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I'm Declan Meagher, a Creative Director and Playwright with over a decade of experience shaping immersive, site-specific, musical entertainment for Disney, Sesame Workshop, and other major brands. I bridge storytelling with technical craft and innovative performance techniques to create interactive performances and guest experiences that feel seamless and magical. I excel at cross-disciplinary collaboration, talent development, IP stewardship, and scalable script writing. Based in Toronto and open to relocation, I partner with playwrights, producers, and design teams to refine scripts, build engaging experiences, and lead production operations from concept to stage. With a practical and educational background in musical theater and improv comedy, I center my experience on intriguing the audience through the uniqueness of theatre, delighting them in the quirks of the genre, and thrilling them in the wonder and heart of the spectacle. I am based in Canada but am authorized to work in both the U.S. and Canada.…I'm Declan Meagher, a Creative Director and Playwright with over a decade of experience shaping immersive, site-specific, musical entertainment for Disney, Sesame Workshop, and other major brands. I bridge storytelling with technical craft and innovative performance techniques to create interactive performances and guest experiences that feel seamless and magical. I excel at cross-disciplinary collaboration, talent development, IP stewardship, and scalable script writing. Based in Toronto and open to relocation, I partner with playwrights, producers, and design teams to refine scripts, build engaging experiences, and lead production operations from concept to stage. With a practical and educational background in musical theater and improv comedy, I center my experience on intriguing the audience through the uniqueness of theatre, delighting them in the quirks of the genre, and thrilling them in the wonder and heart of the spectacle. I am based in Canada but am authorized to work in both the U.S. and Canada.

Declan Meagher

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Writer, Arranger, Actor, +1

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I'm Declan Meagher, a Creative Director and Playwright with over a decade of experience shaping immersive, site-specific, musical entertainment for Disney, Sesame Workshop, and other major brands. I bridge storytelling with technical craft and innovative performance techniques to create interactive performances and guest experiences that feel seamless and magical. I excel at cross-disciplinary collaboration, talent development, IP stewardship, and scalable script writing. Based in Toronto and open to relocation, I partner with playwrights, producers, and design teams to refine scripts, build engaging experiences, and lead production operations from concept to stage. With a practical and educational background in musical theater and improv comedy, I center my experience on intriguing the audience through the uniqueness of theatre, delighting them in the quirks of the genre, and thrilling them in the wonder and heart of the spectacle. I am based in Canada but am authorized to work in both the U.S. and Canada.…I'm Declan Meagher, a Creative Director and Playwright with over a decade of experience shaping immersive, site-specific, musical entertainment for Disney, Sesame Workshop, and other major brands. I bridge storytelling with technical craft and innovative performance techniques to create interactive performances and guest experiences that feel seamless and magical. I excel at cross-disciplinary collaboration, talent development, IP stewardship, and scalable script writing. Based in Toronto and open to relocation, I partner with playwrights, producers, and design teams to refine scripts, build engaging experiences, and lead production operations from concept to stage. With a practical and educational background in musical theater and improv comedy, I center my experience on intriguing the audience through the uniqueness of theatre, delighting them in the quirks of the genre, and thrilling them in the wonder and heart of the spectacle. I am based in Canada but am authorized to work in both the U.S. and Canada.

Available to hire

Toronto, Canada

I’m Declan Meagher, a Creative Director and Playwright with over a decade of experience shaping immersive, site-specific, musical entertainment for Disney, Sesame Workshop, and other major brands. I bridge storytelling with technical craft and innovative performance techniques to create interactive performances and guest experiences that feel seamless and magical.

I excel at cross-disciplinary collaboration, talent development, IP stewardship, and scalable script writing. Based in Toronto and open to relocation, I partner with playwrights, producers, and design teams to refine scripts, build engaging experiences, and lead production operations from concept to stage.

With a practical and educational background in musical theater and improv comedy, I center my experience on intriguing the audience through the uniqueness of theatre, delighting them in the quirks of the genre, and thrilling them in the wonder and heart of the spectacle.

**I am based in Canada but am authorized to work in both the U.S. and Canada.

Skills

MuseScore

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

Work Experience

Director / Musical Arranger at Alumna Theatre (New Ideas Festival)

August 10, 2025 - December 1, 2025

Directed a new vaudeville-style musical, developing vocals, movement, and performance for the cast. Arranged piano and vocal scores using public-domain music, adapting structure and lyric to fit the story. Managed casting, rehearsal schedules, and technical coordination across development milestones. Partnered with playwright, producers, and design teams to refine the script and craft lighting and sound design. Ensured rehearsal-room safety and performer preparedness.

Shipwide Show Director (Contract) at Disney Cruise Line

April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Directed immersive, multi-venue experiences aboard the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, integrating live performance with lighting, sound, and video design. Partnered with show, technical, and shipboard operations teams to unify storytelling across diverse environments and ensure daily show consistency. Managed cross-disciplinary workflows and delivered培训 documentation for future installations; trained performers in improvisation, environmental interaction, and guest engagement.

Shipwide Show Director (Contract) at Disney Cruise Line

November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Directed immersive, multi-venue experiences aboard the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, coordinating across departments to maintain narrative consistency and show quality on voyages.

Shipwide Show Director (Contract) at Disney Cruise Line

February 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Directed immersive, multi-venue experiences aboard the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, integrating live performance with lighting, sound, and video design; produced onboarding and training materials to ensure consistency and safety across future installations.

Show Writer at Sesame Place Philadelphia

July 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024

Conceived and scripted a modular, live-entertainment dining show integrating Sesame Street IP, interactive comedy, and educational design to fit six unique themes year-round. Collaborated with educators and brand strategists to align story structure with learning objectives and guest experience goals. Ensured scripts met safety, accessibility, and brand requirements, delivering adaptable, scalable scripts under aggressive timelines.

Creative Consultant at Walt Disney Entertainment

July 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

Ideated 25+ show concepts for Disney Cruise Line’s entertainment portfolio and created seven story treatments that informed future development. Partnered with creative leadership to align concepts with brand evolution and technical feasibility; integrated operational needs, market research, and venue requirements into pitch materials.

Creative Director / Playwright at Freelance

January 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020

Wrote and directed an interactive, branching-narrative musical; guided a creative team through iterative development, performer workshops, and rehearsal processes. Adjusted creative workflows during pandemic restrictions to deliver a successful proof-of-concept reading and developed operating plans for audience participation, safety protocols, and spatial flow.

Peer Leader (Shipwide Dance Captain, Cast Entertainment Representative) at Disney Cruise Line

June 1, 2016 - March 31, 2019

Oversaw daily performance quality checks, providing notes, safety reminders, and operational updates to maintain consistency across up to seven activations per cruise. Designed and facilitated workshops in improvisation and guest interaction to enhance experiential performance quality. Supported inclusion initiatives through community events and cultural programming.

Mainstage & Shipwide Performer at Disney Cruise Line

June 14, 2016 - October 19, 2022

Performed in multiple interactive, site-specific productions throughout Disney’s global fleet. Developed deep understanding of adaptive storytelling in dynamic spaces. Contributed to maintaining show integrity, venue safety, and guest satisfaction through responsive performance and operational awareness.