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My Story

I designed my first theme park when I was 10.

I was obsessed with the Oz book series and utilized characters and stories from the entire series to create my own park.

Stephen's Oz Park Design - Age 10

Without  any training, I  was already thinking of things like speed and loading capacity, as well as retail, dining, entertainment and experiences.

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Growing up in Southern California I went to Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Knott's Berry Farm, Universal Studios Hollywood...and I'd always get frustrated when I'd go on a ride and ask, "But what's my mission on this ride?" 

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The opportunity to create experiences for others  is one of the biggest joys in my life.

Past/Current Work

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Creative Director and Writer for a new confidential attraction dark ride.

Story and Show Writer - concept development, show writing, copywriting, and screenwriting for international planetarium project. Wrote and developed concepts, treatments, scripts, beat lists, and pitch presentations for 4-D show and physical themed play installation.

Show Writer and Director - commissioned to develop concept, write, produce, and direct immersive production for Fall 2025.  

Portfolio Samples

Wicked World

Guests enter the world of Oz inspired by the musical Wicked. A portfolio of two rides plus a dining, retail, and once-in-a-lifetime experience. 

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A Moment Like This

A proposal for a cruise ship entertainment that celebrates the moments of our lives that we capture on film. 

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Heartbeats of Shakespeare

An interactive museum exhibition teaching visitors about Shakespeare's language in an immersive and engaging manner. 

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