Media Gallery
Creative Mornings : Keynote Address
Dreams in the Dark • Discovering Wonder through Collaboration
How do we ignite our imagination? What inspires wonder? In this talk, Alexander Whittenberg uses his theatrical experiences to shed light on the value of being present to the moments of wonderment unfolding around us. We’ll explore how listening to the world manifests itself in a desire to collaborate, and why we need each other to create creative magic.
This address was given in Saint Petersburg, FL at the Station House in July 2019.
Orlando Sentinel - 2017 Theater Year in Review: Scenic Design
Alexander Whittenberg transformed Mad Cow Theatre's Zehngebot-Stonerock Theatre into a cosmic wonderland for "Constellations."
Orlando Sentinel - 2017 Theater Year in Review: Sound Design
The sound design of Mad Cow Theatre's "Constellations," by Tony Simotes and Alexander Whittenberg, helped transport the audience to a realm of possibilities.
Purchase Interview
Like so many when the pandemic hit, designer Alexander Whittenberg ’14 (theatre design/technology or D/T) was forced to pause his work. He used the opportunity to reflect, to appreciate those who inspired him, and to consider the industry’s future.
Creative Quarantine Sessions Interview with Jeannine Oppewall
We were elated to host the incomparable Jeannine Oppewall in out virtual studio. We spoke about her early career beginnings at the Eames studio and some of her career highlights as a Production Designer including Seabiscuit, Catch Me If You Can & Pleasantville.
Creative Quarantine Sessions Interview with Ina Mayhew
We sit down with my mentor Ina Mayhew and take a whirlwind conversational journey through her exciting and varied career. Project highlights discussed include Respect, Dolly Parton Heartstrings and early projects with Spike Lee.
Creative Quarantine Sessions Interview with K.K. Barrett
During the lockdown, I had a great conversation with K.K. Barrett about his amazing career in the world of art, music and film. We spoke about what it means to be an artist and our hopes for the future of storytelling.
Creative Quarantine Sessions Interview with David Gallo
I had a great time hosting Tony Award Winner David Gallo in the virtual studio. Our conversation rambles through highlights of his career in theatre and television. We speak about his closeness to the work and legacy of August Wilson and discuss his work as Production Designer on Sesame Street.
Creative Quarantine Sessions Interview with Kalina Ivanov
We were thrilled to have Emmy Award Winner Kalina Ivanov join us in the virtual studio. Project highlights discussed include her work on Grey Gardens, Lovecraft Country and Smash.
The Art Of Movie Spaces
Since the lockdown began in March and the whole world stayed home, a film and theater designer from the U.S. (Alexander Whittenberg) had the idea to grab some of the biggest production designers working today and give them the mic on his Creative Quarantine YouTube channel. So I watched all of them, including K.K. Barrett (Lost in Translation, Her, Being John Malkovich), the Pixar production designer Ralph Eggleston (Finding Nemo, Inside Out), and many others. I was always astonished by the presence of those magicians—simultaneously peaceful, wise, and yet there was some appealing madness in their eyes.