izumi inaba design portfolio
Spring Awakening
Book/Lyrics by Steven Sater
Music by Duncan Sheik
Directed by Jonathan Berry
Music Direction by Alison Kane
Set Design by Marianna Csaszar
Lighting Design by Lee Keenan
Sound Design by Rick Sims
Griffin Theatre, Chicago
December 2011
This production has been Jeff Nominated.
Research and Renderings
Review
Hedy Weiss, Chicago Sun-Times:
"he and his design team have skillfully infused the show with a strong streak of late 20th century punk style (cheers for Izumi Inaba’s costumes) to complement the late 19th century European world of Wedekind’s story" - Read full review
Lauren Whalen, Chicago Theatre Beat:
"Izumi Inaba’s costumes mix period garb with punk touches like colored hair streaks and most notably neon high top sneakers, creating contrast that’s fun to watch." - Read full review
Katy Walsh, Chicago Now:
"Costume Designer Izumi Inaba follows the contrasting trend by dressing the youthful cast in folksy, drab attire but with colorful high-tops. The look and sound is profound innovation." - read full review
David Zak, Chicago Stage Style:
"Izumi Inaba's costumes add clever contemporary touches to silhouettes of 19th century clothing" - read full review