Yael Pardess is an award-winning set designer whose work has been widely praised by theater critics. She has created over 150 original designs for productions in Israel, Europe and the United States. Locally, her work has been presented at the Mark Taper Forum, Kirk Douglas Theater, Pasadena Playhouse, Geffen Playhouse and the Old Globe. She has also designed for Broadway and for numerous regional theaters. Yael works extensively  in themed entertainment, as Production and Media Designer for Disney, Universal Studios, Paramount Parks and National Museums. She specializes in immersive theatrical experiences, combining years of stage experience with her love of animation, projection and emerging technology. This is her second collaboration with Richard Sparks and Jenny Okun. (www.YaelPardessDesigns.com)