Eric is a Principal and Executive Creative Director at TAIT.

 

He is the Portfolio Creative Lead for a major film studio.

 

Eric primarily works in theme park design, from Blue Sky ideation phases all the way through detailed design. He has generated numerous original theme park concepts for clients across the globe. As Creative Portfolio Lead at TAIT, he works directly with IP franchises to usher beloved films and television series from the screen to the real world. 

 

His range of experience includes global themed entertainment, immersive theatrical entertainment, and large-scale spectacle. In addition to his theme park work as a creative director, he has directed plays in theaters of all sizes and budgets across the US. Eric is known for taking projects from concept to page to stage, collaborating with writers and technicians to execute polished and eye-popping live experiences.

 

Eric is skilled with synthesizing information from numerous brand representatives and stakeholders, distilling copious amounts of input and creating cohesive entertainment concepts. He is an intuitive and empathetic team leader, empowering and authorizing other creatives to work efficiently and with passion on their endeavors.

Speaking and Teaching Engagements:
IAAPA
SATE
International Theatre Engineering and Architecture
University of California, Los Angeles
California State University, Long Beach
SeoulArts & CultureHub
 

 

Specialties:

Themed entertainment, theme park design, world building; immersive theater; alternate reality games and escape room experiences; traditional theatre producing, directing, and dramaturgy. Cultural competency and anti-racism training. Proficiency in Spanish.