Sarah Agolia

Hello! I’m Sarah Agolia (she/her), a Chicago-based designer, artist, and maker with a passion for storytelling and the many ways art can shape an audience’s experience.

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In 2019, I moved from St. Louis, MO, to Chicago, IL, to pursue a BA in Film and Television with an emphasis in production design at DePaul University. During my time at DePaul, I explored production design and scenic art through both the film and theatre programs, discovering how much I enjoyed bringing imagined worlds into physical spaces.

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My work has allowed me to explore the design process across both live and recorded mediums, and I’m fascinated by the similarities and differences between them. Through coursework and professional experience in Chicago, I’ve developed practical skills design areas such as concept design, drafting, scenic art, fabrication, and model making.

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As my interests expanded into live entertainment, I found a particular passion for scenic design and the possibilities of an environment beyond simply creating a setting. I’m interested in how design can guide movement, create atmosphere, encourage interaction, and shape the way an audience experiences and understands a world. I continue to explore how scenic design can invite audiences to become part of the worlds they enter.

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