Rosco Off Broadway Scenic Paint - Raw Umber (5357)
Rosco Off Broadway Scenic Paint - Raw Umber (5357)
🎭 Rosco Off Broadway Scenic Paint — Ready-to-Use Professional Scenic Colour
Rosco Off Broadway is one of Rosco’s most widely used scenic paints — a palette of rich, flat theatrical colours in a flexible vinyl acrylic binder. It’s designed for fast scenic workflows and can be used straight out of the container or diluted for washes and glazing techniques.
Why scenic artists choose Off Broadway
- Excellent coverage for large scenic areas and stage flats.
- Ready-to-use paint — minimal mixing required.
- Consistent matte finish designed for stage lighting and cameras.
- Professional scenic colour palette used worldwide.
Product features & technical information
Finish
Flat / Matte
Solvent
Water
Binder
Vinyl Acrylic
Application
Brush, roller or spray
Dilution
Off Broadway may be used directly from the container or diluted with water, Rosco Clear Acrylic Glaze, or a combination of both to create washes and glazes. Diluting with more than 2 parts water may reduce binder strength — adding Rosco Clear Acrylic Glaze will restore adhesion and flexibility.
Coverage
Approximately 300 sq ft per gallon (approx. 28 m² per 3.79L) depending on substrate and application thickness.
Dry time
- Touch dry: 30–45 minutes
- Recoat: 1–2 hours
Off Broadway vs Supersaturated — Which Rosco paint should you use?
Both Rosco Off Broadway and Rosco Supersaturated are professional scenic paints used in theatre, film and themed environments. The main difference is how they are designed to be used.
| Feature | Off Broadway | Supersaturated |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ready-to-use scenic paint | High pigment concentrate |
| Best for | Stage flats, scenery, walls | Glazes, washes, scenic toning |
| Dilution | Optional | Designed to be diluted |
| Coverage style | Opaque coverage | Translucent colour layering |
| Common users | Schools, theatres, stage crews | Scenic artists & set painters |
Quick recommendation
- Choose Off Broadway if you want a paint you can open and use immediately for scenery and flats.
- Choose Supersaturated if you want maximum colour control for scenic washes and layering.
Real-world scenic applications
Creating realistic faux grass
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Painting scenic patinas
Read case study →Cautions & safety
- Do not apply when surface or air temperatures are below 10°C.
- Keep from freezing.
- Avoid prolonged skin contact.
- Use adequate ventilation.
- Keep out of reach of children.
All technical data, recommendations and service are accurate to the best of our knowledge. Rosco assumes no responsibility for results obtained or damage incurred from use since application methods are beyond our control.
CFATS recommendation: Always test your application and dilution ratios on your actual substrate before committing to the full project.
