Tue, Jul 21
|Virtual
Showbiz: A Tutorial, A Tale in Four Acts
Special presentation! This is a story about taking weird opportunities, getting comfortable with uncertainty, building a career nobody could have planned, and learning that luck isn't random. It's something you can create.
Time & Location
Jul 21, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT
Virtual
About the event
Join us for a special presentation by Bridgewater Studio's Chris Wilson
Showbiz: A Tutorial, A Tale in Four Acts
What do rock and roll, theatre school, gunpowder, David Copperfield, Nickelodeon, Broadway, presidential conventions, museums, and the Obama Presidential Center have in common? Me, somehow.
This is a story about taking weird opportunities, getting comfortable with uncertainty, building a career nobody could have planned, and learning that luck isn't random. It's something you can create. If you've ever wondered how to turn unexpected twists into your biggest advantage, this one's for you.
About Chris Wilson
Chris Wilson is Chief Creative Officer at Bridgewater Studio, where he leads the design and delivery of experiential environments at the intersection of storytelling, space, and technology. His work is grounded in a simple belief: every decision in the built environment tells a story, whether it was intended to or not.
Inclusive design is central to his philosophy. Accessibility is not a box to check at the end of a project. It is a creative constraint that leads to better ideas and richer experiences for everyone.
His projects have earned dozens of awards, including two THEA Awards, and he earned an Emmy
nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Special Visual Effects. His work has spanned themed entertainment, live television, museums, cultural institutions, and major public projects, but the throughline has remained the same: bring together story, technology, and craftsmanship to create
experiences that people remember.
About Bridgewater Studio
Bridgewater Studio is an end-to-end partner helping brands, corporate clients, and cultural institutions around the world deliver immersive audience experiences infused with story and purpose.
The most successful brand activations, museum exhibits, and experiential events don’t win by accident. They win by crushing creative and technical challenges at every stage of the project life cycle – from strategy to design, engineering, production, installation, and beyond.
That’s why we own the entire process under one roof.
Emerging Talent Hub events are a chance to...
Meet emerging talent from across the globe
Connect directly with industry pros
Learn about the amazing individuals and teams that create make up the location-based experiences industry.
Join us for recurring Talent Hub sessions designed to support connection, learning, and career exploration in the themed and location-based entertainment industry. Events rotate in format and focus, giving you multiple ways to engage with peers, mentors, and industry professionals.
Recurring Schedule
First Thursday of every month | 12:00–1:00 PM
Third Tuesday of every month | 2:00–3:00 PM
Event Formats May Include:
Open House / Company Info Sessions
Fireside Chats with industry professionals
Mentor Circles (small-group discussions)
Recruiter or HR Info Sessions
Talent Mixers & Meet-Ups
Peer Mentorship Sessions
Resume & Portfolio Reviews (as available)
Topics, formats, and participation details will be shared before each event. Attend regularly to build meaningful connections and make the most of the Hub.