Pakistan, June 10 -- With bloody body contortions, booming blasts and brooding high school angst, "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," based on the 12-time Emmy-winning Netflix science fiction series "Stranger Things," took home Tony Awards on Sunday for best scenic design, lighting design and sound design of a play along with a special award for its illusions and technical effects.

Miriam Buether, the scenic designer for "Stranger Things: The First Shadow" reflected on the journey of creating frightening moments on stage.

"We love scaring people," she said backstage at the ceremony hosted by "Wicked" film star Cynthia Erivo.

The play, directed by Stephen Daldry, was nominated for five Tony Awards in total, including best performance b...