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THG Creative Senior Producer, Jared Peter, shares an exclusive look at the new Top of the Rock experience with NBC News Live at the historic Rockefeller Center.

On Monday, THG Creative welcomed members of the Melanin Coaster Network to our Orlando Studio for a behind the scenes look at how we create groundbreaking experiences around the world. Their passion for roller coasters is infectious and inspirational, and was a great way to kickoff an amazing IAAPA week.

THG Creative is proud to announce that Senior Marketing Coordinator Sydney Holt has been appointed to the Themed Entertainment Association Western North America Board. Sydney has been an active member of the TEA for years and this is her first term with the board. Congrats, Sydney! #ThemedEntertainmentAssociation #TEAWNA

THG Creative is proud to share that the Priddy Family Foundation Freedom Theater at the The National WWII Museum has been honored with a Thea Award for Oustanding Achievment — Museum Attraction by the Themed Entertainment Association. This recognition celebrates an experience dedicated to inspiring and educating guests on the continuing importance of freedom on a global scale. We’re so honored to be recognized alongside all of our partners who supported this initiative. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gGU9yiqJ #experienceTHG #TheaAward #TheaAwards

THG Creative's Chief Creative Officer Erik Neergaard sits down with Attractions Magazine for an Attractions Expert Q&A. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9wqY4Rc

THG Creative is proud to announce Kate McConnell's promotion to Senior Creative Director. Kate has been telling stories in live spaces for over 20 years, and this new position will enable her – and THG Creative – to continue to tell innovative and inclusive stories around the world. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gi6is-R2

THG Creative's Phil Hettema, Jared Peter, and JODI ROBERDES, AIA, NCARB sat down with InPark Magazine for a deeper look at the new Top of the Rock experience at the iconic Rockefeller Center in New York City. Read more: https://lnkd.in/grtk7mwM

THG Creative’s Rani Bal will be speaking at IAAPA 2024 at the “Women in the Industry” Networking Lunch alongside a diverse group of industry professionals, mentors, and allies in #themedentertainment. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity Wednesday November 20th at 12pmEST. More info: https://lnkd.in/gnFY9tpk #IAAPAExpos #IAAPAExpo2024 #NetworkingLunch

The five-and-a-half-year process to reimagine "Top of the Rock" was a collaboration with vendors and partners from around the globe. THG worked closely alongside numerous world-class partners to execute this project, including leaders in construction, engineering, architecture, media production and more. The successful completion of Top of the Rock is thanks to: TAIT (Skylift engineering, fabrication and install); Electrosonic (AVC Integration); Adirondack Studios (Scenic Fabricator); Eos Lightmedia (Lighting Integration); Visual Terrain, Inc. (Lighting Designer–Mezzanine & Elevators); David Finn Design (Lighting Designer–Skylift); Supply & Demand Studio (Media Designer); Yessian Music Global (Music & Sound Design); Cadmium Scenique / Dominique Gaucher (Model Maker/Show Set); Hunt Design (Signage Design); 5TEN (LED Consultant); Cimolai Group (The Beam fabricator and install); Technical Multimedia Design, Inc. (TechMDinc) (AVC Design); The Fury Studio (Media/Projection Support); The TWT Group (Ride/Attraction Consultant); 11:11 / Ovid Pope (Creative–Models/Mock-ups); Gilbane, Inc. (Construction Management); MDA Architects (Executive Architect); AMA Group (MEP Engineers); Gilsanz Murray Steficek (Structural Engineers); Schindler Group (Elevator); National Elevator Cab & Door Corp. (Elevator Cab interiors); Disguise (Servers/3D Calibration), Sally Comport (Artist), PNM Designs / Pablo N Molina (Technical Direction), Hunt Design (Signage) and The TWT Group (Consultant), The Andrus Group (Project Management Support), Dave Kerschner, and Lawrence Nelson. Special thanks for the licensing, clearance, and historical support provided by Lydia ONeil, William Bartlett, christine Roussel, and the teams at NBC News, NBC Entertainment, and NBC Special Events (NBCUniversal).   (Post 2 of 2)  Photos courtesy of THG Creative, "Top of the Rock" Experience, Tishman Speyer, and TAIT.

As THG Creative has now completed a multi-year project reimagining the "Top of the Rock" experience at Rockefeller Center in New York City, we wanted to thank the amazing teams who worked tirelessly to make this come to life.   Of course, that starts with our close collaboration with owner and operator Tishman Speyer and their dedicated team, who worked hard to ensure that the history of Rockefeller Center was honored while bringing new life and new experiences for future generations.   We also want to recognize the incredible internal team and alumni at THG Creative, whose work included initial blue-sky ideation through concept, schematic, detailed design, fabrication, and installation creative oversight, into open day. Led by Phil Hettema, the team included: JODI ROBERDES, AIA, NCARB, Jared Peter, Joli Lam, Debbie Lindquist, Maeve Scanlon, Esq., Jessica Leivo, Connor Murphy-Boyd, Estephan Quass, David Lepor, Karen Thompson, Kristin Showalter, Connor Sinclair, Nicole Balderrama, Christine Robinson, Emma Accacian, Jocelyn Orellana, Nalini Mohan Brigstocke, Anthony Pruett, Breeanna Karlin, and Susan Spence.   (Post 1 of 2)  Photos courtesy of THG Creative, "Top of the Rock" Experience, and TAIT.