Creativity in Captivity

Global Chief Creative Officer & Partner at Joan Creative with a pedigree of creating ad campaigns for such brands as Snickers, Skittles and E*Trade.

An artist, writer, professor and the Chair of Arts and Learning at the Harvard Graduate School of Education whose work focuses on contemporary art, childhood, and play across schools, museums, and public spaces.

The co-writer of the Pixar animated feature films Soul, Luca and Elio. He also wrote and directed Dream Productions 4-part limited series set in the world of Inside Out. 

The curator of Impossible Science for the Fleet Science Center in San Diego and a World Champion magician who designs interactive science experiments to engage curiosity and wonder. 

A breathtaking singer who toured in “The Music of Andrew Llyod Weber” and as a member of The Brian May Band, now half of the musical duo Cath & Seth.

The composer of the TV theme songs for Seinfeld, Will & Grace, Who’s the Boss, Married With Children, Dave’s World and over 70 other primetime network series, Jonathan created some of TV’s best-known sonic brands.

The co-creator of the digital entertainment sensations Jib-Jab & Elfyourself  and the co-founder of the independent animation house Spiridellis Bros. Studios. Evan and his brother Gregg redefined children’s programming in the age of streaming with Story Bots.  

A veteran director of variety shows and a renowned magic performance coach who made her name as a world-class dancer and half of the legendary illusion duo Kalin & Jinger

An experienced scenic artist with 20 years in the theme-park industry and a tool box full of skills in theatre, film production, television and magic.

The founder and keeper of Good Things Vending. Transforming snack machines into small store fronts for local art and playful outlets for oddities and curiosities.