Experience

TheatreDNA

• United States
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal / Business Development

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  Most people have limited experience working on performance spaces and worry they’ll make critical mistakes. As theater design experts, TheatreDNA® inspires and informs the entire process, providing every detail for programming, planning, and design, so architects and owners have the insights and knowledge to create superb performance venues.We have been described as the “theatre conscience” of a project, and we’ll gladly take that.But we’d prefer to think of ourselves as a Theatre Sherpa™.



TheatreDNA Creative

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal / Business Development

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  Forged in the fire of decades of creative design experience, we bring a sense of theatricality, or our “TheatreDNA,” to every project we work on. We’ve been on the stage, in the wings, behind the console, making the pitch, next to the camera, and leading the creative concept meetings. No matter the creative task, we use our skills and experience to create lighting and media in environments that engage.​We know that any design must not only inspire and engage audiences and guests, but also be done on budget, on time, and just work. Looking good is paramount, but if it’s expensive, late, or doesn’t hold up to continuous use, we know that’s a fail.​​We also know how to provide the infrastructure; not just the art. We’ve designed permanently installed infrastructure for lighting, video, and performance machinery systems in some of the most demanding creative environments that exist, making sure that those systems achieve both the artistic goals and the operational functionality.​And, don’t forget, TheatreDNA Creative is grounded in the work of our affiliated brand, TheatreDNA, a performance and creative venue design and planning firm working with artists and architects to design and build performance spaces of all types. With decades of experience, and hundreds of venues around the world under our belt, with budgets ranging from $3M to $300M, we’re not just visual designers; we understand the design and construction industries, and all of the typical players and processes. We’ve got decades of experience building.



SLICE Creative Network

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Mar 2013 - Present

  SLICE is a freelance network for Designers and other creative professionals in the Orlando area, focusing on the attractions industry.http://www.slicecreativenetwork.com



Ryan Mueller Creative

• Owner - Show Production, Creative Direction and Design

  • 1996 - Present

  • Over 20 years of experience in theater, film, television, concert, retail, architainment, & the themed entertainment industry.• Cultivated ongoing relationships with a creative group of designers, directors, choreographers and consultants, covering all areas of design including: lighting, costuming, media content, audio, synchronization, & scenic elements.• Work includes theatrical productions in outdoor amphitheaters in Thailand, to traditional venues in Europe to Broadway, concert tours around the globe, television pilots, feature films and permanent themed installations. Budgetary constraints range from less than a thousand dollars to multi-million dollar projects.• Available to participate to whatever degree a client needs from concept design to fully operational turnkey state-of-the-art systems. I provide impeccable assistance with design, installation, sales, service, and systems integration.• Regular duties include: managing all pre-production processes, negotiating contracts, working with licensed partners and IP, attending casting sessions, coordinating & implementing artists’ visions, serving as the main liaison between artists and production/ administrative staff, facilitating union negotiations, managing weekly paperwork & distribution, creating & projecting budgets, and assures all guest-experience elements are properly designed, developed, articulated & documented.



Phoenix Zoo

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Show Producer and Head Creative for ZooLights "Music in Motion" Show

  • 2011 - Present

  I am the Show Producer and Designer for the Music In Motion show at the Phoenix Zoo’s annual nighttime event entitled Zoo Lights. After an incredibly successful 2011 with over 250,000 patrons visiting the zoo I was asked to head the team planning a massive redesign of the parks largest fundraising event of the year. I was asked to come up with a design for the next 20 years that encircled the lagoon, increased the amount of viewing locations, and modernized the show - all while retaining the traditions of the past. I designed a system comprised of a 30 universe Mosaic Show Controller X (MSCX ) and a Pharos AudioVisual Controller to take control of the Music In Motion program encompassing 4,320 floating Philips Color Kinetics LEDs, over 30 trees wrapped in different colored LED strings and custom armatures, wireless DMX and various timed audio programs. This season recently closed and I was thrilled that our attendance increased over 14%, which is an increase of over 36,000 visitors to ZooLights. With plans well on their way for the 2013-2014 season, some exciting new things are in the works.



Casino Arizona

• United States
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Consultant, Designer, Programmer for brand new 1,000-seat Bingo Hall

  • 2012 - Present

  On November 8, 2012, I opened the Casino Arizona's impressive new 26,000-square-foot building dedicated to Bingo. During the day the hall is used as a conventional Bingo Hall with slow chasing LED effects flowing over the ceiling. However, on weekend nights the hall transforms into L8 Nite Bingo offering an exciting nightclub feel featuring a DJ. I designed a system including 1,600 feet of Lumen Pulse LED’s, 8 Elation Platinum Spot 15R Pro’s, 2 radiance hazers, 6 lasers, 32 Wildfire Black Light Long Throw fixtures, and a mirror ball which descends from the four-sided arena-sized scoreboard. The system is controlled on a 21” touchscreen at the DJ’s station which triggers 3 ETC - Mosaic Show Controller’s. I am currently designing the next update for the casino to keep the hall modern and fresh.



LDandP

• Australia
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Consultant, Designer, and Photographer

  • Jan 1996 - Present

  As a Consultant, Designer, and Photographer, I have over 400 productions credits including being a producer on the Broadway revival of Godspell at the Circle in the Square Theatre. With16 years experience creating, designing, implementing, and managing projects, productions, and events. I am able to build projects from the ground up with little supervision.



Clearwing Productions

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Designer, Programmer, and Consultant

  • 2010 - Present



Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• SHOW PRODUCER & DESIGNER

  • Dec 2015 - Present

  Show Producer and Designer for the first annual Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Mayor Robert Garcia lights the tallest Christmas tree in Long Beach! The project included the lighting of the tree, relighting of the building, installation of LED's to light the plaza and programming of shows including day, night, and themed shows for the plaza and the fountain. With this year's ceremony under our belts we are looking forward to some exciting new additions for 2016.



Summit Series

• Events Services

• Senior Lighting Designer & Project Manager

  • Jun 2016 - Nov 2017

  Summit at Sea 2016 gathered a group of 3,000 of the brightest people in business and culture for a voyage across international waters.As the lighting designer & project manager for 13 activations encompassing over 30 acclaimed musicians, 26 wellness specialists, and more than 100 keynote speakers; I was looking for a team of Rock Stars who could handle the pressure and deliver my vision even when I was unable to be in a specific venue at any given moment. Since the 13 activations were running 24/7 my whole team had to both function as a team with a unified vision and artistic style, even when they found themselves alone in a venue.



International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)

• Show Producer, Creative Direction & Design

  • 1995 - 2015



Godspell At The Circle In The Square Theatre - Broadway Revival

• Producer

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

  GODSPELL, the beloved musical from Stephen Schwartz, the Grammy® and Academy Award®-winning composer of WICKED has returned and the critics are cheering! USA Today says, “Godspell is cause to rejoice! This irresistibly exuberant production will make you a believer in the power of musical theater!” And The Wall Street Journal exclaims GODSPELL is, "A fizzy, family-friendly show that deserves to run…well, forever!"



Shakespeare on the Sound

• United States
• Entertainment Providers

• Associate Producer

  • Jan 2010 - Oct 2011

  Created and maintained budget for seasonProjected budgets for the next 3 years in conjunction with the artistic director and board of directorsDefined policies/procedures resulting in decreased operational expenses and improved community relationsWrote contracts for artistic and technical staff including USA contracts & confidentially agreements Prepared technical & rehearsal schedulesConsolidated production notes and disseminated items to appropriate departmentsHired production staff and recruited associates, apprentices & volunteers Maintained the artistic integrity of the show on a daily basis and as the show transferred locationsObtained bids from & ultimately selected vendors based on determined criteriaArranged all on site needs including porta-johns, dumpsters and parks/recreations staffing Managed petty cash and receipts of the artistsWorked with Front of House to configure the venue each day depending on the specific needs/eventsStrategized with the Managing Director on branding of the company, building long term donors, merchandise, concessions and donor events Coordinated safety requirements between designers and city/state officials



Five Towns College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Professor / Director of Productions

  • 2008 - 2010

  •Oversaw line item budgets for all productions•Prepared technical & rehearsal schedules•Scheduled classes and room assignments for 10 faculty members•Defined job descriptions for the design faculty, staff, crews & student workers•Obtained bids from & ultimately selected vendors based on determined criteria•Collaborated with department heads to evaluate safety programs, increase awareness of safety goals andinstitute procedures•Advised students and worked with the Dean of Students regarding placement and special programs •Assistant Professor:•Introduction to Stagecraft (Introduction to Entertainment Design) •Stage Management•Lighting Design•Scenic Design•Chaired:•B.F.A. Design and Technology Committee •M.F.A. Design and Technology Committee•Member:•Technical Director Search Committee •Campus Security Committee •Institutional Assessment Committee•Given task to determine why the B.F.A. in Design and Technology at FTC failed and was put on a shelf. •Found the program failed on four main points:● Leadership ● Access to professionals in the field● Technology ● Lack of a modern teaching environment•Reviewed and dissected the original program in order to write a complete overhaul and modernizationof the Design and Technology Concentration.•Drafted a new degree requirement flow chart; wrote courses from scratch that were either completelymissing or so outdated they no longer made sense for a program in 2010.•Created a B.F.A. with a concentration in Design and Technology that includes the 133 credit hours takenin 57 one, two, and three credit hour courses spread over 8 semesters & an M.F.A. with 36 credit hours over 3 years.



African Children's Choir

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Line Producer

  • Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

  Oversaw line item budgets for Journey of Hope toursDefined policies and procedures resulting in increased revenues and improved touring timelinesDesigned individual and corporate donor structures and wrote accompanying benefits packagesApproved/declined contract & rider changes from the presentersCreated technical & rehearsal schedulesManaged daily touring schedules including driving, housing, load in/outs & performancesInsured productions advanced properly – crews, plots, line-set schedules, riders, etc… Defined job descriptions for the touring staff, crews & internsObtained bids from & ultimately selected vendors based on determined criteriaBroadened merchandising opportunities to generate additional streams of revenue Coordinated hiring of director, designers, touring staff & internsCollaborated with design team & director to determine goals, period, color, texture, mood, location, qualities, functions & style for each element in the production



The Woman's Project

• Australia
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Lighting Designer

  • 2007 - 2007