David Ruzicka is a freelance creative director and writer based in Los Angeles. He focuses on themed entertainment, which involves crafting immersive experiences, live performances, and attractions for theme parks. He has worked on projects for attractions such as Disney’s theme parks and Stranger Things: The Experience. He has also directed haunted attractions, blending his passion for family-oriented and darker immersive themes.
For the past two decades, he has been at the forefront of immersive entertainment and has worked on dozens of immersive experiences as a creative director, show director, and/or writer for companies like Mycotoo, Walt Disney Imagineering, Weta Workshop, Universal Creative, Giant Spoon, Magnopus, Marvel, Paramount, and more. His work includes experiences based on Stranger Things, House of the Dragon, Uncharted, Lore, and many more.
David Ruzicka is an evangelist for immersive entertainment and is a frequent speaker at conferences.