Greetings! I’m Jared Wells, one of Indiana’s few exports that isn’t corn-based. After a halcyon upbringing in the Midwest, I sought to broaden my prospects at Ball State University, where I developed and completed a new degree called Narrative Brand Promotions.
Upon graduation, I sought work as a writer in Orlando’s thriving themed entertainment industry. The rigor I apply to every word on the page was forged under the mentorship of legendary Imagineers, who instilled a reverence for the august legacy that has shaped the landscape of experiential storytelling. Currently, I serve as a Show Writer and Director for Disney Live Entertainment, the division of Walt Disney Imagineering that develops parades, nighttime spectaculars, stage shows, and character experiences for Disney Parks worldwide. My body of work has encompassed everything from theme park attraction design narratives to live show scripts to corporate brand stories, and continues to expand.
I am a fervent believer in story as a problem-solving paradigm. My work relies on proven narrative techniques like character development and worldbuilding to inform real-world design solutions. Whatever the project, I am a tireless advocate for the audience, always seeking to create experiences that appeal to their physical, intellectual, and emotional delights.
In my burgeoning career, I have worked on projects in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and all across North America. Serving clients that range from Fortune 100 companies to fresh entrepreneurs, I have garnered experience across many industries, business models, and budgets. If you’ve got a tale, I can help tell it in memorable, visceral ways.
If you’ve got fifteen minutes to kill and would like to learn a little more about who I am and how I contemplate story, give me a ring at 812-917-9523. Bonus points if it’s from a rotary phone!
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