Universal Orlando Resort’s Art and Design Team to Give Public Talk at History Center

Universal Orlando Resort’s Art and Design Team is coming to The Orange County Regional History Center (65 East Central Blvd., at the corner of Magnolia Ave., downtown Orlando) for a public talk Thursday December 8, 2011, 6-9pm. THis is an informal evening with rare access to the exceptional creative personalities of the Art and Design Department from Universal Orlando Resort. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the talented artists, illustrators, writers, costume designers, special effects and prosthetic makeup artists, and craftsmen who bring to life the attraction’s signature annual events including Halloween Horror Nights^®, Mardi Gras, and spectacular holiday extravaganzas. The reception and dinner with Art and Design Team members is followed by a panel discussion and question and answer session. 


Tickets are $50 for Members of the History Center, $65 for non-members. Table pricing available. Limited seating. For reservations, please call (407) 836-7010 by Thursday, December 1, 2011. Parking is available in the Public Library parking garage on Central Blvd.


The Art and Design Team from Universal Orlando Resort: T.J. Mannarino, Director, Art & Design Entertainment; Moderator: Rick Spencer, Creative Manager, Show Development; Vicki Bowlin, Art Manager; Michael Burnett, Designer, Character, Special Effects, and Prosthetic Makeup; Kim Gromoll, Scenic Designer; Curtis Hopkins, Scenic Designer; David Hughes, Senior Scenic Designer; Susan Moore, Design Manager; Mary Nesler, Scenic Designer; Karen Rigsby, Senior Art Supervisor; Lisa Surphlis, Senior Graphic Designer; Jane Wymore, Senior Art Supervisor.