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Mike Fish / Theme Entertainment Design St. Augustine, FL Tel: (323) 874-1647 Cell: (407) 619-9143
Professional Summary
With a BFA and MFA in theatrical scenic and costume design, I am a master show creator and digital artisan with a global perspective. And in this new age, I am adaptable to work within a team digitally.
My entire career has been about interactive design. I have parlayed my talents into the imaginative realms of theatre, NYC television networks, film and theme
parks. Assistant designer to numerous Broadway shows, I also have many stage design credits both in The US and abroad. With 3 international theme park installations to my credit, I have a broad knowledge of theatre, film, and television and park design.
I am a New York City native and member of United Scenic Artists # 829, NYC.
From “Blue Sky” concept design to design development, I interface with multiple team member to create story and detailed documentation for vendor distribution. I can offer you my expertise and weave story elements to create 3-dimensional spaces on time and within budget. As an art director, I am both a problem solver and negotiator. My goal is to entertain, educate and inspire. Some of my outstanding achievements include:
• Outstanding Art Direction “EMMY AWARD “for Late Night with David Letterman.
• Theatre Set Designer for prestigious American & international stage productions.
• Theme Park Designer for Disney Imagineering and Universal Studios.
Universal Studios Orlando
• Art director:
Universal Studios Beijing / 2017-2019
Dubai Parks, Dubai 2015-2016
• Art Direction
Riva Creative, Pasadena CA. 2013 – 2015
• Conceptual, art direction and show set design.
Universal Studios Singapore 1998-2010
Production Designer / in- field Art Director: The Egypt Zone.
• The Egypt Zone is a totally new zone for Universal Studios. I created the story line, drew all of the show design documents and incorporated all lighting, hardscape and spefx. etc. Responsible for concept development for F&B, retail, graphics, and vendor supervision, etc.
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure, Universal Studio’s, Orlando / Japan, 1996-2002.
• Show design: Sinbad/ Dueling Dragons.
• Show design, Art direction: Monsterfest , The Wild, Wild, Wild West Stunt Show/ Snoopy Studios
• Concept Designer/ Art Director: Tombs of Terror/Spiderman 2 Fair/ Snoopy Maze
Lotte World, South Korea 2006
• Concept designs for Lotte World renovation.
BRC Imagination Arts, Burbank CA. 2003
• Art Director/Production Design: The Great Fire Magic Show, a pyrotechnic extravaganza for The Japan Expo 2005.
Paramount Theme Parks, Charlotte NC 1992
• Show Design: Star Track-The Experience, A multi-sensory, interactive sci-fi attraction.
Walt Disney Imagineering, Glendale CA 1986-1992
• Show set design, In-Field Art Director for Disney Paris.
• Concept Designer / Show Designer: 3-D Muppet Vision Theatre.
Theatre Set Design and TV
Art Direction: Sleepers, Spirit Lost, Night Falls on Manhattan, The Wiz.
• The New York Metropolitan Opera, NYC, Assistant Designer • • The Federal Theatre, NYC: Black Media, Take it to The Top. • The Alabama Shakespeare Festival: Pure Confidence. • The Juilliard School, NYC: The Bartered Wife.
• The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Milwaukee Repertory: Joe Turner’s Come and Gone.
• Madison Square Garden, NYC, The Gielgud Theatre London: Mama, I Want to Sing.
• The 46th St. Theatre, NYC, London: Jelly Roll! • ABC and CBS Television Art Direction: The City, Prime Time Live, Late
Night with David Letterman, • Feature film Assistant
Education
• The High School of Music and Art, NYC Tish School of The Arts, NYC: BFA in Theatre Design
• UCLA, Los Angeles, CA: MFA in Theatre Design
• Los Angeles Technical College: AutoCAD citification
Computer Skills
• AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketch-Up, Vector works, Corel Painter IX, Blue Beam