Rivers of Light
Costume & Hand Prop Designer
Rivers of LightĀ was a vibrant nighttime spectacular which took place inĀ Disneyās Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. The show featured water fountains, mist screens, floating lanterns, fire effects, lasers, lights, fog, projection mapping, as well as live performers. Rivers of Light celebrated the beauty of animals with a festival of light, brought into the world by male and female shamans Aditya and Aseema and their acolytes Ketu and Ambu.
āThe four costumes combined feature 81 different embroidery motifs, 180 different fabrics and more than 250 various bead designsā āā
-Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Disney Parks Blog
āAdorned in intricately designed costumes, the hosts engage in a dramatic dance of water and light to summon the animal spiritsāĀ
-AllEars.net
Creative Team
Creative Director
Michael Jung
Director
Mark Renfrow
Production Designer
Michael Curry
Choreographer
Ulka Mohanty
Composer
Don HarperĀ
Projection Designer
Marty Brinkerhoff
Sound Designer
Dan Stamper
Location
Disney Animal Kingdom, Florida, 2017
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Prop Details
Costume Details
Costume Renderings
