Levi Kiess

Show Set & Props Designer

About

Levi Kiess is a show set and props designer with a background in theatre set design, props design, and scenic art. He is an Alumnus of the University of Cincinnati: College-Conservatory of Music, graduating with a BFA in Scenic Design, Scenic Art, and Props. He has held roles as a Designer for Universal Orlando Resort’s Art & Design (Entertainment) team, a Scenic and Theming Stage Manager for the Entertainment department at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and has been involved in the design and production of 42 different theatre shows in 86 different positions. His experiences in the entertainment industry are vast, including themed entertainment, theater, immersive environments, theme park attractions, and film. A common factor in each of his experiences, he values working as a collaborative force to achieve new visions that one could not accomplish alone. Never one to stray away from a challenge, he strives to continually diversify himself as a designer to broaden his worldview and create rich scenic narratives.

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Design Glimpses

attraction design

Various Events- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
February 2021

Created concept, Sketchup elements, CAD scenic design, CNC files, large scale print files, color elevations, and art directed for the newest festival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

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Produced Theatre

misery- theatrelab dayton
october 2023

Full conceptualization including scenic concept, extensive 3D model, designer drafting plates, paint elevations, and concept for larger scenic props. The design accommodated audience viewing on three sides of the stage, all while fleshing out the house as a full entity

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Theoretical Show Set Design (Stage)

The Medium - Opera
2017

Follow the process of the theoretical design of the haunting opera The Medium. This design was implemented through research, draftings, and a 3/8" scale printed and painted model complete with working lights.

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