EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 1H 23M
Designing the Stage: 23 Years of Scenic Magic with Jo Winiarski
from APEX Hour at SUU · host SUU APEX
From Center Stage to Scenic Design: Guest Jo Winiarski discusses her transition from an undergraduate acting student at NYU to finding her true calling as a professional set designer and television art director. The Architecture of Repertory Theater: A deep dive into the physical mechanics of managing three distinct productions within the exact same theatrical footprint, featuring the logistical triumph of the She Loves Me turntable. The Core of Pure Creativity: A warm reflection on the internal drive to build and create, the external inspirations that spark artistic innovation, and why a simple black ink pen and a white notebook remain the ultimate creative tools. Functionality and Safety First: Why serving the structural needs of the script and ensuring physical safety on stage forms the unpretentious baseline for successful visual storytelling. Connect with SUU APEX & the Uta Shakespeare Festival: Discover upcoming speaker events at suu.edu/apex Book your tickets to the USF 65th anniversary season at bard.org ***Eccles APEX Website: https://www.suu.edu/apex
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Go behind the scenes of the Randall Theater on this special Utah Shakespeare Festival edition of the APEX Radio Hour with host Ryan Paul. Acclaimed scenic designer Jo Winiarski shares her incredible 23-year journey crafting more than 40 productions for the festival, including the intricate multi-show repertory setups for Something Rotten, She Loves Me, and See How They Run. Discover the unique blend of visual art, spatial engineering, and collaborative problem-solving required to bring shifting theatrical worlds to life.
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