In this episode, Justin speaks with set designers Sabrina Zeidler and Rick Arnold about their stunning recreation of an Edo-period village inside the Playhouse Theater.

The immersive installation blurs the lines between stage and gallery, offering visitors a walk-through experience as part of Hokusai and Ukiyo-e: The Floating World at the Cleve Carney Museum of Art.

Learn about:

The creative and logistical challenges of designing a museum-quality installation in a theater

How theatrical design informed their approach to historical accuracy

The process of bringing Edo Japan to life, from research and sketches to full-scale construction

Mentioned in this episode:

The Playhouse Theatre

Edo-period architecture and street life

Differences between stage and exhibition design

Hokusai & Ukiyo-e at CCMA

More info about the exhibition:
www.hokusai2025.org

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Credits:
Hosted by Justin Witte
Guests: Sabrina Zeidler and Rick Arnold
Produced by Justin Witte