Frank Arcidiacono
Orlando,FL
Summary
Proprietor of Shows and Atmosphere for Magic Kingdom Entertainment with 25 years of Disney, and 30 years of industry experience. Robust and spirited leader, driven to succeed within the Disney brand. Creative professional with extensive event and production experience from concept to development.
Experienced with business management, strategic planning, and financial oversight. Utilizes customer-centric approach to drive business growth and improve service quality. Track record of fostering team collaboration and implementing effective operational strategies.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Proprietor- Shows and Atmosphere
Magic Kingdom Entertainment
Lake Buena Vista, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Trained, coached and mentored a team of 13 leaders to execute daily operational priorities while keeping a focus on safety.
- Managed relationships with industry unions under Walt Disney World Collective Bargaining Agreements to maintain positive communication and collaboration.
- Negotiated contracts to maintain favorable compensation for contracted Actors Equity Association and American Federation of Musicians cast.
- Communicate and partner with Production team, including Production Assistants, Production Managers and Producers, technical and design cast members to create and mount our entertainment product.
- Accountable for making safe and creative decisions under pressure due to weather, contingencies, staffing and executive directives.
- Led the MO8 facility improvements, collaborating with finance, procurement ,BVCC, and ASI.
- Representative for MERC-Musician Equity Resource Committee
Additional Professional Experience
Production/Choreography
01.1992 - Current
- Drum Corps and Winter Guard International - Choreographer
- Citrus Productions Fashion Show and Pageants-Producer
- Worlds Perfect Model Search-Producer/Choreographer
- Miss Florida USA-Producer/Choreographer
- Miss Florida America Director-Winning Miss America 2004
- New York Fashion Week- Director/Choreographer
- Time Square Billboard NYFW-Director of photography
- Boston Ballet: Apprentice dancer
- Past President of Board of Directors for the Orlando Gay Chorus
Guest Experience Manager-Shows and Atmosphere
Magic Kingdom Entertainment
Lake Buena Vista, FL
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Stage managed multiple high profile entertainment offerings including Let The Magic Begin, Mickeys Royal Friendship Faire, The Muppet's Great American Story, Monsters Laugh Floor, Main Street Philharmonic, Dapper Dans, The Trolley Show, Citizens of Mainstreet, Mickeys Magical Friendship Faire.
Production Stage Manager-Events and Shows
Magic Kingdom Entertainment
Lake Buena Vista, FL
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Oversaw and facilitated all aspects of rehearsals, performance schedules and technical installs for numerous events and remounts of shows.
- Mickeys Magical Friendship Faire remount 2022
- Disney's ABC Daytime and Primetime Christmas Filming 2019-2022
- The Snowball Express with Gary Sinise event 2019-2022
- Good Morning America filming 2018-2021
- Sunrise Yoga event 2019-2022
- Disney's Fairytale Wedding Fashion Show filming 2022
- Walt Disney World 50th Press Event 2021
- Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular Show 2018-2022
- Mickey & Minnies Very Merry Memories Show 2021
- A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas Show 2022
- Mickeys Most Merriest Celebration Show 2022
Guest Experience Manager
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Lake Buena Vista, FL
01.2000 - 01.2018
- Stage managed and led cast in multiple high profile shows and events.
- Entertainment Scheduling Liaison/ Base/ Character Manager
- Parade Manager Mulan Parade and Disney Stars and Motorcars
- Stage Manager Citizens of Hollywood, The First Time in Forever : A Frozen Singalong, Jedi Training Academy, Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, Fantasmic, Voyage of the Little Mermaid, Disney Junior.
- Producer/Front of House/Control Room Manager- The American Idol Experience
- Production Stage Manager for The Music of Pixar Live-A Symphony of Characters
- Production Stage Manager for Comedy Warehouse events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Lowell, MASkills
- Teamwork and Leadership Able to identify, motivate and develop talent
- Relationship Building across a diverse set of partners
- Ability to balance multiple projects and priorities concurrently
- Able to diffuse conflict
- Strategic thinking in high pressure environments
- Build team morale and motivation through humor
- Diversity Equity & Inclusion champion
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Able to think outside the box
- Pyrotechnic Certified
- MS Office, MyTime, EISS, ITRS, STITCH, D Learn, Social Media
- Strong knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements for STCU, IATSE, AEA, AFM
- Team building
- Staffing
- Project management
Affiliations
- 2008 Partners In Excellence Recipient
- 2022 Legacy Award Recipient
- Presidential Volunteer Award-VoluntEAR program
Timeline
Proprietor- Shows and Atmosphere
Magic Kingdom Entertainment
03.2022 - Current
Guest Experience Manager-Shows and Atmosphere
Magic Kingdom Entertainment
01.2018 - 02.2022
Production Stage Manager-Events and Shows
Magic Kingdom Entertainment
01.2018 - 02.2022
Guest Experience Manager
Disney's Hollywood Studios
01.2000 - 01.2018
Additional Professional Experience
Production/Choreography
01.1992 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Education and Training
other