The 31st Annual TEA Thea Awards Program

31st Annual Thea Awards®

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ETC congratulates all of this year’s Thea Award honorees.

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Welcome - from TEA International Board President Matt Barton (7thSense)

Toour members, award recipients, and special guests, on behalf of the Themed Entertainment Association International Board of Directors, welcome!

This year marks over three decades of Thea Award history, celebrating examples of the creation of excellence that defines our industry around the globe. These awards honor the creativity, artistry, and technical brilliance that continue to inspire and captivate audiences everywhere.

I would like to extend our thanks to our presenting sponsor, Chimelong, for their generous support of this program and ongoing support of the TEA.

A huge thank-you as well to Andy Westfall and the entire Thea Awards Judging Committee, whose tireless work and dedication throughout the year have brought us an exceptional lineup of award recipients for this evening’s celebration. Only in recent years, spending more time liaising with the Committee, have I had the opportunity to witness and appreciate how much diligence and sincerity goes into the process of selecting our Thea recipients. It truly is remarkable.

As we gather here in Los Angeles, we reflect on the devastating fires in Los Angeles that have impacted so many people, including many of our members. As the news of the shocking impact of the fires emerged, the TEA community once again demonstrated its remarkable spirit of resilience and unity, and I thank all those who leapt to action to establish support groups, donation schemes and more to assist our membership and the wider community. Your unwavering support for one another is a testament to the strength of our membership. We are deeply grateful to be welcomed into Los Angeles during this time, and we are truly honored to celebrate with you here.

This is an exciting moment for the Themed Entertainment Association. We have strengthened our organization with the hiring and development of an amazing staff team, whose talent and dedication have already made a significant impact. In January, we held a successful Strategic Planning Meeting (SPM) in Florida in which we laid the foundation for a year of stabilization and made plans for the launch of several exciting new initiatives.

It was during the previous year’s Strategic Planning Meeting that we worked closely with the Thea Committee to find ways to extend the reach of our awards program. We are proud that this year’s Thea Awards slate includes, for the first time, the Recognition of Merit awards. Congratulations to the inaugural recipients of those awards, whose remarkable achievements will undoubtedly inspire us all.

I also want to extend my congratulations to this year’s special honorees; Rick Rothschild, the recipient of the Buzz Price Thea Award Recognizing a Lifetime of Outstanding Achievements; to Dayton Schroeter and Naoki Tanaka, recipients of the Thea Catalyst Award, and to Lynn Willrich, this year’s recipient of the Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award. I have personally

witnessed over many years Lynn’s devotion to the TEA and am so excited to see her receive this well-deserved recognition.

Finally, a heartfelt thank-you to the numerous sponsors whose generosity has made this week of INSPIRE events and the Thea Awards Gala possibleand a special acknowledgment to the countless volunteers whose passion, commitment, and thousands of hours of effort have brought this celebration to life. YOU are the lifeblood of our organization, and it is because of all of you that we can continue to honor and celebrate the best of themed entertainment together.

Here’s to an unforgettable evening of inspiration and celebration!

Recipients of Thea Awarded projects & Recognition of Merits can now purchase trophies or engraved plaques, featuring awarded projects from 1996-2025.

Note: Trophies can only be ordered for individuals or companies listed in official credits. Orders will not be processed without payment.

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Welcome to the 31st Annual Thea Awards Gala, presented by Chimelong Group!

A message from TEA® CEO Melissa Oviedo

Aswe gather this year in Hollywood to honor excellence, we do it with a keen awareness of tragic circumstances that this region has faced since early January. Wildfires have devastated homes, lives and businesses at a scale and speed that are unprecedented.

I struggle to find the right words, but here are some: community, support, solidarity, resilience, respect.

The industry community in Los Angeles is a vital part of TEA’s worldwide community. We support and respect one another, and that solidarity is central to the existence of our organization. In difficult times, we step up, and we find a way to keep going and help others keep going. Resilience in the face of challenge is key to our industry culture; it is part and parcel of who we are in our lives and our work.

We are here for you, LA.

As we reflect on 31 years of the Thea Awards, the driving principle is excellence. Celebrating excellence in the creation of compelling experiences and places is why we are all here this evening.

In the words of TEA’s Thea Awards Judging Committee, this year’s awards slate is one of scale, grandeur and frankly, sheer audacity. This remarkable group of recipients collectively tells us highly valuable stories of “making the impossible possible” on multiple levels.

Our slate of recipients shows the endless flow of creativity through an industry that’s all about what its audience needs, all about testing the limitations of experiences and immersion. We are and will always be rethinking the way things have been traditionally delivered, finding ways to make them more impactful and reflecting the market as it changes.

From the pandemic to a succession of structural and leadership changes, TEA has undergone several years of transition. I believe 2025 will mark our year of stabilization and progression toward long-term, sustainable growth, and I am honored to serve in the role of CEO during this time.

I’ve been readied for this job through my years of service as a member of the TEA International Board (including, most recently, two years as Board President) preceded by leading the TEA Eastern North America Division Board, while also maintaining a full-time position with an industry company. That has given me the ability to step into the role with an inherent understanding of the industry and of how TEA works. I understand how the typical member runs their business, the value TEA brings to them, and what the key objectives and initiatives are, because I have lived it.

The TEA staff (the TEAm, as we call ourselves) is part of our collective effort to deliver excellence on all fronts. For several members of the new TEAm, this is their very first time helping execute our organization’s biggest week of the year. Thank you

for all of your devoted, long hours and hard work over the last several months.

As a valued partner of the TEA, Chimelong Group’s support as Presenting Sponsor of this year’s Thea Awards underscores their commitment to excellence and inspiration within the themed entertainment industry. Together, we celebrate the remarkable achievements and transformational impact of themed entertainment and experience development globally. Thank you, Chimelong, for your continued support of the TEA!

I also take this opportunity to acknowledge the many partners, contributors, and volunteers who helped make the 31st Annual Awards Gala and TEA INSPIRE week of

programming possible. These are the partner organizations that help the TEA deliver a world-class Gala that inspires and motivates us to reach even higher. The TEA community is extraordinary and every year they come together and give their very best to make this happen.

I hope you enjoy the show, and congratulations once again to all of the recipients of the 31st Annual Thea Award Gala!

THEMED ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2025

President Matt Barton 7thSense

executive committee

Chris Lange

CSB - Creative Studio Berlin GmbH

executive committee

Shannon Martin Color Reflections Las Vegas

executive committee

Daniel Memis

Universal Destinations & Experiences

executive committee

Evi Sari

WildBrain CPLG

President, AsiA PAcific division

Stephen Cavit

TruSound International

President, eAstern north AmericA division

Matthew Cross OE Experiences

President, euroPe & middle eAst division

Danielle Tanton RWS Global

President, Western north AmericA division

Darren Brown

Dynamic Entertainment

Ifat Caspi

P&P Projects BV

Yael Coifman

Leisure Development Partners (LDP)

Winston Fisher AREA15

Garrick Hansen EXP

Wendy Heimann-Nunes

Nolan Heimann LLP

Luc Mayrand

Walt Disney Imagineering

Luke Riley Village Roadshow Theme Parks

Denise Saviss

Princess Cruises

Greg Senner

Acronym Productions

Paul Su

Chimelong Group

Chris Willrich

DJ Willrich Ltd

Special thanks to the

MELISSA OVIEDO CEO

MORGAN HOEFT MARKETING MANAGER

KARIN BEST DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND PROGRAMS

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS

SparkyJax & Ovations Live

PRODUCTION DESIGN

Keith Kaminski

MEDIA PRODUCTION & DESIGN

Sway Media - LED Walls

Theory Studios - Projections

LIGHTING DESIGN & PRODUCTION

Visual Terrain

AUDIO DESIGN & PRODUCTION

Pachinko Media

PROJECTION

Christie Digital

LED WALLS

Fuse-Tg

ELEXIS EAKLES FINANCE MANAGER

special thanks to our IN-KIND PARTNERS

MEDIA SERVERS & SHOW CONTROL

AV Stumpfl PIXERA

INTERACTIVE Q&A Nightlight Labs

SOFT GOODS & PROJECTION SURFACES

Dazian

FABRICATION

Nassal

L3DFX

DeRochey Foam

SHOW PRODUCTION

PERSONNEL

Electrosonic

GLAM SUITE

The Costume Connection

CHLOE HAUSFELD

GLOBAL DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS

CHRISTINE ROGERS EVENTS AND PRODUCTION MANAGER

ASHLEY COOPER MEMBERSHIP MANAGER

TERRY LACSON ADMINISTRATOR

TECHNICAL & PRODUCTION INTEGRATION

G-Man Design

HARDWARE & LABOR VCI

BRANDING & GRAPHIC DESIGN

Moongate Design

PHOTOGRAPHY

Frank Dorosy Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY & INSPIRE/THEA PROGRAMS

InPark Magazine

SIGNAGE & GRAPHICS

Color Reflections Las Vegas

NETWORKING GAMES Wild Optimists

KEYNOTE

Robert L. Zackery III- Leadership Forum

TALENT

Hosts - Mycotoo & Chris Durmick

Celebrity - Deborah Cox & Wil Wheaton

LIVE BAND KARAOKE The Moon Units

TEA VOLUNTEERS (AS OF 2.25.25)

Chrissi Barton

Emily Buecheler

Shani Hogan

Enya Huang

Lauren Lacson

Sammy Plumier

Marlene Tosca Hunt

Xochitl Solorzano

Mike Sturman

Thea Awards ® Gala Production Team Credits

SPARKYJAX PRODUCTIONS

Creative Director - Producer / Show Director – Tom Vannucci

Gala Production Stage Manager – Jackson Benedict

Production Scenic Designer / Art Director – Keith Kaminski

Music Design and Production – Andy Garfield

OVATIONS LIVE

Producer / Tech Director – Leu Strope

Production Manager – Brian Schrader

Production Stage Manager – Kaitlyn Cramer

Assistant Stage Manager – Nico Parducho

SWAY MEDIA

Media Design and Production – Eric Hungerford

Editor – Source from Eric Hungerford

VISUAL TERRAIN

Lighting Design and Production – Steven Young

Lighting Design – Nicole Eng

Programmer – Steeve Vajk

COSTUME CONNECTION

Costume Design and Production – Bonnie Sinclair and Karen Weller

Hair and Makeup Supervisor – Source from Bonnie Sinclair

DAZIAN Scenic Production

CHRISTIE DIGITAL

Projectors

FUSE-TG

LED Wall

NASSAL

Scenic Fabrication

PACHINKO MEDIA

Audio Design & Production:

VCI

Hardware & Labor

L3DFX

Scenic Fabrication

AV STUMPFL - PIXERA

Media Servers & Show Control

TEA® Headquarters Staff

CEO

Melissa Oviedo

Director of Business Operations & Programs

Karin Best

Global Director of Strategic Partnerships

Chloe Hausfeld

Events and Production Manager

Christine Rogers

Marketing Manager

Morgan Hoeft

Membership Manager

Ashley Cooper

Finance Manager

Elexis Eakles

Administrator

Terry Lacson

Thea Awards ® Program Acknowledgements

Publisher: Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)

Layout and Production: Martin Palicki, InPark Magazine

Editor: Judith Rubin, InPark Magazine

Cover and Program Design: Moongate Designs

Art Direction: Moongate Designs

Project Descriptions: TEA Thea Awards Judging Committee

Credits lists provided by the Thea Awards recipients

Advertising Liaison: Martin Palicki, InPark Magazine

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About TEA®

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) brings together the creators and makers of experiences worldwide – from the creative storytellers to the technical builders, from operators to investors, and from idea to operation and beyond – and provides them with the tools, education, advocacy, community, and connections they need to help grow their businesses and their careers.

Our members bring specific expertise in a variety of disciplines to a field that is constantly evolving: the creation of successful, highly engaging, out of home visitor attractions and experiences in the leisure and travel sector. These entertaining and educational projects include theme parks, water parks, museums, zoos, corporate visitor centers, casinos, restaurants, branded experiences, multimedia spectaculars, retail spaces, resorts and hospitality, destination attractions and more.

TEA members are innovators and problem solvers whose careers are spent confronting and overcoming unique challenges. They are specialists in realizing one-of-a-kind projects that have never been built before, and opening new frontiers of technical integration, creative storytelling, visitor engagement and brand extension.

TEA encompasses a community of more than 1200 member companies in 40 countries with expertise in storytelling, design, economics, logistics, architecture, construction and manufacturing.

About the TEA Thea Awards®

The annual Thea Awards were created to bring recognition to achievement, talent and personal excellence within the themed entertainment industry. From a modest beginning in 1994, the Thea Awards have become internationally recognized as a symbol of excellence.

31st Annual Thea Awards® Judging Committee

The Thea Awards Judging Committee includes past lifetime achievement honorees, one Board Liaison position and 12 Members-at-Large appointed to three-year terms.

Buzz Price Lifetime Members

Tony Baxter*

Mark Fuller**

Bob Gurr**

Doris Hardoon

Phil Hettema

Garner Holt*

Kim Irvine**

Don Iwerks**

Keith James

Monty Lunde*

Roland Mack*

Ron Miziker

Yves Pépin

Jeremy Railton*

Bob Rogers

Joe Rohde*

Jack Rouse**

Nancy Seruto**

Frank Stanek**

Bob Ward*

Bob Weis*

Mark Woodbury*

Su Zhigang*

** Emeritus for both Lifetime and Main Committee

* Emeritus for Main Committee but participating in Lifetime

Members-at-Large

Christian Aaen

Grietje Caels

Dimitri Delopoulos

Fri Forjindam

Franceen Gonzales

Linda Hung

Paul Kent

Michel Linet-Frion

Dan Picard

Darcy Troy Pollack

June Ren

Alexis Scalise

Jin Wang

Andy Westfall

Marc Zachary

Andy Westfall, Chair

Marc Zachary, Co-Chair

Luc Mayrand, International

Board Liaison

Jhenny Capili, Admin

In Memoriam – Buzz Price Thea (lifetime achievement) recipients John Hench (1908-2004)

Jon Jerde (1940-2015)

George Millay (1929-2006)

Harrison “Buzz” Price (1921-2010)

Marty Sklar (1934-2017)

Barry Upson (1934-2020)

PREMIER GLOBAL PARTNERS

INNOVATION GLOBAL PARTNERS

BREAKTHROUGH GLOBAL PARTNERS

NEXTGEN INITIATIVE PARTNERS

TEA ® Events Serve the Attractions Industry

TEA holds more events than any other organization in our industry, in-person and virtual. Our events and mixers are curated meeting places for connection, education, and celebration among industry peers and icons - and they're all here and eager to talk! To stay updated on the latest events, scan the QR code below.

Our signature TEA Conferences and Events Include:

• Annual Thea Awards Gala and TEA INSPIRE Week: 29 April - 02 May 2026 | JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando

• TEA Leadership Forum: 29 April 2026 | JW Marriott Grande Lakes, Orlando

• TEA SATE | Storytelling. Architecture. Technology. Experience.

- SATE Europe: 06-09 May 2025 | Blackpool Pleasure Beach, England, U.K.

- SATE Asia Pacific: 24-30 August 2025 | Wētā Workshop Unleashed, Auckland, New Zealand

- SATE North America: TBD

• Partnerships with the US Department of Commerce for Trade Missions in emerging markets (TBD)

TEA Presence at Major Trade Gatherings:

We partner and participate in key industry events through panel discussions, mixers, and exhibitions at events worldwide, including:

IAAPA Expos

• IAAPA Expo Asia: 30 June – 03 July 2025 | Shanghai, China

• IAAPA Expo Europe: 22-25 September 2025 | Barcelona, Spain

• IAAPA Expo: 17-21 November 2025 | Orlando, FL

• IAAPA Middle East: 30 March – 02 April 2026) | Abu Dhabi, UAE

InfoComm Shows

• InfoComm Show: 07-13 June 2025 | Orlando, FL

• InfoComm Asia: 23 -25 July 2025 | Bangkok, Thailand

MAPIC: 04-06 November 2025 | Palais des Festivals, Cannes, France

SINDEPAT Summit: 14-16 May 2025 | Campos do Jordão, Brazil

SEA Expo: 20-22 May 2025 | RFECC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Licensing Expo: 20-22 May 2025 | Las Vegas, NV

AAM: American Alliance of Museums) Annual Meeting (06-09 May | Los Angeles, CA

THEA GALA PRESENTING SPONSOR

INSPIRE CONFERENCE FRESHNESS PARTNER | LANYARD SPONSOR POWER PARTNER

INSPIRE CONFERENCE BREAKFAST SPONSOR

INSPIRE THE NIGHT PRESENTING SPONSOR

INSPIRE THE NIGHT SPONSOR

Celebrating Audacity

From

the Thea Awards Judging Committee Chair

Andy Westfall, Herschend Family Entertainment

The31st Annual Thea Awards cycle has been a celebration of our industry’s continued growth and ever-expanding creative vision.

This year’s Gala will recognize and celebrate more individuals, companies, and projects than any other year in the TEA’s history. Scaling up was a thoughtful and intentional endeavor, undertaken by a passionate Thea Committee and TEA leadership team to expand the reach of this yearly celebration, while maintaining the highest bar of excellence that the Thea Awards have always represented.

To my fellow Committee members, I thank you for your continued clarity of focus and passion for our purpose: To find excellence and celebrate it!

The scale of this year’s celebration expanded with the TEA Recognition of Merit (ROM). This new award category spotlights projects that demonstrate extraordinary creative artistry, innovation, and execution within our ever evolving and expanding industry. As with other Thea project awards, the ROM honors both the project itself and the team, and a comprehensive credits list is part of the recognition.

One powerful word permeated our Thea Committee conversation this year and it was Audacity. We saw bold, brave risks undertaken in the pursuit of creating experiences once thought impossible. The staggering scale, complexity, connectivity, and scope of this year’s slate of recipients serve as a testament to our industry’s momentum to dream bigger and deliver bolder than ever before.

Pre-existing conventional formats and norms are being challenged in search of new and awe-inspiring guest experiences. It shows in this year’s awarded projects as well as our Thea Catalyst honorees, who have broken down barriers to bring voice to the stories of the voiceless. These

daring individuals expand our vision for how our industry is called upon and who it has the power to serve.

Each project and person that we celebrate this year has expanded our collective sensibilities for what it means to engage - successfully - with our audiences in new, bold and truly audacious ways. Our future is so very bright!

The last two years chairing the Thea Awards Judging Committee has been one of my greatest professional privileges. Serving alongside industry legends and esteemed colleagues to bring greater awareness of the amazing, thoughtful, and bold work our industry creates is truly an honor. And now, I’m very pleased to welcome Marc Zachary as the incoming Chair of the Thea Awards Judging Committee for the 32nd annual session. Marc has his finger squarely on the ever-changing pulse of our industry. We look forward to seeing how his vision and contributions as Chair will steer the growth and expansion of next year’s Thea Awards.

Andy Westfall

History of the TEA Thea Awards ®

The establishment of the TEA Thea Awards as the preeminent award program recognizing excellence in themed entertainment projects was seminal to the recognition of themed entertainment as a professional industry. The Theas shine a bright light on the industry and its leaders, fabricators and creative geniuses who make themed entertainment magic.

- Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) Founder Monty Lunde, Technifex

TEA created the Thea Awards to bring recognition to achievement, talent and excellence within the themed entertainment industry.

The Thea Awards began in 1994 with a single Lifetime Achievement Award, and the first honoree was Harrison “Buzz” Price, a pioneer in entertainment feasibility. Monty Lunde, Bob Rogers, Pat Scanlon and Barry Howard were on the first Thea Awards organizational and judging committee.

The Thea Awards were named in reference to three words:

•“Thea” - the Greek goddess from whom all light emanates

•“Theater” - derived from the goddess Thea

•“TEA” - the acronym referring to our Association

The original Thea trophies were designed by Barry Howard and Jeremy Railton. The current Thea trophy debuted in 2001 and was designed by Zofia Kostryko.

The first year’s ceremony, held at the Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, was produced by Ron Miziker and coordinated by Jana Love, with TEA founder Monty Lunde serving as master of ceremonies. The 1995 Thea Awards also took place at the Biltmore, again with a single honoree: the late Marty Sklar (an official Disney Legend).

After Buzz Price passed away in 2010, TEA renamed the Thea Lifetime Achievement Award in his honor. It is now called the Buzz Price Thea Award - Recognizing a Lifetime of Distinguished Achievements.

The third year (1996) saw the introduction of Awards for Outstanding Achievement (AOA). Ten AOAs were bestowed. The Thea Classic category was created in

1997. It can be given to one achievement per year that has stood the test of time. Also in 1997, the AOA category of Excellence on a Limited Budget was created, to celebrate outstanding achievements under $10 million.

For 2014-2015, the Thea Awards Judging Committee introduced the Paragon Award, created to recognize projects that set a new bar of excellence.

The “Connected Immersion” category introduced in 2017 has since been applied to numerous Thea-honored projects, recognizing that tremendous advances in technology, social behavior and connectivity are reinventing our notion of storytelling and immersion.

In 2022, the Thea Catalyst Award became a new, annual honor to recognize individuals who have made recent, notable contributions to the industry.

Introduced in 2025: the Recognition of Merit awards. This new tier was created to spotlight submissions that exemplify superior artistry and/or execution, but did not receive the required number of votes for a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement. It enables us to celebrate a greater number of projects, and by extension, a greater number of the creative, artistic, architectural, engineering, technical, production and business minds behind them.

The TEA Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award recipient is also recognized at this time. This award was created and is decided by the TEA Past Presidents Council, and was renamed in honor of the late Peter Chernack, a TEA Past President who was instrumental in conceiving this award.

The Thea Awards reflect the global expansion of our industry, and the geographic coverage has grown accordingly, with the Thea Judging Committee continuing its efforts each year to span the globe. It should be noted that Thea Awards are not by any means confined to theme parks. Museums and museum exhibitions, heritage centers, casinos, multimedia spectaculars, brand experiences, theatrical productions and many other types of attractions and guest experiences - some yet to be invented or discovered - fall into the realm of projects that may be eligible for Thea Awards.

In 2020 and 2021, the realities of the global pandemic prevented us from being able to gather in person. Although

the INSPIRE and Gala events could not take place in person, TEA determined that the Thea Awards cycle should continue uninterrupted, utilizing TEA’s online platforms. The virtual Thea Awards Case Studies were a success in 2020 and 2021. TEA also continued to publish the official Thea Awards Program online during this period.

In 2022 and 2023, TEA once again welcomed the global industry community in person to the Thea Awards Gala and TEA Summit conference (now TEA INSPIRE) at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, California. 2024 saw the events move to a new location, in Hollywood. In future years, TEA may bring the Theas to more, different locations.

The culture of the Thea Awards is unique. Here are some key characteristics:

• The honoree is the project itself – Thea AOA and Thea Classic awards honor the entire achievement. The trophy is awarded to the project owner.

• Official project credits – The project owner is obliged to furnish a comprehensive credits list for publication by TEA. In this way the Thea Awards have resulted in the first official project credits of the themed entertainment industry, and shed light on the complexity

and true nature of these projects and the creative collaboration that produces them.

• Team trophies – Individuals and companies named on the official credits list of a Thea-honored project are entitled to obtain their own trophies from TEA.

• No set categories – The TEA is free to honor several achievements in the same category, create a new category, or to skip categories as the year’s achievements warrant.

• No secrets – Award recipients are openly announced in November, and the awards are formally presented the following spring at the Thea Awards Gala.

• Open nominations – Anyone can nominate a project for a Thea Award. It is not necessary to be a TEA member. You can nominate your own project.

The objective is simple: To find excellence and celebrate it. As we look to the future, the Thea Awards will continue to grow and evolve, while continuing to honor the original objective of bringing recognition to achievement, talent and professional excellence within our themed entertainment industry.

How to Create a Thea Award Submission

The Themed Entertainment Association’s annual TEA Thea Awards recognize excellence and innovation in the themed entertainment and international visitor attractions industry.

Each year, hundreds of submissions are received and considered by the TEA Thea Awards Judging Committee for outstanding destination attractions, breakthrough technology, event spectaculars, cultural attractions or guest experiences, as well as for individuals who have made their mark on the industry. We’re looking to find and celebrate the brilliance of those experiences and individuals around the globe.

Submissions info for 2025

The submissions period for the 32nd annual Thea Awards judging cycle runs 01 May - 05 July 2025

To be eligible for submission, a project must have opened during this timeframe: 01 July 2023 through 30 June 2025.

After submissions close, the Thea Awards Judging Committee begins its extensive review and judging period. The slate of recipients will be announced in November 2025, and awards formally presented in Spring 2026 at the annual TEA Thea Awards Gala.

For more information, see below, and visit the TEA website at www.teaconnect.org.

Did you know?

• You can submit your own project, event or technology

• Anyone may create a submission - whether or not a member of TEA

• Submissions for lifetime achievement honorees, the Thea Classic Award and the Thea Catalyst Award are also welcome

How to prepare a Thea Award submission

Step 1: Visit the TEA website at teaconnect.org and select “Thea Awards” from the “Awards and Recognitions” drop-down menu; click on “Submit Your Project” and then “Submission Portal” to navigate to the nomination form.

Follow the instructions to provide the required information. You will also see links for Tips for Thea Submissions and Thea Rules & Judging Criteria.

Step 2: You will receive an email response including a link to use in submitting additional materials and media. Note: for projects, the video is a most important element.

Resources

The TEA website also provides access to further resources that can help you understand more about the Thea Awards, including Thea Awards and Thea Case Studies video archives on TEA TV, links to past Thea Awards Programs, and galleries of past Thea Awards recipients organized by year.

We hope you will participate and share something spectacular! For more information and assistance, email theaawards@TEAConnect.org or telephone TEA headquarters at +1 818 843-8497.

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Rick

Rothschild

Founder and Chief Creative Officer, FAR Out! Creative Direction Inc.

The Buzz Price Thea Award

Recognizing a Lifetime of

Distinguished Achievements

Rick Rothschild

Fivedecades ago, a young man made a choice that would change the world of themed entertainment. Nineteen-yearold Rick Rothschild had to decide which academic discipline to pursue - psychology or theater. Had he chosen psychology, he would have improved the lives of hundreds of people. Instead, he chose theater, and his inspired work has touched millions. He is the recipient of this year’s Buzz Price Thea Award, recognizing a lifetime of distinguished achievements in creating compelling places and experiences that exemplify the highest standards of excellence.

As Rick looks back, he finds that two things bring him the greatest pleasure. The first is the happiness his work continues to produce. The second is the awesome people he’s worked with, inspired and mentored.

It is striking how Rick’s abilities and achievements align with those of Harrison “Buzz” Price, who was the first recipient of the award and for whom it was posthumously renamed. Buzz was an innovator. He developed the practice of economic feasibility for attractions, and his professional advice helped Walt Disney to make Disneyland a success. Buzz was famously collaborative and cooperative: an indispensable team player. This is Rick as well: leader, innovator, and collaborator. A visionary with charisma and integrity. His secret might be the deep, intuitive understanding that informs everything he does: that true magic doesn’t announce itself, but disappears into the experience it creates.

Rick has a gift for weaving the most dazzling, complex show technologies into experiences of pure wonder. When guests soar through the skies or plunge beneath the waves, they aren't thinking about precision motion platforms or advanced projection systems. The intricate dance of technology fades away, leaving the story, the moment, and the magic.

article by Rich Procter

This singular talent made itself known in his first major project: “The American Adventure,” which was the anchor of The American Pavilion in World Showcase at EPCOT, Walt Disney World. Working with chief writer and creative concept developer Randy Bright, Director Rick Rothschild had a daunting task: deliver a show that includes every consequential moment in American history, appeals to every generation of guest, and creates such an emotional catharsis that guests will be eager to return again and again with every WDW visit. Rick, in his first big job at Walt Disney Imagineering, directed a legendary show that features 35 Audio-Animatronics® figures, moving sets, special lighting

effects, and digital rear-projection images on a 155-foot screen. Every guest is enchanted, feeling the pride and joy of living the ‘golden dream’ of America, where dreamers and doers can thrive.

Rick had discovered the magic of collaboration. He has demonstrated that the best ideas emerge when talented people are empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Rick’s stewardship of The Adventurers Club on Pleasure Island shows how well this can work. Here’s Disney Legend (and fellow Buzz Price Thea honoree) Joe Rohde:

Rick Rothschild was one of my most important and influential mentors. He allowed me to lead development of several of his projects and was really the person who taught me how Imagineering worked. His trust in me allowed me the confidence to trust myself. Rick gave me my first big chance to direct with The Adventurers Club and mentored me through the several mistakes I made as I grew into the role.

Rick Rothschild was and is fearless, which provided me a great role model in a business where risk is inherent to success.

The Adventurers Club’s approach to immersive storytelling and audience participation helped establish concepts that are now common in themed entertainment design.

Another leap forward for Rick was “Captain EO” for Disneyland, starring Michael Jackson at the peak of his fame. “Captain EO” combined 3D film technology with laser lights, smoke effects, and starfield projections. This "4D" approach was cutting-edge for its time. Rick followed it up with “Honey, I Shrunk the Audience,” one of the first 4D attractions to leverage and extend the power of Disney intellectual property.

In 1993, Rick took the lead in renovating the Hall of Presidents show at the Magic Kingdom, transitioning

Rick Rothschild in front of the original "Soarin' Over California" at Disney's California Adventure, which opened in 2001.

it from a show about Abraham Lincoln to one that celebrates the American presidency including the current officeholder. In 1995, he rescued a troubled project that became the first showcase for digital binaural sound, the “ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter.” This was a breakthrough show for a certain generation of younger Disney guests who reveled in its edgy, visceral thrills.

Some of Rick’s fondest memories come from his time living in Japan. As an Imagineer, he helped create the 3D “Magic Lamp Theater,” “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” and “StormRider” for Tokyo DisneySea. This latter attraction was so successful he was asked back in 2017 as a consultant to transform it into “Nemo and Friends SeaRider.”

Which brings us to “Soarin’.” The greatest innovatorsWalt Disney, Steve Jobs, James Cameron - do more than give people what they want: they give them what they

didn’t know they wanted because they didn’t think it was possible. Rick joined this select group with “Soarin’,” introduced at Disney California Adventure.

“Soarin’” began with a profound insight: the key to creating the sensation of flight wasn't about movement or visuals alone – it was about removing barriers. What if his team could make everything disappear except the exhilarating experience of flight itself?

To achieve this, Rick challenged Disney’s engineering team to invent a revolutionary ride system. Guests would be gently lifted into the air, their feet dangling free, suspended before an enormous IMAX screen that filled their entire field of vision. This was a perfect expression of Rick’s talent for blending complex show technologies and making them disappear, leaving pure enchantment. As riders glided over California's most spectacular landscapes, they felt the mist

Rick Rothschild on set during the filming of Niagara Takes Flight, Table Rock Welcome Centre, ON, Canada, opening summer 2025.

of waterfalls, smelled the fragrance of orange groves, and experienced the subtle movements of wind currents. Guests found themselves believing, if only for a few precious minutes, that they were soaring through open skies.

“Soarin’” has become one of Disney’s most beloved attractions, delighting visitors around the world.

In 2009, Rick created his own company, “FAR Out! Creative.” Rick evolved the flying theater storytelling genre pioneered by “Soarin’” with his subsequent work for “FlyOver,” creating game-changing flying ride attractions in Vancouver, Las Vegas and Chicago.

Perhaps his most astonishing achievement with FAR Out! has been “Bermuda Storm,” a prior recipient of the Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement, and a paradigmbusting immersive attraction at Chimelong Spaceship Park in China. This is ranked the world’s largest motion simulator attraction, hosting 300+ passengers on a single platform.

Rick was an indispensable part of a global team of creative minds and companies that collaborated on this project. He created the engaging, memorable story: something that, in Rick’s words, “delivered the excitement of the fantastic while embracing the overall theme of the park, the importance of water in sustaining life.”

Rick’s achievements are awesome. But his most awesome achievement may be all the friends and colleagues he’s made over 50 years. He proves that you don’t have to be a tyrant to lead; you can be a friendly, optimistic, encouraging leader and achieve miracles. And the people he’s mentored over the years are now themselves creating award-winning work that pushes audiences into new realms of delight and pleasure.

Rick Rothschild, your 2025 Buzz Price Thea Award lifetime honoree. Never has someone produced so much memorable entertainment, for so many people, in such a gentle, encouraging, optimistic way.

Rick Rothschild and Kevin Rafferty hang out with Stitch at Walt Disney Imagineering while creating the attraction Stitch's Great Escape, which opened in 2004.

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando, Florida, USA

The Thea Classic Award

This attraction has stood the test of time while inspiring 25 years of imitation. The ride plunges us into the world of Spider-Man. It ushered in an unprecedented and powerful blend of 3-D film projection, sets, tactile effects, illusion, and moving vehicles.

The story of the ride turns park guests into last-minute reporters for the Daily Bugle. After boarding a vehicle known as the "Scoop," they learn that the Sinister Syndicate has captured the Statue of Liberty with an anti-gravity gun. This evil group is made up of five famous Spider-Man villains: Doctor Octopus, Scream, Electro, Hydro-Man and the Hobgoblin, and it is up to Spider-Man to defeat them and save the guests.

One of the innovative combinations was that the ride vehicles moved on tracks and yet they were motion base simulators with six degrees of freedom. Synchronized effects were achieved without the vehicle leaving the ground, including a movable building set, lighting cues, simulator movements, projections, wind effects, fog, fire, wind, heat, mist, strobe lights, and water spray.

Examples of the tactile seat effects include the impact of Spider-Man (3-D projection) landing on the hood of the vehicle. In another example, Electro tries to shock the guests with a sparking wire, causing the vehicle to vibrate at a high pitch suggestive of electric shock.

The ride climaxes with a simulated free fall of 400 feet, which remains one of the most convincing and dynamic

illusions ever achieved in any ride. (It is even more impressive if you know the vehicle never actually leaves the ground!)

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man has stood the test of time. Its integration of sets, 3-D projections, tactile seat effects, and moving vehicles was astonishingly original in its day and continues to be the gold standard referenced by all who attempt similar attractions. An astounding number of subsequent rides have since built on the principles and ideas this ride first pioneered. And yet it still holds its own. After 25 years, the attraction that inspired and led to the creation of so many others, remains best in class.

Official Credits List

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man

Chairman and CEO, USRG: Tom Williams

President & COO, Universal Orlando: Felix Mussenden

General Manager: Rich Costales

Executive VP Universal Creative: Andy Mandell

Senior VP & CCO, Universal Creative: Mark Woodbury

Senior VP Attraction Development: Phil Hettema

Senior VP Engineering: Ben Sheldon

Director of Creative Development: Dale Mason

Project Directors: Marc Watson, Mike Hightower

Show Producer: Scott Trowbridge

Project Manager: Gene Dobrzyn

Production Designer: Thierry Coup

Construction Manager: Brad Goeb, Norm Hobson

Set Show Designers: Phil Bloom, Eric Parr

Design Coordinator: Greg MacLaurin

Additional Design: Frank Tamara, Keith Matz, Brad Vancata, Su-Fei Wang, Mark Adams, Shim Yokoyama, Taki Shimojima, Eric Williams, Peter Anderson, Bob Murko, Smith-Bruni Design

Writers: Ross Osterman, Scott Peterson

Media Producer: Mark Rhodes

Project Architect: Abe Chorbajian

Landscape Architect: Paul Norconck

Senior Show/Ride Engineer: Ben Lovelace

Show Engineer: Steve Johnson

Show/Ride Control Engineer: Peter Jelf, Mark Peffen

Audio/Video Systems Engineer: Carl Hartzler

Project Engineer: Pete Hetherman

Technical Coordinators: Lisa Decker, Tim Wilson

Show/Ride Engineer: Jeff Bennett, Steve Thompson

Motion Choreographer: Devin Boyle

Project Coordinators: Ernie Benzor, Susan Clippinger, Barb Killian

Special recognition goes to our partners, the Rank Group

Key Vendors, Contractors and Consultants include

Anitech Systems, Inc.: Show Control

Attraction Services, Inc.: Special FX

Doyle Street Group: Flame FX

Beers Construction: Facility Construction

Birket Engineering, Inc.: Vehicle Of Board Controls

Cinnabar: Vehicle Body Production

Coast Steel Fabricators Ltd.: Track System

Construct Two Construction Management: Facility Construction

Electrosonic Systems, Inc.: Projection Systems

Entech Creative Industries: Track and Chassis Design

Fisher Technical Services: Special FX / Animation

Glenco Engineering: Design Services

ITEC Productions, Inc.: Show System Control

Landmark Entertainment: Show Development

Kleiser-Walczak Construction Company: CGI Film Production

Moog, Inc.: Vehicle System

Nassal Company: Show Sets/Scenics

Perry Engineering: Vehicle Controls

Precision Projection: Laser Systems

Richmond Sound Design: Audio Systems

Rinehart Manufacturing Corporation: Vehicle Body Production

Show Technologies, Inc.: Show Action Equipment / Special FX

Soundelux Showorks: Audio / Video

Structural Composites, Inc.: Vehicle Body Fabrication

TUV: Ride System

Universal Cartoon Studios: Preshow Animation

Vortex Lighting: Show Lighting Design

Vanco Lighting Service: Show Lighting

Special consideration to:

AVACO, Integrity Attractions, Kiss, Inc. Things and Ideas, Glen Hartung, Brad Borgman, FACE, Set Point, Computer Automation, BTL Engineering, Specialized Testing, Power Train Engineering, Inc., Rijn and Reisman, Pacific Systems Integration, Thorburn Associates, Applied Composites, Structural Composites, MAIDA Engineering, David Toyne Solutions, Sigma Design, Breeze Maker, Smart Services, Background Engineers, Brody Design, The Chandler Group, Stewart Filmscreens, Super-70 Entertainment, Imagica, Florida Rod and Drape, The Bakery, Richanbach & Associates, Lexington Scenery, Continental Scenery, Angstrom Lighting, Lighting Design Associates, Wild Fire, Famous Frames and Butler Heavy Structures.

Naoki Tanaka

Global Chief Creative Officer, Dentsu Lab; Executive Creative Director, dentsu

Thea Catalyst Award

This Catalyst Award shines a spotlight on a visionary whose imagination could see untapped potential in a new technology, whose passion raises and expands our vision of who we are as an industry, and who we can become.

With over 200M+ individuals globally who identify as disabled, Naoki Tanaka’s creative approach is challenging us to push the boundaries of innovation and creativity and reshape the future of inclusive design while offering powerful new forms of expression for everyone.

Naoki Tanaka majored in material engineering at university and graduate school with an academic background in science and technology. He joined dentsu as a copywriter. But soon his creative talent crossed boundaries, as he combined design, technology, and traditional advertising skills to provide media-neutral solutions for clients such as Shiseido, Uniqlo, Google, and Honda. These include TV commercials, TV program content, digital design, AI systems and even androids.

He also spends time on R&D, experimenting with creative ideas and technology as Executive Creative Director of Dentsu Lab Tokyo. He was named Chief Creative Officer of Dentsu Lab in January 2024. Naoki’s work has significantly impacted design in a wide range of categories such as film, digital, design, media, innovation, branded content, and PR. He also lectures at Kyoto University of the Arts.

Projects of Naoki’s of especial interest to the Thea Judging Committee were his creative planning for the TOKYO2020 Paralympics Opening Ceremony, and venue direction for the TOKYO2020 Sports Presentations; and All Players Welcome, a gazeinput only powered technology to allow all players to participate in sports and music production, that evolved to Project Humanity, a visionary application of AI with a metaverse layered application for electromyography-based avatar mobility for a live music event.

The Committee felt that the evolution from Paralympics to Project Humanity demonstrates a commitment to inclusive design that can be widely applied within themed entertainment. Naoki’s approach widens our lens, bringing a fresh perspective. He is attuned to an evolving global and ever diversifying audience. He has achieved real and positive impact that can serve as an example of best and recommended practices.

Naoki Tanaka

Dayton Schroeter, AIA

Vice President and Design Director, Smithgroup

Thea Catalyst Award

We will always need leaders of vision, individuals who will take risks and challenge us. This Thea Catalyst Award recognizes Dayton Schroeter, an extraordinary individual and visionary leader in the museum architecture field, with over 30 years of experience shaping culturally significant and inclusive spaces.

As Vice President and Design Director at SmithGroup, Dayton has consistently demonstrated his ability to create engaging and transformative experiences that embrace. His dedication to building strong connections with communities through design has profoundly and positively impacted the museum landscape, making cultural institutions more inclusive and accessible.

Dayton’s influence extends beyond the projects he leads, as he fosters a culture of innovation and inclusivity within the industry.

Exemplary projects include:

• City of Alexandria Freedom House

• Whitney Plantation (Edgard, LA)

• Virginia Museum of Fine Arts expansion

• Richmond National Slavery Museum

• Society’s Cage (National Mall)

Dayton is a change agent, a leader, a mentor, and an outspoken advocate for integrated design that, quite honestly, is reclaiming spotlights on underestimated communities and the narratives associated with them. His approach to integrating story into physical spaces is extremely relevant and timely to the challenges being faced in themed entertainment, whether in museums or other sectors.

In an era where the entertainment industry wields immense influence over distributing and exporting culture and consciousness, it has become increasingly crucial for this sector to take on a leadership role in promoting responsible storytelling. The convergence of creativity and cultural sensitivity is not merely a choice; it is a moral imperative, and

Dayton Schroeter has been an unwavering catalyst in that regard.

Dayton’s values and goals are reflected in his words as well as his work. He speaks of “amplifying the voices of the voiceless”; “making sure teams mirror our communities” with focus on “trauma and resilience”; and “taking discomfort around racial reconciliation and creating integrated spaces that inspire communities.” He has said, “When it comes to placemaking, we need to create spaces that are grounded in the lived experiences of the people who use them.”

Dayton Schroeter

Adventure Play

Windsor Great Park, Windsor, United Kingdom

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement Attraction, Limited Budget

As a new addition to the already thriving Windsor Great Park - an ancient royal landscape and part of the historic Windsor Estate - the main objective of this project was to increase both the frequency and dwell time of family visits, and attract a new audience to the existing, 35-acre Savill Garden. Additionally, the project wanted to educate and inspire families through the careful integration of naturebased play into the newly established courtyard area and existing woodland beyond.

The three levels of adventure are easily identifiable through the use of detailed image-based carvings that denote which is which:

1. Small & Nimble (mouse)

2. Natural Climber (squirrel)

3. Bold & Brave (owl)

Providing different challenges for guests of all abilities while removing hazards in a challenging environment is intended to maximize play value, while being watchful not to sanitize the experience too much. (A playground without carefully managed risks that allow children of all abilities to push themselves, is not a playground at all.) This is a reclamation of holistic play: Getting visitors close to nature, the purpose is to stimulate their senses, activate their imaginations and grow their confidence by challenging children to take risks. The attraction actively promotes intergenerational play between children, parents, and grandparents.

The playground brings together bespoke play structures, timber sculptures and artworks, all wrapped

around a steel substructure for strength and longevity. From a sustainability perspective, most of the timber used in the build was sourced from within the wider Estate, seasoned over several years. This meant that the playground was effectively grown on site, dramatically reducing the amount of timber required from other locations and suppliers.

Every detail, from the smallest carving to the grandest treehouse, was carefully considered to add layers to the visitor experience. All the elements combine to ensure a visit to this compelling, adventurous place will live long in the memory.

Contributors

Client: Savill Garden, The Crown Estate

Client Project Manager: TFT Consultants

Client Cost Consultant: Burnley Wilson Fish Consultancy

Client Legal Consultant: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Client CDM Consultant: Gardiner & Theobold LLP

Client Planning Consultant and Ecologist: LUC

Client Access Consultant: Earnscliffe

Client Design Consultant: Path Design

Client Experience Advisor: Britton McGrath Associates

Client Structural Engineer: Price & Myers

Client Services Engineer: Watkins Payne

Partnership

Client Play Inspection Consultant: Play Inspection Company

Designer: Creating Adventurous Places (CAP.

Subs to the Principal Contractor

Philip Hartley Associates (PHA) Ltd, Project Manager

Artych Ltd, Site Manager

Creating Adventurous Places (CAP.Co) Ltd, Adventure Play Timber Construction

Alex Egan, Artist & Illustrator

Barnsfield Timber, Timber Supply

Interiorbuild. Welfare Facilities

Massey Harris Ltd, Steelwork and Slide

Manufacture and Installation

TJ Hunt Ltd, Groundworks & Screw Piles

Kenward Ltd, Groundworks

DCM Surfaces Ltd, Groundworks

LG Electrical, Electrical

Fairwater Ltd, Water Features

Brooks Pumps Ltd, Water Supply and Irrigation

Official Credits List Adventure Play

John Spalding, Consulting Structural Engineer

Cleftwood Fencing, Internal Fencing and Gates

Parallel Fabrication Ltd, Acorn Structures

Huck Nets Ltd, Play Nets

7 x 19 Building Adventure Ltd, Suspended Walkways

DJ Willrich Ltd, Interactive Projection and Control System

DJ Willrich Ltd, Media Content

Henry Hepworth Smith, Animal Carvings

Willowtwisters, Willow Features

RoSPA, Play Inspection Consultant

DJ Willrich Ltd

David Willrich, Technical Director and Media

Systems Designer (Audio, Video and Projection)

https://docs.connect.panasonic.com/projector/

David Gibbons, Media Designer and Media

Mike Switzer, Audio, Video Equipment and

Mark Richards, Show Control Installer, Show Control System Programmer and Media Director

Aquascope

Futuroscope, Jaunay-Marigny, France

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement

Water Park

Aquascope is an innovative water park that opened in 2024 as a second gate to the neighboring Futuroscope theme park in France.

Guests checking in will find that the experience feels more like a spa, complete with modern changing rooms with modern lighting effects as a preview of what’s to come. Aquascope has three experiential indoor zones focused on immersion, thrills and fun.

In Les Abysses de Lumiere, water and image technology work in unison to offer a dual immersion in an aquatic and digital environment. The blend of video mapping, light shows, spatial sound system, interactive elements and water effects plunges visitors into a world where the real and the unreal merge. Creating an original immersive experience using digital equipment in a chlorinated wet environment seemed a risky undertaking at first sight, but the technical and artistic teams worked to develop cutting-edge solutions.

The Rift and the slides not only offer fun activity along a giant net overhanging the wave pool; there are also eight slides with breathtaking drops. The slides were designed so that each one is different and offers a unique experience.

The fantasy-world theme of La Faille de Kraki features slides, an aquatic maze, a musical cavern and play pools that offer children over 20 interactive aquatic adventures.

Aquascope is a pioneer in integrating projection mapping, digital media, and sound in a water park setting, creating

a highly immersive, engaging environment. The narrative and attention to detail in each zone elevate the experience to an interactive adventure. Eco-friendly practices and sustainable design demonstrate that thrilling entertainment can be achieved responsibly. The variety of attractions catering to different age groups, thrill levels, and interests ensures that every guest finds something enjoyable.

Concept Aquascope

Rodolphe Bouin, CEO

Elodie Arnaud, Project Director

Olivier Heral, Creative Director

Futuroscope Project Managers

Pauline Ravry, Quentin Duport, Marc Rasmussen

Technology Integration and Development of Custom Technical Solutions

FMD Team

Yannis Marchet: Development and Project Manager

Jeanne Bombardelli: Energy, Mechanics, and Materials Engineer

Frederic Rigaudeau: Audiovisual Engineering

Olivier Trésorier: Study and Works Manager

Architect

Art’Ur Architectes Firm: Emmanuelle Bodin

Scenography & Media Design for Abysses des Lumières

Moment Factory

Virginie Valastro: Producer

Alexandre Lupien: Creative Director

Official Credits List Aquascope

Moment Factory Team: Pierre Corsy, Dominique Charbonneau, MarieAudrey Campion, Stéphane Roisin

Water Effects and Fountain Systems

Crystal Group, Michel Amann

Scenography of La Faille de Kraki and the Rift

Michel Linet-Frion

Credo Project: Alan D’Andréa, Jenny Impens

Slides for Thrill zone

Polin Waterpark

Concrete Sculpted Décor Construction

Universal Rocks: Jean Marie Chollet

Lighting and Scenography Design

Contre Jour, Bruno Demesester

Installation

Ineo – Equans France

Focused on strategy and market feasibility for entertainment projects, ECA provides in-depth, global expertise for the industry’s leading investors, institutions, developers, designers, licensors, and operators.

ECA PROJECTS

UPCOMING

• 11 SKIES (SkyCity)

- KidZania Hong Kong (2025)

• EDEN Project Qingdao, China (2025)

• LEGOLAND Resort Shanghai (2025)

• SEVEN Entertainment Complexes, KSA (2025+)

• VidantaWorld's BON Luxury Theme Park, Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico (2026)

• LEGOLAND Resort Shenzhen (2026)

• Warner Bros. Studio Tour Shanghai

– The Making of Harry Potter (2027)

• Delhi Aerocity Retail Entertainment

– Anchor IP Attractions (2027+)

• Sanya Hello Kitty Water Park Resort, Hainan Island, China (2027+)

• Sentosa-Brani Masterplan, Singapore (2030+)

ECA PROJECTS RECENTLY OPENED

• Universal Studios Beijing Resort

• The CHUAN Whisky Distillery, Mt. Emeishan, China

• LEGOLAND Korea

• Kiewit Luminarium

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• SAGA Shanghai (Puy du Fou)

• Aztlán Parque Urbano, Mexico City

BDX Droids

Bipedal Robotic Character Design & Control

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement

Outstanding Technical Innovation

BDX Droids were first playtested at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland California.

The ensemble of three walk-around Droid characters is made up of freeroaming two-legged droids, capable of an enormous amount of expression. They have toddler-size bodies on little legs, and slightly oversized heads, giving them a childlike charm. They appear to be alive and full of personality.

BDX Droids exhibit the personalities and attention spans of playful preschoolers. They freely walk around while charming guests. The Droids seem to recognize guests and even seek eye contact, imitating guests' movements and encouraging guests to reciprocate.

Breakthroughs in adaptive learning allow the Droids to learn new movements very quickly. An innovative operator control system enables improved ability to perform in character while walking and maintaining autonomous balance. The digital puppeteers become actors, focused on performance rather than technicians focused on robot operation. The technology is essentially invisible; the experience is what is perceived.

The real magic of the BDX Droids is the combination of all the arts of our trade. These include imagination (in the form of character design, scripting, choreography, digital puppetry arts, rehearsal, ensemble performance, and the highest animation art) together with the engineering genius that makes

all this possible, robust and reliable. The blend of imagination and engineering is beyond excellent.

The BDX Droids achieve the highest standards of animation, meeting the qualifications defined by classic Disney Animators Frank Thomas and Olie Johnson in their book Disney Animation, The Illusion of Life. The three little Droids appear to be living, thinking, feeling, sentient beings, with charming individual personalities, independent thought, their own emotions and even a love of mischief, far beyond previous achievements in walk-around robotics. They are totally convincing and lovable.

WDI R&D Core Team

Moritz Bächer, Project Lead, Disney Research Imagineering (Zurich, Switzerland)

Ruben Grandia, Reinforcement Learning, Disney Research Imagineering (Zurich, Switzerland)

Espen Knoop, Mechanical Design, Disney Research Imagineering (Zurich, Switzerland)

Michael A Hopkins, Show Control , Disney Research Imagineering (Glendale, USA)

Georg Wiedebach, Runtime System, Disney Research Imagineering (Glendale, USA)

Jared Bishop, Animator, Walt Disney Imagineering R&D

Steven Pickles, Electrical Engineering, Walt Disney Imagineering R&D

David Müller, Reinforcement Learning, Disney Research Imagineering (Zurich, Switzerland)

Joseph Virzi, Electrical Engineering, Walt Disney Imagineering R&D

Mark Arnold, Procurement, Walt Disney Imagineering R&D

WDI R&D Support Team

Franklin T Batino, Planning and Coordination, Walt Disney Imagineering R&D

Official Credits List BDX Droids

Leslie Evans, Planning and Coordination, Walt Disney Imagineering R&D

Tony Dohi, Show Director, Walt Disney Imagineering R&D

Walt Disney Imagineering

Brian Kesinger, Concept Art, Concept Design

Jeremy Costello, Concept Art, Concept Design

Mark Brashear, Concept Art, Concept Design

William Martinez, Concept Art, Concept Design

Kelsey Hardwick, Paint, Concept Design

Disneyland Resort & Disney Live Entertainment

Adela L Kuehn, Technical Director, Disney Live Entertainment

Daniel Hayden, Entertainment Management, Disneyland Resort

Deena Selenow, Creative Director, Disney Live Entertainment

Hollie Hopson, Producer, Disney Live Entertainment

Lindsey Bryant, Technical Director, Disney Live Entertainment

Michael W Duncan, Producer, Disney Live Entertainment

Michael Serna, Creative Director, Disney Live Entertainment

Preston Olivares, Entertainment Management, Disneyland Resort

Tim Bennett, Show Director, Disney Live Entertainment

Joel Peavy, Planning and Coordination, Walt Disney Imagineering R&D

Karen Thorne, Planning and Coordination, Walt Disney Imagineering R&D

Consultants

Lee Romaire, Paint, Romaire Studios, Inc

Chimelong Show

Chimelong Theater, Chimelong Resort, Hengqin, China

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement Spectacular Show

This completely reimagined, magnificently staged circus-type show thrills the family audience with non-stop action performances enhanced by enormous, constantly changing visuals and exciting musical integration.

Inside a lavish, purpose-built, very large theater is housed a sensational show combining aerialists, acrobats, motorcycles, trick horse riders, bicyclists, jugglers, birds, and ostriches, supported by dancers, singers, and of course… clowns.

Technically the show is outstanding with dazzling, constantly changing visual effects including lighting, sound, moving background images, and pyro, all perfectly appropriate and synchronized to the action.The visual integration of the background images with the performers is striking, enhanced by lighting and lighting effects, as in the aerial ballet.

Departing from traditional three-ring format, the show uses a dedicated aisle to stage fun interludes such as a Carnival parade. Another is a battle with a mechanical Tyrannosaurus Rex. All are fun for kids and adults alike.

Chimelong Show is an experience that is innovative, entertaining and outstanding in many ways. Performances on a unique 270-degree stage ensure that every seat provides a fantastic view. Advanced lighting systems add a magical touch. Thrilling stunts showcase the performer’s extraordinary skill and daring feats. The music is presented as being performed by a traditional circus band but is fully orchestrated and beautifully

scored to be appropriate to the visuals and performance. Costumes are colorful and extravagant. The theater itself spans 678,126 square feet (63,000 square meters), with massive 14,000-square foot (1,300-square meters) 3D LED screens. Chimelong Show promises to leave its audiences in awe.

Show

Zhigang Su, Chief Director, Chimelong Group

Dale Su, Executive Producer, Chimelong Group

Chimelong Design, Production, Project Management

Hengsheng Fu, Technical Director, Chimelong Group

Xiaopeng Yao, Associate Technical Director- Automation, Chimelong Group

Bella Lai, Production Manager, Chimelong Group

Kelly Huang, Production Coordinator, Chimelong Group

Lydia Wu, Production Coordinator, Chimelong Group

Yong Lu, Venue Design Manager, Chimelong Group

Zhiqiang Wu, Construction Manager, Chimelong Group

Seven Zhang, Onsite Project Manager – Equipment, Chimelong Group

Xiaobing Wang, Structural Engineering Manager, Chimelong Group

Margarita Peschanskaia, Costume Designer, Chimelong Group

Zhijian Lan, Associate Construction Manager, Chimelong Group

Yuanyuan Luo, Associate Venue Design Manager, Chimelong Group

Hanxi Zeng, Equipment Engineer, Chimelong Group

Xiao Yu, Onsite Project Engineer – Equipment, Chimelong Group

Cynthia Yin, Contract Manager, Chimelong Group

Eagle Xiao, Logistic Manager, Chimelong Group

Bruce Peng, Associate Logistic Manager, Chimelong Group

Vendors & Suppliers-Creative, Design & Production

Evgeny Shevtsov, Artistic Director, Shevtsov Production

Olga Poltarak, Chief Choreographer, Shevtsov Production

Anatoly Voynov, Choreographer, Shevtsov Production

Vladimir Demichev, Choreographer, Shevtsov Production

Anatoly Nezhnyy, Scenic Designer, Shevtsov Production

Andrei Yanshin, Scenic Designer, Shevtsov Production

Aleksandr Riabinin, Video Content Specialist, Shevtsov Production

Dmitry Kuznetsov, Composer, Shevtsov Production

Vladimir Tarasov, Technical Director, Shevtsov Production

Svetlana Kuvshinova, Make Up Artist, Shevtsov Production

Anna Titova, Production Manager, Shevtsov Production

Ilia Salmov, Aerial Gymnastics Trainer, Shevtsov Production

Alain Lortie, Show Lighting Designer, Lortie Design Lumiere Inc.

Yannick Dussoyer, Show Lighting Programmer, Lortie Design Lumiere Inc.

Koert Vermeulen, Sound Designer, ACTLD

Operations (Opening Crew)

Jing Huang, Operation Director, Chimelong Group

Vendors

Ray Winkler, Theater Concept Design and Planning, Façade Design, Stufish Entertainment Architects

Maciej Woroniecki, Theater Concept Design and Planning, Façade Design, Stufish Entertainment Architects

Felix Chow, Set & Prop Fabrication, Karlson Global Limited

Guiming Chen, SFX (Smoke, Fog, Faux Fire, Bubble, Cold Firework) Design & Supply, Guangzhou Quanya Trading Co., Ltd.

Jianpeng Shi, SFX Water Treatment Design & Supply Contractor, Guangdong Laswim Water Environment Engineering Co., Ltd

Sha Yi, Interior Hardcover, SHENZHEN HONGTAO DECORATION CO.,LTD.

Sheng Li, LED Supply & Installation, Nanjing Lopu Technology Co., Ltd.

Ting Zhang, Costumes Fabrication, Guangzhou Borong Costumes Co., Ltd.

Yongyao Liu, Lighting and Show Master Control System Installation & Integration, Guangzhou Leafun Art & Culture Technology Co., Ltd

WE MAKE COOL

Chimelong Spaceship

Chimelong Resort, Hengqin, Guangdong, China

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement

Marine Theme Park

The Chimelong Spaceship, a worldclass, indoor theme park that forms a second gate to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, is an industry breakthrough in its integration of entertainment, education, and marine animal conservation. Its attractions, rides, shows, aquarium displays, tours and classrooms are housed in a structure designed as a colossal, landed spaceship. The backstory is that it is the repository where aliens have collected 150,000 aquatic creatures, representing 300 species of aquatic life from all over planet Earth, for conservation and study.

The Park features 15 themed areas, three major theaters, 35 amusement rides, 13 science classrooms, and eight scientific backstage tours. Each themed area blends entertainment and educational content, incorporating rides and animal exhibits.

The park has seven Guinness World Records:

• World’s Largest Indoor Theme Park: 397,064 square meters of enclosed area (4,271,783 square feet).

• World’s Largest Aquarium: 75,350,969 liters of tanks (16,574,889 gallons) with 38 aquarium tanks.

• World’s Largest Aquarium Tank: 56,450,136 liters (12,417,288 gallons).

• World’s Largest Indoor Artificial Wave, generating waves measuring up to 3.2m (10 feet 6 inches).

• World’s Largest Living Coral Reef Exhibit: 10 specialized coral tanks, totaling 2,848,562 liters (626,595 gallons).

• World’s Highest Seated Capacity Motion Simulator: “Bermuda Storm” simulator ride (a previous Thea recipient) accommodates 304 riders on a single platform.

• World’s Largest Curved Projection Screen: In “Bermuda Storm” encompassing over 1,682 square meters of surface.

From one regional aquatic zone to the next, the regions portrayed inside the tanks extend into the walkways. The architectural facades, rock work, faux landscaping, live entertainment, animal meet-and-greets, dining and retail are all outstanding features of a cohesive, immersive guest experience.

Project Development 项目开发

Zhigang Su, Owner / Chief Developer, Chimelong Group, 志刚 苏, 业主/总开发, 长隆 集团,

Venue Design and Development 场馆设 计与深化

Yong Lu, Facility Design Manager, Chimelong Group, 陆勇

Qinyu Fan, Vice Design Manager, Chimelong Group, 范钦彧

Life Support System Design, TJP Inc., TJP美国维生 系统设计公司

William Watts, Master Plan and Concept Design, Windward Design, 前海洋世界设计师——阿标

The Hettema Group, Master Plan and Concept Design

Attraction Design and Production Design

机动设备设计与制作设计

Creative Director, FAR Out!, 瑞克-暴风剧场创意 导演

Attraction Design and Supply, HPS Play Trading LLC, 中东攀爬供应商-二楼攀爬设备

Engineering 工程

Hengsheng Fu , Technical Director , Chimelong Group, 付恒生

Yinhao Zeng, Technical Manager, Chimelong Group, 曾颖皓

Xiaopeng Yao , Technical Manager, Chimelong Group, 姚孝鹏

Mechanical System 机械系统

Amusement Rides, ANTONIO ZAMPERLA spa, 意 大利赞培拉-游乐设备

Amusement Rides, Guangdong Jinma Entertainment Corp.,Ltd, 金马-游乐设备

Submarine Ride Supply, Mack Ride, 德国麦氏-潜 水艇

Motion Platform, Brogent Technologies, Inc., 智 威-暴风剧场 Amusement Rides, Shenyang Chuangqi

Amusement Equipment Co,Ltd, 沈阳创奇-游乐 设备

Media Production 多媒体制作 Caiyun Yuan, MEDIA Manager, Chimelong Group, 袁彩云

Media Production, Mack Animation GmbH & CoKG, 德国麦氏影片-暴风剧场影片 Music Production, TRIANGLE MARKETING SERVICES COMPANYLIMITED , 香港谭生-主题 音乐

Media Production, Chao Xiang Digital Technology coltd , 潮向-媒体内容

Live Entertainment Production 现场演艺 制作

Theatre and Show Production, Renaissance Entertainment, 文艺复兴

Scott Arnold, Lighting and Show Control System design 灯光及表演系统设计, Tech Fulcrum, 史 葛-美国灯光设计师

Show Production, MANTA RED, Show Prop, Airstage by Effekt-Technik GmbH, 德 国空飘公司

Brent Young, Show design and video production, Super78, 雨林剧场制作导演

WY Liu, AV system, Lei Fung, 广州励丰文化科技 股份有限公司 - 参观通道影音制作及灯光导演

JQ Wang, AV system , SMI AudioVisual Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., 深圳市 天市源科技有限公司 -参观通道及雨林剧场影 音制作

Rui Wen OuYang, Park Audio System, PCI China, 上海佳联视厅科技有限公司 – 园区音响设计 及实施

Recreation Equipment 娱乐设备

Wave Equipments, WhiteWater, 白水-造浪机供 应

Media System Design & Supply (Audio, Video, Projection, Show Control), Kraftwerk Living Technologies GmbH, 奥地利特效座椅及投影系 统公司（万佛）-暴风剧场

Project Management 项目管理

Liangqing Gong, CEO, Chimelong Group, 龚良 庆

Guixin Dong, COO & Chief Management Officer of Animal and Botany ( as Group Senior Vice-President ), Chimelong Group, 董贵信

Construction 土建施工

Jun Li, GM of Construction, Chimelong Group, 李峻 Risheng Chu, Construction Manager, Chimelong Group, 初日昇

Zhiqiang Wu, Construction Manager , Chimelong Group, 吴志强

Operations(Opening Crew) 营运（开业筹 建团队）

John Smart Jiang, General Manager of Zhuhai Resort, Chimelong Group , 蒋敏灵

Frankie Zhang, General Manager of Chimelong Spaceship, Chimelong Group, 张程

Fangjung Wu, Chief Engineer, Chimelong Group, 吴方荣

Jim Jin, Operation Manager, Chimelong Group , 靳勇

Lenny Han, Maintenance Manager , Chimelong Group, 韩绍华

Official Credits List

Chimelong Spaceship

Raymond Lin, Entertainment Manager, Chimelong Group , 连汉强

Tiger Li, Aimal Management, Chimelong Group , 李湛伟

Julien Marc Jacques Forestier, Aimal Management, Chimelong Group , 朱利安

Vendors 供应商

Acrylic Panel Design and Supply, Nippura Co., Ltd., 日本尼普拉-水池玻璃

Special Effects Design, Engineering and Supply, Technifex Inc., 美国特效公司（蒙迪公司）

Artificial Coral and Rock Work Design and Supply, Ony Kobo Bangkok Co., Ltd., 泰国鬼工 坊（假珊瑚）

Show Lighting Design & Programing, Visual Terrain Inc., 美国特效公司-暴风剧场灯 光设计

Mr Wang, Coral Elder Lighting Supply & Installation, GUANGZHOU HENGYI

ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD, 广 州恒一（珊瑚长老灯光）

Animatronic Show Design, The Bezark Company

Fantasy Springs

Tokyo DisneySea, Tokyo, Japan

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement

Theme Park Land

Fantasy Springs is a new, 26-acre land at Tokyo DisneySea. Open since June 2024, it represents the park’s largest expansion to date (an addition of 20 percent) and its eighth “port of call.”

The backstory is that of a magical spring, home to a curious water spirit and a place where magical water constantly springs from numerous locations. The water spirit would visit fairytale realms and, upon her return, would magically carve into the rocks characters and scenes she had encountered. There are multiple springs that spout water in time with music, with the area also decorated with rocks engraved with Disney character motifs.

Thousands of custom artificial foliage elements integrated with live landscaping ensure the land remains lush and colorful year-round. Fantasy Springs is home to three areas inspired by Disney Animation Studios films, Frozen, Peter Pan and Tangled, comprising four new attractions, three themed dining locations (accommodating 1,400 guests), a retail outlet plus the new Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel (475-rooms).

Frozen Kingdom features an immersive family-friendly flume/boat ride (Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey). Peter Pan’s Never Land includes an epic 3-D flying adventure, a Tinker Bell outdoor ride, a lake with Captain Hook’s pirate ship and Skull Rock, and a restaurant built by the Lost Kids. In Rapunzel’s Forest, the classic story comes to life at Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival.

The magic and pristine level of design of Fantasy Springs results from the international collaboration of hundreds of specialists. Artisans, carvers, and painters created nearly 50 characters expressed in the rockwork “story pools.” Lighting, audio, and water effects offer different experiences for daytime and nighttime. As with the rest of Tokyo DisneySea, water helps tie these areas together along with the trees, landscape and storytelling.

Walt Disney Imagineering

Abbie R Bender

Andrew Sibner

Abby Ramirez

Abigail A Michael

AC G Christakis

Achin Kundu

Adam B Hill

Adam D Flemming

Adam Machalak

Addi Gaash

Aileen L Trombatore

Akiko Suzuki

Akina Obata

Alessandra Robotti

Alex Guerrero

Alexandrea Young Irvine-Wheeler

Alicia Ellsworth

Alicia Marie Hofer

Alison Hemphill

Alison Robins

Allan Bloemsma

Allan J Marasco

Allison Masikip

Amanda B Weiskind

Amanda Haley

Amanda L Canteenwalla

Amy M Pennebacker

Andrea Rose Nice

Andrea Sorini

Andrew A Sanchez

Andrew G MacPhee

Andrew J Chew

Andrew J Reiff

Andy Nice

Angel M Moreno

Angel Orlando Quintanilla

Angela D'Anna

Angie Ramirez

Anila Arif

Anne Miller

Annette McQuilkin

Anqi Xu

Anthony G Enriquez

Anthony Pisano

Anthony Yuen

Aoi Nakamura

April V Warren

Arashi Yoshioka

Areyna D Schmidt

Arthur Rowlodge

Arturo C De Guia

Asako Kokubu

Asako Takahashi

Asha Xue

Ashley Susanne Jennings

Audrey Katheryn Aronoff

Avi Tuchman

Aya Misawa

Ayaka Ikuta

Ayako Suzuki

Ayumi Miyamori

Bari Jo

Barry S Golding

Ben "Frodo" Froman

Ben Bian

Ben Trabuco

Bethann M Brody

Bhavna Mistry

Blake J Ostrowski

Bob Evans

Bob Litjen

Brandt Adrien Marshall Sr

Brenen Gene Thul

Brent S Cho

Bret K Kawashima

Brett Swain

Brian A Belot

Brian P Orr

Brian S Nefsky

Brittany Danielle Sandzimier

Brittany L Smith

Brooke Mackenzie Dozier

Bruce Lau

Bryan Joseph Thombs

Bryce A Frost

Cameron D Schlender

Cara A Malek

Carley Addeman

Carlos Ferreira

Carlos Garcia

Carlos Sayde

Caroline J Andrew

Catherine Black

Catherynne Jean

Cathy Ritenour

Cecile Olivier

Celine C Paez

Chad Smith

Chandler Williams Edwards

Charline Boieiro

Cheng Hsiung Chang

Cherie Beaulieu-Unland

Chiaki Koyama

Chih-Ying Chu

Chiho Senda

Chinatsu Ogata

Chloe Cudney

Chris Bacon

Chris Fogel

Chris Hofer

Chris Lamb

Chris Smith

Christian Fernandez

Christian P Bodden

Christina M Woodman

Christopher Beck

Christopher D West Jr

Official Credits List Fantasy Springs

Christopher Dylan Merritt

Christopher Gustafson

Christopher J Black

Christopher J Turner

Christopher M Andras

Christopher S Matinas

Clarissa J Matalone

Claudia Ivonne Fernandez Escobar

Cody Poyner

Colleen E Mansfield

Connie Schlobahm

Corbett W Brown III

Cornelius Dupre

Courtney A Scheffler

Craig Barr

Craig Russell

Craig Tadaki

Cristina Maria Diaz

Daiya Takagi

Daniel Fredrick Fazio

Daniel Joseph Steck Jr

Daniel Jue

Daniel R Richardson

Daniel Thomas Ridgers

Daniel Todd Lindsey

Daniella D Roberge

Danielle Lieu Urban

Darin Hollings

Dave Metzger

David Azcarraga

David Brickey

David D Dupree

David Donald Geier

David E Emery

David F Barnett

David Gilmore

David Kalbeitzer

David Lester

David P Goldberg

David Rothman

David W Edminster

David W. Graul

Dean Herrick

Deborah Kleinman

Deborah Y Low

Dennis Park

Derek C Haas

Derek Howard

Derek K Santos

Desmond Moore

Devin T Lai

Diane Sta Maria Villar

Dino A Fauci

Dirk E Bekkering

Dominic Diaz

Drew Yates

Duane L McLeod

Dung Phan

Duveshwar A Sarju

Dylan J Olson

Earl Ellise

Edemuel Mora

Edith S Saucedo

Eduard Weverling

Edward H Choi

Efren Balenton

Elizabeth Joy Reckart

Elizabeth L McFarlin

Ellen Guevara

Emi Sugano

Emily Marie Adams

Emily Mattie

Emily R O'Brien

Eri Luna

Eri Namiki

Eri Segami

Eric D Miller

Eric Hou

Eric Jost

Eric S Kovach

Erie Imai

Erik T Vernon

Erma L Yazzie

Esther C Watanabe

Esther Usaraga

Ethan F Reed

Fabrice Kennel

Fanny Vieira

Francisco Eddy Castaneda

Frank Antonides

Frank E Hill

Frank Wolf

Frank Reifsnyder

Frank X Newman

Franklin T Batino

Fusano Miyamori

Gabriel Antonio Lopez

Gabriel Joshua Almario

Gail J Hash

Gaku Sato

Garret Parrish

Garrett R Lindner

Gary Gold

Gary T Graham

Gary W Castler

Gary Y Tokumoto

Genevieve S Sheehan

Gerald T Fletcher

Geronimo F. Cedano

Glen Humphrey

Gohta Nakashizu

Greg Combs

Greg Francis Holleran

Greg Hayes

Gregory Emmett Macdonald

Gregory S Lhotka

Grisol L Ramirez

Hal Brian Orensky

Official Credits List (continued)

Fantasy Springs

Halsey Paige Edmunds

Haluk Ay

Hanh T Lieu

Harout Akopian

Hazem Ali Zidane

Heather S Greene

Heidi Cho Cole

Hiroaki Izawa

Hiroki Ishiakawa

Hiromi Hayashi

Hiroshi Taga

Hiroyuki Takagi

Ian McVittie

Ikuyo Kimura

Ismael T Abad Jr.

Ivan Chan

Jackson W Conley

Jaclyn L Harris

Jacqueline Hilo

James E Bloomfield

James Towler

Jan Hughes

Janet S Saavedra

Janet V Boutte

Janny Mulholland

Jared A Kleier

Jasmine N Krull

Jason Badger

Jason E Collins

Jason Lovelace

Jason O Kaufman

Javier Soto

Jeff De Boer

Jeff Hampton

Jeff Webb

Jeffrey L Compass

Jenna N Renard

Jennie Atwood

Jennifer A Huang

Jennifer K Plessinger

Jennifer Kurborka

Jeremy Takaaki Tsubota

Jessica L. Bateman

Jessica Lynn Badgerow

Jillian Ma

Joan M Hartwig

Jocelyn Ramirez

Jody Gerstner

Joe Becherer

Joe Kucharski

Joel McNeely

John A Malluck

John B Streifel

John Bunt

John Chia-Nai Chiang

John Dennis

John Hayes

John L Gizienski

John N Evans

John P Mauvezin

John Pham

John S Algeo III

John Stewart

John Stone

John W McDonald

John Ward

Jon R Carver

Jonathan L Fisher

Jonathan Michael Moran

Jonathan Stanley Enriquez

Jose A Diaz Jr

Jose Real

Josef L Lemoine

Joseph Andrew Mancha

Joseph R Garcia III

Joshua Camarena

Juan Gutierrez

Jude Blanco Manabat

Judy Liss

Julia Michelle Soderstjerna

Julie Y Asato

Junichiro Shigenobu

Junko Kato

Justin Faulconer

Justin Petronglo

Ka Yan Cheung

Kaho Kataoka

Kaisey William McCallion

Kaitlin Marie Grabowski

Kako Nishimura

Kana Sakurai

Kana Tamura

Kanako F Murphy

Kanako Hori

Kangja Chung

Karen A Powers

Karen E Lawrence

Karen Hoshino

Karin Elizabeth Hanson

Katherine Justice

Katherine Nicole Barnett

Kathleen M Davis

Kathryn Evans

Kathryn Joan Yancey

Kathryn Julia Skobrak

Kathryn L Vincelli

Kathryn M Barnes

Kathy Mathis

Katie Dayton

Katsumi Hirano

Kazue Hirose

Kazuhiro Saito

Kazumi Nakagawa

Kelsey L Hardwick

Kelsey N Frosch

Ken Neville

Kenji Takeuchi

Kenneth D Smith

Kenneth R Lennon

Kensuke Yoshida

Kesta Suarez

Keven R Schlender

Kevin Fong

Kevin J Hyland

Kevin J Phillips

Khadeine Ali

Kieu H Thi Nguyen

Kimberly Lau

Kirk P Bodyfelt

Knarik Harutyunyan Jones

Kristen Kafkaloff

Kristie Kaye Syring

Kristin Lynn Athans

Krys Chang

Kumi Ueno

Kyle C Barnes

Kyoko Oka

Lan Phuong T Nguyen

Lance Borowitz

Laura A Duran

Laura A Royce

Lauren L Meister

Lauren N Bizzigotti

Laurence W Treweek

Lee Choung

Leeann Popoff

Levi Ponce

Liana Zorn

Liane Dietz

Lincoln Hui

Linda Jaramillo

Lindsay B Leader

Linh T T Tran

Lisa Bell

Lisa Everett

Liza Maria Gutierrez

Lori C Coltrin

Lori Rothman Story

Lucas Krull

Luis Flores

Luis Fragoso

Luis Pinto

Lynne Itamura

Maggie Williams

Mahshid Abbasalipour

Marc C Escobar

Marcella Denise Swett

Margaret Ellen Samis

Maria C Fontiveros Penso

Maria C Mondloch

Maria Iwanami

Marihan Mehelba

Marina Antikellian

Marissa G Manzon

Mark A Lach

Mark Mesko

Mark Natter

Mark Schirmer

Martha Elizabeth Powell

Martin Urbina

Mary E Manchin

Masako Yui

Masato Shimazu

Masayuki Murofushi

Matt Abiva

Matthew C Schoepf

Matthew Jamieson Abiva

Matthew K Gary

Matthew Varga

Maureen Hart

Maya L Vyas

Mayu Kubomura

Mayumi A Davies

Meg Tsuzaka

Megan A Harris

Megan Anne Moore

Megan Duncan

Megan Dziatkowicz

Meghalee S Rosenberg

Melissa Donnan

Meow Ling

Michael Ascencio

Michael D Spurk

Michael J Barnett

Michael J Bishop

Michael J Browne

Michael J Fracassi

Michael J Savage

Michael John Anson

Michael John Quinn

Michael P Jones

Michael R Arana

Michael R Shalla

Michael S Peters

Michael Sean Foley

Michael T Ferguson

Michael W Godby

Michael W O'mary

Michi Baba

Miho Hojo

Mikako Sato-Stetson

Mike J Larrabee

Mike Kilbert

Mike Kutcher

Mikey Hachache

Miki Takeuchi

Mila G Corkins

Minda L Richmond

Miriam Ben-Ora

Misato Kimura

Misato Sakata

Miyuki Hasegawa

Mohsen A Nasr

Morgan Durkel

Morgan L Richardson

Mukhtar S Kaissi

Mutsuko Pease

Nana Sawada

Nana Shirakami

Nancy Nguyen

Naoki Yoshida

Naruhiko Terada

Natalie S Hein

Nataly Ardiles

Nathan Scott Brubaker

Natsumi Ochi

Nga Kwan Chan

Nick Pitman

AWESOMENESS! Let’s celebrate some

Visual Terrain is thrilled for all of this year’s Thea Award recipients, and cheers your achievements.

Congratulations to Rick Rothschild on being recognized with the Buzz Price Lifetime Achievement Award. (Now everyone knows you’re as awesome as we’ve always known).

A special HURRAH to Lynn Willrich on being recognized with the Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award.

We are grateful to The Bezark Company and THG Design for having us on the teams for Chimelong Spaceship and The Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater at the National WWII Museum, and honoring us with our 17th and 18th Thea Awards.

Celebrating 30 amazing years of Lighting Design for Architecture • Attractions • The Arts …with 18 Thea Awards

Official Credits List (continued)

Fantasy Springs

Nicolas Rodriguez Villar

Nicole Armitage Gonzalez

Nicole Marie Szparagowski

Niklas Allansson

Noah Holliday

Nona Dokholian

Noriko Kimura

Norman B Weise

Nozomi Izawa

Nuria A Molina Barrantes

Olga Tsirambidis

Olivier Arias Villalon

Oriana Menendez

Oscar Cobos

Oscar E De La Cruz

Parie Suda

Pasqual Sebastia Redón

Patrick G Girvin

Patrick Myles Viste

Patrick Viste

Paul A Westacott

Paul Gutierrez

Paul Mathews

Paul Sanguanmitr

Pei Jun Tang

Peter Arnet

Peter Stepniewicz

Phil Lee

Philip Hyonsu Lee

Philip J Schenkel

Phillip Nakamura

Pia Christina Gilman

Pierre Antounian

Pinar Toprak

Pooya Ghobadpour

Priscilla Mentzer

Q Rose Lai

Qinming Zhou

Rachel A Miller

Rae Jillian R Rivera

Ramesh Laridjani

Ramiro Ricardo Montalvo

Randall A Hill

Randy Tamme

Ranko Tagawa

Rebecca Elizabeth Yu

Reiko Lindsay

Remi Uchiyamada

Rene Barrios Jr

Rhine Meyering

Ricardo E White

Rich Breen

Rich Rhodes

Richard H Scholl

Richard Lucero

Richard Mills

Rick Daffern

Rick L Wullschleger

Rick Won

Rieko Kojima

Rina Kijima

Rob Blue

Robert A Dahm

Robert A Sebesta

Robert B Vann

Robert Coltrin

Robert F Pontrelli

Robert Fox

Robert Frederick Mills

Robert H Dozier

Robert J King

Robert Schuler

Rodney A Kurihara

Rodney Rayborne

Roland T Miller

Ron F Schaefer

Ron Monk

Ron Payne

Rui J Casimiro De Matos

Russel Wise

Russell B Dunn

Ryan A Stell

Ryan J Keenan

Ryan Jan Jodoin

Ryan W Drescher

Ryo Takane

Ryoki Chiba

Sachio Fujima

Sahar Kausar

Sally J Anderson

Salvatore Ingraldi

Sam Richards

Sam Towler

Samantha Catanzaro

Samson Michael Towler

Samuel Hsiao

Samuel Reyes

Sana Fujita

Sanae Iwamoto

Sanae Maeda

Sarah Catherine Nesbitt

Sarah J Lockett

Sarah Kibler

Satomi Kocho

Sayaka Suzuki

Scott Branch

Scott C Goddard

Scott E Wilburn

Seamus Carey

Sean M Robb

Sean Ramseier

Sean William Poluha

Sean Ye

Sharango Kundu

Shaun M Baranyi

Shawn Michael Hass

Shay Willard

Shelley Sizemore

Shie Rozow

Shigemi Kasai

Shintaro Suzuki

Shuko Shikauchi

Sierra Grace Cyprian

Sijin Kim

Sinthia M Dear

Siyao Kong

Sonny Chapman

Sophia Baldwin

Soren (Kay) Ghering

Soumya Bhavaraiu

Spencer T Banks

Srikari Nagaratna Ayyagari

Staci M Schofield

Stephanie A Laing

Stephanie A Shelley

Stephanie Reyes McCaw

Stephanie Rodriguez

Stephen Anderson

Stephen Gregory

Stephen Leff

Steve Cotroneo

Steve Litten

Steve Rosolio

Steve Wang

Steven A Johnson

Steven G Wagner

Steven Jay Porter

Steven T Kosakura

Stijin Vandycke

Sun Youn

Sunjit Singh

Taishiro Hoshino

Takayasu Fujita

Takayou Maeda

Takenori Hoshi

Tamar Partamian

Tammy Tosounian

Tanner Wade Lovgren

Taralyn Omolara Von Der Linden

Taylor A Maurer

Thi Xuan Huong Nguyen

Thomas A King

Thomas E Child

Thomas P Leach

Thomas Robert Duran Jr

Thomas T Tait

Tiffany Lay

Tiffany X Cheung

Tim McGrath

Tina Li

Tod A Mathias

Todd K Uhl

Todd Neubrand

Tom Novak

Tomoko Kanno

Tomoyo Mitzoguchi

Tracy N Singleton

Tracy T Wang

Tricia Holloway

Trinh Mai

Trung Ngo

Tsubasa Yoshida

Tsuyoshi Miura

Tyler Gregory Bal

Uriel Sanchez

Valerie J Chen

Vally Mestroni

Varoojan S Dergaloost

Vasilisa Ziakhodjaeva

Victor Alfonso Perez Garcia

Victor R Jaccoud-Miley

Victoria A Thomas

Victoria Castro

Wakana Harata

Wakayama Nauboko

Walter A Hurtarte

Warren J Wilson

Wayne Lai

Wendy Gish

Wesley Dewberry

Whitney A Novotny

Whitney Joanne Babin

Will Barney

William Robert Leskovich

William T Barr II

Xiao Qing Chen

Yamile Rivera Gonzalez

Yash S Mehta

Yayoi Kikuchi

Yayoi Ogo

Yo Yokouchi

Yonit Olshan

Yoshikazu Watanabe

Yoshimi Ogata

Yuka Clarke

Yuka Kobori

Yukako Ueda

Yuki Sugita

Yuko Suzuki

Yumi Sonoda

Yumiko Yamada

Yumoa Wakatsuki

Yuri Shinoda

Yurie Kira

Yuto Lee

Zach Tripotti

Zachary Royce Kerchman

Zi Quian Bak

Zohreh Sadeghi

Zsolt Hormay

Oriental Land Company

Akihiro Muto

Atsuko Kuge

Atsushi Hokimoto

Atsushi Yoshida

Ayaka Shibuta

Ayana Mita

Daiki Tsuji

Daisuke Tanii

Eiji Shigezumi

Eiko Yamashita

Emiko Kajihara

Fumihiro Isa

Gaku Suzuki

Hayato Yaegashi

Herikku Dein

Hideyuki Kanda

Official Credits List (continued)

Fantasy Springs

Hideyuki Mogi

Hiroaki Adachi

Hirobumi Hanashima

Hiroshi Kato

Hitoshi Ishii

Honoka Miyakoshi

Isamu Sahara

Jun Ito

Jun Murayama

Kana Hayashi

Kanemoto Nijyou

Kazuaki Kuroda

Kazuhiro Abe

Kei Yamamoto

Keisuke Tanaka

Keita Arao

Keita Ito

Kenichi Hanai

Kenichi Ishiyama

Kenji Yoshida

Kiichi Nakashima

Kiwamu Kobayashi

Koichiro Akamine

Kotaro Takeshita

Kotaro Yokomatsu

Kyohei Katayama

Mai Miyata

Makiko Nakagawa

Manabu Kadokawa

Masamichi Kuruji

Masanao Sakanashi

Masaya Hara

Masayoshi Shinoki

Mieko Mochizuki

Miyako Tonoike

Mizuki Nakada

Motokatsu Asakura

Motoki Kohara

Naoko Yano

Natsuki Takase

Nobuo Sato

Nobuyuki Fujita

Osamu Eto

Riho Kawamura

Ryo Nakazawa

Ryosuke Niisato

Ryotaro Shiiba

Ryuta Sasaki

Satoru Kawai

Shota Sasamori

Shoya Tezuka

Shuhei Ariyoshi

Shuhei Ogawa

Shunichi Yokoyama

Takanobu Nakamura

Takashi Koiso

Takayuki Arai

Takayuki Kikuchi

Takayuki Tanabe

Takehito Nakashima

Takeshi Ishii

Takeshi Tsunekawa

Taku Ichikawa

Takuji Kato

Takumi Matsubara

Takuya Iwasa

Takuya Ohtani

Tasuku Moriki

Tatsuhiko Mimura

Tomihito Enomoto

Tomohiro Miyaji

Toru Yoshimura

Toshiya Shimizu

Toyoshi Kanda

Tsuguaki Kageyama

Tsutomu Takayama

Wataru Uchimori

Yasuhiko Tanabe

Yasunori Akabane

Yayoi Kawano

Yoshihide Tokiya

Youhei Morita

Youhei Ohkubo

Yudai Hamano

Yuichi Kaneko

Yuki Takimoto

Yukihisa Ohbu

Yumiko Takano

Yusuke Saso

Yuuki Saito

Walt Disney Attractions Japan

Aimee Berkeley

Akihiro Ito

Akiko Naito

Akiko Ozawa

Akiko Yokomatsu

Alyse Goodwin

Ayaka Chichine

Ayako Kawai

Ayumi Jasarevic

Ayumi Miyamoto

Ayumi Shimada

Ayumi Terada

Brigitte Sitbon

Bruce McGregor

Bryan Douglass

Chiaki Kurata

Chiaki Takeuchi

Chiaki Yanagawa

Chiharu Befu

Chihiro Kuboki

Christa Douglass

Daisuke Ito

David Koo

David Stubsten

Edu Garcia

Eiichi Toyama

Eisuke Nakajima

Emi Watanabe

Eri Ogiso

Eri Tsukida

Erika Yokoyama

Fumiaki Oshita

Fumino Watanabe

George Gross

Hajime Akagi

Hannah Shinagawa

Hiho Hojo

Hirata Shio

Hiroko Kawabata

Hiromi Nakajima

Hiromi Yamazaki

Janet Nagamine

Jason Alexander

Jean-Marie Clement

Jim Doyle

Junko Hosoya

Kaho Kataoka

Kahori Koyano

Katherine Mathis

Kazuko Mori

Keiichi Iwamoto

Keiko Agawa

Keiko Aoki

Keiko Mitsuhiro

Keiko Nakamura

Kenji Takeuchi

Kensuke Uchiyama

Kiyomi Boyd

Kyoko Watanabe

Laura Symborski

Madoka Yoshiike

Mai Ohashi

Mami Yuguchi

Marco Troncarelli

Marcus De Souza

Mariko Shigetomi

Masahiko Ito

Masako Wongkom

Masami Ueda

Mayuko Nonaka

Mayuko Omori

Megumi Tsuzaka

Mia Song

Michiyo Baba

Miho Tomotsuka

Mikako Nakata

Miki Davis

Mio Kinouchi

Mutsuko Kaneda

Nana Sawada

Nao Ihara

Naoko Rokuroman

Naoko Yazumi

Natsuko Kobayashi

Nikki Hagstrom

Niklas Allansson

Nobuko Kondo-Calisher

Nobuko Takeuchi

Nobuko Wantanabe

Noriko Wright

Noriko Yamada

Norio Tajima

Nozomi Izumi

Osamu Imai

Parie Suda

Peter Kadokura

Reiko Arai

Rena Takahashi

Riho Fukui

Romain Levenes

Rumiko Mitani

Ryo Takane

Ryo Kiyotake

Sachiko Obayashi

Official Credits List (continued)

Fantasy Springs

Sachiyo Kuniyasu

Saeko Atsumi

Saki Murayama

Sakurako Kurano

Sandra Thomas

Sandy Abe

Satomi Takahashi

Sawako Mase

Sayaka Tobari

Sayuka Tsukahara

Senthilkumar Kaliannan

Karuppannan

Shoko Namba

Shouhei Ohara

Soumya Bhavaraju

Stephen Barbour

Stuart Mayne

Suwako Nomura

Tabi Hashimoto

Takako Yamamoto

Takashi Hashimoto

Takashi Tamura

Takayuki Ino

Takumi Miyao

Takuya Yoshida

Tim Grabowski

Tomo Munemura

Tomoe Yamagata

Tomoko Fujimura

Tomomi Daigo

Tomomi Ido

Tomoyo Mizoguchi

Tony Castillo

Toru Yuhara

Toshio Kajiwara

Tsuguho Hara

Yasu Hasegawa

Yayoi Fujiwara

Yoko Abo

Yoko Sasa

Yoko Tsuchiya

Yoshimi Kawakami

Yoshimi Kumagai

Yukako Clarke

Yukako Ninomiya

Yukari Wakakuri

Yuki Yanagihara

Yumi Yazawa

Yuna Hiraide

Yuri Kitagami

Yuriko Noda

Yuto Lee

Disneyland International

Bridget Winger

Darin Anglin

James Lai

Jimmy Tran

Katherine Lamming

Kazuko Scott

Keith Tomita

Kimberly Beach-Pettus

Lorraine Oakley

Manny Masaoka

Mikiko Davis

Nobuk Kondo-Calisher

Noriko Beck

Patricia Ochoa

Rieko Lindsey

Scott Harris

Steve Herron

Tomoko Crittenden

Tracey Donaldson

TOGETHER WE BUILD MAGIC

Totaling more than $7 billion, our entertainment experience includes some of the most iconic attractions of the decade. As active members of TEA we bring inherent knowledge of theming, equipment and ride coordination, integration and execution while seamlessly meeting your schedule needs.

Vendors

Acomb Ostendorf & Associates, Ltd.

Adena Corporation

Adirondack Scenic, Inc.

Advanced Corporation

Aecom Technical Services, Inc.

AKD Corporation

Alcorn McBride, Inc.

Amphenol Custom Cable, Inc.

Anthony David Swatton

ARC Document Solutions LLC.

Arm Automation, Inc.

Arrange Concrete Corporation

Artech Design & Productions Co.

Artistic Entertainment Service

Asahi Building-Wall Co., Ltd.

Autograph Foliages

Bailey Design Element, Inc.

Beckhoff Automation LLC

Benchmark Arts, Inc.

Black Wolf Production Services

Brass Roots Technologies LLC

C Ideas, Inc.

Cali Framing Suppies

California Theaming

Seaworld DIscovery Cove

Zoo Miami Amazon and Beyond

Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Disney Skyliner

Celtic Engineering, Inc.

Central Screw Products

Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc.

CL Global Systems, Inc.

CRP USA LLC

Cumming Construction Management, Inc.

CW Enterprises

D.Works Corporation

Daiken Corporation

Daniels Engraving Company LLC

Direct Embed

Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

Duncan Interior, Inc.

EITAI Co., Ltd.

ELA - Lighting

Electronic Theatre Control, Inc.

Electronic Theatre Controls Asia LI

Electrosonic, Inc.

Elmo Motion Control

Enviro Tech Industries

F&D Scene Changes, Ltd.

Far Out Creative Direction, Inc.

Field Club, Inc.

Ferrera Tooling, Inc.

Fujiya Co.,Ltd.

Generation-X Co., Ltd.

Go Wes, Inc.

GP/Capitol Arts & Frames

Grass Valley USA LLC

Hamada Heavy Industries, Ltd.

Hamilton, Inc.

Hammerton, Inc.

Harashima Total Design

Harman Professional

Harmonic Drive LLC

Hexagon Tower (Tianjin) Technology Co.,Ltd.

Higchi Kougei

Hinchey Design Co., LLC

Hoxan Corporation

Icarus Exhibits, Inc.

Ijinkan Co., Ltd.

Intamin Amusement Rides

International

Intamin Japan Co., Ltd.

iZone & IRC

Japan Art Craft, Ltd.

Japan Radio Co., Ltd.

John Kristiansen New York, Inc.

Judson Studios

Kajima Corporation

Kaman Automation, Inc.

Kandenko Co., Ltd.

Keisei Construction, Inc.

Kenso Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Kerr Panel Manufacturing

Kinden Corporation

Kyowa Co. Ltd.

Lemo USA

Lifeformations, Inc.

Lighting Design Alliance

Lighting Services, Inc.

Mariner SA

Martin Aquatic

MetalCraft Services of Tampa, Inc.

MicroDesk, Inc.

Misubishi Heavy Industrie

Machinery Systems, Ltd.

Monarch Glass Studio, LLC

Monro Art

Motion Industries, Inc.

Murayama, Inc.

Nakamura Painting Company

Nassal Company

National Fiber Technology LLC

Nikken Sekkei, Ltd.

NIKKO KOUKI CO., LTD.

Nippo Corporation

Nippon Densetsu Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Nippon Express (Xi'an) Co., Ltd.

Nishimoto Industry

Nocturna, Inc.

Nomura Co.,Ltd.

Oliver Corporation

OneWorld Marine Consulting, Ltd.

Panasonic Corp of North America

Panasonic Holdings Corporation

Patrell Engineering

Plantscape INC

Plethora

Powersoft Advanced Technologies

Corp

Presidio Networked Solutions LLC

Prism Systems, Inc.

Pro Sound, Inc.

Ralph Hudson, Inc.

Ram Automation, Inc.

Rando Productions

Reel EFX, Inc.

Riper Lamp

Robers-Leuchten GMBH&CO KG

Rock Solid Holdings LLC

Roush Industries, Inc.

Saltman Art Associates

Sangetsu Corporation

Sansei Technologies, Inc.

Santa Barbara Lighting Company

Scenario Cockram USA, Inc.

Scenic Highlights, Inc.

Shinryo Corporation

Shirai Tech, Limited.

Sohten, Inc.

Solomon Group Productions LLC

Spitz, Inc.

Square Peg Design, Inc.

Stewart Filmscreen

Stoll Metalcraft, Inc.

Stratastys Direct Manufacturing

Studio Mundo

Taiko Trading Co., Ltd.

Taisei Corporation

Tait

Tanseisha Co., Ltd.

Technical Multimedia Design, Inc.

Technifex, Inc.

Tejix

ThemeWorks, Inc.

Thingergy, Inc.

Toho Eizo Bijutsu Co., Ltd.

Toho Stage Craft Co., Ltd.

Toko Electrical Construction Co., Ltd.

Tonets Corporation

Toto Aquaeng, Ltd.

Trimble, Inc.

Tsukasa Kikou Co., Ltd.

Unitron Precision Machining, Inc.

Wahlberg ApS

Watermoves LLC

WFR Engineering, Inc.

Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo

Wunderlich Malec Engineering, Inc.

Yamazaki Limited Company

3D InfoTech

7thSense Design, Ltd.

Walt Disney

Animation Studios

Roger Gould

Aimee Scribner

Darrell Johnson

Amy Astley

Dan Lund

Congratulations to all of the 2025 award recipients who've brought such wonder and magic to audiences across the world

Here's to a joyous celebration with all who are part of our international industry and who collectively represent the best in themed Entertainment

Ghibli Park - Valley of Witches

Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement

Immersive Land

This immersive park experience brings to life the anime world of Studio Ghibli's three witch themed films: Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle and Earwig and the Witch. Its tactile qualities redefine expectations for a movie-based park experience. Since 2008, the park has expanded creating immersive film-based worlds for fan engagement, adding this newest world in 2024.

Guests enter through the giant open mouth of the witch Bella Yaga and explore the witchy wonders of Okino Residence. They follow sweet smells and stroll down the village path to the Guchokipanya Bakery. They explore the House of Witches. They explore key scenes of Howl's Moving Castle.

A grand carousel weaves all the magical flying machines and creatures of the three films together into a colorful Ghibli menagerie. A host of unique retail shops, featuring witchinspired wares, and immersive food offerings completes the Valley of Witches experience. In keeping with the sustainability practices of Ghibli Park, buildings in the Valley of Witches were constructed using locally sourced hardwoods.

In this unique blend of reality and fantasy, multilayered story integration and authenticity are keys to its excellence. The level of craftsmanship and the employment of local artisans in the construction and fabrication of the project give the project a sense of tangible place. Environments are filled with real antiques and objects giving the film’s characters a sense of realism. Guests may leaf through the books, play the instruments, tune the radio,

and rummage through cabinets. Environments are technology free, affording guests the chance to be in the moment with the movie world they are inhabiting, rather than focused on capturing it - at their own pace.

Goro Miyazaki, Creative Development Director

Aichi Prefectural Government, Project Owner

STUDIO GHIBLI INC., Design & Planning Direction GHIBLI PARK Co., Ltd., Management & Operations

NIHON SEKKEI, INC., Project Architect

KAJIMA CORPORATION Chubu Branch, Building & Landscape Construction NOMURA Co., Ltd., Exibit Design & Construction

Tatsuya Yamada Architect, Wooden Architect

Anzai Design Studio, Landscape Architect PREC Institute Inc., Landscape Architect

TOHO EIZO BIJUTSU Co., Ltd., Exibit Design & Construction

Thea Recipients at the 2024 ceremony for our

on SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Parkwide AV and Parkwide Interactive Game

宮崎吾朗, 監督

愛知県, 事業主体 スタジオジブリ, デザイン・企画監修 ジブリパーク, 管理運営

日本設計, 建築設計

鹿島建設, 建築工事 乃村工藝社, 演示設計・工事

山田建築研究所, 木造建築設計

安西デザインスタジオ, 造園設計 プレック研究所, 造園設計

東宝映像美術, 演示設計・工事

International African American Museum

Charleston, South Carolina, USA

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement Museum

The International American African Museum is built at the former shipping wharf of Gadsden in Charleston. The coastal town had several wharfs, and was the place where approximately 50% of the enslaved people who arrived in the US disembarked.

In 2000 Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr. was the first to publicly propose the creation of a museum to tell the town of Charleston’s history and underrepresented stories of African American experiences across generations. After 20 years of planning and fundraising, construction started in 2018, and the museum opened in 2023. The building design is a floating structure on pillars to honor the site’s significance, and the space below hosts the African Ancestors Memorial Garden.

The Museum is home to 12 permanent exhibitions that include nine galleries and one Special Exhibitions Gallery, plus an ongoing series of digital exhibitions accessible online. The permanent exhibitions include “African Roots & Routes,” “American Journeys,” “Carolina Gold / Memories of the Enslaved,” and “Gullah Geechee.”

The Museum also houses the Center for Family History, which provides resources and staff know-how to teach researching African American genealogy.

This is a well-executed venue that puts the African American story in its full context. It does not shy away to tell stories of struggle and trauma, and it also celebrates the ones of victory

and resilience. To quote a review in The Guardian: “The African American journey is a history of many steps - and this museum is one of those steps. This history, this institution is yet another reason to aspire and champion what our nation, what our world can become as we embrace inclusion and equity.”

Photo credit: Thomas Photographers

Project Development

Dr. Tonya Matthews, CEO/President, IAAM

Malika Pryor, Chief Learning & Engagement Officer, IAAM

Martina Morale, Director of Curatorial & Special Exhibitions, IAAM

Suzanne DiBella, Collections Manager

James Bartlett, Consultant, Visible Life LLC

Carolyn Harris, Consultant, Carolyn Harris

Consulting

Leslie C. Willis-Lowry, Image Research

Sharon Shahid, Script Writing

Aki Carpenter, Project Oversight, Ralph Appelbaum Associates

Melanie Ide, Project Oversight, Ralph Appelbaum Associates

Luka Kito, Project Director, Ralph Appelbaum Associates

Rio Valledor, Project Manager, Ralph Appelbaum Associates

Mary Battle, Lead Content Developer, Ralph Appelbaum Associates

Larnies Bowen, Content Developer, Ralph Appelbaum Associates

Official Credits List International African American Museum

Venue Design and Development

Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, Architect

Moody Nolan, Architect of Record

Walter Hood, Landscape Architect, Hood Design Studio

Attraction Design and Production Design

Technical Artistry, Lighting Designer

Johnson Controls Inc., AV Control and Systems

Production

Solomon Group, Fabricator

Media Production

Cortina Productions

Amy Maddox, Media Director

Jen Fetsch, Creative Director/Senior Producer

Kia Meredith-Caballero, Creative Director/Senior Producer

Zahra Ahmed, Production Coordinator

Kathryn-Mae Eiland, Production Coordinator

Jen Fetsch, Production Manager

John McCarthy, Director, Interactive Design

Brendan Lipton, Senior Interactive Designer

Amanda Tuttle, Graphic Production Manager / User Experience Designer

Amanda Scherer, Director, Film & Animation

Alex Kolotos, Field Production Specialist

Nick Spiropoulos, Motion Graphics Artist / Senior Editor

Andrew Prasse, Visual Effects Supervisor / Senior Editor

Amanda Scherer, Post-Production Supervisor

Roberto Jimenez, Editor

Leo Gesteira, Senior Developer

Dale Alward, Senior Developer

Ralph Appelbaum Associates

Megan Kerman, Art Director

Maria Alma Guede, Visual Designer

Project Management

Cauchon Enterprises LLC, Cost Estimate

Kiss of the Sea (Nụ Hôn Của Biển Cả)

Sunset Town, Sun World, Phu Quoc, Vietnam

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement Live Event

The new “Kiss of the Sea” multimedia venue comprises the final component of South Phu Quoc Island Sunset Town in Vietnam. The 30-minute seaside show opened in January 2024. In this 5,000seat, 100 x 100 meter, “architainment” venue, the audience faces three spectacular arches up to 30 meters high creating a visual vortex aligned with the sunset, forming the central feature of the show. The array of features, equipment and effects also includes four adaptable pools on 5,000 square meters of sea water, a 1,000 square meter water screen, 31 HD video projectors, 60 jets of water, 20 flames and 73 moving lights, plus a spatial sound system. Effects span as much as 60m and even 120m.

The narrative takes the spectator into a love story between a girl from outer space and an Earthling boy, in an odyssey that breaks down the confines of time and space. It includes a cast of 60 performers, actors and dancers among the monumental projected imagery and effects.

The “Kiss of the Sea” show received attendance of some 280,000 in its first five months and has played a key role in the local, post-pandemic economic and tourism resurgence. With its combination of monumental and spectacular architecture, state-of-the art equipment and large-scale “human/technology” show, Phu Quoc’s “Kiss of the Sea” experience represents a great achievement for the genre of the show spectacular - in terms of what it can do to define an entertainment destination, attracting large audiences and giving a distinct personality to the island in addition to boosting recognition of the local culture.

Sun Group Headquarter Board of Directors

Đặng Minh Trường, Chairman of Board of Directors

Trần Thị Mỹ Hạnh, Chief of Staff of Sun Group

Sun Group BOD Office

Huỳnh Phan Hoàng Nhật Thiên, First Deputy Chief of Staff and Head of Price Apprisial

Nguyễn Vũ, Deputy Chief of Staff and Head of Price Apprisial

Triệu Lưu Vân Oanh, Deputy Head of Insurance

Nguyễn Mạnh Hà, Insurance Specialist

Nguyễn Hoàng Anh, Senior Insurance Officer

Hoàng Thị Thanh Tú, Deputy Cost Manager

Nguyễn Duy Hiền, Deputy Cost Manager

Nguyễn Vân Anh, Deputy Cost Manager

Trương Thị Thanh Mỹ, Deputy Price Apprisial Manager

Nguyễn Viết Thanh, Deputy Price Apprisial Manager

Lê Thị Hồng Phượng, Price Apprisial Officer

Phan Thị Nhật Phương, Price Apprisial Officer

Phan Thị Hoàng An, Price Apprisial Officer

Phạm Hồng Tài, Price Apprisial Officer

Nguyễn Anh Khoa, Price Apprisial Officer

Mai Thị Lê, Price Apprisial Officer

Lê Phi Hùng, Price Apprisial Officer

Đinh Cao Tịnh, Price Apprisial Officer

Phạm Thị Thành Vinh, Price Apprisial Officer

Nguyễn Thị Kim Oanh, Price Apprisial Officer

Nguyễn Trần Phương Trang, Price Apprisial Officer

Nguyễn Thị Hương, Price Apprisial Officer

Vũ Mạnh Tuấn, Price Apprisial Officer

Nguyễn Thị Phương Hằng, Data Processing Officer

Nguyễn Tuấn Minh, Senior Assistant to the Chairman

Nguyễn Xuân Hậu, Senior Assistant to the Chairman

Trần Thị Vân, Secretary to the BOD

Đoàn Thu Phương, Secretary to the BOD

Nguyễn Thị Hiền, Administrative Officer

Sun Group Supply Chain

Lương Mỹ Linh, Director of Sun Supply Chain

Nguyễn Thị Thanh Trúc, Deputy Director of Sun Supply Chain

Lưu Thảo Nguyên, Senior Procurement Officer

Nguyễn Thị Hiền, Procurement Officer

Ngô Việt Hoài, Head of Administration

Nguyễn Tiến Việt, Procurement Officer

Trần Nhật An, Administrative Officer

Phan Bảo Chiêu, Senior Procurement Officer

Lê Thị Phương, Procurement Officer

Huỳnh Thị Diệu, Procurement Officer

Official Credits List Kiss of the Sea (Nụ Hôn Của Biển Cả)

Nguyễn Trí Tín, Procurement Officer

Nguyễn Thị Ly Na, Head of International Purchasing

Nguyễn Hoàng Ngọc Hân, International Service Procurement Officer

Ngô Trần Ái Diễm, Import-Export Officer

Nguyễn Thị Yến, Contract Officer

Phạm Thanh Tuyền, Head of Planning and Verification Division

Phạm Minh Khuê, Price Verification Officer

Phạm Thị Thu Hiền, Price Verification Officer

Phạm Thị Phương Thảo, Head of Finance and Accounting Division

Hoàng Thị Thu Hà, Finance and Accounting Officer

Sun Group Design Management Devision

Hoàng Vũ Lân, Deputy CEO and Head of Design Management Devision

Hoàng Huy Hoàng, Head of Design Coordination

Marc Wigley, Project Director and Technical Operations

Steve Dubuc, Director of Theatre Design and Integration

Sun Group Project Management UnitConstruction

Phạm Đức Hùng, Chairman of Sun Construction Group

Hoàng Minh Vỹ, Project Director

Dương Đức Trường, Deputy Project Director

Tăng Thượng Ga, Head of Project Management

Nguyễn Văn An, Head of MEP

Nguyễn Tuấn Anh, Construction Supervisor

Phan Thế Hiển, Mechanical Supervisor

Trương Tuấn Vũ, MEP Supervisor

Vũ Duy Thập, Quantity Surveyor

Sun Group Kiss of The Sea Project Team

Sean Le, Business Development Director

Gabrielle Chuyu Tan, Deputy Head of Creative Direction

Jarvis Nguyễn Đức Cường, Project Development Associate

Nguyễn Thị Quỳnh Anh, Project Administrative Assistant

Trần Diệp Linh, Project Administrative Assistant

Sun Group Communication

Đồng Thị Ngọc Ánh, Deputy CEO andHead of Communication Department

Chu Lan Hương, Senior PR Executive

Võ Trung Nghĩa, Senior PR Executive

Lê Duy Thanh An , PR Executive

Phạm Thị Phương Mai, Senior PR Executive

Sun Group Marketing

Cao Ngân Hà, Head of Marketing Department

Bùi Ngọc Linh, Marketing Operations Manager

Phạm Thị Mai Hoa, Vice Head of Brand Marketing Department

Dương Tú Mỹ, Head of Digital Marketing

Hoàng Tuấn Phong, Senior Marketing Executive

Vũ Hồng Sơn, Graphic Design officer

Hoàng Anh, Graphic Design officer

Nguyễn Thị Quỳnh Mai, Graphic Design officer

Trần Tiến Hùng, Senior Marketing Executive

Lê Thị Linh, Digital Marketing Officer

Trần Phương Ly, Digital Marketing Officer

Lương Kiều Anh, Senior Marketing Executive

Sun Group External Relations

Nguyễn Thái Hoài Anh, Deputy CEO and Head of External Relations Department

Nguyễn Song Tùng, Head of External Relations

Trần Thị Minh Quyên, External Relations Specialist

Hoàng Lê Minh, External Relations Specialist

Trần Nguyễn Hoàng Minh, Project Management Specialist

Sun Group South Region

Bùi Thành Trung, Chairman of Sun Group

South Region

Hoàng Minh Vỷ, General Director of South Region

Nguyễn Trung Anh, Deputy General Director of South Region

Lê Nguyễn Thiên Lý, Head of Financial Department

Sun World Group

Thái Thị Phương Hòa, General Director

Mai Thúy Hằng, Deputy Director of SGR

Nguyễn Lâm An, Deputy Director of SWG

Đào Thị Hiền, Operations Management Officer

Hoàng Thị Thu Hương, Head of HRM

Sun World Kiss of The Sea Operation

Nguyễn Tuấn Anh, General Manager

Trần Duy Long, Vice Director

Thạch Tuyết Như, Assistant

Llew Marsh, Artistic Director

Do Thi Thanh Tam, Stage Manager - Show Caller

Steven Nguyen Phi Van, Assistant Stage Manager - Show Caller

Nguyen Thao My, Assistant Stage ManagerShow Caller

Tran The Anh, Assistant Stage Manager

Bui Van Than, Assistant Stage Manager

Official Credits List (continued)

Kiss of the Sea (Nụ Hôn Của Biển Cả)

Hoang Thi Van Anh, Backstage Assistant

Bui Thi Kim Ngan, Backstage Assistant

Nguyen Dieu Linh, Head of Costuming & Props

Huynh Thi Quy, Costuming Assistant

Tran Thi Trong, Costuming Dresser

Vo Thi Thu Thanh, Costuming Dresser

Tran Hoang Nguyen, Props Specialist

Nguyen Thai Gioi, Props Specialist

Giang Thi Anh Nguyet, Stitcher

Nguyen Lam Ngoc Trang, Artist Supervisor

Tring Thu Tra, Artist Supervisor

Luis Abel Alayo, Artist

Christine Aquilina, Artist

Rocio Aquines, Artist

Romina Bastera, Artist

Jean Carlos Bazurto, Artist

Lucia Bedetti, Artist

Elisa Baison, Artist

Giselle Bogado, Artist

Andrei Bublikov, Artist

Gonzalo Burgoa, Artist

Teresa Carmona, Artist

Efehan Celik, Artist

Javier Conejero, Artist

Giovanna Falcade, Artist

Jula Falcade, Artist

Matias Fernandez, Artist

Matias Fernandez, Artist

Giuliana Mendoza, Artist

Azul Lazzaroni, Artist

Agustina Mamsuk, Artist

Martina Nicolau Monti , Artist

Selene Morano, Artist

Esteban Nieva, Artist

Samuel Odhiambo, Artist

Ignacio Olivares, Artist

Adriana Papagni, Artist

Facundo Pérez, Artist

Keyla García Pompa, Artist

Diego Quiroz, Artist

Bárbara Raposo, Artist

Elaysi Rosabal, Artist

Daniela Tania Sáez , Artist

Dylan Sernícola, Artist

Martín Silveiro, Artist

Isabella Souza, Artist

Gastón Tehant, Artist

Sergio Trejo, Artist

Ademi Turysbayeva, Artist

Agustín Valenzuela, Artist

Nahuel Valenzuela, Artist

Alison Vázquez, Artist

Renata Venturelli, Artist

Javier Vrashka, Artist

Martín Zabala, Artist

Claudio Zapata, Artist

Alex Zurita, Artist

Leandro Lujan, Artist

Lautaro Cuenca, Artist

Santiago Escallier, Artist

Lautaro Garcia, Artist

Lucas Ortiz, Artist

Facundo Crescini, Artist

Oleksii Milodan, Artist

Florencia Arqueta, Artist

Eduardo Mola, Artist

Michel Arevalo Correa , Artist

Linda Munoz, Artist

Omar Nieto Gomez , Artist

Miguel Angel Torres, Artist

Tarik Usman, Artist

Lê Minh Khoa, Technical Manager HTI

Nguyễn Văn Nguyên, Technical executive BNC & HTI

Nguyễn Chiếm Minh, Technical executive

Dương Bá Hào, Technical executive

Nguyễn Quốc Việt, Technical executive

Lê Ngọc Hà, Technical executive

Lê Hoài Ngọc, Technical executive

Huỳnh Công Tâm, Technical executive

Huỳnh Ngọc Chính, Fireworks Team Leader

Đoàn Tấn Thành, Technical staff

Nguyễn Vũ Linh, Technical staff

Viên Văn Lắc, Technical staff

Trần Văn Ngọc Long, Technical staff

Danh Đức Hòa, Technical staff

Nguyễn Thành Nhân, Technical staff

Nguyễn Quốc Khánh, Technical Team Leader

BNC

Trần Trúc Doan, Technical executive BNC

Đinh Việt Hùng, Technical executive BNC

Trần Thị Phương Thảo, Operation Manager (FOH)

Lê Hồng Trúc, Makerting Manager

Mai Trọng Phúc, Operator staff

Võ Thị Loan, Ticket Sales Team Leader

Đỗ Thị Ngọc Trâm, Ticket seller

Nguyễn Thị Họa Mi, Ticket seller

Nguyễn Bảo Hà, Ticket seller

Huỳnh Danh Tuấn, Ticket seller

Nguyễn Thị Yến Trang, Ticket Inspector

Trần Thị Thu Hằng, Ticket Inspector

Trần Thị Vân Linh, Ticket Inspector

Phan Thị Oanh, Ticket Inspector

Nguyễn Thị Kiều Diễm, Ticket Inspector

Hồ Thị Anh Thư, Ticket Inspector

Trần Thị Thúy Yên, Ticket Inspector

Đặng Hiếu Nghĩa, Ticket seller

Nguyễn Thị Nga, Ticket seller

Nguyễn Thanh Hiếu, Ticket Inspector

Trần Hoàng Mai, Customer service staff

Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hải, Customer service staff

Nguyễn Trần Ni Ni, Customer service staff

Phạm Thị Thảo Anh, Customer service staff

Nguyễn Thị Trường An, Customer service staff

Lê Thị Ngọc Tư, Customer service staff

Tu Thị Minh Trang, Customer service staff

Huỳnh Thị Mỹ Xuyên, Medical staff

Danh Tuấn, Medical staff

Nguyễn Thanh Liêm, Medical staff

Nguyễn Quốc Phải, Medical Team Leader

Huỳnh Dương Tử, Customer service Team Leader

Huỳnh Trần Vĩnh Thiên, Landscape Supervisor

Nguyễn Thị Kim Liên, Instructions Team Leader

Bùi Lâm Linh, Instructions staff

SHOW DESIGN & PRODUCTION BY ECA2

Producer: Jean-Christophe CANIZARES

Creative Design, Direction & Storytelling: Charline MUNNIER

Stage Director: Stéphane THIODAT

VP Operations: Julie CUGURNO

Technical Directors: Gaël PIQUET, Aurélien BOUVIER

Chief Architect & Stage Design: Erminio SERPENTE

VP Business Development: Emmanuelle CHAROTTE

Chief Financial Officer: Nicolas BOUVET

Marketing & Communication: Adrien CHARPENTIER

Public Relations: Emma HOANG

Designers

Music: Philippe VILLAR, Pascal LENGAGNE

Laser Graphics & Animation: Claude LIFANTE & Pascal MORYS

Fountains & Special Effects Design & Animation: James THOMSON

Light Design: Frédéric FAYARD

Pyrotechnics Designer: Pierre-Emmanuel GELIS

Video Creation Designer: Khalid RAJRAJI

Costume Designer: Dulcie BEST

Props Designer: Philippe LEGROS

Makeup Designer: Gwendoline MALRIEU & Vishika YORN

Makeup Assistant: Jennifer GUERNIER

Artistic Department

Artistic Coordinator: Catherine LE BRUN

Video Content Designers: Mohammed TAHIRI JOUTI, Mohammed KARAM, Youness EL GARRAB, Michael FAIVRE RAMPANT, Reda HLALMA, Ayman KARAM,

Storyboard: Fabien JACQUES

Voice Over (English): Kaycie Chase, Andy Chase

Choreographer: Julie Magneville

Assistant Choreographer: Loic FAQUET, Léa DE NATALE, Alexandre MAY

Stage Managers : Sami SAULA, Karine DULOT

Technical & Operations Department:

Technical Managers: David OLIVIERO, Nick CALTHROP, Mike CLINGMAN, Laurence RYAN,

Raoul PIERSON, Christophe BERNARD

Show Control: David BIRCHALL, Craig POW CHONG, Lucas HARRISON, Stephen COURTNEY, Kyle MACKENZIE, Connor NOBLE, Slavisa KNEZEVIC,Arnaud GUERIN

Technical Specialist, Training & Documentation: Jason FISCHER

Architect: Raphaël ESTIVAL

Power Supply Manager: Jacky BOILEAU

Logistics Managers : Amanda LAVENANT, Anne LARRA, Patricia VALLET, Jean- François RAVEL

Logistics Coordinator: Tri HO HOANG

Light Operators: Theo BROCHE CANNONE, Kelian SEVREE, Simon FOUILLET

Video Technical Studies: François ROCCHETTI

Video Programmer: Vladislav TOLIC

Audio Engineers: Jean-Philippe BADOUI, Martial ALLIX

Laser Programmer: Pascal MORYS

Water & Flames System Design: Michel AMANN

Water & Flames: Zbigniew PALUBIAK Christophe MONTET, Michael BOUSSICHAS, Astrid

CORRAL, Florentin PASSALAU, Georges RADU, Nicolas PONCET, Daniel BARROS DA SILVA DE

ARAUJO, Olivier RIGAUX, Gaelle AMMAN, Alexis NONIN, Arkadiusz CZERNIAK, Mariusz Sylwester BOGACZ, Tomasz Kamil SARNECKI, Yannick BELLON, Basile DE SCHRYNMAKERS DE

DORMAEL, Sebastien ASSOIGNONS, Martin SYLVOS, Sebastien CHASSEPOT

Lighting, Audio, Laser and Video Equipment

Installation: Thomas Zhiwei LIAO, Kwee Soon CHAN, Abdul Rahman BIN AHMAD, Sheng THE, Chor Yong SOW, Jia Wei TAN, Bastian BIN

BANI, Thanh Duy HO, Ba Bao TRAN, Gabriel LEE JUN RONG, Sheng Teeh TEECH TOOK, SEET

SEE HONG, Marcus AW LIE HAO

Pyrotechnics Technician: Olivier FLEURETTE

Project Administration

Operations Executive: Frédérique PAGNON, Guillaume RIZO

Production Coordinator: Marie CREBASSOL

Project Administration & Logistics: Delphine CLERGUE

Show Promotion Photography & Filming

Graphic Designer: Alexandre DELRANC

Photographer, Cameraman: Ralph LARMANN

Additional filming: Adrien CHARPENTIER

Drone filming: Vu Hoan HO & Bao HOANG

Trailer editing & postproduction: Julien KADOURI, Séverine LE HYARIC, Aurélie HYSON

Additional footage courtesy of Sun Group

Sun Group Other Main Contractors

An Hân Thịnh, Industrial Cleaning Services

Anh Phát PQ, Square Paving for Interchange Plaza

Cầu Vồng, Supply and Install Showvotex Seats, Interior Wall and Ceiling Finishing with CNC

Metal Panels

Clearcom, Clearcom Audio Connection System

Cơn Bão Số, Supply and Install BGM System

CÔNG TY CỔ PHẦN XÂY DỰNG VINH THỊNH

HẢI, D1500 Sewer Line Adjustment

CÔNG TY TNHH SKYDOOR VN(SKY):, Fire Partition Supply and Installation

Cường Hoa, Audience Stand Concrete Wall Theming Work

Đại Thắng, Audience Stand and Performance Area Railing Fabrication and Installation

Đăng Bách Đạt, Water Treatment System

Consulting and Design for Mist System

Design Live, Supply and Install Meeting Room Equipment

ĐIỆN TỰ ĐỘNG BIỂN ĐÔNG, Additional

Inverter Cabinet for 8 Pumps in Seawater Pump Room

Dragcons, Supply and Complete Installation of Exterior Cladding for the Arches

Epower, Supply and Complete Installation of Exterior Cladding for the Arches

Fecon, Signature Show Audience Stand and Performance area Piling Work

Fountech, Installation of Bored Piles for Technical Room and Stage Water Feature

GSVN, Built-in and Loose Furniture Work

Hà Yến, Supply and Install Kitchen & Laundry System, Clean Water Treatment System

HDC, GRC Finishing for Stage Floor Area

Hòa Bình, Structural Rough-In Construction for Performance Area

Hợp Quang, Supply and Install Generator

Auxiliary System, Soundproofing for Chiller Room

Hưng Thịnh, Supply and Installation of Spring Floor System for Performance Area

Itecom, Supply and Install BMS System

LECMAX VIỆT NAM, Supply and Install Steel and Fire-rated Doors for Technical Room

LG, Supply and Install Signage Boards

Long Khang, Façade Lighting System Supply and Installation

Maxcell, Supply and Install Interior Lighting System

Net Việt, Supply and Install Steel Floor Structure for Technical Room in Audience Stand

NHT, Light Electrical System Installation (ELV), Fire Alarm System Installation

Osaka, Micropile Piling Work for Audience Stand

Phương Nam, Supply and Install Indoor Cellular Signal Enhancement System (IBS)

QH PLUS, Fabrication and Installation of Black Hole Steel Structure

Reich window & Façade, Supply and Install Aluminum and Glass Walls for Audience Stand,

Performance Area, and Connector

SWATER KANKYO, Supply and Install

Seawater Pump Station

Tân Minh Nhân, Floor and Paintwork for Performance Area, Technical Room, BOH Area, Auditorium

TAVA, Supply and Install Landscape Lighting System for Square and Nine Cloud Layer

Thu Tâm, Supply and Install Curtains

Tisco, Waterproofing for Water Disc

TMN, Water Disc Wall Stone Finishing Work

Trường Thịnh, Supply and Install Crystal Curtains for Sky Bar

Tuấn Thanh, Sand Pumping and Leveling for Signature Show Area

UNICONS, Rough Structural Construction for Audience Stand Area

Vân Khánh , Showvotex M&E Part, Medium Voltage Fire Protection System

VNDC, Supply and Install Digital Signage System

XDAT, Water Tank Tile Cladding for Audience Stand Area

Special Thanks

Trần Hoàng Việt

Ngô Thị Kim Thanh

Nguyễn Ngọc Thái Sơn

Daan Duijm

Bradley Loxly

Anton Montaut

Nguyễn Thế Phong

Phan Quốc Tiến

Nguyễn Bảo

The Ladder

Hatch Escapes, Los Angeles, California, USA

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement Immersive Gaming - Limited Budget

Escape games have surged in popularity over the past decade, captivating a diverse audience with their blend of challenge and entertainment. These interactive experiences invite players to solve puzzles, find clues, and collaborate. Many people find them a refreshing alternative to more traditional forms of entertainment. The Ladder brings new innovation to these mission-based experiences.

The Ladder blends puzzle-solving with a compelling narrative that emphasizes teamwork and critical thinking. Each area features three scored games alongside more traditional puzzles. Solving these puzzles opens up choices that can profoundly influence the narrative, while the games allow players to earn points, representing financial success in the world of the game.

Four to 10 participants at a time kick off their 90-minute journey by selecting an avatar to represent their team. They then navigate through five distinct rooms and periods of time. Each themed room, realized with high production values, symbolizes a decade from the 1950s through the 1990s and a rung on the corporate ladder of Nutricorp, a fictional yet corrupt vitamin company.

Each room features interactions with filmed actors displayed on screens, creating the illusion of a shared space with the players, who reappear in each room, 10 years older. The footage was produced with a team of 27 actors and a complete crew.

The narrative accomplishment is supported by highly customized technology. The system manages some 17,000 lights across 650 cues, connects with five workstations that drive 21 screens, and operates 40 microcontrollers. The sophisticated game manager interface monitors player progress through 110 variables tracked in a database.

The rich, engaging atmosphere of The Ladder sets it apart and keeps participants invested in the experience while intentionally crafted for re-playability, with appeal for seasoned escape room enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Official Credits List The Ladder

Written, Designed & Directed by

Terry Pettigrew-Rolapp and Tommy Wallach

Cast

Jordan Belfi as Stab Backner

Tony Revolori as Agent Veritas

Zelda Williams as Melody Goodmaker

Michael Lorz as Allen Ronson

Brittnee Hollenbach as Mae Hartnett

Rielly Alexander as Mark LeMark III

Chantel Turner as Nancy Walkins

Damith Warnasuriya as Bob Heyman

Julissa Vega Rodriguez as Pat Shelby

Adrian Adler as Spouse 1

Eljo Rio Dela Rosa as Spouse 2

Luis Antonio Canete as Secretary 1

Brian Callegari as Secretary 2

Anastasia Kopylova as Secretary 3

Alexis Wright as Secretary 4

Frankie Hurley as Kid 1

Dominic Patel as Kid 2

Julia Weinstock as Kid 3

Sasha Weinstock as Kid 4

Ricky Rodriguez as Ricky Rodriguez

Switchboard Call Voices: Jordan Belfi, Daniel Clanton, Paige Crawford,

Jerald Scoop Dawson, Courtney

Escher, Will Kommor, Asante

Mango, John Mihalik, Shannon Peterson, Terry Pettigrew-Rolapp, Chip Powell, Sharon Powell, Ranjana Ramchandran, Serina

Stone, Daniel P. Traynor, Cameron

Lee Underwood, Tanya Wagner, Tommy Wallach, Zelda Williams

Crew

Jarod Hamilton, Lead Carpenter

Will Kommor, Interactive Media Dir.

Caitlin Peterson, Lead Propmaker

Matthew McClain, Creative Technologist

Giulio Carmassi, Music

Jenny Rolapp, Still Photography

Sarah Skapik, Logo Design

Additional Carpentry

Christian Cheker

Agust Velazquez

Additional Prop Making

Kelly Glaubig

Austen Edwards

Additional Technology

Michael Collins

Peter Helstrom

Mitch Mastroni

Michael Pammit

Joe Pisanzio

Robert Twombly

Illustration

Eric Hetherington

Jdzombi

Emily Thompson

Film Shoot

Michael Nie, Director of Photography

Andrew Chen, First Assistant Camera

Audio, Kevin Cheng

Costume Designer, Megan Spatz

Costume Assistant, Zachary Carver

Hair and Makeup Department

Head, Michelle Sfarzo

Key Makeup, Sonia Cabrera

Makeup Artist, Veronica Rodarte

Hairstylist, Brenda Lopez

Electricians

Holden Ketterhagen

Bill Boehme

Hatch Staff

Liv Robertson, Hatch Managing Dir.

Hatch Management Team

Jacqueline Fossett

Benjamin Marsh

Other

Produced by Arvind Ethan David in association with Prodigal Inc.

Special Thanks: Juliana Moreno, Michael Hurley, Alex PettigrewRolapp, Jesicah Rolapp, Ellen Epley

Legend of Luna: A Great Wolf Story

Great Wolf Lodge, Perryville, Maryland, USA

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement Immersive Show / Hotel Lobby Transformation - Limited Budget

The magic of The Legend of Luna: A Great Wolf Story, open since June 2023, is that it converts a normal hotel lobby into a special effects experience, held together by a story both heartfelt and important.

Every evening, families are invited to gather around the fireplace in the center of the grand lobby for a magical bedtime story full of heart, humor, magic and surprises. The carefully crafted story is a heartfelt fable about Luna, a young wolf who feels herself to be different from the other wolves. But with a little patience and love from her grandmother, Luna finds the courage to be herself and discovers an important lesson, that each of us is unique in our own way, and it is our differences that make the pack stronger. The story with its reassuring, healing message is touching, important and timely.

Storytelling devices and effects include projection mapping and unexpected screens embedded in the ceiling, hotel chandeliers that display close to two million colors, the use of lasers, fire, and smoke. And it snows!

When not in show mode, this technology infrastructure allows the space to adapt to seasonal makeovers and special events, all with the simple touch of a button. The system and all its special effects are also programmed to support events.

This attraction expands a new sector in the themed entertainment industry showing how public pass-through spaces can also be immersive, storied places of wonder. Between shows, the lobby functions as normal.

The presentation format and all the accompanying effects and display elements are specifically developed to support refreshing the story for holidays and other occasions.

Official Credits List Legend of Luna: A Great Wolf Story

Great Wolf Resorts

Leadership

John Murphy

Chief Executive Officer

Brooke Patterson

Chief Brand Officer

Tim Brown

Chief Development Officer

Dan Stevens

Vice President of Development PreConstruction

Sarah Smallwood

Director Design Development

Eden Deng

Project Executive

Stephen Murphy

Vice President, Operations

Development & Integration

Melissa Jeselnick

Director, Attractions & Entertainment, Operations Development & Integration

Created and Produced by

BRC Imagination Arts

Matthew Solari

Creative Director

Edward Hodge

Production Creative Director

Marci Carlin

Executive Producer

Matty Sweeney

Project Manager

Steven Farnsworth

Project Manager

Nathan Evans

Art Director/Production Designer

Kat Reinbold

Creative Producer

Robert Bisser

Technical Director

Alex Mackay

Installation Manager

Anthony Onibon

Spatial Planner

Emma Wood

Graphic Designer

Leone Ermer

Graphic Designer

Bernard Semerdjian

Graphic Designer

Stacy Barton

Story Writer

Rich Procter

Senior Writer

Alvin Oei

Environmental Designer

Belle Shang

Environmental Designer

John King

Concept Illustrator

Jordan Beeks

Design Manager

Mikey Reyes

Concept Illustrator

Alex Eastman

Project Coordinator

Brittany Goode

Production Coordinator

Brendan Griffin

Project Administrator

Karan Russell

Business Affairs Manager

Christopher DeAnde

Business Affairs Manager

Stephen Rebori

Production Resources Coordinator

Maya Guice

Marketing Director

Cara Pico

Design Studio Director

Galeit Desiderio

Design Studio Director

Jhenny Capili

Executive Assistant

Mehdi Mahramzadeh

Transportation Captain

Rose Fernandez

Project Accountant

Doug Sarver

Controller

Tom Seib

Chief Financial Officer, BRC

Imagination Arts

Christian Lachel

Chief Creative Officer, BRC

Imagination Arts

Carmel Lewis

President, BRC Imagination Arts

Bob Rogers

Founder and Chairman, BRC

Imagination Arts

Contributors Under the Direction of BRC

Imagination Arts

ProFun

Jim Higashi

John MacDonald

Gregory Manchess

Portrait Artist

ID3 Group, Inc. - Theming

Contractor

Lydia Pilcher

Creative Director

Kevin Carpenter

Lead Designer / Coordinator

Elia Valles

Design

Jon Keller

Design

Fabrication:

Michael Wren

Mold Maker

Jeff McCravy

Metal Shop Manager

Install:

Phil Abbot

Onsite Lead

Kyle Walker

Shotcrete Lead

Michael Windley

Sculptor

Kelly Richards

Painter

181 - Custom Chandelier Lighting

Stefan Verhoef

Innovation Officer

Vivian Buil

Account Manager

Tilo Burger

Project Engineer

Joost van Kessel

Project Manager

X-Laser - Laser Systems

Adam Raugh

President

Nisha Ramnath

Programmer

dandelion + burdock - Notch

Interactive Design and Production

Nils Porrman

Director for Creative Workflows, dandelion + burdock

TechMDi - Audio, Video and Control

Systems

Joe Wilber

Principal

Charlie Blymier

Project Lead

Mike Matthews

Programming Specialist

Martin Velez

Associate Engineer, Controls

JJ Margolis

Associate Systems Designer

Kamyi Lee

Associate Engineer, Video

Matthias Baker

Associate Engineer, Controls

Jack Saint James

Project Coordinator

Justin Nguyen

Onsite Video Graphics Engineer

Clearwing Systems Integration -

Lighting and Effects

Kurt Schnabel

Systems Integrator

Mike Jonas

Site Supervisor

Quinton Davis

Installation Manager

Andrew Marceleno

Installation Technician

Houston (Mac) Clark

Installation Technician

Mark Sprague

Installation Technician

Chris Yodonis

Systems Installation Technician

Daxen Brems

Installation Technician

Ears Up Sound Design - Audio

Design and Production

Matt Glenn

Co-Owner

Mark Caspary

Co-Owner

Nathan Chase

Project Manager

Entech Innovative EngineeringPortrait Conveyor

Eric Roehl

Project Manager

Justin Stehr

Executive Director

Optec Displays, Inc

David Pratt

Executive Vice President/Project

Manager

George Lin

Engineer

Jane Hwee

Chief Operating Officer

Artie Plascencia

On-site Technician

Chao Ho Chen (Lego)

On-site Technician

Darrin Weber

On-site Technician

Hao Hao Hsieh (Bob)

On-site Technician

Jesus Gutierrez

On-site Technician

Official Credits List (continued)

Legend of Luna: A Great Wolf Story

The Business Travel

Oliver Banham Travel Agent

Black Wolf

Josh Selander Lighting Programmer

NYX Design

Manny Treason Lighting Designer

Architecture and Construction Stantec

Architect, Interior Design

Turner Construction Company General Contractor

Media Credits

Great Wolf Entertainment Presents THE LEGEND OF LUNA: A GREAT WOLF STORY

Created and Produced by BRC Imagination Arts

Matthew Solari Director

Stacy Barton Writer

Stacy Barton & Kat Reinbold

Story

Rhona Drummond

Producer

Matthew Solari

Producer

Brooke Patterson

Executive Producer

Marci Carlin

Executive Producer

Bob Rogers

Executive Producer

Matty Sweeney Co-Producer

Jason Livesay Music

Nolan Livesay Music

Eyebolls Animation

Animation Production Services

Garry Marshall

Art Director

Justin Owades Editor

Jack Turner Assistant Editor

Victoria Watson

Creative Producer

Direction Rene Veilleux

Casting and Voice

Sarah Malikov

Production Coordinator

Cast

Jennifer Taub

Grandma

Maya Aoki Tuttle

Violet

Visual Development

Celia Kendrick

Storyboard Artist

Selina Wagner

Character Designer

Elio Lischetti

Character Designer

Lucy Gillespie

Background Designer

Pablo Navarro

Animation Supervisor

Selina Wagner

Animator

Carolina Bouwkamp

Animator

Kelan Hordos

Animator

David Andres Lopez

Animator

Desi Garrido

Animator

Joe Hick

Animator

Sophie Osinski

Animator

Frankie Swan

2D VFX Artist

Kevin Rob Morris

2D Rigger / Animator

David Ferguson

2D Rigger / Animator

Adam Webster

Full Room VFX

Lara Martinez

Ink and Paint Supervisor

Sophie Osinski

Ink and Paint Artist

Mara Ungureanu

Ink and Paint Artist

Dara Darcy

Ink and Paint Artist

Lewis Campbell

Ink and Paint Artist

Elio Lischetti

Clean Up Supervisor

Estefania Bergzoll

Clean Up Artist

Nuria Ramirez

Clean Up Artist

Antonio Vivancos

Clean Up Artist

Kris Ursachi

Clean Up Artist

Florian Viale

Lead Compositor & VFX

Nicol Craig

Compositor & VFX

Production

Brittany Goode

Production Coordinator

Karan Russell

Business Affairs Manager

Christopher DeAnde

Business Affairs Manager

Rose Fernandez

Accountant

Tom Seib

Chief Financial Officer, BRC

Christian Lachel

Chief Creative Officer, BRC

Carmel Lewis

President, BRC

Bob Rogers

Founder and Chairman, BRC

Dialogue and Foley recorded at Ears Up’s Studio

Ashton Livesay

Luna Vocalizations

Mark Caspary

Mixer

Nathan Chase Ears Up Project Manager

Music

Music Orchestrated and Conducted by Jason Livesay and Nolan Livesay

Score Recorded by Milton Gutierrez at Silent Zoo Studios

Phil McGowan Music Mixing

The filmmakers would like to thank:

Robert Bisser

JC Calciano

Leone Ermer

J. Nathan Evans

Maya Guice

Edward Hodge

Christian Lachel

Claire Lachel

Carmel Lewis

Stephen Rebori

Bernard Semerdjian

Emma Wood

Copyright 2023 Great Wolf

Entertainment. All Rights Reserved

Neobio Museum

Shanghai, China

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement

Children’s Science Museum - Limited Budget

Neobio is an innovative brand proudly introducing an interactive science and technology museum in Shanghai. The museum spans 6,000 square meters across three floors, divided into five dynamic sections: Power Hungry, Miracle Labs, Secret Studios, Maker’s Hall and Space Station. Each section invites visitors to engage with science in a hands-on and immersive way.

The Neobio Museum endeavors to seamlessly integrate knowledge, art and hands-on experiences, with the goal of creating a fully immersive scientific adventure. This nontraditional approach to informal science education stimulates children's curiosity and broadens their scientific horizons, helping equip families with essential 21st century skills.

Spanning three floors and 6,000 square meters, the museum features five major exhibition areas:

• Power Hungry: Discover humanity's journey in understanding nature and harnessing energy.

• Miracle Labs: Witness the life cycle - from birth to aging - while exploring the intricate workings of human organs and cells.

• Secret Studios: Engage in a creative symphony where art and technology converge.

• Maker's Hall: Become an innovator and experience the joy of creation firsthand.

• Space Station: Embark on a cosmic journey to unravel the mysteries of the universe for future generations.

To enhance the experience for young visitors, each child receives a smart wristband that allows parents and caregivers to track their location, ensuring peace of mind during their adventure.

This museum reflects Neobio's mission to create an enriching environment and high-quality experience for all families. The Neobio brand is dedicated to nurturing the talents of tomorrow, working hand in hand with Chinese families and society to foster growth and curiosity.

Project Development

Yandan Chen, Owner, General Manager Office, Shanghai Huantiao Technology Co., Ltd.

Jing Xu, Owner Representative, General Manager Office, Shanghai Huantiao Technology Co., Ltd.

Developer, Shanghai Huantiao Technology Co., Ltd.

Qing Ai, Sponsor / Partner / Participant, General Manager Office, Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Yan Zhou, Market Analyst, Information Technology and User Experience, Shanghai Huanpei Technology Co., Ltd.

Yin Xu, Financial Analyst, Finance Center, Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Yuxuan Feng, Operations Consultant, Operation Management Center, Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Xiaoqing Shi, Legal Counsel, Compliance Center, Shanghai Neobio

Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Zhenli Zhu, Finance Manager, Finance Center, Shanghai Huantiao Technology Co., Ltd.

Hengyuan Hu, Public Relations Manager, General Manager Office, Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Shengjie Zhou, Creative Director, Construction Design Center, Shanghai

Nipeier Interior Design Co., Ltd.

Ruhong Liu, Show Director, Course Department, Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Concept Creator, Kurt Hüttinger GmbH & Co. KG

Venue Design and Development

Interior Designer, Shanghai Weimai Architect Design Co., Ltd.

Kitchen Designer, Shanghai Qianwanzhi Metal Products Co., Ltd.

Structural Engineer, Shanghai Kangye Building Decoration Construction Co., Ltd.

Electrical Engineer, Zhongtang Gongfeng Network Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd.

Production

Lighting Vendor, Shanghai Yishou Lighting Appliance Co., Ltd.

Lighting Installer, Shanghai Yishou Lighting Appliance Co., Ltd.

Audio Vendor, Suzhou Guangmo Software Technology Co., Ltd.

Audio Installer, Suzhou Guangmo Software Technology Co., Ltd.

Projection Systems Vendor, Suzhou Guangmo Software Technology Co., Ltd.

Projection Systems Installer, Suzhou Guangmo Software Technology Co., Ltd.

Recreation Equipment

Game Supplier, Shenzhen Shihong Intelligence Technology Co., Ltd.

Playground Equipment Supplier, Tong Yun Amusement Equipment (Suzhou) Co., Ltd.

Science Exhibition Equipment Supplier, Kurt Hüttinger GmbH & Co. KG

Project Management

Yijun Tan, Project Manager, New Business Development , Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Xuan Zhu, Project Coordinator, New Business Development , Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Yiwen Zhu, Project Finance Manager, Finance Center, Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Yuanze Zhou, Projects Business Affairs, Business Development , Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Official Credits List Neobio Museum

Jin Liu, Contract Manager, Compliance Center, Shanghai Huantiao Technology Co., Ltd.

Construction

General Contractor, Shanghai Kangye Building Decoration Construction Co., Ltd.

Jinsong Deng, Construction Manager, Construction Management Center, Shanghai Nipeier Interior Design Co., Ltd.

Fire Protection System Renovation Contractor, Shanghai Shenying Fire Engineering Co., Ltd.

Stars Wall Contractor, Guangzhou Hongtufang Building Materials Co., Ltd.

HVAC Contractor, Shanghai Xinli HVAC Engineering Co., Ltd.

Operations (Opening Crew)

Junming Li, General Manager, Operation and Management Center, Shanghai Huantiao Technology Co., Ltd.

Xiaona Zang, Area Manager, Operation and Management Center, Shanghai Huantiao Technology Co., Ltd.

Manli Cheng, Venue / Attractions manager, Operation and Management Center, Shanghai Huantiao Technology Co., Ltd.

Lei Tian, Retail Supervisor, Operation and Management Center, Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Xiangshou Huang, Food & Beverage Supervisor, Operation and Management Center, Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Dong Shao, Training Manager, Talent and Organization Development, Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Ming Hong, Maintenance Supervisor, Operation and Management Center, Shanghai Neobio Enterprise Management Co., Ltd.

Vendors

Activity Equipment Vendor, Shanghai Huayue Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Aerospace-plane Model Vendor, Xingyi Pilot (Beijing) Culture Media Co., Ltd.

Artistic Tapestry Vendor, Shanghai Fuli Tapestry Carpet Industry Co., Ltd.

Game Equipment Vendor, Shanghai Xuyong Technology Co., Ltd.

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Opening Ceremonies

Paris, France

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement

International Live Spectacular

The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Opening Ceremonies, held in Paris

July 26, 2024 and August 28, 2024, established a new paradigm for global celebration at the intersection of Sport, History, and Culture.

Rather than confine the event to a stadium, this bold embodiment of the host city concept broke with tradition, utilizing the city of Paris and the Seine river as a canvas upon which to stage a global celebration that was a free, live spectacle to all in addition to the worldwide television audience.

Paris was transformed into a veritable open-air theater. This re-invention of the format stretched the boundaries of what has been considered logistically feasible, and set a new bar for live global events.

Some of the many innovative features:

• Held outside a stadium

• Using a river as a central feature

• Free spectator access

• Bringing Sport and Art together on a grand scale

• Athletes’ parade began the opening ceremony combining with the artistic sequences

• A fuel-less Olympic flame made of water and light, that did not burn out but rather illuminated Paris every evening at a height of 90 meters

Hundreds of thousands of in-person spectators and billions of television viewers were able to enjoy the ceremonies, spread over a variety of locations: 12 km of river banks, a temporary, purpose-built theater in

the Trocadero Gardens, the Place la Concorde and the Champs-Élysées. Paris 2024 offered a creative, daring spectacle, fusing all forms of Art and Sport and magnifying the exceptional heritage of France and its capital city.

This grand spectacle was a colossal achievement of creative vision and production bringing together myriad facets including boats, grandstands, artists and performers, stages, costuming, cameras, loudspeakers, land facilities, giant screens, AV systems, hundreds of rehearsal days and much more.

Official Credits List

Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Opening Ceremonies

Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Creative Director - Advertiser: Thierry Reboul, Executive Director Ceremonies, Creation and Special Projects

Project Managers - Advertiser: Marie-Catherine Ettori, Ceremonies Director and Arnaud Mennesson, Ceremonies Production Director

Ceremonies Artistic Director: Thomas Jolly

Musical Director: Victor Le Masne

Design and Costume Director: Daphné Burki

Head Costume Designer: Olivier Bériot

Dance Director: Maud Le Pladec

Set Design Directors: Emmanuelle Favre and Bruno Delavenère

Light Design: Thomas Dechandon

Executive Production Agency: Paname 24

Agency Managers: Cyril Giorgini, Cyril De Froissard, Julien Carette, Nicolas Dudkowski, Thomas Deloubrière, René Celestin, Michael Courcoux

Agency Project Managers: Philippe Castanet - Director of Operations and Michael Courcoux - Director of Show Operations

Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

Creative Director - Advertiser: Thierry Reboul, Executive Director Ceremonies, Creation and Special Projects.

Project Managers - Advertiser: Marie-Catherine Ettori, Ceremonies Director and Arnaud Mennesson, Ceremonies Production Director

Ceremonies Artistic Director: Thomas Jolly

Paralympic Ceremony Artistic Director: Alexander Ekman

Musical Director: Victor Le Masne

Design and Costume Director: Daphné Burki

Head Costume Designer: Olivier Bériot

Dance Director: Maud Le Pladec

Set Design Director: Bruno Delavenère

Light Design: Thomas Dechandon

Executive Production Agency: Paname 24

Agency Managers: Cyril Giorgini, Cyril De Froissard, Julien Carette, Nicolas Dudkowski, Thomas Deloubrière, René Celestin, Michael Courcoux

Agency Project Managers: Yoann Texier - Director of Operations and Michael Courcoux -Director of Show Operations

The Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater

The

National WWII Museum, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement Museum Attraction

The Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater at the National WWII Museum comprises a pre-show area and a three-act theater show, focused on the four universal freedoms laid out by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt – Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear – as well as the expanding global role the United States was destined to play in the post-war era.

Seating on a 44-foot diameter turntable split in half allows for two audiences of 64 guests on each side. At the start of Act 2, the turntable rotates to allow a new group of guests to enter, enabling this 30-minute show to accommodate up to three cycles an hour.

The Freedom Theater makes extensive use of sophisticated effects and scenic elements. Projection mapping on jagged projection surfaces represents the shattered state of the world leading up to World War II. Trusses supporting media monitors fly up and down during the show, and deck tracks allow three massive high-resolution LED screens to move in choreography with the production. An original orchestral score delivers a rich soundscape.

The Freedom Theater completes the story begun in the National World War II Museum's other signature presentation, "Beyond All Boundaries," by telling the story of why this war was fought, why it matters, and it continues to affect our world today. Guests emerge from the experience with the understanding that freedom is fragile, and that all have a responsibility to protect it.

In its design, production, and storytelling, the Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater delivers originality, excellence, and impact. The storytelling renders the history both compelling and relevant today. The design and technical excellence are original and imaginative, perfectly supporting the story and the emotional track.

Official Credits List

The Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater

Executive Producer /Creative Director - Phil Hettema

Producer - Nichole Garza

Produced and Conceived by – THG Creative

Written by Chris Ellis

Media Design and Production – Mousetrappe

Media

THG Creative, Inc. - Creative Design and Project Management

Erik Neergaard - Chief Executive Officer

Anthony Pruett - Executive Project Director

Justine Huseth - Producer

Jodi Roberdes - Interior, Scenic, and Architectural

Design

Mark Dannelly - Technical Director

Quinn Riddle - Technical Director

Chris Duarte - Technical Coordinator

Nick Griffith - Project Coordinator

Bria Alvarenga - Project Coordinator

Production Team/Project Development Supervision

Susan Beth Smith

Diana O'Rourke

Kelley Ritch

Project Coordination

Nichole Balderama

Laura Garrett

Cassie McGinnis

Marney Miller

Designers

Jeff Cook - CAD Designer

Clayton Ford - Interior Illustrator

Connor Murphy Boyd - Dimensional Designer

Michael Overman - Dimensional Designer

Ovid Pope - Model Builder: 1111 Creative

Estephan Quass - Dimensional Designer

Lynn Rickets - CAD Designer

Connor Sinclair - Graphic Designer

Matt Steinbrener - Scenic Designer

Technical

Derby Ahsltone - Technical Consultant

Bob Blucher - Technical Director

Kane Fritz - Technical Director

Louis Higuera - Installation Coordination

Benj Lien - AME: Media Consultant

Bill Nearhood - Technical Coordinator

Media

Eric Hungerford - Media Producer

Lighting

David Finn - Lighting Consultant

National WWII Museum

Museum Leadership and Project Management

Stephen Watson - President & CEO

Nick Mueller – Founding President and CEO Emeritus

James B. Williams - Vice President and COO

Bob Farnsworth - Senior Vice President of Capital Programs

Scott Evans - Associate Vice President of Capital Projects & Infrastructure

Niall Cooper - Project Manager, Capital Projects

Museum Research

Pete Crean - Vice President of Education and Access

Mike Bell, PhD (COL, USA, Ret.) - Executive

Director of the Jenny Craig Institute for the Study of War and Democracy

Rob Citino - Samuel Zemurray Stone Senior Historian, JCISWD

Eliot Cohen - Historian, Robert E. Osgood

Professor at Johns Hopkins University

John Curatola - Historian, JCISWD

Nina Luckman - Project Manager, Education and Access

AV Tech Team

Bret Bohnet - Senior Director of Theater & AV Systems

Jacob Vincent - Co-Director of Theater & AV Systems

Theo Fogelman - Co-Director of Theater & AV Systems

Media

Mousetrappe Media - Media Production

Daren Ulmer - Co-Owner / Creative Executive

Chuck Fawcett - Co-Owner / Chairman

Mary Cluff - Managing Director

Stormie Miller - Director of Production

David Briggs - Media Director

Kathleen Keefe - Producer

Cedar Conner - Director of Creative Technology

Ryan Kravetz - Senior Creative Director & Production Design

Bryan Chavez - CG Supervisor

Michaela Karis - Creative Associate, Editor

Elizabeth Harding - Production Coordinator

Sara Gilman - Junior Art Director

Andrew Burnett - Pipeline Technical Director

Khalil Abdul-Fattah - Technical Coordinator

Ken Ajzmundt - Systems Technical Manager

Michael Dolan - Archival Researcher

Emilio Sweet-Coll - Assistant Editor

Art Lazaro - Concept Designer

Richard Rios - Concept Designer, Storyboard Artist

Ron Bowman - Matte Painter

Misa Steinmetz - Matte Painter

Nicholas Foong - Matte Painter

Axel Alvarez - Animator

Zachary Citro - Animator

Dominic Amatore - Animator

William Mendoza - Animator

Tigran (Tizu) Tarumyan - Animator

Samuel Davidson - Animator

Denny Zimmerman - Animator

Demetris Vazquez - Animator

Brian Smith - Additional Production Support

Ilgi Candar Dyer - Additional Concept Design

Freddy Morales - Additional Motion Design

Brett Bailey - Additional Art Direction

Music and Audio Production

Ty Fy Studios, Inc - Audio and Music Production

Daniel Fontana - Owner, Producer, Score Mixer

Matthew Jordan Leeds - Composer

Ellis Martinez - Director of Production & Business Development

Jeffrey Villanueva - Audio Engineer

Stephen Marro - Sound Designer

Lighting

Visual Terrain, Inc. - Lighting Design

Lisa Passamonte Green - CEO/Principal In Charge

David Green - President/COO

Steven Young - Principal Lighting Designer

Lucius Lee - Senior Lighting Designer/Lighting Programmer

Steeve Vajk - Associate Principal of Production

Production and Technical Credits

Bandit Lite, Inc. - System Integration

Chris Barbee - Vice President of Integration

John Jenkinson - Director of Integration

Footage Provided by:

The National WWII Museum

The Library of Congress

The National Archives

Getty Images

FDR Library

Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust

Remembrance Center

Critical Past

The New York Times

The Museum of Jewish Heritage

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

The JFK Library

The US Army Center of Military History

The United Nations Photo Digital Asset Management

The US Navy Seabee Museum

The American Presidency Project

The Chinese American WWII Veterans

Recognition Project

The Family of Wah Kau Kong

The Associated Press

The Nation Museum of African American History

The United States Airforce

Official Credits List

The Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater

The United States Department of Defense

The United States Army

NASA

The Washington Post

Ed Lewis Casting

Ed Lewis - Casting Director

Vocal Talent

Alex Morf, Christian Oliver, Dan John Miller, David Hunter Jr., David Lodge, Dino Andrade, Garry Littman, James Yaegashi, Jason Weiner, Jenna Stern, Jon Adams, Jonathan Von Mering, Julian Smith, Marc Vietor, Rich Orlow, Sheila Head, Tara Langella, Tony Daniels

Technifex - Gasket Control System

Joe Ortiz

Carousel USA - Fabrication of Revolving Auditorium

President - John Thomson

Project Engineer - Myron Castro

Production Manager - George Ruben

Mechanical Design Engineer - Dillon Oliverio

Mechanical Design & Drafter - Ardashes Hovsepian Field Engineer/Installation - Chris Muellerschoen

Controls Engineer - Alex Sirotin

Electrical Design & Production - Danny Radillo

Fabricator/Welder - Tommy Jefferson

PSX, Inc. - Audio, Video, Show Control, Projection, LED Wall, Truss, Rigging Installation & Integration

Jeff Borne - Owner / CEO

Steven Fisher - VP, Global Business Operations

Robert Pourciau - VP, Location Based Entertainment

John March - VP, Business Development

Judd Nissen - Senior Director of Project Operations

John McGovern - Senior Systems Engineer - Audio

Edward Vigueira - Senior Systems Engineer - Video

Stephen Ledet - Senior Systems Programmer

Sam Stone - Director of Pre-Construction

Taylor Lott - Installation Supervisor

David Brennan - Installation Technician

Niscon - Motion Control System Programming

Kate Dalo - Project Manager

Sam Thompson - Design Team Manager

Patrick O' Hara - Deployment Specialist

Smart Monkeys, Inc. - AV Controls

Jason Pontius - Director of Business Operations

Olivier Moser - Director of Design & Engineering

Cambry Wade - Engineering Project Manager and Show programming

Construction

Mathes Brierre Architects - Architect of Record

Joyce Bergman - Project Architect

MAPP - General Contractor

Chris Watermeir - Project Executive

Justin Cain - Project Manager

Mike O’Brien - Project Superintendent

Mike James - Project Superintendent

Floyd (Topo) Frilot - Project Superintendent

Jared Graffagnino - BIM Coordinator

Erin Chauvin - Assistant Project Manager

Boesch Construction - Construction Support

Randy Boesch - Owner / Onsite Construction Lead

Sound Thinking - Accoustic Design

Rick Talaske

THG Creative would like to congratulate our collaborators and partners, along with the National WWII Museum and the Priddy Family Foundation, on being this year’s Thea Award Recipient for Outstanding Achievement – Museum Attraction

The Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater

To learn more about how THG Creative can transform your stories into immersive experiences visit thgcreative.com or connect with us at studio@thgcreative.com.

Sphere

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement Immersive Technology and Production

This revolutionary immersive structure and digital canvas is redefining the world of live and produced entertainment in a very exciting way.

Located one block from the Las Vegas Strip, Sphere is an architectural and technological marvel inside and out, designed to host a wide range of events including concerts, original productions, and corporate and marquee events. Sphere is disrupting and redefining what is possible for multi-sensory, immersive storytelling in each of these categories, leveraging Sphere’s technologies in unique ways to create bespoke experiences that resonate across diverse audiences and challenge expectations.

Exterior: The Exosphere is a 580,000 square-foot fully programmable LED exterior and ranked as the world’s largest LED screen. It furnishes an unparalleled content platform and has changed the Las Vegas skyline forever, becoming an instant icon. Sphere also recently added to the Exosphere experience with music synced to the content on the Exosphere and an official livestream.

Interior: Sphere’s total capacity of 20,000 includes seating for 17,600. The immersive display plane inside the main venue bowl wraps up, over, and around the audience, creating a fully immersive visual environment. At 160,000 sq. ft. and 16K x 16K it is ranked the highest resolution LED screen on Earth. Content is served via multiple platforms and at high frame rates.

The super sophisticated audio system utilizes 3D audio-beamforming and

wave field synthesis. Multi-sensory 4D technologies further enhance the storytelling experience, including 10,000 haptic seats. Environmental effects also include changing temperatures, wind, and scents.

This audacious new venue and platform is revolutionizing live entertainment with cutting-edge immersive technologies that redefine artistic expression and audience engagement. Sphere is also advancing state-of-the-art cinema even further, with the contributions of Sphere Studios, launched June 2023 to develop bespoke immersive content and tools.

Owner: Sphere Entertainment Co.

Sphere Entertainment*

Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

Jen Koester, President & Chief Operating Officer, Sphere

Carolyn Blackwood, Head of Sphere Studios

David Dibble, CEO MSG Ventures

Benjamin Adams, Manager Immersive Audio

Bryan Agnew, Senior Administrative Assistant

Thomas Agostino, Deliverables Technical Specialist

Jesus Aguirre, Lead Real Time Engineer

Ji Ho Ahn, Designer

Tyler Allison, Director Capture Operations

Keith Anderson, Playback Operator

Robert Anderson, VP Advanced Engineering

Maria Andreotti, Associate Technical Project Manager

Mercedes Aponte, Project Manager Experiential Activations - Atrium

Daziah Arias, Production Coordinator

Jordan Ariel, Senior Designer

Andrew Ashton, Senior Workflow Supervisor

Jillian Awner, Capture and Scanning Technician

Michelle Bac, Designer

Christian Bach, Supervisor VFX

Christopher Baine, Director Audio Platform Development

Frank Balbuena, QC Operator

Colette Bannister, Senior Administrative Assistant

Jesse Barnett, Designer

Nathan Barquira, Junior Software Engineer

Mark Barrow, Senior Disguise Notch Artist

Wyatt Bartel, Director Production Technology Innovation

Michael Batty, Photogrammetry Field Manager

Timothy Bauer, Capture Systems Development

Lead

David Bees, Senior Director Studio Technology

Carlos Bernal, Creative Director

Aakriti Bhakhri, VP Product Management

David Bilkis, Software Engineer

Ryan Brady, Manager Playback

Paul Breen, VP Show Systems and Technology

Sasha Brenman, Senior Manager Software Engineering

Ryan Brooks, Assistant Editor

Paige Brunson, Junior Designer

Diane Caliva, Technical Project Manager

Zachary Charney Cohen, Director Capture Data Management

Hao Chen, Coordinator Workflow & Delivery

Kathleen Chen, Assistant Manager Show Management

William Chen, Junior Designer

Euna Chi, Technical Project Manager

Kaley Cho, Technical Artist

Thomas Choi, Designer

Daryl Chong, Compositor

Michael Clement, Senior Software Engineer

Stephanie Coats, Post Producer

Byrone Collins, Technical Project Manager

Jennifer Cook, Executive Producer

Leland Cox, Senior Manager Capture Data

Joshua Crews, Motion Graphics Artist

Annette Cruz-Hernandez, Executive Administrative Assistant

Eric Cruz, Senior Creative Director

Ryan Cummins, VP Capture & Visualization

Jason D Richards, Drone Show Pilot & Operations Engineer

Christopher Dadzitis, Director Platform Engineering

Aaron Daly, Senior Unreal Artist

Patrick Danford, VP Studio Core Technology

James Dargie, Senior Creative Director

Megan De Souza, Senior Specialist Quality Assurance

Yoshi Deherrera, Technical Director Photogrammetry

Kim DeJohn, Render Wrangler

Alden DelVecchio, Software Engineer

Lydia Demange, Art Director

Ian Denig, Compositor

Ryan Dolan, SVP Interactive Experiences

Elena Dole, Senior Administrative Assistant

Andrew Eick, VP Post Production Operations

Stuart Elby, SVP Advanced Engineering

Julia Epprecht, Lead Render Wrangler

Katie Facada, Creative Director

Brad Falk, Lead Technical Director

Sarah Fang, Technical Director, Big Sky Lab

Stephanie Farah, Senior Engineer Show Control

Genesseo Finley, Senior Engineer Software Deployment

Jeffrey Forman, Manager Project Management

Kiel Fredrickson, Dailies Operator

Paul Freeman, VP Audio Artist

Max Frew, Associate Capture Workshop

Andrew Frye, Senior Manager Software Engineering

Toby Gallo, Director Editorial & Finishing

Marcelo Garcia, Creative Director

Alexander Giglio, VFX Producer

Michael Gizienski, Senior Designer

Jason Goldenberg, Senior Control Engineer

Michael Graae, Senior Director Imaging Systems Hardware Development

Official Credits List Sphere

Bartolome Graziana, Creative Director

David Greig, Manager Project Management

Joshua Grow, SVP Studio Core Technology

Eric Guadara, Software Engineer

Stephen Guma, Motion Graphics Artist

Zo Guthrie, Lead Quality Assurance Engineer

Steven Gutierrez, I/O Technician

Juan Gutierrez, Designer

Brian Gyss, Technical Project Manager

Jenna Hagel, Manager Project Management

Bryce Hammond, Assistant Physical Production

Zachary Hansen, Lead Compositor

Brianna Hart, Director Physical Production

Thomas Heddell, Senior Motion Graphics Compositor

Ian Henckel, Director Pipeline Engineering

John Hendicott, Director Post Production Audio

Jeroen Hendriks, Capture Data and Metadata Supervisor

Christopher Herbert, Director Program Management

Jeremy Hernandez, Technical Project Manager

Arnaud Hervas, Director Cinematic Imaging

Software Architecture

Katie Hinsen, SVP Post Production

Scotty Hoag, Senior Software Engineer

Loc Hoang, I/O Technician

Maximilian Hoch, Creative Director

Erik Hockman, Senior Fellow

Dania Holder, Director Project Management

Jacob Holmes, Senior Manager Project Management

David Holt, Software Deployment Engineer

Babitha Hosahalli Somegowda, GPU Engineer

Brian Hsieh, Designer

Kai Huang, Technical Director

Amanda Huang, Senior Interactive UI/UX Designer

Luke Huapaya, Network Systems Technician

Catherine Hughes, Senior Technical Project Manager

Scott Humphreys, AV Technician

Tyler Hymanson, Senior Director Program Management

Aruna Inversin, Supervisor VFX

Wilson Ip, Senior Environment Artist

Ian Jenkins, Pipeline Engineer

Kiefer Jenkins, Storage Engineer

Nicole Johnson, Real Time Engineer

Sean Johnson, Senior QA Tester

Ciera Jones, Senior Software Engineer

Paul Jouard, Concept Artist

Shyam Kannapurakkaran, Lead Technical Director, Big Sky Lab

Jennifer Katanyoutanant, Senior Manager Project Management

Official Credits List (continued)

Sphere

Chuck Katz, Manager Capture Operations

Archit Kaushik, UI UX Designer

Jamison Kellogg, QC Operator

Thomas Kernan, Senior Designer

Suraj Khalsa, Manager Delivery Operations

Shahana Khan, Senior Motion Graphics Compositor

Kian Khiaban, Designer

Kyu Kim, Senior Motion Graphics Compositor

Yeon Jin Kim, Motion Graphics Artist

Everett Klingshirn, Technical Project Manager

Prasanna Kodapadi, VFX Producer

Joshua Kolden, Production Technology Innovation Engineer

Richard Kopelow, Senior Software Engineer

Joshua Kushner, Motion Graphics Artist

Nicholas Lange, Creative Director Experiential Activations - Atrium

Joseph Lapara, Technical Program Manager

James Larsen, AV Technician

Kimberly Lashbrook, Digital 2D Supervisor

David Lawdensky Sr., Senior Technical Manager

James Lawrence, AV Technician

Sydne Lea, Senior Software Engineer, Aura Gemma Leigh, Senior Director Experiential Activations - Drones & Robotics

Bryan Lemus, Quality Assurance Manager

Emma Li, Coordinator Physical Production

Marc LoCascio, Manager Audio Software Development

Douglas Loeb, Senior Engineer Artist Operations

Edgar Lopez-Garcia, Senior Software Engineer

Gabrielle Lorthe, Coordinator Physical Production

Alexandra LoSchiavo, Executive Administrative Assistant

Halle Lucas, Manager Experiential Activations4D

Christopher Lynn, Program Manager - Drones

Madeline Mainit, Senior Director Physical Production Operations

Melissa Makovec, Technical Project Manager

Miranda Mancini, Director Big Dome Operations

Preston Marchman, Drone Show Pilot & Operations Engineer

Iain Matthiae, Computer Graphics Generalist

John Mccormick, Senior Manager Big Dome Operations

Margaret McNaughton, Senior Director Technical Operations

Ned McNeilage, Chief Creative Officer

Aaron Melendez, I/O Technician

Gregory Mendoza, I/O Technician

Michael Merkwan, Editing Supervisor

Benjamin Meyers, QC Supervisor

Brian Miller, Playback Operator

Robert Mitchell, Senior Software Engineer

Scott Mitchell, Lead Compositor

Michelle Molina, Senior Coordinator Physical Production

Nelson Monroig, Manager Project Management

Blake Montgomery, Compositor

Jordan Morris, Camera Systems Technical Lead

Adam Moser, Senior Manager Show Management

Bruno Mulligan, Gimbal Technician

Raman Mustafa, Senior Art Director

Lee Nagar, Senior Director Software Engineering

Zainib Naseer, Technical Project Manager

Phiyen Nguyen, Lead Environment Artist

Manuel Olague, Designer - CAD

Teniola Olopade, Director Product

Cameron Outlaw, QC Operator

Aya Peard, Senior Compositor

John Peeler, Compositor

Kirk Pierron, Director Immersive Technology

Nathaniel Pincus-Roth, Senior Writer

Ned Piyadarakorn, Motion Graphics Artist

Phil Poon, Software Engineer

Benjamin Poynter, Senior Software Engineer

Keith Price, On Set Capture Data Wrangler

Kira Prince, Senior Manager Ingest & Dailies Operations

Chris Pritchard, Capture Timelapse Lead

Rex Privratsky, Senior 3D Generalist Artist

Michael Quan, Lead Network & Storage Engineer

Benjamin Quernheim, Capture Specialist

Farid Quintanilla, Systems Technician

Randy Ramos, I/O Technician

Matthew Rampias, Senior Motion Graphics Compositor

Rigel Ranciato, Senior 3D Artist

Nicholas Randall, Senior Creative Director

Michael Ranger, Senior Motion Graphics Artist

Michael Rankin, Senior UI/UX Engineer

Christopher Reardon, Senior Manager Show Management

Joseph Reilly, Senior Software Engineer

Steve Rembuskos, Senior Technical Animator

Dominic Ricci, Operations Engineer - Drones

Ryan Richardson, Playback Operator

Randall Rickert, Render Wrangler

Dean Ripper, Senior Motion Graphics Artist

Michael Rives, Principal Effects Engineer

James Robbins, Camera Technician

Rebecca Roberts, Senior Manager Exosphere Product Management

Sacha-Mikhail Roberts, Lead Technical Artist

Dana Robinson, Senior Specialist Artist Operations

Ronald Robinson, Creative Director

Michael Romaszewicz, Senior Director Software Engineering

Devin Ronneberg, Robotics Engineer

Allen Rose, Senior Director Studio Services

Sophia Rose, Junior Designer

Nathan Rosquist, Real Time Engineer

Ian Ross, Senior Houdini Artist

Michael Rucker, SVP Product & Show Management

Jonathan Sager, Director of Aura

Eric Sagotsky, Associate Fellow

Diganta Saha, Senior Platform Engineer

Judit Samper Albero, Compositor

Aaron Sanchez, AeroHardware Engineer - Drones

Karen Saucedo, Manager Experiential Activations - Atrium

Emily Saunders, Platform Engineer

Eric Scheidemantle, Senior Software Engineer

Stacey Schendel, Director Physical Production

Zachary Schiller, Senior Character Artist

Zachary Schipono, Director Studio Services

Lauren Schwartzbard, Post Production Coordinator

Eric Scott, VP VFX

Richard Sears, Senior Director Experiential Activations - Atrium

Taylor Shechet, Senior Real Time Technical Artist

Chelley Sherman, Senior Real Time Engineer

Andrew Shulkind, SVP Capture

Keith Simpson, Deliverables Technical Specialist

Stephen Skelton, Lead Designer

Theodore Skye, Senior Director Product Management

Arnold Song, Senior VFX Art Specialist

Matthew Soule, Supervising Sound Editor

John Sparks, Senior Houdini Artist

Wynter Spears, Coordinator Physical Production

Lindsey Sprague, 3D Supervisor

Nicholas Sprague, Manager Stabilized Systems

Alexander Stamm, Director Project Management

Brock Stearn, Senior Motion Graphics Compositor

Sharina Stotesbery, VP Post Production Technology

Gordon Straub, Pipeline Engineer

Jonathon Sturm, Principal Audio Engineer

Kannan Subburayan, Senior Storage Engineer

Patrick Surace, Photogrammetry Processing Lead

Zachary Sutherland, On-Set Playback Manager

Thomas Sydnor, Deliverables Technical Specialist

Joseph Szopa, Director Imaging Systems Product Deployment

Will Taylor, Lead Software Engineer

Samuel Teng, LED & Display Technician

Seye Tesfazgy, Compositing Technical Director

Tanner Thompson, Senior Motion Graphics Artist

Alexander Thomson, Video Field Engineer

Darlene Toledo, Render Wrangler

Joshua Troub, Senior Systems Technician

Corey Turner, VP Physical Production

Ronald Ubaldo, Music Supervisor

Serhan Ulkumen Ardila, Lead Software Engineer

Tharyn Valavanis, Associate Fellow

Joshua Van Meter, QC Operator

Gregory Veeser, Vice President Experiential Activations - 4D

Ali Villavicencio, Manager Capture Data

Nicole Votta, Senior Manager Digital Asset Management

Ash Wagers, Senior Motion Graphics Artist

Cameron Wang, Junior Software Engineer

Liam Ward, Senior Designer

Daniel Warom, On Set Technical Supervisor

Adam Wermus, Software Engineer

Sean Whitacre, Software Deployment Engineer

Katherine Wilson, Senior Creative Director

Ralph Winter, Head of Physical Production

Jessica Wotherspoon, Senior Director Physical Production

Jeffrey Wright, I/O Supervisor

Walter Wrobel, Senior Specialist Artist Operations

Katherine Wurzbacher, Senior Manager Capture Technology

Robert Wuss, Senior Software Engineer, Aura

Brian Yonck, VP Physical Production

Anna Zanoni, Coordinator Physical Production

Minerva Zapata, Technical Project Manager

Jessica Zhu, Software Engineer

Partners and Vendors*

AED

Forza Silicon

HOLOPLOT

iCrave

ME Engineers

Optical Support Inc.

Populous

Powersoft

SACO

Severud Associates

STMicroelectronics

Tait

Vanguardia

*Sphere Entertainment would also like to acknowledge the entire Sphere Entertainment team, as well as all the partners and vendors across the project, who helped bring Sphere to life.

Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac

Europa-Park, Rust, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement Attraction

Voltron Nevera Powered by Rimac is the signature attraction of a new, 20,000 square meter themed land celebrating the genius of the renowned inventor Nikola Tesla (18561943), who was born in present-day Croatia. The attraction is integrated into a themed, architectural setting with Croatian-style houses and a 28-meter replica of the Wardenclyffe Tower, which harnesses cosmic energy to launch riders on an action-packed ride through the land.

The detailed queue experience features immersive effects, lightning bolts and Tesla animatronics that energize the atmosphere. The journey begins as the train glides down the platform into a dark ride segment where Tesla conducts electrifying experiments to harness the power of electricity flowing from a powerful generator. The train pauses; the darkened room is filled with simulated lightning. Bolts of electricity envelop the train; the track pulses up and down as if being charged by volts of power. Doors open, and a powerful launch soars riders straight up to a height of 32.5 meters. This early scene demonstrates how the coaster technology is meticulously synchronized with the storytelling, preparing guests for a thrilling adventure.

The Voltron Nevera coaster track Is 1,385 meters long, reaches a speed of 100 km/h, with 21 turns, seven inversions and four magnetic launches, including one backwards, along with multiple special effect elements, packed into a two-minute ride experience. The efficient ride system has seven trains, each accommodating 16 passengers, maintaining a throughput of some 1,600 people per hour.

This supercharged thrill machine is reputed to break two world records for launch coasters, boasting the steepest launch at 105 degrees and featuring the most overhead elements (seven). And because it blends cutting-edge coaster technology with captivating storytelling, it delivers both thrills and enrichment. Guests are immersed in a narrative that works to heighten the adrenaline experience and create a lasting impression.

Mack Family

Dr.-Ing. h.c. Roland Mack

Marianne Mack

Jürgen Mack

Mauritia Mack

Michael Mack

Miriam Mack

Thomas Mack

Katja Mack

Ann-Kathrin Mack

Nicolas Mack

Frederik Mack

MACK Animation

Bernd Bohnert

Guillaume Wyatt

Holger Tappe

MACK One

Alexander Kartsov

Anne-Kathrin Tintinger

Anzhelina Ilieva

David Ginnuttis

Joanna Valeri

Mario Vasilev

Sina Krenz

Peter KP

Peter Petrov

Timon Blank

Tobias Mundinger

Aldric Muller

Patrick Marx

Vanessa Fallet

MACK Rides

Adrian Fees

Andreas Blum

Andreas Oberlin

Andrej Nadan

Armin Sexauer

Benjamin Krause

Burkhard Reich

Christian von Elverfeldt

Daniel Maag

Daniel Vögele

Dennis Gordt

Felix Maier

Florian Sombroek

Frank Hackstein

Frank Sornik

Franz Friedl

Frederic Saout

Günter Burger

Holger Nikola

Jan Faißt

Jens Hilbert

Joachim Röttger

Jonathan Mürb

Jürgen Messing

Luisa Bofinger

Markus Becherer

Markus Hug

Michael Moog

Simon Stadler

Stephan Alt

Thorsten Koebele

Tobias Haasch

Wolfram Reinelt

MACK Solutions

Bunyarit Hoff

Cedric Schaeffer

Charles R. Botta

Christian Schätzle

Christof Zimmermann

Corina Henninger

David Studer

Dorothe Müller

Eva-Maria Graf

Franziska Ise- Binder

Julien Lauffenburger

Jürgen Hauptmann

Lars Huber

Laura Ciano

Lena Hierlinger

Lena Ströbele

Luca Wehrle

Martin Glaser

Matthias Lange

Michelle Homburg

Misha Schäfer

Nadine Schneider

Patrick Lauer

Silvia Blattmann

Tobias Schirmer

Vincent Vallois

Yvonne Burkhardt

2112 Studios

Sebastian Kübler

Europa-Park

Alessandro Furger

Alexander Fuchs

Alexander Windham

Alexis Kempf

Andreas Gauerhof

Andreas Henninger

Björn Zimmer

Can de Haan

Chip Cleary

Christian Hirt

Christian Steiger

Corinna Maxand

Daniel Fuchs

Daniel Noack

Official Credits List

Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac

Dietmar Mellert

Dominique Lammer

Dr. Thorsten Marohn

Dr. Volker Klaiber

Engelbert Gabriel

Enzo Sorianiello

Eric Koegler

Florian Frey

Frank Hönninger

Gerd Dörflinger

Gregor Engelmann

Horst Römer

Husam Aldori

Jannik Johner

Jasmin Dietrich

Johannes Ohnemus

Jonas Hemmerich

Julian Betz

Julien Thillou

Jürgen Vetter

Kevin Gufert

Klaus Hauer

Laetitia Uhl

Laura Lambertz

Laurent Sorianiello

Lukas Metzger

Marcel Brodbeck

Marius Winterhalter

Markus Gehring

Martin Winkler

Matthieu Sorianiello

Matthieu Vogt

Mirko Kern

Nico Schwinning

Oliver Topf

Patrick Spoth

Philippe Schaeffer

Philippe Spahn

Pierre Dickely

Ralf Stumpf

Sarah Fröhlich

Sascha Johner

Sebastian Ochs

Steffen Kasten

Stephane Schmidt

Sven Hain

Theodor Dechert

Tim Kabbert

Tina Blum

Valentin Findeli

Aquatique Show

Cedric Bigot

Mathieu Levain

Mike Baderot

Pavol Soos

Thomas Schneider

Babak Music

Eric Babak

Bavaria Studios GmbH –

Art Department

Alex Heinrich

Daniel Knigge

Louise Clausen

Maria Mayr

Sebastian Krause

Simone Kellermann

Werner Wolf

Yvonne Blaschke

Marc Berle

Armin Hartenstein

Marc Berle

Felix Manchon

Filip Mrvelj

Piotr Zamojski

Chaudronnerie Du Ried

Christophe Laufenburger

Nicolas Stoeckel

DELTA Soundworks

Ana Monte

Daniel Deboy

Markus Auer

Effektschmiede

Andreas Korth

Conrad Keuck

Judith Mann

Justin Lehmann-Friese

Lucas Ladendorff

Niclas Voigt

EMIS

Alexander Döring

Andreas Kammerer

Andrej Österle

Björn Allgaier

Claudius Schultis

Daniel Zawadski

Dennis Fischer

Dennis Opitz

Enrico Spinuzza

Fabian Riesle

Felix Nopper

Florian Steiert

Frank Baumgartner

Fridolin Lickert

Kai Hülswitt

Katharina Meßmer

Lena Kreutzer

Martin Zaworski

Matteo Ruf

Official Credits List (continued)

Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac

Maximilian Singler

Nicolas Bennek

Oliver Gebhardt

Philip Enderle

Raphael Reichenbach

Rudolf Fleig

Simon Kaltenbach

Tarek Winterhalter

Thorsten Martens

Walter Benzel

IB Weiss

Mike Schneider

Philip Steinhausen

Robert Liebezeit

Intrasys GmbH

Simon Glaab

Tobias Hollmer

Jora Vision

Arjan van der Meij

Arjen Kunnen

Arnoud van Went

Gary Kruger

Gerrit Schonenveld

Jan Maarten de Raad

Kevin Sebregts

Maartje Walhof

Mohammed El Mazouz

Ricardo Bloemendaal

Richelle de Mooij

Robin van der Want

Roy Ravensbergen

William Clicker

Kraftwerk

Atakan Güleryüz

Christoph Heinzl

Fritz Hammer

Martin Poisel

Michael Fux

Peter Greinecker

Roland Zauner

Ride Construction Service

Dominik Kluszczynski

Dominik Walczak

Jacek Garst

Kamil Tomaszek

Kryspin Zurek

Lucky Garst

Max Eberhard

Piotr Durski

Piotr Komasa

Sorin Urzica

Zbigniew Skweres

Outdoor Factory

Cahit Karakoc

Dila Alkir

Emrah Yücel

Emre Tokmak

Kemal Sengüler

Sedat Özer

Suphi Aydiner

Sally Dark Rides

Andrew Beger

David Jones

Devin Mcdonagh

John Salsbury

Logan Zawacki

Lyudmila Budnik

Michael Conger

Natalya Koroleva

Nicholas Michael

Robert Braddock

Robert Jacoby

Russell Hall

Steven Phillips

Todd Gillrup

Stercom Power Solutions GmbH

Benedikt Eham

Michael Houzer

Streublau Kunstmaler

Alvaro Terroba

Angela Kittner

Anja Hentze

Christin Pinzer

Lisa Schubert

Nora Ferl

Peter Busch

Steffen Griebsch

Suzy Riffel

Valentin Hammermeister

Universal Rocks

Bertrand Lucat

Cristiano Maiuri

Dirk Engelhardt

Fabio Maiuri

Fernando Castro

Francisco Araujo

Helder Lopes

Helder Pinheiro

Henrique Ferreira

José Lopes

Pedro Santos

Ricardo Carvalho

Tomas Hudec

Wētā Workshop Ltd

Cameron May

Chris Williamson

Jack Taylor

Jordan Thomson

Omelia Iliffe

Richard Taylor

Zoilo Abad

Additional suppliers

A.Chini

Adams Blitzschutz-System GmbH

Algeco Baustelleneinrichtung

Anwaltskanzlei Dr Thoma

AP+M Architekten

Aquila Wasseraufbereitungstechnik GmbH

B+N Tortechnik

Becker Gerüstbau

Becker Lichttechnik

BS Klima GmbH

Bühler Fensterbau

Büro für Hydrogeologie, Eugen Funk Eugen

Butbah

C. Kempf Rollgitterbau die Bauingenieure dq Fliesenbau, Volker Decoux

Drillexpert GmbH

EDV IT- WLAN UNITBYTE

EHBS Knecht GmbH & Co. KG

Ferdinand Kindler GmbH

Friedmann Großküchen

Gerhard Herrmann

Sanitärtechnik

Göppert Beratende Ing. Grässlin,Kälte-Klima Gewerbekälte

Heinrich Schmid

Hewe Fenster

Holzbau Mingolla

Huber Gebäudetechnik

K.-H. Wagner

Kantwerg Trockenbau und Brandschutz

Karl Schies GmbH

Keller planen + bauen

Kessel und Vertec

Kirchenkamp GmbH

KRÄ- Gewerbekälte

Kuhner Metallbau

Landschaftsökologie Laufer

Magic Box, Elke Kies

Manfred Obert

Maier – Kaufmann GmbH

Marc Berle

Marko Stuckateuerbetrieb

Mau GmbH

Michael Berger

MSG-Kran

NBK-Natursteine und Baustoffhandel

Netze BW

O & H Druckvisionen GmbH

Paul Becker GmbH

Peduzzi

Penzel

Perrot Turmuhren

Peter Gerber GmbH

Pfeifer Consult

Reck Metallbau

Rendler Bau GmbH

Ringswald & Beck

Robers Lampen

Sauter-Cumulus GmbH Freiburg

Sautter Industrietechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Schindler Aufzüge und Fahrtreppen GmbH

Schmider Bauservice

Schwarzwaldelemente

Semak Sarl

Soustronic Sicherheitstechnik GmbH

Stehle Björn

TAA Industries

Take Care Company, KarlFriedrich Kempf

Total Feuerschutz

Vertec GmbH

Weingärtner

Werbefabrik

Werner Hebing Huber

Wolfsperger

Zaunteam Ortenau

Voltron Nevera powered by Rimac has been honored with the Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement! A special shoutout to Europa-Park for receiving this great award and our family member MACK Rides for pushing the boundaries of innovative engineering.

We are proud to push experiences beyond, blending high-speed thrills with immersive storytelling – made possible by the visionary collaboration of one big team.

CHEERS TO EVERYONE INVOLVED AND ALL OTHER WINNERS. www.mackone.eu

Zootopia

Shanghai Disneyland, China

Thea Award For Outstanding Achievement Theme Park Land

The first ever Zootopia-themed land at a Disney Park authentically brings the world of the film to life, achieving a unique level of authenticity, immersion and storytelling. Zootopia opened in late 2023.

Following in the footsteps of Judy Hopps, guests journey to the mammal metropolis of Zootopia. Arrival is on the day of the annual Zootopia Day Concert where the city comes to life in celebration of predator and prey living together peacefully. The outside world gives way to this immersive, storydriven environment packed with rich detail and fun, where anyone can be anything.

This themed land features a new dark ride experience and innovative entertainment program, as well as themed retail, food and beverage. The signature attraction, “Hot Pursuit,” is a trackless dark ride that takes guests on a thrilling chase with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde through Zootopia’s different districts on all-terrain cruisers. From racing through the streets of Sahara Square, to falling from the forest canopy in Rainforest District, the ride leverages the many flavors of the world.

Live entertainment on the upper floors brings a variety of beloved characters to life. The show combines live puppetry, special effects, and music from the film's soundtrack as well as a guest-favorite original song. Experience windows spring to life, showcasing the daily interactions of our cherished Zootizens. From chatting and taking selfies to meditating, the entire street

becomes imbued with the delightful atmosphere of Zootopia! The themed retail shop, Fashions by Fru Fru, offers over 200 products.

In an effort to create an incredibly diverse themed environment, Zootopia combines futuristic technology, immersive theming, and a sense of humor to provide a magical experience. There are rich storytelling and world-building opportunities at every turn.

Official Credits List Zootopia

Walt Disney Imagineering

Project Management

Tim Warzecha

Jin Wang

Annie Zheng

Sophia Song

Liang Zhou

Lin Hua

Language Support

Frank Peng

Jasmine Wang

Creative

Stan Dodd

Dustin Schofield

Chang Xu

Ride

Kelly Johnson

Jun Luo

Samuel Lu

Noah Jiang

Allan Wang

Hana Pan

Jeff Zhao

Show

Eunice Roy

Lincoln Hui

Richard Ma

Sharon Ren

Billy Song

ShaoJian He

ChengKai Yan

Jason Zhang

Jake Wu

Joyce Chen

Freddy Ge

Jim Xia

Qing Hu

Kris Wang

Eric Chen

Carol Xu

Winnie Xu

Swee Keat Ng

Adam Chen

Susan Du

Hedi He

Jack Wang

Jiatu Li

Xianfeng Lu

Josh Hong

Asha Xue

Megan Mi

Eric Wang

Alex Wang

Architecture, Design &

Engineering

Philip Shen

Leo Yu

Eric Li

Tina Yang

Enya Huang

Wenshu Lin

Tim Lin

Joanne Peng

Ray Shi

Gary Wu

Ming Zhang

Emma Shan

Guilin Yu

Junhao Jiang

Baolong Li

Rachel Tao

Xialing Lu

Johnson Zhuang

Project Development

Willis Huang

Lin Li

Nicole Jiao

Wendy Wu

Hongwei Zheng

Jerry Lu

Office Services

Irene He

Kevin Li

Riley Feng

Daria Miao

Planning

Lance Xiang

Catherine Liu

Jethro Zhao

Finance

Sharon Jiang

Janet Jin

Ethan Wang

Anthony Wu

Lucy Zhang

Communications

Frank Reifsnyder

Estimating

Daneo Shen

Trista Sun

Michael Xue

Construction Management

Tony Yang

Aries Gao

Hock Song

Bin Xia

John Chen

Billy Sun

Yongqiang Zhu

Zhiguang Jin

Danson Du

Bob Jiang

Vicky Wang

Max Zhou

Winter Wang

Maggie Min

Oliver Zhu

Yong Zhang

Jessie Chen

William Zhou

Minjie Zhu

Man Yang

Arthur Wang

Kevin Wang

Angus Huang

Shihui Wang

Terry Yan

BIM (Building Information Modeling)

Seven Shen

Kelly Zhu

Xiaohui Bu

Contract Administration

Bernie Yu

Kathy Lou

Peggy Kwok

Rainbow Wu

Xin Yang

Design & Show Quality

Tzuyin Lu

Danqing Zhang

Sharon Wang

Imagineers in US who Supported Zootopia over 700 Hours

Aaron Arendt

Thanh Nguyen

Kathryn McChesney

Stuart Calder

Jared Kleier

Janice Wiener

Jensen Lin

Christopher Matinas

Reona Toney

Archie Te

Gregory Mooney

Corbett Brown

Steve Fu

Rachel Miller

Hlynur Snorrason

Edward Zeigler

Ken Chan

Alexander Mendoza

Siyao Kong

Brandon Franco

John Harvey

Laurel Jean Scribner Abbott

Paul Lahaise

Juanita Estrada Henao

Walter Hurtarte

Melaniya Ayrikyan

Le Chuong

Rick Won

Alexander

Euce Chuang

Genevieve S Sheehan

Nicole Gonzalez

Laura Nicole West

Cheryl Chi

Luis Barrios III

Andrew A Sanchez

Tiffany M Anguiano

Donald Troy Leverton

Gary Gold

Wesley H Dewberry

Sidney A Fox

Paul A Beasley

Wendy Gish

Jeffrey D Wiley

Heather S Greene

Jeanne Angel

Delaney M Bales

Louise Pang

Steven M Chapman

Michael W Horen

Jacob D Patrick

Pamela A Johnson-Gill

Sean M Robb

Eric S Hirota

Blaine P Kennison

Matthew T Staley

Mayumi A Davies

Marnie R Burress

Patrick J McNaull

Christopher W Hastings

Xiaoning Zhou

Official Credits List (continued)

Zootopia

Neal M Emery

William Edward Bredberg

Daniel T Ridgers

Lujan I Decima

Kathleen E Gore

Dennis Villanueva Bayot

Star Higgins

Michelle A Tritt

Bryant D Boyle

Terence Michael McDonald

Kimberly Lau

Rosa B Duran

Ronald R Hamming

Angie N Ramirez

Alex Guerrero

Corban Wyatt Prim

Franklin T Batino

Christopher J Mazzella

Joseph Kadin

Mike Kutcher

John D Bielat

Melissa Villanueva

Thomas M Fotie

Emily Ann Gavol

John A Argo

Megan S Duncan

Andrea Lawler Baker

Dino A Fauci

Calvin Lee Walsten

Nicole Herr

Edward J Rektorik

Pasqual Sebastia Redon

Soumya K Iyer

Matthew J Strandskov

Rodrigo Banuelos Torres

Kenneth C Doyle

Dan C Pacholski

Emilio Loza

William K Swapp

Augie T Agustin

Nicole C Calero

Louisa M Kwan

Corey D Drake

Michael J Fracassi

Barry S Golding

Thomas E Child

Morgan K Montalvo

Frank Tran

Taralyn Omolara Von Der Linden

Marques Fallejo

Jeffery N McCain

Christopher Emory Brown

Kaitlin C Harper

Morgan L Richardson

Rick L Wullschleger

Halsey Paige Edmunds

Christopher Bunao

Gate Wanchalerm Margrod

David P Goldberg

Donald Matheson

Freddie Bufford

Gary Hill

Mariko A Cataldo

Victor Alfonso Perez Garcia

Josh Lemar

Kelly Lemar

Vendors

Show Production

Shawn Shao, Zootopia

Show Elements Design and Fabrication, Hexagon Tower (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.

Pan Guihua, ZOOTOPIA SUPPLY OF SHOW AUDIO VIDEO SYSTEM, Shanghai Acetec Audio Amplifying System Technnology Co., Ltd

Matthew Wang, Zootopia MPC for Dome, Shanghai Hirain Digital Technology Group Co., Ltd. & Nanjing Kaben Technology Co., Ltd.

Cui Chao, Zootopia MPC for Dome, Shanghai Hirain Digital Technology Group Co., Ltd. & Nanjing Kaben Technology Co., Ltd.

Zhou Xiaojun, ZOOTOPIA

MATERIAL PROCUREMENT CONTRACT PROJECTION

SOFT SCREEN SUPPLY, Nanjing Fagoo Electronics Technology Co., Ltd.

Zhang Ting, MATERIAL PROCUREMENT CONTRACT

DESIGN AND SUPPLY OF LED DISPLAY SCREENS FOR ZOOTOPIA, Shanghai Sansi Electronic Engineering Co., Ltd. Winson To, MATERIAL PROCUREMENT CONTRACT for Show Control Equipment, Nam Wah Intelligent Automation Limited

Micey Chen, Show Control Field Support Services for Zootopia, BIRKET ENGINEERING (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD.

Maggie Peng, MPC for Graphic S3-OS of Zootopia, Shanghai TIFF Signs Co., Ltd.

Raymond Chung, MPC for Graphic S2-MO of Zootopia, Zhong Shan Runze Display Products Ltd.

Sarah Tse, MPC for Graphic S4-OS of Zootopia, Zhongshan City Successful Metal's Product Company

Raymond Xu, PO for Themed Lighting Fixtures of Zootopia (Local), Crystallize. Me Ltd.

Richard Gui , Theme Lighting Package 3 of Zootopia (Local), Boardwalk Home Furnishings Co., Ltd.

PO for Themed Lighting Fixtures of Zootopia (International), Environmental Lighting For Architecture, Inc.

PO for Themed Lighting Fixtures of Zootopia (International), NERI NORTH AMERICAN INC.

PO for Themed Lighting Fixtures of Zootopia (International), ROBERS-LEUCHTEN GMBH & CO. KG

PO for Themed Lighting Fixtures of Zootopia (International), LASPEC Lighting

Vehicle Production

Roush Entertainment Systems

DAIFUKU AIRPORT AMERICA CORPORATION (formally known as Jervis B. Webb Company)

Wayside Equipment

Rockwell Automation (China) Co., Ltd.

RCS Engineering

Doors/Gates/Tilt wayside ride equipment, Prism Systems, Inc.

Shanghai Shangdian Mechanical & Electromechanical Equipment Engineering Co., Shanghai Shangdian Mechanical & Electromechanical Equipment Engineering Co., Ltd.

General Contractors and Subcontractors, Suppliers

General Contractors, Shanghai Construction Group Co. Ltd

Decorations Contractor, Jiangsu Xutian Construction Engineering Co,Ltd (TSG)

Steel Structure Contractor, Shanghai Mechanized Construction Grolp Co. Ltd.

Theme Construction (Theme

Plastering, Rockery, Epoxy), Shanghai D&B Landscape and Construction Co.,Ltd GRP, GRC supplierss, Beijing Unique Internationl Exhibition Co., Ltd.

Theme Construction (Theme Painting & Outdoor Railing), Shanghai Changhao Construction Engineering Co., Ltd

Theme Construction (Theme Concrete), Beijing Orangestone Science and Technology Co., Lid

Landscaping Construction, Shanghai Gardens (Group) Co.,Ltd.

Theme Construction (453 Façade & Theme Plastering on Retaining Walls), Fujian Haoye construction Engineering Co., LTD

Security Technology Construction, Shanghai International Trade and Technology Co., Ltd

Show Set Construction, Hexagon Tower (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.

Light Tower Contractor, Shanghai lEREN Construction Engineering Show Set Electrical Contractor, Shanghai Acetec Audio Amplifying Technology Engineering Co., Ltd.

Dome installation Contractor, Shanghai Hirain Digital Technology Group Co., LTD

LED Screen Installation Contractor, Shanghai Sansi Electronic Engineering Co., Ltd.

The DigiWave Experience

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

TEA Recognition of Merit Award

Connected Immersion Event - Limited Budget

DigiWave showcases cutting-edge prototypes and digital innovations through an immersive, multi-sensory journey. Set against the backdrop of a science fiction storyline, the experience unfolds using advanced 5G AIoT (Artificial Intelligence of Things) technology and a combination of software engineering, including musictech, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and visual computing.

Participants interact with the environment in real time by touching and engaging with devices, receiving immediate audio and visual feedback that brings the space to life in an evolving experience that adjusts according to the individual's and group's choices, blending technology with regional culture.

The venue is divided into six thematic zones, inspired by human sensory organs - Detection, Synapse, Brain, Eye, Hand, and Heart - connected to the overarching narrative, "Awake the Giants." Before entering the experience, participants set up a personal ID through the Line app, which allows them to create a custom AI character named "Echo," that helps guide them through the venue.

DigiWave’s synergy between storyline, soundscape, and lighting effects responds to participant collaboration, generating a unique version of the venue every time. By integrating advanced technology with regional cultural elements, the festival redefines how we experience technology in daily life, offering a one-of-a-kind, immersive art-tech exhibition that blends science and creativity.

The seamless blend of technology with participant input creates a deeply engaging experience while remaining cost-effective by focusing on a few key, well-integrated systems. The personalized storytelling with the ability of participants to create their own AI companion makes the event feel tailored to each individual, increasing emotional investment without the need for set changes.

These two features - interactive, real-time technology and personalized engagement - demonstrate how DigiWave delivers an award-worthy immersive experience, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on a limited budget.

Project Development

Adviser Organizers: Kaohsiung City Government Ministry of Digital Affairs

Adviser Organizers: Ministry of Economic Affairs

Official Organizers: Economic Development Bureau, Kaohsiung City Government Administration for Digital Industries

Executive Organizer: Taiwan Academia Industry Consortium

Executive Crea&ve Director, Ar&st & Curator: Dolce Wang

Producer: -act- Itd.

Sponsor: Brogent Technologies

Sponsor: Funique VR Studio

Sponsor: Moondream Reality

Venue Design and Production Design

Technical Design: Fugu Fish Creations

Technical Design: Dolce Wang

Interactive Integration & Production: Fugu Fish Creations

Interactive Integration & Production: MoonShine Animation

Interactive Integration & Production: Shooting Lab

Interactive Integration & Production: Dolce Wang

Music & Sound Design: Dolce Wang

Interior Designer: Hsu Fu Chih 徐福治

Production

Venue Construction: RC ASIA Ltd.

Technical System Integration: Ctrls Ltd.

Official Credits List The DigiWave Experience

Light and Sound Real-time Interactive Control: Brogent Technologies Inc.

Production Affiliates: Eighty Four Eighty Five

Production Affiliates: Pulse Hyper Media

Production Affiliates: Sample Animal

360 Projec&on & 5G Live Streaming: Shooting Lab

Audio Vendor: WL.TECH CO., LTD.

Projection Systems Vendor: Raymesolution Ltd.

Projection Systems Sponsors: Brogent Technologies Inc.

Media Production

Media Production: Synthetic Dosage Digital Sense Ltd.

Media Production: MoonShine Animation

Media Production: Shooting Lab

Live Entertainment Production

Live Performers: Dolce Wang

Live Performers: DJ DindinChang

Vendors

Marketing: A Star Hub Co., Ltd.

Marketing: KKDAY.com international company limited (Taiwan)

The Time Travel Agency

Electric Forest Festival: Rothbury, Michigan, USA

TEA Recognition of Merit Award

Immersive Gaming - Limited Budget

The Time Travel Agency at the Electric Forest Festival originated from a playful spirit and a thirst for adventure. What started as a few character actors leading festival-goers on whimsical chases has blossomed into a beloved institution. The Electric Forest Festival is an immersive music and arts festival held annually in Rothbury, Michigan. Known for its stunning natural surroundings, the festival transforms a picturesque forest into a vibrant playground of creativity, interactivity and community. Attendees can explore intricately designed art installations, participate in workshops, and engage in themed activities.

The Time Travel Agency took the form of a “Hero’s Quest” in 2019 and has since emerged as the festival's most popular attraction. Players are greeted by lively and fully costumed Time Travel Agents who recruit the “true of heart,” guiding them through the quest details. Equipped with Quest Guides, participants set off to explore the enchanting forest and to solve six interactive puzzles. The experience also includes the opportunity to interact with live storytellers.

On their return after completing all six puzzles, participants return to be celebrated by the Time Travel Agents and rewarded with a special keepsake pin that doubles as a passport to an exclusive secret space theater and bar. These exclusive pins have become highly sought-after collectibles, enticing fans to return and engage once more.

With fresh puzzles introduced each year, players eagerly anticipate the new challenges. The Time Travel Agency quest has become a highlight

of the festival, sparking increased annual visitation and forming a strong social and viral movement. Half of festival patrons (total annual attendance is 50,000) participated in the Time Travel Agency Experience in 2024, representing a 357% increase from 2019. The success of this experience shows the importance of understanding consumer behavior, highlighting the appeal of tactile entertainment that can compliment large-budget technological productions.

Project Development & Production

Ariel Rubin, Creative Lead, Production Lead & Show Lead, Wild Optimists

Juliana Moreno, Creative Lead & Production Lead, Wild Optimists

Nova Han, Creative Director of Electric Forest Music Festival, Nova Han Productions

Travis Flournoy, Show Lead

Alyssa Prince, Casting Director & Costumer, Artist

Ramble Productions

Art & Writing

Ariel Rubin, Interactive Design, Narrative & Script Writing

Juliana Moreno, Interactive Design, Narrative & Script Writing

Travis Flournoy, Video Art

Ryan Sowers, Art, Rutherford Art

Construction & Show

Alissa Kolom, Construction Lead & Show Manager

Elliott Lamborn, Construction & Show Manager

Lenn Karahalios, Construction & Show Assistant

Divinia Foye, Construction & Show Assistant

Candy Carter, Construction

Brett Kuehner, Prop Fabrication, That Guy With The Puzzles

Nicole de Ybarrondo, PA

Taylor Brink, PA

Collen McMillan, PA

Savannah Bulger, PA

Cast

Terence Leclere, Storyteller

Matthew Edick, Storyteller

Karlie Leclere, Cast Lead

Theresa Carranza-Fulmer, Cast Lead

Katey Foley, Cast

Lian-Hua Nitani, Cast

Catherine Stone, Cast

Melana Odegova, Cast

Christin Wright, Cast

Aislinn MacFarland, Cast

Tasha Wall, Cast

Dani Herandez, Cast

Amanda Brewer, Cast

Rachelle Kasten, Cast

Brenna Larks, Cast

Juliette Antony, Cast

Shelby Kinard, Cast

Brianna Corrigan, Cast

Tiffany Romo, Cast

Tanario Riggins, Cast

Festival Production: Forest Ops

Patrick Balduchi, Forest Leader

Brad Lyman, Forest Leader

Paul Gussack, Forest Production Manager, Lambda Productions

Tessa Rochon, Forest Ops

Kristina Rusch, Forest Ops

Sarah Lauce, Contract Administrator, AEG

Special Thanks

Tommy Honton

Treasure Hunt: The Ride

Cannery Row, Monterey, California, USA

TEA Recognition of Merit Award

Attraction - Limited Budget

Treasure Hunt: The Ride is a unique, interactive family attraction/piratethemed dark ride open since July 2023 and located on the boardwalk of historic Cannery Row in Monterey, California. It was built exclusively for Cannery Row, and its storyline touches on the real pirate history and local lore of Monterey.

The team that created Treasure Hunt wanted to offer something new to the Cannery Row entertainment mix. They had the vision of a world-class dark ride using the kinds of special effects and immersive storytelling found in the best theme park attractions.

This project achieved a creative and challenging, highly successful retrofit of an 8,145 square foot basement level space that formerly housed a wax museum. Hand-crafted set pieces, animatronics and special effects blend seamlessly with interactive media in this four-part, multi-level, 20-minute experience (15-minute pre-show and 5-minute ride). Guests are invited to go on an expedition into a newly discovered system of caverns located beneath Cannery Row in Monterey Bay. (Legend has it that the caverns were once a secret pirate hideout where treasure was hidden in 1818.) Using onboard interactive “Treasure Collector” devices, guests engage in interactive gameplay to help solve this mystery and find the treasure, while defending themselves from pirate ghosts and other creatures.

Throughout the journey aboard unique “Cavern Cars,” guests are immersed in a richly themed environment of sounds, scents, light mist, themed lighting, hand-crafted set pieces and realistic

animatronics. Treasure Hunt: The Ride met its goals, offering a unique adventure to the millions of annual visitors to historic Cannery Row. Creatively connecting the storyline to Monterey’s real pirate history enhances the authenticity and educational value of the attraction. Guests can discover new elements and clues each time, encouraging repeat visits.

Official Credits List Treasure Hunt: The Ride

Project Development

Ron Daniels, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Co-Developer

Co-Concept Creator

Co-Creative Director

Co-Producer

Show Director

Script Writer

Dialog Producer

John Daniels, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Co-Developer

Co-Creative Director

Co-Producer

Senior Art Director

Lead Scenic Artist

John Wood, Sally Dark Rides

Partner

Rich Hill, Sally Dark Rides

Co-Creative Director

Co-Concept Creator

Master Planner

Show Director

Art Director

Script Writer

Lauren Wood Weaver, Sally Dark Rides

Public Relations Manager, Marketing

Venue Design and Development

Rich Hill, Concept Architect, Sally Dark Rides

Michael Torres, Concept Architect, Sally Dark Rides

Josh Rudloff, Interior Designer, Sally Dark Rides

Keith Hall, Architect of Record, Pacific Coast Design Center

Keith Hall, Architectural Lighting Designer, Pacific Coast Design Center

BOSE, Acoustical/Audio Designer

Attraction Design and Production Design

Rich Hill, Production Designer, Sally Dark Rides

Miles Woods, Production Designer, Sally Dark Rides

Keith Jones, Production Designer, Sally Dark Rides

John Daniels, Set Designer, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

John Daniels, Rockwork Designer, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Craig Fraser, Concept Artist/Lead Painter, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Edward Wilcox, Concept Artist, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Rich Hill, Character Designer, Sally Dark Rides

Rich Hill, Costume Designer, Sally Dark Rides

Josh Rudloff, Vehicle Designer, Sally Dark Rides

Luda Budnick, Costumes and Character Finish, Sally Dark Rides

Natalya Koroleva, Costumes and Character

Finish, Sally Dark Rides

Tony Hanson, Character and Show Lighting Designer, Technilux

Tony Hanson, Lighting Programmer, Technilux

Lisa Hanson, Lighting Programmer, Technilux

Rich Hill, Media Designer, Sally Dark Rides

Mike McCormick, Media Programmer, Pure Imagination

Rich Hill, Music Director, Sally Dark Rides

Rich Hill, Special Effects Designer, Sally Dark Rides

Leo Dorado, Special Effects Programmer, Sally Dark Rides

Rich Hill, Animatronics Designer, Sally Dark Rides

David Jones, Animatronics Programmer, Sally Dark Rides

John Stegall, Technical Director, Sally Dark Rides

John Stegall, Media Systems Designers (Audio, Video, Projection), Sally Dark Rides

Rich Hill, Technical Writer, Sally Dark Rides

Etienne Sainton, Interactive Systems Designer, Alterface

Charles Berg, Design Consultant, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Engineering

Travis Bergstrom, Show Electrical Engineer, Sally Dark Rides

John Stegall, Show Control Engineer, Sally Dark Rides

John Salsbury, Animatronics Engineer, Sally Dark Rides

Gosetto, Ride Systems Engineer

Gosetto, Ride Controls Engineer

Gosetto, Vehicle Engineer

Mike McCormick, Show Mechanical Engineer, M2Designs

Jeff Wilson, Show Mechanical Engineer, Fabricator, Extreme Engineering

Phil Wilson, Show Mechanical Engineer, Fabricator, Extreme Engineering

Production

Todd Gillrup, Show Production Manager, Sally Dark Rides

Leo Dorado, Show Systems Manager, Sally Dark Rides

Ric Hostetter, Scenic Painter, Sally Dark Rides

Russell Hall, Sculptor, Sally Dark Rides

Animatronics Fabricators - Sally Dark Rides

Wesley Parvin, Steve Phillips, Andrew Berger, Nick Michael

Travis Bergstrom, Special Effects Manager, Sally Dark Rides

Special Effects Fabricators - Sally Dark Rides

Leo Dorado, Travis Bergstrom, Matt Lopez

Audio Installers - Sally Dark Rides

Leo Dorado, Travis Bergstrom, Matt Lopez

Video Equipment Installers - Sally Dark Rides

Leo Dorado, Travis Bergstrom, Matt Lopez

Projection Systems Installers - Sally Dark Rides

Travis Bergstrom, John Stegall, Rob Braddock, Ric Hostetter

Show Action Control Programmers - Sally Dark Rides

David Jones, Leo Dorado, Matt Lopez

Travis Bergstrom, Show Control Fabricator, Installer, Sally Dark Rides

Leo Dorado, Show Control Fabricator, Installer, Programmer, Sally Dark Rides

Josh Combs, Scenic Artist, Lighting, Controls Technician, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Mark Sylvestre, Shop Foreman, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Doug Dobrinin, Site Foreman, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Mark Krutsinger, Lead Carpenter, Scenic Fabricator, Animatronic and Ride Technician Lead, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Hector Gonzales, Carpenter, Techinican, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Fabian Arellano, Carpenter, Techinican, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Pedro Arellano, Carpenter, Techinican, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Frank Feliz, Scenic Carpenter, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Chance Willis, Scenic Carpenter, Electrician, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Tim Palanek, Scenic Carpenter, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Mike St. John, Scenic Carpenter, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Dwight Bagby, Concrete, Scenic Carpenter, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Kevin Bean, Scenic Carpenter, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Mark Van Klaveren, Scenic Artist/Fabricator, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Joey Nilges, Scenic Artist/Fabricator, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Jon Harms, Scenic Artist/Fabricator, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Carly Evanson, Scenic Artist/Fabricator, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Official Credits List (continued)

Treasure Hunt: The Ride

Sheccid Castrejon, Scenic Artist/Fabricator, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Andrew Gator, Scenic Artist/Fabricator, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Hanah McKnight, Scenic Artist/Fabricator, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Tyler Phelps, Scenic Artist/Fabricator, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Chad Peterson, Scenic Artist/Fabricator, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Jim Daniels, Scenic Artist/Fabricator/Welder, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Caleb Ayhens, Sculptor, Scenic Artist/Fabricator, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Nathan Hammers, Welder, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Richard Ruth, Welder, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

James Blatz, Welder, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Tim Lovegren, CAD Design, CNC Operator, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Simon Fraser, CAD Design, 3D printing, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Rob Hart, Graphcs and Signange, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Bill Scruggs, Wood Carver, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Mechanical Systems

Lisa Gosetto, Ride Systems Manager, Gosetto Gosetto

Ride Systems Fabricator

Ride Control Programmer

Vehicle Fabricator

Propulsion Fabricator

Ride Controls Fabricator

Ride Systems Installer

Media Production

Joshua R. Wexler, Executive Producer, Pure Imagination

Sanjee K. Gupta, Executive Producer, Pure Imagination

Nick Soffa, Media Programmer, Pure Imagination

Michael McCormick, Media Director, Producer, Sound Designer, Pure Imagination

Steve Tavernia, Associate Producer, Pure Imagination

Eric Juneau, Associate Producer, Pure Imagination

Matt Goodman, Associate Producer, Pure Imagination

Dean Soto, Voice Actor, Pure Imagination

Michael McCormick, Motion Capture, Pure Imagination

Asi Ben-Avraham, Art Director, Animator, Pure Imagination

Franck Louis-Marie, Graphic Designer, Pure Imagination

Yanni Roussos, Graphic Designer, Pure Imagination

Wasi Ali Khan, Animator, Pure Imagination

David Wurst, Music Composer, Wurst Brothers

Eric Wurst, Music Composer, Wurst Brothers

Dean Soto, Voice Talent

Clark James, Queue Video Producer/Director/Editor, Metaphor

Padraic O'Meara, Queue Video Camera Man, Metaphor

John Sage, Queue Video Voice Actor, Metaphor

Project Management

Donna Gentry, Project Manger, Sally Dark Rides

Chris Weaver, Project Manger, Sally Dark Rides

Logan Zawacki, Project Manger, Sally Dark Rides

Michael Muse, Project Manager, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Jess Muse, Project Coordinator, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Operations (Opening Crew)

Jeff Moser, Operations Manger, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Shelby Daniels, Chief Treasure Hunter, Daniels Wood Land, Inc

Vendors

BOSE, Audio Vendor

Epson, Projection Systems Vendor

Technilux, Lighting Vendor, Technilux

David Graves, General Contractor, David Graves Conctrucion, LLC

Susan Storey, Public Relations Support, Storey to Story Communications

Lynn

Willrich Owner, D J Willrich Ltd.

TEA®

Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award 2025

Lynn Willrich was the unanimous choice of the Past Presidents Council for the Peter Chernack Distinguished Service award in 2025. The impact that Lynn’s volunteer support to TEA Events has had over the past 10 years extends beyond international borders to create a global impact.

If you have ever been alone attending your first TEA event –particularly TEA SATE Europe and TEA SATE Asia, an IAAPA show somewhere in the world or some other kind of TEA activation, Lynn will be the first person to introduce herself, learn more about you and your company and then introduce you to TEA members who would be the best connections for you and your business. At the TEA booth on a trade show floor, she might convince you of the benefits of membership and sign you up. She’ll welcome you at the registration table and make sure you feel as comfortable as possible in what might be unfamiliar circumstances.

For more than 10 years, Lynn has been connecting people and always offering to help, whether that be with set-up, signing in, badge printing and distribution, wristbands, or other myriad tasks. She knows everyone (and most everyone knows Lynn) so she is also a great resource for wrangling speakers and sponsors when it’s their time to shine. Lynn also typically acts as the timekeeper for SATE Europe and Asia conferences – a thankless task that is critical for the program’s success. For members lost, confused or alone she is the first person to step in and help them feel welcome and part of the group.

Lynn is a Director at DJW (based in Beaulieu UK), who wears many hats - running finance, HR, Health & Safety and general administration for the company. Lynn, who says DJW has been a member of TEA “forever,” has really come into her own as an active, albeit firmly behind-the-scenes volunteer in the past 10 years.

Lynn learned the importance of volunteering from her family - spending 40 years as a Brownie and Guide Leader along

Lynn Willrich

TEA recognizes that its members are crucial to the success of this volunteer-driven organization. The Distinguished Service Award was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who have gone “above and beyond” in their contributions of time, effort and talent to the association. In 2017, the Award for Distinguished Service was renamed for TEA Past President Peter Chernack whose spirit of service embodied the award, and awarded (posthumously) to Peter that same year.

Recognizing exceptional volunteer service to the association, the Peter Chernack Distinguished Service Award nominations are recommended to the TEA Past Presidents Council who review submissions and vote on a candidate to be presented for approval by the International Board. The recipient of the Service Award is honored during the annual Thea Awards Gala.

with her sisters, following the example of their mother. Her natural instincts of selfless service were honed over many years.

What many people don’t know about Lynn is that she is also a talented Japanese embroidery artist, creating incredibly intricate and stunning pieces, some traditional designs, many of her own creation. Her talents were recognized in 2018 when she was invited to attend a Master Embroidery Workshop in Japan.

When asked why she volunteers, Lynn responds: “TEA is about networking. I like meeting people and connecting people, so it feels completely natural to me to make sure everyone is comfortable. Once I learn a little bit about someone new, it is an easy next step to introduce them to people they should know.”

TEA Event Producer Lindsey Cran has worked with Lynn on events for the past 8+ years. “It’s impossible to imagine SATE Europe without Lynn Willrich. She’s an integral part of the team, always available (and always cheerful!) to support us and the attendees onsite. I’m delighted that she’s being recognized for her exceptional contributions to the event and to the TEA.”

Lynn’s selfless volunteerism and unwavering commitment exemplify the spirit of the Peter Chernack Award for Distinguished Service. The Past Presidents Council congratulates Lynn on this award.

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