Crystal-clear water, soft sand, rocky shorelines, white puffy clouds and miles of water as far as the eye can see. Beaches, seashores, and waterfront scenes are a common theme in theater productions. How are you planning to transform your stage into a beachfront oasis? Backdrops By Charles H. Stewart offers over 30 options for seaside staging. 

Productions such as Pirates of the Caribbean, The Little Mermaid, Carousel, Mamma Mia and Pirates of Penzance all have one thing in common: scenes that depict the ocean, beaches or waterfront living. Let’s explore the many options of beach stage settings from rocky shorelines to tropical paradises. 

The Beach at Sunset 

There’s nothing quite so romantic as the beach at sunset, as you watch the glow change colors and then disappear. Backdrops by Charles H. Stewart offers several options for scenes transitioning from day to night. 

This Tropical Sunset Tab Backdrop lets audiences feel like they are right there, watching the sunset over the ocean in this lush setting.

This Island Sunset Backdrop offers another option for setting the stage with a beautiful sunset over a sandy, tropical beach.

This Tropical Sunset Backdrop offers a slightly different sunset hue, with palm trees silhouetted against an orange-and-yellow sky.

Rocky Coast Beaches

Not all beaches are the same. Some feature soft, white sand, while others have ragged, rocky coasts. Here are a few that depict the rocky shore for your beach setting. 

This Rocky Coast Backdrop features several rocky cliffs and free-standing rock formations in the ocean, surrounded by blue water and wisps of clouds in the sky. 

This Rocky Coast Backdrop features a translucent seacoast and sky, set against a rocky landscape. There is a 3′ black border across the top as shown.

Sand and Sun: Beach Fun 

For theatrical performances that center on beach fun, we offer several options for depicting beach blankets, umbrellas, and beach toys. 

This crowded and colorful Atlantic City Boardwalk Beach Backdrop shows the busy boardwalk as well as the Steel Pier, sandy beach, ocean waves, and beach tents.

This serene Tropical Beach Tab Backdrop gives a panoramic view of a sandy beach with palm trees and umbrellas.

This beautiful Bali Hai Backdrop features a tropical beach with a distant island rising from the water. 

To view all of our beach backdrops featuring sunsets, beautiful stretches of sand, rocky outposts and crystal clear waters, visit our backdrop listing by category and search for beaches