Joe C. Klug

Bio: Joe C. Klug’s roots as a live performance and experiential designer have led him along a path to re-engage an audience that is disconnected from our institutions, brands and one another. Through his work exploring, shifting, and challenging the traditional relationship between audience and performance, he aims to connect us in new ways through memorable moments. Joe’s paradigm-changing scenic design work has been seen in theaters across the country and has now expanded past the proscenium to touch audiences in the boardroom and beyond. In 2018 Live Design acknowledged Joe’s impact in “30 Under 30,” a feature on the young movers and shakers rising to the forefront of their field. In 2020 Joe was honored with Live Design and USITT’s Rising Star Award, recognizing emerging professionals for their artistic achievement.