Reagan Ganis

Making zombies and the undead using airbrush, liquid latex prosthetics, Ben Nye products, bruise wheels, and regular makeup. Speed and efficiency are key, as we work on 200 actors in two hours

I'm incredibly excited to work with special effects, to be surrounded by an amazing team, and to be part of the organization that started and funded the Leukemia Research Foundation of Delaware.

Add finish/ detail to bases
Be quick, accurate, and friendly
Prioritize actors based on start time, location, and level of interactivity with guests
Apply and remove prosthetics using medical adhesive and solvent
Paint/ airbrush prosthetics
Integrate prosthetic into actor's face for realism

Guide high school stage crew build sets for the current production
Delegate responsibilities to crew members
Manage budget for supplies and tools
Teach students to use tools and equipment safely

We theme pediatric offices, transforming spaces into fun and friendly environments for young patients.

-Sculpt 3D characters and scenes out of hard foam
-Take roughly cut foam to shape and add details for final design
-Apply protective, hardening chemicals on foam pieces
-Paint murals and characters by brush, spray cans, and airbrush
-Assist installations by securing pieces to walls, ceilings, and furniture
-Photograph finished offices in high-res using personal dslr for promotion
-Promotional graphic design of fliers and mailers
-Use Adobe Illustrator to create cut outlines for CNC machine to follow

Demonstrate tool use and discuss working safety with tools, machines, and chemicals
Open discussion with new students
Keep supplies stocked, available, and working
Open, set up, and close shop