condition with every rental order, ready to be hung and take the stage. Our backdrop inventory is equipped with everything you need to set the stage for your production.

We have over 2,000 backdrops and accessories stored in our warehouse, waiting to bring life to your performance stage. Our recent acquisition of Dreamworld Backdrops has further increased our selection of amazing options! View our inventory of backdrops available for rent, and even search by category or find backdrop suggestions by show title. Reach out to us directly and we can find the best backdrop for your next production.

From our Blog

Create the Mood and Backdrop of Into the Woods 

Into the Woods is based upon a book by James Lapine and music and lyrics by the late Stephen Sondheim. If you love the whimsical components of traditional fairy tales with heartfelt wishes and quests, a lesson to be learned, and creatures who can talk, then Into the Woods is for you!  The story of […]
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"We love doing business with Backdrops by Charles Stewart. They are always beautiful, Greg in the office is great, and it is easy pick up and drop off because we are local, but I know they ship too. We just did Peter Pan and the backdrop was perfect!"

Kris Hales January 6, 2022

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"Beautiful drops and great to work with! I definitely recommend Charles H. Stewart to anyone who needs theatrical backdrops!"

Laine Berry Miller January 6, 2022

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"Charles H. Stewart is definitely one of our favorite backdrop companies to rent from! Very responsive, quick shipping, and wonderful quality. Working in television, we often have schedule changes and need things last minute and the people at CHS always work hard to make sure our needs are met. The only tricky part is their hours have shortened due to the pandemic/ However, even when we sent an email inquiry after hours, it was responded to promptly. Thank you for everything!"

Rayne Grandy January 6, 2022

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"Extremely reliable. Great choice of backdrops. Amazing rental costs. The absolute best customer service!"

Judy Massey January 6, 2022

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"Quality backdrops with some of the best price points around. Easy pickup if local, or will ship. Easy to do business with."

Alison Page January 6, 2022