Ryan Mueller

Ryan Mueller has over 20 years of experience in various roles within the theater and entertainment industry. Ryan has worked as a Principal and Business Development professional at TheatreDNA and TheatreDNA Creative, where they provided expertise in theater design and creative concepts. Ryan has also served as a Board Member at SLICE Creative Network, a freelance network for designers and creative professionals in the Orlando area. Additionally, Ryan has owned their own company, Ryan Mueller Creative, where they have worked on a wide range of productions in theater, film, television, concert, retail, and the themed entertainment industry. Ryan has also worked as a Show Producer and Head Creative at the Phoenix Zoo, designing and producing their annual Zoo Lights event. Ryan has served as a consultant, designer, and programmer for Casino Arizona, where they worked on the redesign of their bingo hall. Ryan has also worked as a freelance consultant, designer, and photographer at LDandP, and as a freelance designer, programmer, and consultant at Clearwing Productions. Ryan has also worked as a Show Producer and Designer at the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, where they were responsible for the annual Long Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Most recently, Ryan has worked as a Senior Lighting Designer and Project Manager at Summit Series, where they managed a team and designed the lighting for various events and activations.

Ryan Mueller pursued their education with a focus on Lighting & Scenic Design. Ryan started their academic journey in 1992 at Webster University, where they completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. Their studies at Webster University lasted until 1996. Afterward, Ryan further honed their skills by attending UCLA from 1996 to 1998, specializing in Lighting & Scenic Design. No specific degree was mentioned for their time at UCLA.