Mar 8, 2018
musical theatre challenge: [½] sets ► natasha, pierre & the great comet of 1812 (set design by mimi lien)
“I thought, “[…] wouldn’t it be cool if an actor was actually behind you when you’re sitting at this table as an audience member, and you feel someone walking behind you?” What I always want when I go to the theatre is for things to be happening where I don’t expect them to be happening. That was another key ingredient. I think that led to the design. We ended up having these curving pathways, many of which were behind audience members at Ars Nova, and then they had staircases that led down to the center. It was very much about circulation.” - Mimi Lien
