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

Thea Awards for Outstanding AchievementProject descriptions provided by the Thea Awards Committee

Graatassland “The Land of the Little Grey Tractor,” Kongeparken (Norway) 11The Grand Hall Experience at Saint Louis Union Station 15Wilderness Explorers, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World (Orlando) 17Nature Lab, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles 19Wings of Time, Sentosa Island, Singapore 21Story Garden at AmorePacific Beauty Campus, Gyeonggi-do, Korea 23Bistrot Chez Rémy, Walt Disney Studios Park, Disneyland Paris 25Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, Hengqin Island, China 29National September 11 Memorial Museum, New York City ��Wonderkamers, Gemeentemuseum, The Hague �5The Time Machine, Parc du Futuroscope, Poiters (France) �7The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley, Universal Studios Florida 42

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

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

About TEA and the Thea Awards Bob Rogers 57

AECOM back cover Adirondack Studios 48Alcorn McBride 6Artistic Engineering 51 Birket Engineering 44BRC Imagination Arts 24 Canyon Creative 49Christie 56Ronald Cohn 53Color Reflections 59

Creative Planet School of the Arts 46 Cumming 5�

ECA2 14Edwards Technologies Inc. 6 Electrosonic 51Falcon’s Treehouse 22 FAR Out! Creative Direction 55Fountain People 20Gary Goddard Group 30-31Hettema Group 40-41JoraVision �6JRA 18Kraftwerk 12Lightning in a Bottle 27 Management Resources 7

Modern Postcard 2National Fiber Technology 5�nth degree 5�Peter Hyde Design 1� PGAV 20Producers Group 58Renaissance 55TEA Foundation 34Technical Multimedia Design, Inc. 7 Technomedia 4Themed Publications 45Universal Creative 47 Walt Disney Parks & Resorts 39

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TEA expresses heartfelt thanks to the follow-ing people and companies for their invaluable contributions to the 201� Thea Awards and Thea Awards Gala

2015 Thea Awards Gala Production CreditsProducer: Phil HettemaShow Director: Tom VannucciShow Writers: Jeff Kurtti, Bill ButlerMusic Director: Andy GarfieldChoreographer: Billy RughLighting Designer: Steven Young, Visual Terrain, Inc.Stage Managers: Diana Cimadamore, Kim CameronArt Director: Scott Sinclair

TEA Event Producer: Tammie RichardsVideo Segment Producer: Joe FoxVideo Graphics: Janelle Picard, nth degreeVideographers: Michael Libby, Evan SternLive Voiceover Talent: Pete SepenukThea Trophy Hostess: Rachel CoxPortrait Photography: Gary ChoppéCandid Photography: Martin PalickiMedia Contact: Judith Rubin

TEA Volunteer Support CrewProduction Crew: Taylor BairdProduction Crew: Darius GangeiProduction Crew: Levi LackProduction Crew: Erica SchwehrProduction Crew: Nicole SeibelProduction Crew: Brian TranEvent Registration: Marie BrennanEvent Registration: Tricia RodriguezTalent Manager: Lynn AllmandingerEvent Support: Brian Szaks

Disneyland Entertainment & Events TeamProduction Manager: Michael DuncanTechnical Director: Charles ClarkAudio Engineer: James TouceyAudio Assistant: Andrew GravesLighting Engineer: Jeremy WilliamsFollow Spot Operators: Kenny Driggs, Tricia Rae PowellDisneyland Resort President: Michael Colglazier, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Creative Entertainment

Phil Hettema – President & Creative Director, THGPhil Hettema has directed the design and production of numerous theme park rides and shows, cultural attractions and museum ex-hibits for more than 3� years. The team at The Hettema Group, led by Phil’s creative vision and extensive experience, is known for creating

attractions that focus on maximizing the guest experience through innovative storytelling, compelling technology and a commitment to emotional resonance.

Founded in 2002, The Hettema Group (THG) provides full-service design and production capabilities, from initial ‘blue sky’ concept designs through delivery and installation. The highly collaborative team of veteran designers, creative artists and production specialists at THG are constantly striving to create the next great attraction.

Phil began his career as a designer at Disney-land and Walt Disney World before going on to play a key role as production supervisor for major worldwide events such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games and the Liberty Weekend Statue of Liberty Centennial Cel-ebration in New York City.

Tom Vanucci – Creative Director, THGVanucci brings with him 2� years of cross-me-dia experience throughout the entertainment industry, including film, television, theme parks, theatre, and special events. Tom has directed, written, choreographed, and served as cre-ative director for large-scale live productions for companies such as The Walt Disney Co., Universal Studios and Warner Bros., and the Sacramento Kings.

Jeff Kurtti – Creative Manager, THGJeff Kurtti is an acclaimed writer and producer in the themed entertainment, motion picture, museum/exhibit, and theater industries, as well as the author of more than 2� books, a writer-director of award-winning documentaries, and a respected pubic speaker.

Kurtti was also the creative director, content consultant, and media producer for The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco over a six-year period, as well as co-producer of The Boys: The Sherman Brothers Story, an ac-claimed feature documentary about legendary Disney songwriters Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.

Thea Sponsors (listed on p. 16)

Economics at AECOM (Thea Awards Gala Presenting Sponsor)Economics at AECOM (formerly ERA/Eco-nomics Research Associates) is an international consulting firm focused on economic analysis for the entertainment and leisure industry, real estate development, public-policy analysis,

tourism, and economic development. Since its founding in 19�8, Economics at AECOM has completed over 1�,000 assignments yielding unmatched experience in land use economics. In the process, the firm has made important contributions to some of the world’s most in-novative and successful development projects. Their projects span the globe and range from repositioning single land uses to New Towns planned over 30 years. In broad terms, Eco-nomics at AECOM assists private developers and public agencies in assessing the future eco-nomics and outcomes of real estate projects and economic development plans. Economics at AECOM offers a diverse array of economic analysis and tools to answer complex problems. Website: www.aecom.com.

21st Annual Thea Awards Nominating CommitteePatti Drum, ChairRick Rothschild, Board LiaisonKaren McGee, CoordinatorPhil HettemaJohn RobinettSusan BondsMichel den DulkCraig HannaBrad MerrimanLisa Passamonte-GreenAdam BezarkRoberta Perry

Buzz Price Thea Award Recipients (lifetime members of the Committee)Marty Sklar (Buzz Price Thea Nomination Sub-committee Chair)Monty Lunde (Technical Subcommittee Co-Chair)Don Iwerks*Bob Gurr (Technical Subcommittee Co-Chair)Tony BaxterJon Jerde*Barry UpsonYves PepinBob RogersJack Rouse*Bob WardMark Fuller*Kim IrvineJoe RohdeFrank StanekGarner HoltRon Miziker, 201� Award Recipient

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TEA expresses heartfelt thanks to the follow-ing people and companies for their invaluable contributions to the 201� Thea Awards and Thea Awards Gala

2015 Thea Awards Gala Production CreditsProducer: Phil HettemaShow Director: Tom VannucciShow Writers: Jeff Kurtti, Bill ButlerMusic Director: Andy GarfieldChoreographer: Billy RughLighting Designer: Steven Young, Visual Terrain, Inc.Stage Managers: Diana Cimadamore, Kim CameronArt Director: Scott Sinclair

TEA Event Producer: Tammie RichardsVideo Segment Producer: Joe FoxVideo Graphics: Janelle Picard, nth degreeVideographers: Michael Libby, Evan SternLive Voiceover Talent: Pete SepenukThea Trophy Hostess: Rachel CoxPortrait Photography: Gary ChoppéCandid Photography: Martin PalickiMedia Contact: Judith Rubin

TEA Volunteer Support CrewProduction Crew: Taylor BairdProduction Crew: Darius GangeiProduction Crew: Levi LackProduction Crew: Erica SchwehrProduction Crew: Nicole SeibelProduction Crew: Brian TranEvent Registration: Marie BrennanEvent Registration: Tricia RodriguezTalent Manager: Lynn AllmandingerEvent Support: Brian Szaks

Disneyland Entertainment & Events TeamProduction Manager: Michael DuncanTechnical Director: Charles ClarkAudio Engineer: James TouceyAudio Assistant: Andrew GravesLighting Engineer: Jeremy WilliamsFollow Spot Operators: Kenny Driggs, Tricia Rae PowellDisneyland Resort President: Michael Colglazier, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Creative Entertainment

Phil Hettema – President & Creative Director, THGPhil Hettema has directed the design and production of numerous theme park rides and shows, cultural attractions and museum ex-hibits for more than 3� years. The team at The Hettema Group, led by Phil’s creative vision and extensive experience, is known for creating

attractions that focus on maximizing the guest experience through innovative storytelling, compelling technology and a commitment to emotional resonance.

Founded in 2002, The Hettema Group (THG) provides full-service design and production capabilities, from initial ‘blue sky’ concept designs through delivery and installation. The highly collaborative team of veteran designers, creative artists and production specialists at THG are constantly striving to create the next great attraction.

Phil began his career as a designer at Disney-land and Walt Disney World before going on to play a key role as production supervisor for major worldwide events such as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Los Angeles Summer Olympic Games and the Liberty Weekend Statue of Liberty Centennial Cel-ebration in New York City.

Tom Vanucci – Creative Director, THGVanucci brings with him 2� years of cross-me-dia experience throughout the entertainment industry, including film, television, theme parks, theatre, and special events. Tom has directed, written, choreographed, and served as cre-ative director for large-scale live productions for companies such as The Walt Disney Co., Universal Studios and Warner Bros., and the Sacramento Kings.

Jeff Kurtti – Creative Manager, THGJeff Kurtti is an acclaimed writer and producer in the themed entertainment, motion picture, museum/exhibit, and theater industries, as well as the author of more than 2� books, a writer-director of award-winning documentaries, and a respected pubic speaker.

Kurtti was also the creative director, content consultant, and media producer for The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco over a six-year period, as well as co-producer of The Boys: The Sherman Brothers Story, an ac-claimed feature documentary about legendary Disney songwriters Richard M. Sherman and Robert B. Sherman.

Thea Sponsors (listed on p. 16)

Economics at AECOM (Thea Awards Gala Presenting Sponsor)Economics at AECOM (formerly ERA/Eco-nomics Research Associates) is an international consulting firm focused on economic analysis for the entertainment and leisure industry, real estate development, public-policy analysis,

tourism, and economic development. Since its founding in 19�8, Economics at AECOM has completed over 1�,000 assignments yielding unmatched experience in land use economics. In the process, the firm has made important contributions to some of the world’s most in-novative and successful development projects. Their projects span the globe and range from repositioning single land uses to New Towns planned over 30 years. In broad terms, Eco-nomics at AECOM assists private developers and public agencies in assessing the future eco-nomics and outcomes of real estate projects and economic development plans. Economics at AECOM offers a diverse array of economic analysis and tools to answer complex problems. Website: www.aecom.com.

21st Annual Thea Awards Nominating CommitteePatti Drum, ChairRick Rothschild, Board LiaisonKaren McGee, CoordinatorPhil HettemaJohn RobinettSusan BondsMichel den DulkCraig HannaBrad MerrimanLisa Passamonte-GreenAdam BezarkRoberta Perry

Buzz Price Thea Award Recipients (lifetime members of the Committee)Marty Sklar (Buzz Price Thea Nomination Sub-committee Chair)Monty Lunde (Technical Subcommittee Co-Chair)Don Iwerks*Bob Gurr (Technical Subcommittee Co-Chair)Tony BaxterJon Jerde*Barry UpsonYves PepinBob RogersJack Rouse*Bob WardMark Fuller*Kim IrvineJoe RohdeFrank StanekGarner HoltRon Miziker, 201� Award Recipient

* Non-participating

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Sophie Ketting (kostuumontwerp Op de catwalk)Kiss the Frog Kloosterboer Decor B.V. LimoenGroen Precimax Special Products B.V. Jan Pronk (detailschilderingen Zoom in) Steegman Elektrotechniek

Graphic DesignKossmann.dejong Kiss the Frog Lyske van der Brug

Audiovisual ProductionsTungstenPro Dutch Igloo Moskito Film B.V. (Een nieuwe wereld) Martine Stig en Viviane Sassen (Op de catwalk)

Installation Jet van Overeem Miniatuurmuseum: Wim van Sinderen, Ria en Lex Daniëls

Project Assistants & CoordinationArjana de BruinFrans Stofregen

TextsKarin van Hoof Jet van Overeem Daan Remmerts de Vries

Translation Janey Tucker

Education Andrea Freckmann Karin van Hoof Jet van Overeem

Picture ResearchArjana de Bruin

Photography & Image Preparation Alice de GrootCaroline Grijsen Gerrit Schreurs Jan Zweerts

Funding AcquisitionHans Buurman Céline ‘t Hart Gijs Meijer

Marketing & CommunicationEva Bauermann Arjana de Bruin Astrid Hulsmann Kat & MuisGijs Meijer Marita Smit

Website Greenshot Films Kiss the Frog LimoenGroen Marita Smit Vincent de Keijzer

Picture MaterialAmsterdam Museum, Archief Eemland, Boston Public Library, Erfgoedcentrum

Achterhoek en Liemers, Doetinchem, Fotocollectie gemeente Winterswijk, Fries Museum, Leeuwarden, Getty Images, Graphische Sammlung Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart, Hazlitt, Gooden & Fox, Londen, Het Geheugen van Nederland, Mon-drian/Holtzman Trust c/o HCR Interna-tional Washington DC, Museé National d’Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Parijs, Nederlands Architectuurinstituut (NAi), Rotterdam, NYC Municipal Archives, Pe-ter Stigter, Rietveld Schröderhuis, Utrecht, Rijksprenten- kabinet Amsterdam, Rijksbu-reau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie (RKD), Den Haag, Stadsarchief Amster-dam, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Wittelsbacher Ausgleichsfonds München, Zeeuwse Bibliotheek/Beeldbank Zeeland

With Thanks ToReneé Aagtjes, Susan Adam, Hans van Bentem, Vincent Blom, KaiLe Chung, Patty Broese van Groenou, Djonny Chatterpal, Mark Claeijs, Marlène Colbers, Concrete Image Store, Wietse Coppes, controleurs en zaalwachters Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, De Lens Opticiens, Ria en Lex Daniëls, Marieke van Dijk, Marit Eisses, Titus Eliëns, Vivien Entius, Cees Fekkes, Bert Frijns, Gered Gereedschap, Ap Gewald, Diane Gordijn, Elmar Groen, Christie van der Haak, Ineke Hans, Martin Hazebroek, Jeroen Heerings, Barbara Heuff, Madelief Hohé, Milly van Houten, Peter Houtman, Floris Hovers, Poelie Jansen, Hans Janssen, Amy Jongeneelen,

Henk Klapwijk, Bob Koning, Herman Korthuis, Marieke van der Krabben, Erik Jan Kwakkel, André de Kluyver, Cees Laan, Germaine van Leeuwe, Anita Marcusse, Pieter Mark, Christa van der Meer, Esther van der Minne, Hanneke Modderkolk, Junko Murakawa, Nationaal Glasmuseum, Leerdam, Jan van Nouhuys, Wija Ober-man, Erna Onstenk, Erwin Olaf, Mehmet Özbay, Cees Peters, Frans Peterse, Ilse Pohlert, Caroline Prisse, Jet Pijzel, Willem Redelijkheid, Schermvereniging Ter Weer, Bina Sheombar, Kim Simons, Ed Smits, Tim van der Sman, Elisabet Stienstra, Berend Strik, Erwin Sutedjo, Albert-Jan Talsma, Textielmuseum Tilburg, Studio Norman Trapman, Japke van Uffelen, Ernest Uter-mark, Marte Vissers, Gert-Jaap Vogelaar, Carla Wagenaar, Herbert Wolff de Beer, Joyce Quast, Jolanda Zonderop

PartnersGemeente Den Haag BankGiro Loterij

FundsMondriaan Fonds Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie SNS REAAL Fonds Fonds 1818

Sponsors Wecycle Samsung

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