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I’m Char Nakashima-Conway, a Brooklyn-based writer and production designer blending theatre, game design, and immersive storytelling to create playful, puzzle-filled experiences.
For the past four years, I’ve been a lead narrative designer for live immersive games. From script to stage to immersive environments, I lead with curiosity and collaboration—writing narrative content, designing sets and props, and guiding teams to bring ideas to life!
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Japanese
Beginner
Work Experience
Scenic/Props Designer, Immersive Performer at The Murder Mystery Company
July 1, 2024 - PresentDesigner of interactive puzzles and props, as well as a performer — around sixty performances as of March! — in Speakeasy Die Softly, a two-hour immersive murder mystery hosted on Carmine’s top floor.
Narrative Designer at Kingdom of Loudstone
November 1, 2023 - PresentLead writer of a series of immersive fantasy events; creating scripted scenes, activities, editorial copy and a lore bible.
Lead Writer & Curriculum Designer at Plato Learning's Mythik Camps
November 1, 2022 - PresentLead immersive game-writer for the Mythik Camps’ live action Camp Half Blood experience, writing week-long folklore adventures for nationwide locations. Served as a production manager for all Brooklyn locations in the summer of 2024.
Scenic and Props Assistant at Brooklyn Escape Room
December 1, 2022 - PresentAssisted in designing and building immersive sets for a new location of an escape room franchise, as well as frequent replacements and repairs. Always ready to jump in to run a game or train a new employee as well! Implemented as a narrative designer of puzzles and story elements in Fall 2023.
Narrative Designer at Brooklyn Escape Room
November 1, 2023 - PresentImplemented as a narrative designer of puzzles and story elements in Fall 2023.
Performer and Company Member at Children’s Crusade Company
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021Performed in their outdoor summer 2021 national tour; was in charge of setup/ strike of lighting equipment. Also served as a visiting teaching artist at local youth theatre program Stage to Screen.
Reader for Literary Department at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020In charge of reading and reviewing play submissions for upcoming seasons.
Ambassador at Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s Ground Floor Residency
May 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018Assisted a writers’ residency; Assistant to various playwrights and directors; created and sent daily rehearsal reports, proofread, printed, and wrote script evaluations.
Usher/ Accounting Intern at Jujamcyn Theater
July 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017Worked as an usher at Kinky Boots at the Al Hirschfeld Theater, and in the accounting department of the main Jujamcyn office.
Education
Theatre School at New York University – Tisch School of the Arts
August 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Summer Program at California State Summer School for the Arts (CSSSA)
July 1, 2015 - August 1, 2015Theatre Training Program at American Conservatory Theater
September 1, 2011 - May 1, 2017Residency Program at Berkeley Repertory Theatre – The Ground Floor
May 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018Powerhouse Training Program at Vassar College & New York Stage and Film’s Powerhouse Training Company
June 1, 2016 - July 1, 2016Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dramatic Arts (Focus in Playwriting and Production Design), Minor in Creative Writing at New York University - Playwrights Horizons Theater School, New York, NY
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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