About

Sebastian Zavalza Sebastian Zavalza is a proud Mexican Scenic Designer who recently obtained his MFA in Scenic Design at Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama.

Sebastian was born in Mexico City, a global cultural destination which fostered his interest and skill development within different areas in the design world. Having been raised and obtaining his bachelor's degree in Product Design in his home country (Mexico), a specialization in Interior Design in Florence, Italy and an MFA in Scenic Design the United States, Sebastian has developed a comprehensive international worldview that greatly influences his design and collaborative skills resulting in engaging multidisciplinary work. 

Recent theatre productions include LEAR , JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN and TITANIC at Carnegie Mellon (USA), ABIDE at OISTAT Romania Myths & Algorithms International Gala (Romania), CABARET, MATILD THE MUSICAL JR and THE KNIGHT AT DAWN KIDS THE MUSICAL at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp (USA), MEAN GIRLS THE MUSICAL for Obertura Compañía (Mexico), and Mexican Folkloric Ballet for ITESM Queretaro  (Mexico). He's also had collaborations as a Fellow Scenic Designer for Chautauqua Theater Company and Scenic Design assistantships for the shows YOU ON THE MOORS NOW and LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC at Carnegie Mellon University. 

Regarding Interior Design, he has worked for Grupo Ramón García (Spain & Mexico) developing brand identity through product display for luxury brands (Bimba Y Lola), and for Amsterdam Furniture (Mexico) which focuses on luxury materials and furniture for high-end living spaces.