Episode #208
208: AI in Theatre Design
A round table about Artificial Intelligence in theatre design with a panel of cross discipline designers. Topics: ⭐️ Types of AI Models ⭐️ Ethical Concerns of AI ⭐️ How designers are using AI ⭐️ How designers hope to use AI ⭐️ What parts of our workflow we’re comfortable using AI in Video Version https://youtu.be/CEp-XAkVLCY USA 829’s resources on AI https://www.usa829.org/Education/Tech-Committee-Resources Science Vs https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-is-it-ruining-the-environment/id1051557000?i=1000736569496 China Data Centers Underwater https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/china-powers-ai-boom-with-undersea-data-centers/ House of Future Memory - Florida AI Theatre https://mikewoodld.com/projects/house-of-future-memory/ David Murakami https://davidmurakami.com/ https://www.instagram.com/murakamidavid/?hl=en David Murakami is a projection designer and film director whose work explores the intersection of cinematic and theatrical storytelling, creating visually immersive experiences for opera, theatre, dance, and large-scale entertainment. His designs have been seen on five continents for companies such as Seattle Opera, Mark Taper Forum, Opéra de Montréal, LA Opera, and Princess Cruises. Carl Faber https://carlfaber.com/ https://carlfaberdesign.com/ Carl Faber is a multidisciplinary visual designer for theatre, opera, dance, and experiential projects. Based in Portland, Oregon, he is Director of Operations at Culture House Immersive and Lighting Supervisor at Portland Opera and Oregon Ballet Theatre, while continuing to freelance on productions ranging from Broadway to large-scale immersive experiences. Jay Duckworth https://www.proptologist.com/ https://www.instagram.com/proptologist/?hl=en Prof. Duckworth, The Proptologist is a props designer and educator at Pace University whose work includes Hamilton, Shakespeare in the Park, Here Lies Love, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson & Fun Home at his over a decade long residency as Props Designer at the Public Theater. Ari Fulton https://arifultondesigns.com/ https://www.instagram.com/queen_of_the_indies/ Ari Fulton is a costume designer for stage and film, known for her richly detailed and expressive design work. Her regional and international credits include Disney's Frozen, Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical, and the Sundance Award–winning film Ricky (2025). A recipient of the Black Theatre Coalition Costume Design Fellowship and the Lilly Creative Spirit Award, she also teaches costume design at Brooklyn College and the Fashion Institute of Technology. Sun Hee Kil www.sunheekil.com https://www.instagram.com/jokerkil/ Associate designer on Broadway productions and PyeongChang Winter Olympics Opening & Closing Ceremonies in South Korea. Her sound design includes Off Broadway, regional and international theatre productions. Her sound designs were nominated for Henry Hewes Awards and World Stage Design and selected to exhibit at Prague Quadrennial. Sunny is an Assistant Professor of Sound Design at Purchase College, State University of New York and a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829, Audio Engineering Society and Theatrical Sound Designers & Composers Association. Anita J Tripathi www.anitajtripathi.com Anita is a Charlotte based Scene Designer. Professional design credits include: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey (LORT B), Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Virginia Stage Company (LORT D, Resident Scene Designer), and PlayMakers Repertory Company (LORT D). Anita has also worked regionally as both a properties designer and scenic charge and has assisted Tony Award winning designer David Gallo on several productions. Anita is currently an Associate Professor and Chair of the Theatre Department at Davidson College. She holds an M.F.A. in Scene Design from the University of South Carolina and is a member of United Scenic Artists Local 829. Instagram Handles @jokekil @cxfaber @proptologist @ethansteimel @murakamidavid @carlfaberdesign @unitedscenicartists @queen_of_the_indies #propdesign #sounddesign #thecreativelife #costumedesign #projectiondesign
