Thematic Development

17/09/2025

We’re thrilled to share that our founder, Frank Ruisch, has just been featured in InPark Magazine! 🎉

https://www.inparkmagazine.com/107alcornmcbride/

From performing as Bugs Bunny at Six Flags Holland at age 17 (yes, ears and all 🐰) to becoming Alcorn McBride Inc.’s official EU/UK distributor and ultimate brand ambassador, Frank Ruisch's journey has been anything but ordinary.

This feature marks a true milestone, showing how a lifelong passion for storytelling, AV technology, soundtracks and show control has evolved into what Thematic Development represents today.

Alcorn McBride’s new distributor carries deep ties to themed entertainment

09/07/2025

We are proud to share that Thematic Development has become the official European distributor for Back Stage Technologies (BST) (https://lnkd.in/eZQzDR7r) specialists in Special Effects equipment and consumables for the Themed Entertainment industry.

With over 20 years of experience controlling special effects in attractions worldwide, this partnership is a natural next step. We now not only control the effects, we also supply them!

We have long admired BST’s ability to combine reliability with creative flexibility, their gear just works, even in the toughest show environments. They understand what’s needed behind the scenes, and that makes them the perfect match for what we do.

BST’s product line complements our existing AV and Alcorn McBride portfolio and strengthens our position as a total solutions provider for immersive environments. Curious to learn more about Special FX? John Coller from BST and Ronald Budel from Thematic Development will be happy to tell you all about it.

From Show Control or SFX hardware to full integration and programming, we offer a seamless package for system integrators, operators, and experience designers.

We’re looking forward to expanding BST’s reach in Europe and continuing to support world-class attractions with robust, field-proven technology.

06/05/2025

at TEA Blackpool!

30/01/2025

Thank you InPark Magazine for the awesome article and thank you Scott Bravenboer over at Walibi Holland for taking this cool picture. 😎

Here's me holding the newest RidePlayerX & RideAmp-25H in a questionable and time sensitive situation.

hematic Development will manage the distribution, sales, and support of Alcorn McBride’s full product line for European customers.

22/10/2024

AV Syncworks is now : Thematic Development. Come on over to our new website and take look ! 🥳

We are experts with over 20 years of worldwide experience in the Themed Entertainment industry. Uniting AudioVisual Design, Technology and Content for the world’s top attractions.