Principal Designer & Managing Partner
Myer Kim is an Architectural Designer, Scenic Designer, and Technical Director based in Alexandria, Virginia credited with over 60+ theatrical credits. With scenic design and technical direction credits in shows such as “The SpongeBob Musical”, “Friend Art”, “The House on Linardi Street”, and many more. Kim graduated from James Madison University on May 2025 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Architectural Design and Bachelor of Science in Studio Art. Kim’s architectural and theatrical designs have been exhibited and praised by critics and jurors for his unique creation process and design style, which emphasizes the creation of sculptural-like spaces and specific moments. Myer is currently taking a nice long nap (he doesn’t sleep much).
Principal Designer & Senior Partner
Nathan is a designer.
Currently at Washington University pursuing a Masters in Architecture.
Everything is design.
Design is humanism.
Humanism is mind, body and spirit.
The mind is a vessel.
The vessel can travel.
The vessel is part of the continuum.
The vessel doesn't decay.
The vessel is a link between the spirit and the body.
The spirit is fundamental.
Fundamentality is complexity.
The body is not passive.
The body is malleable, changeable.
The body is finite, yet it holds infinity
Design for the infinite.
Revolution is not ground zero.
Revolution is upsetting the already existing.
Revolution is the continuum.
Design is the continuum.
We stand in front of our memories and behind our perceptions.
“I want to see things, I only trust this. I want to see, and for this, I draw. I can only see if I draw” - Scarpa
Principal Designer & Senior Partner
Taven Murrah is a designer with a BFA in Architectural Design from James Madison University and over four years of hands-on experience in the field. Originally from the rural foothills of Rappahannock County, Virginia, near the edge of the Shenandoah National Park, he brings a grounded, nature-inspired perspective to his work. With a strong interest in residential architecture, Taven aspires to one day found and operate his own design-build firm. He is skilled in rendering, drafting, physical and 3D model making, photography, and illustration—combining technical precision with a creative, human-centered approach to design. Outside the studio, he enjoys cooking, hiking, staying active, and refining his artistic skills, passions that inform and enrich his holistic design process.
Principal Designer & Partner
Matt is a creator.
During his undergrad, he acted, directed, designed, and musically engaged with multiple different styles and variations of theatre.
Currently he is about to start a two-and-a-half-year master's program with the Pig Iron theatre company located in Philadelphia, were he aims to not only grow as a creator, but also hone the skills that he has already developed through his creative adventures.
Matt can't wait to see what KDA brings to the table because he knows whatever it'll be, it'll be life changing.
Principal Designer & Partner
Hello! My name is Tara Kay Moran.
I’m an artist from Los Angeles and currently attend James Madison University for Musical Theatre.
I love performing, people, and coffee! I have had the opportunity to develop theatrical skills on and off the stage by being both an assistant scenic designer and swing for The Spongebob Musical at James Madison University.
I am thankful for the privilege of engaging in various lead, supporting, and ensemble roles recently such as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family, Janet Van de Graaff in The Drowsy Chaperone, and ensemble in Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812.
These experiences have taught me the joy of collaborating with people of various skills, passions, and ages while allowing me to explore different responsibilities including being a performer, choreographer, and designer.