I'm looking for a central set piece for Murderers--by Jeffrey Hatcher. I was thinking of a large gate, with the name of the Retirement home across  the gate. I've seen it on-line, but then again I don't want to copy. Then again I'm new at this and could use all the help I can get. Any suggestions? I could also use help with set pieces for the three individual characters. I have an idea for each of the three, but would like your in-put. Final note--have any of you put on this show? Love to hear your ideas. what worked. what didn't:)

I would agree. As a designer I rely on reference a lot. Just find a way to tweak it and make it your own. As an example, I recently referenced "The Green and Yellow Forest," a painting by Natalia Goncharova, as a backdrop. I pulled off a pretty nifty representation of its sense of line and color without being a stroke for stroke copy.