Karim Abuabara: Techincal Consultant
He/Him Role: Assistant Technical Consultant BFA 4 Technical Direction – School of Theater Sickass foo. Karim’s Website
Starlyn Meyer: Co Creative Director
They/Them Role: Co Creative Director BFA 2 School of Theater – Costume Design Starlyn Meyer (they/them) is a passionate costume designer, currently studying for their B.F.A. in Costume Design at CalArts. They are enthusiastic about their work, expressing excitement for the American Western period, cosplay, and gothic costuming. They are a quick and dedicated learner, […]
Grace Hlavacek: Co Art Director
She/Her Role: Scenic & Safety Art Director & Main Stage Scenic Designer BFA 4 Experience Design & Production – School of Theater Grace Hlavacek grew up in the one and only Cheyenne, Wyoming meaning the rootin tootin Wild West is her home! With this years Drag Ball, Grace aimed to bring a bit of her […]
Sol: Main Stage Technical Director
He/They Role: Assistant Technical Director BFA 1 Experience Design & Production – School of Theater Sol Soliman (Assistant Technical Director, BFA 1) is a multimedia artist and designer creating immersive experiences in LA. Previously, he has worked professionally for TACFA’s Broadway in the Park and The Unnamed Theatre Company. He is a BFA 1 in […]
Milo Openshaw: Story Director
Role: Story Director MFA 2 Creative Writing – School of Critical Studies Milo is excited to be story director for this year’s Halloween! He loves being the lore-keeper and script writer for this lovely team. When he’s not working on Halloween, he’s finishing a horror novel thesis before he graduates in the spring. Instagram: @miloohno […]
Jeff Villegas: Animator
Role: Animator BFA 3 Experimental Animator – School of Film/Video Yo! TODAY , I am the earth walker exploring this Beautiful Land Navigating the hostile yet tender earth beneath my feet – And Through thee three chambered light bounce , I am lost at sea – now my eyes are telescopes, my flint, my steel […]
Nico Martell: Bar Room Designer/DJ
Role: Bar Room Designer/DJ BFA 1 Acting – School of Theater Hey I’m Nico! I’m from Manhattan, NYC. I like to write and perform music. I’m an acting major in the school of theater. My favorite bands are Radiohead and My Bloody Valentine. Halloween is my favorite holiday and if you’re not celebrating a month […]
Cathleen Conte-Marrero: Assistant Lighting Designer
Role: Assistant Lighting Designer BFA 2 Experience Design & Production – School of Theater Cathleen Conte-Marrero is a lighting designer from Brooklyn, NY. Their previous CalArts productions include Marvello and the Technicolor Technician and Sunken. Their upcoming productions include Bug, Eurydice, and Mother Courage and her Children. She’d like to tell you what she does […]
Rosa Elena Sherlinee: Assistant Reception Designer/Crafter
Role: Assistant Reception Designer/Crafter BFA 1 Fine Arts – School of Art Hi I’m Rosa! I am a horror movie junkie, even for for the most campiest of campy films! I love to make costumes, do SFX makeup, as well as just getting creative to make stories come alive! We should definitely talk about our […]
Niyati Ramachandran: Costume Designer
Role: Costume Designer BFA 3 Experience and Design – School of Theater Niyati is a costume design student at California Institute of the Arts, set to graduate in 2026. Passionate about costume design’s ability to shape a story, with a background in fashion, fine arts and music. Interested in designing for film, theater, Television and […]