#7: Home Base
Enter the mesmerizing dance of SNL’s “home base” stage, a true master of disguise in the theatrical realm. As the opening credits roll, a backstage symphony unfolds, choreographed chaos pulsating behind the scenes. In a dizzying display of precision, prop masters and set designers work in tandem, executing a transformation that would make Houdini blush.
In just one minute and 42 seconds, the stage morphs from the solemn backdrop of the cold open to the dynamic centerpiece for the host’s monologue, akin to a stage magician conjuring illusions before our very eyes. It’s a testament to the behind-the-scenes wizardry of SNL and all the things the audience doesn’t see.