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