BIO:
Christopher Scott Murillo is a scenic designer, artist, and educator based in Los Angeles, CA. Most recently, his work has been seen at The Kirk Douglas Theatre, International City Theatre, The Chance Theater, Skylight Theatre Company, East West Players, New Village Arts Theatre, Native Voices at the Autry, The El Portal Theatre, and the Getty Villa (to name a few). Currently, he is an associate artist with Playwrights’ Arena serving as their resident scenic designer. Christopher is a member of the Television Academy and United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829. He holds a MFA from the UCSD Department of Theatre and Dance, and a BA from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Christopher is an Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Loyola Marymount University teaching courses in scenic design, stagecraft and the collaborative process. He is a 2016 recipient of the Princess Grace Foundation Theater Fellowship- Pierre Cardin Award.
ARTISTIC STATEMENT:
I consider myself more than just a scenic designer for theater, I am a fictional anthropologist, and even more so a storyteller. Through collaboration, the environments I create strive to portray the most authentic world for a piece that an audience may actively experience. The work that I am passionate about reveals the stories and societies of the unheard voices of American theater. The stories that truly represent both the diverse communities I live in, and the communities that make up the tapestry of cultures whose stories yearn to be told. As an artist, yes, I have many professionals who have influenced my career. However, I would have to say my strongest influences right now are my students. Their curiosity with the art of storytelling, their lack of exposure, and their need to have their cultural and personal stories depicted on stage has motivated me to pursue projects that embrace and inspire the next generation of storytellers.
Christopher Scott Murillo is a scenic designer, artist, and educator based in Los Angeles, CA. Most recently, his work has been seen at The Kirk Douglas Theatre, International City Theatre, The Chance Theater, Skylight Theatre Company, East West Players, New Village Arts Theatre, Native Voices at the Autry, The El Portal Theatre, and the Getty Villa (to name a few). Currently, he is an associate artist with Playwrights’ Arena serving as their resident scenic designer. Christopher is a member of the Television Academy and United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829. He holds a MFA from the UCSD Department of Theatre and Dance, and a BA from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Christopher is an Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts at Loyola Marymount University teaching courses in scenic design, stagecraft and the collaborative process. He is a 2016 recipient of the Princess Grace Foundation Theater Fellowship- Pierre Cardin Award.
ARTISTIC STATEMENT:
I consider myself more than just a scenic designer for theater, I am a fictional anthropologist, and even more so a storyteller. Through collaboration, the environments I create strive to portray the most authentic world for a piece that an audience may actively experience. The work that I am passionate about reveals the stories and societies of the unheard voices of American theater. The stories that truly represent both the diverse communities I live in, and the communities that make up the tapestry of cultures whose stories yearn to be told. As an artist, yes, I have many professionals who have influenced my career. However, I would have to say my strongest influences right now are my students. Their curiosity with the art of storytelling, their lack of exposure, and their need to have their cultural and personal stories depicted on stage has motivated me to pursue projects that embrace and inspire the next generation of storytellers.
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