Mad Cow Theatre Hosts 2nd Annual Entertainment Designers Forum

MAD COW THEATRE announces the 2nd Annual Entertainment Designers Forum, celebrating top designers in the Entertainment Industry and raising money for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life in memory of Stephanie Girard.

A panel of design experts will discuss their styles and philosophy in designing theme parks and film sets. A Q&A session will follow each presentation and a silent auction will be held for original artwork, theme park memorabilia, and rare HHN collectibles.

Last year's event was an overwhelming success, raising $5,000 for the American Cancer Society. Stephanie Girard worked as an art director and set designer for many films. She was also a designer for Halloween Horror Nights, Grinchmas and Universal Dubai. She lost her six-year battle with colon cancer late last year at age 49.

The moderator for both panels will be Mike Aiello, show director for Universal Orlando and writer/director for Halloween Horror Nights and shows.

Here are the panel members:
6:30 p.m. Session
TJ Manarino: Director for Universal Studios Entertainment Art & Design
Mary Nesler: Designer, Universal Studios, Halloween Horror Nights streets
Rick Spencer: Creative Manager, Universal Studios writer, producer
Patrick Braillard: Show director, Universal Studios, Halloween Horror Nights
Robbi Lepre: Technical director, Busch Gardens, Howl-O-Scream shows
James Keaton: Actor, Universal Studios, Walt Disney Entertainment

9 p.m. Session
Cindy White: Freelance designer for Disney parades, Super Bowl half-time shows
David Hughes: Senior designer, Halloween Horror Nights house designer
Eric Baker: Prop master, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Doug Sauls: Technical manager, Universal Orlando, Halloween Horror Nights, Mardi Gras, Grinchmas
Kim Gromoll: Designer, Universal Studios, Mardi Gras Parade, Halloween Horror Nights
Ray Keim: Web designer, model maker, Universal Studios, Halloween Horror Nights

Tickets are $25 each and all proceeds from ticket sales and the auction items go to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. To purchase tickets, visit www.madcowtheatre.com or call 407-297-8788.
WHO:
Mad Cow Theatre
WHAT:
Entertainment Designer Forum
WHEN:
Friday April 22, 2011
Sessions at 6:30 and 9:00pm
WHERE:
Mad Cow Theatre
105 South Magnolia Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
TICKETS:
All tickets are $25

Tickets may be purchased by calling the Mad Cow Theatre Box Office at 407.297.8788 or online at http://www.orlandocabaret.com.

Group rates, student and senior discounts are not available.

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