Jason Horne

Assistant Director- Entertainment Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort

Greater Orlando

About

Professional Creative Leader and Director with a demonstrated history of developing stage shows, characters, parades and high concept experiences within the themed entertainment industry. Leading teams of various divisions to a common creative goal is one of the most exciting and rewarding aspects of my career. Skilled in show direction, casting, creative leadership, writing, and the performing arts.

Experience

  • Assistant Director- Entertainment Creative Development at Universal Orlando Resort at Universal Destinations & Experiences
    May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Universal Orlando Resort (13 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Show Director- Entertainment Creative Development, Art & Design
      Oct 2019 - Jun 2024 · 4 yrs 9 mos

      Creating high concept entertainment experiences and leading teams through development for Universal Orlando Resort. Leads the high-level creative vision, from concept to realization, for capital projects within the live entertainment department. Skilled in pitching and communicating concepts to various divisions, stakeholders and leadership teams. Develops nighttime spectaculars which incorporate map projections, pyrotechnics, lasers and other special effects. Works with Research & Development division to create new tech driven, experiential based entertainment.

    • Halloween Nightmare Fuel: Wildfire- Senior Show Director
      Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 · 10 mos

      This is show is winner of the 2023 IAAPA Brass Ring Award for Most Creative Halloween Production. Wrote and directed this new show to be a sequel to the popular Halloween Horror Nights show from the previous year.. This production would go on to become one of the highest guest rated shows in the event’s history. Developed script and worked with various partners from around the world to create a production which incorporated dance, fire performance, aerialists and world class illusions. This version of the show also incorporated more performance from the United Kingdom's Fuel Girls.

    • Halloween Nightmare Fuel- Senior Show Director
      Feb 2021 - Sep 2021 · 8 mos

      Wrote and directed this new stage show for Halloween Horror Nights. This production would go on to become the highest guest rated show in the event’s history. Developed script and worked with various partners from around the world to create a production which incorporated dance, fire performance, aerialists and world class illusions. IAAPA Brass Ring Finalist for Most Creative Halloween Show, Haunt or Experience.

  • Entertainment at Walt Disney World
    Jan 2001 - Mar 2011 · 10 yrs 3 mos

    Performed in various roles throughout the years- atmosphere performer, casting director (American Idol Experience), puppeteer, parades, character performer, etc.

  • Performer/ Company Manager at Orlando Shakespeare Theater
    2006 - 2011 · 5 yrs

    Throughout these years I had the opportunity to work in administration, perform and serve as interim Company Manager during my final months.