Manifesting Marilyn

Manifesting Marilyn

Manifesting Marilyn

Reframing an icon through intention.

Reframing an icon through intention.

Reframing an icon through intention.

Manifesting Marilyn transformed Genesis House into an immersive exploration of one of the world’s most recognizable cultural icons. Archival storytelling, scenic environments and digital media came together as a layered guest journey that offered a new perspective on Marilyn Monroe.

Manifesting Marilyn transformed Genesis House into an immersive exploration of one of the world’s most recognizable cultural icons. Archival storytelling, scenic environments and digital media came together as a layered guest journey that offered a new perspective on Marilyn Monroe.

CLIENT

Genesis House

LOCATION

New York, NY

YEAR

2026

ROLE

Senior Lead Experiential Producer · Executive Production Lead

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From creative ambition to opening day.

From creative ambition to opening day.

From creative ambition to opening day.

SENIOR LEAD EXPERIENTIAL PRODUCER · EXECUTIVE PRODUCTION LEAD

As Senior Lead Experiential Producer and Executive Production Lead, Philip guided the program from early creative collaboration through live execution.

He aligned creative, design, fabrication, logistics, technical and operational teams while balancing the project’s creative ambition with schedule, budget and onsite realities.

THE EXPERIENCE

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EXECUTIVE PRODUCTION LEADERSHIP

The work behind the experience.

The work behind the experience.

The work behind the experience.

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Creative Partnership

Translate the creative narrative into clear, producible priorities while protecting the emotional intent of the experience.

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Production Strategy

Build the master roadmap across scope, schedule, dependencies, approvals, risk, and delivery milestones.

03

Budget & Procurement

Guide cost planning, bidding, vendor selection, procurement, change control, and financial reconciliation.

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Fabrication & Technical Delivery

Lead the path from drawings and prototypes through fabrication, AV, lighting, scenic integration, and installation.

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Leadership

Align clients, creatives, fabricators, technical teams, venues, and operations around one accountable production plan.

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Live Operations

Direct rehearsals, show readiness, opening, guest flow, safety, troubleshooting, and final operational handoff.

Behind the Production

Behind the Production

Behind the Production

A closer look at the planning, fabrication, installation and people behind the finished experience.

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Creating experiences that move people.

Creating experiences that move people.

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENTIAL PRODUCER

EXECUTIVE EXPERIENTIAL PRODUCER

© 2026 Philip Hooghuis

© 2026 Philip Hooghuis