Grace “West” Lyde: Copywriting, Story & Character Development
Role: Copywriting, Story & Character Development MFA 1 Creative Writing – School of Critical Studies When they’re not slaying dragons, Grace is an MFA1 Creative Writing student, scribbling until their fingers fall off. Fueled by a love of magic and radical optimism, they write anything from interactive theater events to literary magazine advertisements. Email: gracelyde@students.calarts.edu
Yelena Semas: Costume Design Assistant
Role: Costume Design Assistant BFA 1 Experience Design & Production – School of Theater I’m excited to work on Halloween, can’t wait to see everyone’s hard work paid off! Email: yelenasemas@students.calarts.edu
Berit O’Brien: Assistant to the Reception Space
Role: Assistant to the Reception Space BFA 1 Experience Design & Production – School of Theater I am working on Halloween because I love how everyone gets more creative and expressive around this time of year, and I love to create not only spooky things, but anything physical in general. I love set building, sculpting […]
Sophia Francesca LeBlanc: L-Shape Space Designer
Role: L-Shape Space Designer BFA 2 Experience Design & Production – School of Theater Sophia Francesca LeBlanc, L Shaped Gallery Scenic Designer for CalArts Halloween 2024, is an LA-based scenic and costume design student. She is currently studying her BFA at California Institute of the Arts and is set to graduate in Spring 2027. Francesca […]
Rumi X: Music Coordinator
Role: Music Coordinator BFA 2 Experimental Pop – School of Music I am an actor, musician, producer, writer, dancer, and a performer. I love to create spaces where we can be ourselves, let our bodies free, and allow energy to express itself in Freeform. Atmosphere is extremely important and taking the audience and the performer […]
Andrea Pena: Assistant to the Entrance Space
Role: Assistant to the Entrance Space BFA 1 Photo/Media – School of Art I’ve been learning photography for 4 years, mostly digital, but I’m currently experimenting with film. I also enjoy drawing and have taken a few drawing classes at CalArts. I’m not afraid of challenges and love to try something new. Instagram: @and.pen2024 Email: […]
Alix Newman: Main Stage Designer & Technical Director
Role: Main Stage Designer & Technical Director BFA 2 Experience Design & Production – School of Theater Alix Newman is an artist and world builder from Orange County, California. They strive to create reality defying worlds that challenge the seemingly impossible. Shout out to little night time critters and childlike whimsy. Website: https://www.alixnewman.design/ Email: alixnewman@students.calarts.edu
Nicholas Sasano: Production Designer & Main Stage Designer
Role: Production Designer & Main Stage Designer BFA 3 Experience Design & Production – School of Theater Nicholas’ dedication to Themed Entertainment, Scenic Design, and Immersive Experiences is rooted in his belief that these story-driven environments offer a powerful way to engage and inspire audiences. His work focuses on crafting experiences that communicate deeper meanings […]
Gerardo Quintana Bernal: Lighting Designer & Outside Balcony Designer
Role: Lighting Designer & Outside Balcony Designer BFA 2 Experience Design & Production – School of Theater Hi! I’m Gerardo I’m a BFA 2 Lighting designer and mixed media illustrator! Love to use my practice to tell a story and get my thoughts out there^^ Instagram: @eldritchraccoon_art
Briana Newson: Art Director & Reception Space Designer
Role: Art Director & Reception Space Designer BFA 3 Experience Design and Production – School of Theater Briana Newson is a BFA3 costume designer excited to bring her love for storytelling to the stage for the first time as Scenic Designer and Art Director. Her favorite projects consist of Little Shop of Horrors, Annie, Marvello […]