Joe Kleimanhttps://themesrenewed.home.blog/Raised in San Diego on theme parks, zoos, and IMAX films, InPark's Senior Correspondent Joe Kleiman would expand his childhood loves into two decades as a projectionist and theater director within the giant screen industry. In addition to his work in commercial and museum operations, Joe has volunteered his time to animal husbandry at leading facilities in California and Texas and has played a leading management role for a number of performing arts companies.
Joe previously served as News Editor and has remained a contributing author to InPark Magazine since 2011. HIs writing has also appeared in Sound & Communications, LF Examiner, Jim Hill Media, The Planetarian, Behind the Thrills, and MiceChat His blog, "Themes, Schemes and Dreams", takes an unconventional look at the attractions industry. Follow on Instagram at @JalekAvant
Joe lives in Sacramento, California with his wife, dog, and a ghost.
Washington, DC, USA (December 7, 2012): In this two part video that aired on Comedy Central’s late night show The Colbert Report on December 6, 2012, host Stephen Colbert sits down to be modeled for his wax figure and tours the Washington, DC Madame Tussauds location. 
