My primary job is to be the first point of contact on the ART staff for those producing HRDC shows in the Loeb Drama Center. I meet with all producers and designers to discuss and approve their plans and budgets for production. I can advise you on issues of design, materials, contsruction and Loeb policies. If I don't have the answer I can point you to someone who does. I try to resolve conflicts between HRDC productions and the ART and Institute production departments by acting as a liason between HRDC and various departments within ART. I supervise use of the Loeb shop by HRDC productions. I maintain the tools in the red (HRDC) tool room and replenish the expendible stocks of screws, staples, glue etc. I keep the stock of lamps for the Ex lighting instruments. Check my website Loebinfo.com for other things I can provide for your shows.
I participate in the mainstage interviews and keep in close contact with the HRDC board about Loeb shows. I look for problems related to safety of the production staff and actors, the audience and the physical plant of the Loeb Drama Center and try to help you resolve those problems as they arise.
The best way you can help me serve your needs is to provide me with simple information, what are you doing, when and where and how.

I also teach Harvard classes in design, Dramatics Arts 135 and Dramatics Arts 136. I design scenery for some ART productions and other local theatre companies (www.michaelgriggs.com) and design for the WGBH television scenic department (Fetch with Ruff Ruffman, etc.). I have also worked as a scenery and lighting designer, carpenter, properties director, technical director, scenic artist, stage crew, web designer, and commercial photographer.

I have tried to make a fairly comprehensive list of policies, vendors, inventories and other information helpful for HRDC productions on my Loeb Info website which is probably how you got here to begin with:
http://www.loebinfo.com

you can get in touch with me anytime by e-mail: jmgriggs (at) fas
or voice mail, 496-2000 x8854.

Michael Griggs ART bio page

As HRDC faculty advisor I advise on undergraduate mainstage and ex productions, coordinate the other A.R.T. faculty advisors for the ex shows, and assist in coordinating the theater classes offered here at Harvard for the undergrads. I work closely with the HRDC president, HRDC board and Rob Orchard to help facilitate communication between the undergrads, ART and The Institute. I serve on the Office for the Arts committee that gives theater grants to undergrads each semester, as well as on the Committee for Dramatics that oversees the undergraduate theater curriculum. I teach undergrad classes and workshops in acting, directing and screenwriting. I meet with students regarding training, questions having to do with shows they're currently working on and pursuing theater/tv/film after school. I also try to help match up appropriate ART or Institute faculty, staff and/or grad students who might best assist an undergraduate with a theater question or issue. As part of our continued effort to help create mutually rewarding interactions and relationships between the undergraduates, the A.R.T. and The Institute please feel free to contact me and/or the HRDC board with any ideas, questions, or concerns you may have. Our goal is to achieve the best and most supportive communication possible between three strong, productive and creative entities -- we want everyone to reap maximum benefits from each other's presence here at The Loeb.

The best way to contact me is e-mail at <mstern2 (at) comcast.net>
The next best way is to leave a message at 496-2000 x8814

Marcus Stern's ART bio page

As the Production Manager for the ART I oversee the technical departments, coordinating their work with the artistic goals of the directors and designers of the ART shows. I can generally answer questions about what's going on with the ART shows or who your most valuable resource within our organization would be. My schedule can be quite busy, so if you'd like to talk please set a time for an appointment.

I'm best reached by e mail, patricia_quinlan

My email is jeannette_hawley
Unfortunately, we cannot share shop space during our regular production hours and please see the costume shop guide for additional scheduling information. Please note that special permission must be given to use the period costumes from the warehouse. We do not have a stock of wigs or make-up.
Go to the costume shop guidelines and the invaluable Costume Shop FAQ

The A.R.T. Lighting department consists of Derek Wiles, Master Electrician and Ken Helvig, Lighting Assistant and David Oppenheimer, ligh board operator. We are here to assist and advise students on any lighting, electrical, and special effects issues for HRDC or other productions. Please feel free to stop by and see us in the booth, we are usually here from 8am-5pm. You can also reach us by e-mail or on the phone which ever is easier. If it is tech, we might not have alot of time but we will do our best to help.

derek_wiles
496-2000 Ext. 8861

Kenneth Helvig, Lighting Assistant
496-2000 Ext. 8801

David Remedios ART bio page

I am responsible for maintaining the main stage area, and the soft goods inventory. We can usually answer questions about: how to rig a pipe, what is the best way make this happen, or getting soft goods for your show. Although we work on the main stage we can most likely give you help with any questions that you may have about an ex show or any other spaces around Harvard. If you just have a quick question we can almost always help but if you need to sit down for a while you may want to try and make an appointment as we are usually fairly busy.

Read the soft goods guidelines

I don’t teach students how to use power tools please see Michael Griggs or your HRDC Tech Liason for that. I will give tips when improper tool use use is seen. Suzi Kadiff rents props to students, but occaisionally an ART stock item is lent through Michael Griggs, for main stage shows only.

cindy_lee

I am the technical director for the shows produced each year by and for the American Repertory Theatre. That includes Loeb and Pudding productions as well as tours, but does not include Institute shows. Additionally I am responsible for the A.R.T. scene shop’s upkeep (it is off-site of the Loeb facility), and matters relating to stage houses that A.R.T. shows are staged in. Among other things, this includes issues pertaining to structures, storage, safety, and mechanics. Matters concerning scenic techniques and construction should be addressed with Michael Griggs first.

The stock rooms for costumes and props are operated by Suzy Kadiff.
She is available during the week at 496-2000 x8876.
The storage rooms can be gone through with her on Tuesdays 1- 6 pm, Thursdays, 1 - 7:30pm, and Fridays 12 noon - 2 pm.

go to the costume and prop stock policy

Chris De Camillis ART bio page

stacie_hurst

I process payment for the rights to HRDC shows and I work with HRDC producers and directors when they need help in securing these rights. Some corporations will only discuss terms for rights with an ART staff member: I am the person you should see when this happens.

6-2000, 8827

Bob Brustein's ART bio page