1 2 Welcome from the TEA President Steve Birket, Birket Engineering 7 Thea Classic “it’s a small world” Imagineering 8

Thea Awards for Outstanding Achievement Project descriptions provided by the Thea Awards Committee Graatassland “The Land of the Little Grey Tractor,” Kongeparken (Norway) 11 The Grand Hall Experience at Saint Louis Union Station 15 Wilderness Explorers, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, (Orlando) 17 Nature Lab, Natural History Museum of 19 Wings of Time, Island, 21 Story Garden at AmorePacific Beauty Campus, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 23 Bistrot Chez Rémy, , 25 Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, Hengqin Island, 29 National September 11 Memorial Museum, City  Wonderkamers, Gemeentemuseum, The Hague 5 The Time Machine, Parc du Futuroscope, Poiters () 7 The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, Universal Studios Florida 42

Ron Miziker, Buzz Price Thea Award honoree Thea Awards Committee 50 Pat MacKay, TEA Distinguished Service honoree Peter Chernack 54

Thea Awards Gala Production Team Credits and Bios 5 Thea Awards Program Acknowledgments 6

About TEA and the Thea Awards 57

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AECOM back cover ECA2 14 Modern Postcard 2 Adirondack Studios 48 Edwards Technologies Inc. 6 National Fiber Technology 5 Alcorn McBride 6 Electrosonic 51 nth degree 5 Artistic Engineering 51 Falcon’s Treehouse 22 Peter Hyde Design 1 Birket Engineering 44 FAR Out! Creative Direction 55 PGAV 20 BRC Imagination Arts 24 Fountain People 20 Producers Group 58 Canyon Creative 49 Gary Goddard Group 30-31 Renaissance 55 Christie 56 Hettema Group 40-41 TEA Foundation 34 Ronald Cohn 53 JoraVision 6 Technical Multimedia Design, Inc. 7 Color Reflections 59 JRA 18 Technomedia 4 Creative Planet Kraftwerk 12 Themed Publications 45 School of the Arts 46 Lightning in a Bottle 27 47 Cumming 5 Management Resources 7 Walt Disney Parks & Resorts 39

3 TEA expresses heartfelt thanks to the follow- attractions that focus on maximizing the guest tourism, and economic development. Since its ing people and companies for their invaluable experience through innovative storytelling, founding in 198, Economics at AECOM has contributions to the 201 Thea Awards and compelling technology and a commitment to completed over 1,000 assignments yielding Thea Awards Gala emotional resonance. unmatched experience in land use economics. 2015 Thea Awards Gala Founded in 2002, The Hettema Group (THG) In the process, the firm has made important Production Credits provides full-service design and production contributions to some of the world’s most in- Producer: Phil Hettema capabilities, from initial ‘blue sky’ concept novative and successful development projects. Show Director: Tom Vannucci designs through delivery and installation. The Their projects span the globe and range from Show Writers: Jeff Kurtti, Bill Butler highly collaborative team of veteran designers, repositioning single land uses to New Towns Music Director: Andy Garfield creative artists and production specialists at planned over 30 years. In broad terms, Eco- Choreographer: Billy Rugh THG are constantly striving to create the next nomics at AECOM assists private developers Lighting Designer: Steven Young, Visual Terrain, Inc. great attraction. and public agencies in assessing the future eco- Stage Managers: Diana Cimadamore, nomics and outcomes of real estate projects Phil began his career as a designer at Disney- and economic development plans. Economics Kim Cameron land and Walt Disney World before going on Art Director: Scott Sinclair at AECOM offers a diverse array of economic to play a key role as production supervisor for analysis and tools to answer complex problems. TEA Event Producer: Tammie Richards major worldwide events such as the Opening Website: www.aecom.com. Video Segment Producer: Joe Fox and Closing Ceremonies of the Los Angeles Video Graphics: Janelle Picard, nth degree Summer Olympic Games and the Liberty 21st Annual Thea Awards Videographers: Michael Libby, Evan Stern Weekend Statue of Liberty Centennial Cel- Nominating Committee Live Voiceover Talent: Pete Sepenuk ebration in . Patti Drum, Chair Rick Rothschild, Board Liaison Thea Trophy Hostess: Rachel Cox Tom Vanucci – Creative Director, THG Portrait Photography: Gary Choppé Karen McGee, Coordinator Vanucci brings with him 2 years of cross-me- Phil Hettema Candid Photography: Martin Palicki dia experience throughout the entertainment Media Contact: Judith Rubin John Robinett industry, including film, television, theme parks, Susan Bonds TEA Volunteer Support Crew theatre, and special events. Tom has directed, Michel den Dulk Production Crew: Taylor Baird written, choreographed, and served as cre- Craig Hanna Production Crew: Darius Gangei ative director for large-scale live productions Brad Merriman Production Crew: Levi Lack for companies such as The Walt Disney Co., Lisa Passamonte-Green Production Crew: Erica Schwehr Universal Studios and Warner Bros., and the Adam Bezark Production Crew: Nicole Seibel Sacramento Kings. Roberta Perry Production Crew: Brian Tran Jeff Kurtti – Creative Manager, THG Buzz Price Thea Award Event Registration: Marie Brennan Jeff Kurtti is an acclaimed writer and producer Event Registration: Tricia Rodriguez Recipients (lifetime members in the themed entertainment, motion picture, of the Committee) Talent Manager: Lynn Allmandinger museum/exhibit, and theater industries, as well Event Support: Brian Szaks (Buzz Price Thea Nomination Sub- as the author of more than 2 books, a writer- committee Chair) Disneyland Entertainment & Events Team director of award-winning documentaries, and Monty Lunde (Technical Subcommittee Co- Production Manager: Michael Duncan a respected pubic speaker. Chair) Technical Director: Charles Clark Kurtti was also the creative director, content * Audio Engineer: James Toucey consultant, and media producer for The Walt (Technical Subcommittee Co-Chair) Audio Assistant: Andrew Graves Museum in San Francisco over Lighting Engineer: Jeremy Williams a six-year period, as well as co-producer of Jon Jerde* Follow Spot Operators: Kenny Driggs, The Boys: The Sherman Brothers Story, an ac- Barry Upson Tricia Rae Powell claimed feature documentary about legendary Yves Pepin President: Michael Colglazier, Disney songwriters Richard M. Sherman and Bob Rogers Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Robert B. Sherman. Jack Rouse* Creative Entertainment Bob Ward Thea Sponsors (listed on p. 16) Phil Hettema – President & Creative Mark Fuller* Director, THG Economics at AECOM (Thea Awards Kim Irvine Phil Hettema has directed the design and Gala Presenting Sponsor) Joe Rohde production of numerous theme park rides and Economics at AECOM (formerly ERA/Eco- Frank Stanek shows, cultural attractions and museum ex- nomics Research Associates) is an international Garner Holt hibits for more than 3 years. The team at The consulting firm focused on economic analysis Ron Miziker, 201 Award Recipient Hettema Group, led by Phil’s creative vision for the entertainment and leisure industry, and extensive experience, is known for creating real estate development, public-policy analysis, * Non-participating  4 TEA expresses heartfelt thanks to the follow- attractions that focus on maximizing the guest tourism, and economic development. Since its ing people and companies for their invaluable experience through innovative storytelling, founding in 198, Economics at AECOM has contributions to the 201 Thea Awards and compelling technology and a commitment to completed over 1,000 assignments yielding Thea Awards Gala emotional resonance. unmatched experience in land use economics. 2015 Thea Awards Gala Founded in 2002, The Hettema Group (THG) In the process, the firm has made important Production Credits provides full-service design and production contributions to some of the world’s most in- Producer: Phil Hettema capabilities, from initial ‘blue sky’ concept novative and successful development projects. Show Director: Tom Vannucci designs through delivery and installation. The Their projects span the globe and range from Show Writers: Jeff Kurtti, Bill Butler highly collaborative team of veteran designers, repositioning single land uses to New Towns Music Director: Andy Garfield creative artists and production specialists at planned over 30 years. In broad terms, Eco- Choreographer: Billy Rugh THG are constantly striving to create the next nomics at AECOM assists private developers Lighting Designer: Steven Young, Visual Terrain, Inc. great attraction. and public agencies in assessing the future eco- Stage Managers: Diana Cimadamore, nomics and outcomes of real estate projects Phil began his career as a designer at Disney- and economic development plans. Economics Kim Cameron land and Walt Disney World before going on Art Director: Scott Sinclair at AECOM offers a diverse array of economic to play a key role as production supervisor for analysis and tools to answer complex problems. TEA Event Producer: Tammie Richards major worldwide events such as the Opening Website: www.aecom.com. Video Segment Producer: Joe Fox and Closing Ceremonies of the Los Angeles Video Graphics: Janelle Picard, nth degree Summer Olympic Games and the Liberty 21st Annual Thea Awards Videographers: Michael Libby, Evan Stern Weekend Statue of Liberty Centennial Cel- Nominating Committee Live Voiceover Talent: Pete Sepenuk ebration in New York City. Patti Drum, Chair Rick Rothschild, Board Liaison Thea Trophy Hostess: Rachel Cox Tom Vanucci – Creative Director, THG Portrait Photography: Gary Choppé Karen McGee, Coordinator Vanucci brings with him 2 years of cross-me- Phil Hettema Candid Photography: Martin Palicki dia experience throughout the entertainment Media Contact: Judith Rubin John Robinett industry, including film, television, theme parks, Susan Bonds TEA Volunteer Support Crew theatre, and special events. Tom has directed, Michel den Dulk Production Crew: Taylor Baird written, choreographed, and served as cre- Craig Hanna Production Crew: Darius Gangei ative director for large-scale live productions Brad Merriman Production Crew: Levi Lack for companies such as The Walt Disney Co., Lisa Passamonte-Green Production Crew: Erica Schwehr Universal Studios and Warner Bros., and the Adam Bezark Production Crew: Nicole Seibel Sacramento Kings. Roberta Perry Production Crew: Brian Tran Jeff Kurtti – Creative Manager, THG Buzz Price Thea Award Event Registration: Marie Brennan Jeff Kurtti is an acclaimed writer and producer Event Registration: Tricia Rodriguez Recipients (lifetime members in the themed entertainment, motion picture, of the Committee) Talent Manager: Lynn Allmandinger museum/exhibit, and theater industries, as well Event Support: Brian Szaks Marty Sklar (Buzz Price Thea Nomination Sub- as the author of more than 2 books, a writer- committee Chair) Disneyland Entertainment & Events Team director of award-winning documentaries, and Monty Lunde (Technical Subcommittee Co- Production Manager: Michael Duncan a respected pubic speaker. Chair) Technical Director: Charles Clark Kurtti was also the creative director, content Don Iwerks* Audio Engineer: James Toucey consultant, and media producer for The Walt Bob Gurr (Technical Subcommittee Co-Chair) Audio Assistant: Andrew Graves Disney Family Museum in San Francisco over Tony Baxter Lighting Engineer: Jeremy Williams a six-year period, as well as co-producer of Jon Jerde* Follow Spot Operators: Kenny Driggs, The Boys: The Sherman Brothers Story, an ac- Barry Upson Tricia Rae Powell claimed feature documentary about legendary Yves Pepin Disneyland Resort President: Michael Colglazier, Disney songwriters Richard M. Sherman and Bob Rogers Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Robert B. Sherman. Jack Rouse* Creative Entertainment Bob Ward Thea Sponsors (listed on p. 16) Phil Hettema – President & Creative Mark Fuller* Director, THG Economics at AECOM (Thea Awards Kim Irvine Phil Hettema has directed the design and Gala Presenting Sponsor) Joe Rohde production of numerous theme park rides and Economics at AECOM (formerly ERA/Eco- Frank Stanek shows, cultural attractions and museum ex- nomics Research Associates) is an international Garner Holt hibits for more than 3 years. The team at The consulting firm focused on economic analysis Ron Miziker, 201 Award Recipient Hettema Group, led by Phil’s creative vision for the entertainment and leisure industry, and extensive experience, is known for creating real estate development, public-policy analysis, * Non-participating  5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

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