Adirondack Studios

Adirondack Studios was recently treated to a delicious collaboration with Original X Productions on Hershey Super Sweet Adventure!   More than just a retail store, Hershey Super Sweet Adventure is a unique indoor play experience that will transport guests into a whimsical workshop, with captivating narratives to explore some of The Hershey Company’s most popular confections including Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey’s Kisses Chocolates, Twizzlers Twists and Jolly Rancher Candies, among others. ADKS provided schematic design, detail design, fabrication and installation for the attraction, which is currently delighting families at Chicago's Water Tower Place.    A sweet thank you to the entire Original X Productions team as well as our own team of crafty confectioners: Gregory Almy, Wendy Bink, Kevin Benedict, Meaghan Carpentier, Faryha M Chowdhury, Michael Colon, Tara Cook, Jaelyn Cutright, Max Dembling, Jeff DuVilla, Naomi Eduardo, Daniel Hirsch, Benjamin Hydock, Jake Krasnove, Christopher K., Thomas Lloyd, Jinna McHugh, Marney Miller, Vanessa Miranda, Russell Poole, Kelley Ritch, Janelle Roys, Noah Schmitt, Tony Shortway, Maggie Tagher and Melissa Vandermark.

Art. Technology. When fused together, wonder is right around the corner...or in your local park...or elegantly showcased on a building facade. The possibilities for collaboration and transformation are limitless. Join ADKS Director of Global Marketing, Clara Rice in her hometown of Cincinnati this week for the CODAworx #CODASummit. The theme of the 2024 CODASummit is creative revolution, and the conference is being presented as part of #BlinkCincinnati, the largest light + art festival in North America. Given this setting and theme, we're excited to talk to artists and developers on how we can #makeascene bringing their creations to life, celebrating creativity and reinvigorating public spaces. Reach out to Clara via DM if you're interested in talking further, and we'll see you at the Summit! #publicart #fabrication

What do cats, music, theatre and scenic design have in common? No, they aren't elements of a new Andrew Lloyd Weber revival - they're parts of the multi-faceted life of our new Florida Office Manager, Raylen Farries! A natural self-starter, Raylen attained her Associate of Arts degree while still in high school! In 2023, she graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and a minor in creative writing. While at UCF she focused on scenic design and front-of-house operations, advancing to the roles of Scenic Designer and House Manager. In her new role at ADKS, Raylen will logistically and clerically manage the office and support communications between our Orlando production facility and our upstate New York headquarters, including coordinating HR and IT needs, overseeing guest hospitality and tours and procuring required goods and services. When asked what most excited her about the job, Raylen said, "I'm excited to be back in the scenic world and look forward to growing as a scenic artist while here!" Outside of the "scenic world", Raylen enjoys painting, listening to music, attending live performing arts events, and keeping up with her 2-year-old cat, Thomas O'Malley. Join us in welcoming Raylen Farries, and she looks forward to welcoming you to our Orlando shop! #wemakeascene #scenicdesign #fabrication

Knock on wood 🔨, we think this is a pretty great opportunity... Adirondack Studios is seeking a Carpentry Shop Manager to join its growing shop team in upstate New York. The Carpentry Shop manager will supervise carpentry shop personnel in the fabrication, finishing and quality control of all products for their safe and timely delivery, including static and mechanically driven elements. Duties include, but are not limited to, work calls, work planning/assigning staff, fabrication planning, hands-on fabrication, creation and maintenance of necessary paperwork and ordering material needs. This is a great opportunity to use your skills and artistry to delight audiences and guests around the world, so if you are ready to "hammer down" and "nail" that dream job, then apply today! https://lnkd.in/drJFf8Je #makeascenewithus #carpenter #carpentry #fabrication #nowhiring

Headed to the Themed Entertainment Association's SATE Conference next week? Then check out some of our Pigeon Forge projects! ADKS fabricated a number of decorative pieces for Dollywood's Wildwood Grove, including whimsical flowers, trees and graphics. Then working with Dynamic Attractions and The Island in Pigeon Forge, we developed the creative intent and supported the advancement of their immersive steampunk concept for SkyFly: Soar America - all the way through estimation, design development, fabrication, installation and commissioning. To learn more about these projects and how we can help you #makeascene with your attraction, be sure to say hello to ADKS team members Meaghan Carpentier, Jeff DuVilla and Kevin Kalbfeld. #TEAsate #design #fabrication #pigeonforge #wemakeascene The Dollywood Company

When do attractions become more than sources of entertainment? When they create community and bring us closer to the people that we love. In our latest People Profile, Business Development Representative Kevin Kalbfeld speaks to the connective power of themed spaces. He also shares some of his artistic talents and reveals his true character (or at least, the character he would love to become). --- Don't miss Kevin, along with Monai Rooney, Lacy K Campbell, and Judith Zissman as they present "The Site-Specific Theater Playbook: Creating Authentic, Meaningful and Inimitable Experiences" at the Themed Entertainment Association's SATE North America conference. The term “site-specific theater” refers to a play that can only be performed in one location and is impossible to transfer to any other venue. The production gains authenticity and meaning by operating outside of a conventional theater and leaning into what is unique (and often logistically challenging) about the location. Similarly, attractions outside of the major theme park hubs are often able to realize incredibly powerful experiences by embracing the specificity of their unique locations. Whether it’s access to natural resources, generations’ worth of stories, or even historical artifacts, smaller parks, museums, and immersive experiences can artfully and accurately reflect a specific community to create an experience that feels specific, special, and spectacular. Drawing from years of making successful experiences at intimate scales, this panel will share their best practices and strategies for design and operation, often transforming logistical challenges into guest highlights. #wemakeascene #employeespotlight #design #themedentertainment #TEAsate

Who doesn't love a "Boo-tiful" review? 👻 "Thanks to spectacular fabrication by Adirondack Studios, one of the strongest aspects of Dark Nights is the variety and quality of its houses, each delivering a unique, immersive experience. Hersheypark offers five haunted houses in 2024, ensuring there’s something for everyone, from horror veterans seeking gore to newcomers seeking a lighter scare." - InPark Magazine We're only four weeks from Halloween, so don't ghost on Hersheypark Dark Nights - check it out before it vanishes for the season on November 3! Our #makeascream team collaborated with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts Company on the creative concepts, design, fabrication and installation of Hersheypark Dark Night's five haunted houses - Auntie Mortem's Abattoir, Twisted Carnevil, Haunted Coal Mine: Curse of the Tommyknockers, The Descent: Catacombs of Decay, and the all-new Estate of Evil. A spooktacular shout-out to the guys, ghouls and overall masterminds providing maximum thrills and chills for Hersheypark Dark Nights guests: Clayton Altman, Eric Anderson, Josh Baker, Jordin Bardin, Ellyzabeth Bencivenga-Gamage, Robert Bentley, Chris Bouchard, Lara Brunelle, Eddie Cathcart, Warren Cicotte, Daniel Clancy, Michael Colon, Sean Conroe, Tara Cook, Abigail Cox, Jaelyn Cutright, Derian David, Joel Deermieer, Jeff DuVilla, Bill Eisner, Amber Fabian, Efrain Figueroa, Jeannie Figurski, Darnell Gonsalves-Barreiro, Steve Hanson, Seth Harkins, Tim Heffelfinger, Frank Hererra, Daniel Hirsch, Benjamin Hydock, Kurt Jilek, Matt Johnson, Kevin Kalbfeld, Andrew Keech, Bradley Koopman, Dan Koudelka, Karen Koziol, Jake Krasnove, Christopher K., Nicole Labbe, Marc LaFrance, Cynthia Lee, Wilton Lewis, Ronit (Ro) Liberman, Andrew Lippens, Adrian Magowan, Gregory Maine, Shane McCarty, Bill McDonald, Jeri McDonald, Lauren Metz, Michaela Meyer, Robert Milstid, Michele Molea, Bruce Nancarrow, Alex Norton, Charlotte ODell, Nate Paul, Carita Petta, Russell Poole, Ysabelle Rattray, Jeff Ritchie, Jesus Rivera, Myles Roberts, Janelle Roys, Noah Schmitt, Natalie Shires, Jessie Shur, Marshall Stevens, William Stoddard, Glenn Sturgis, Chase Sutton, Dawn Thomas, Lee Timmons, Alan Walkup https://lnkd.in/gN5MuHb5 #Halloween #HersheyparkHalloween #DarkNights #themeparks #design #fabrication

On the road again... 🎶 For the next stop on our Fall Conference World Tour, we're headed to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for the Themed Entertainment Association's SATE Conference! SATE stands for Storytelling + Architectural + Technology = Experience, and our team of Meaghan Carpentier, Jeff DuVilla, and Kevin Kalbfeld is ready to discuss how together we can #makeascene in all of those areas, from design and art direction to fabrication and installation. To add to the fun amidst the beautiful setting of Dollywood, Kevin will be participating in the session "The Site-Theater Playbook - Creating Authentic, Meaningful and Inimitable Experiences" on Wednesday, October 16. Dollywood is a park built on realizing the dreams of not just Dolly Parton but all who visit, making it the perfect place for us to discover how together we can turn your dream into a destination. To connect with us at #TEAsate, send Kevin a DM, and we look forward to seeing you in the Great Smoky Mountains. Watch this space for more on our participation in #TEAsate, including the attractions in the region where you can check out our work first-hand! #makeascene #design #fabrication #themedentertainment The Dollywood Company

Why do we have an attitude of gratitude today? Because over the last few weeks, we've had the opportunity to network with friends, colleagues and clients from Boston to Shanghai to Hong Kong to Amsterdam, thanks to IAAPA and the Themed Entertainment Association. These conferences not only provide us with opportunities to secure work, but they also enable us to discover new creative and business ideas, share knowledge, explore trends, and appreciate cultures, regions and perspectives outside of our own. A special thank you as well to these associations' generous sponsors, without whom these events would not be possible. It seems as soon as we land, we're taking off again, so watch this space for information on where you can find us next. ✈️ #themedentertainment #makeascene #wemakeascene Michael Blau Yi Zhou Tony Shortway Kevin Kalbfeld Brad Woods Jeff Moulton Clara Rice Gregory Almy Steve Howey

When is it fun to be sent to the Principal's Office? When YOU are the Principal! Adirondack Studios (ADKS) is seeking an experienced Themed Entertainment Principal Designer to join its growing Pasadena, California creative team. The role with entail working on an existing project with a key client over the next two years, collaborating with the client's team and a talented ADKS team on successful execution of the project's design and production goals. If you have strong spatial design skills, familiarity with theatrical fabrication methods and materials, experience leading creative teams and a proven track record for delivering projects on time, on budget and at the highest quality, then apply today. https://lnkd.in/g4BSmNu6 #makeascenewithus #design #designcareers #nowhiring Themed Entertainment Jobs