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Historic Stage Services, LLC

Contact Information:
Wendy R. Waszut-Barrett, Ph.D., President
4021 Adair Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422
waszut_barrett@me.com
(612) 715-6505
http://www.historicstageservices.com/
Company Description:
Historic Stage Services LLC is the only theatre consulting company with stage historians who offer you
options for your historic venue. We can restore your stage to its original technology and scenery, we can
update it to the most recent technology, or we can work with you to determine the perfect balance
between the two. We work with you and your technical staff to evaluate, restore, replicate or replace
your painted scenery, stage machinery and other systems. Our artists and technicians are trained,
practiced and experienced in the materials and methods of the nineteenth and early twentieth century
theatre. Whether it is historical consultation, design, manufacturing or installation, we have decades of
experience working with everything behind the curtain line. For further information about our services,
please visit our website at www.historicstageservices.com

Historic Theatre Consultants

Contact Information:
Herb Stratford, President
308 East 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ 85705
herbstratford@yahoo.com
(520) 204-2240
http://www.historictheatreconsultants.com/
Company Description:
Herb Stratford spearheaded the creation and building of an organization that saved an historic 1929
movie palace in Tucson, Arizona. He managed the restoration, re-opening, programming and operation
of the 1,200 seat theatre for several years following its debut. A past member of the Board of Directors
of LHAT, Herb has consulted with many theatres across the country and speaks regularly on topics such
as branding and programming. He teaches Arts Management at the University of Arizona and holds an
undergraduate and Master’s Degree in Art. He is also a graduate of the IAVM’s Public Assembly Facility
Managers School.

Holabird & Root Architects LLC

Contact Information:
Gregory B. Cook, AIA, Principal
140 S. Dearborn Street, Chicago, IL 60603
gcook@holabird.com
(312) 357-1771
http://www.holabird.com/
Company Description:
Holabird & Root founded in 1880, is a leading architectural firm, specializing in restoration, preservation,
rehabilitation and building repurposing., we possess a strong tradition and offer a wealth of experience
in theater design and architecture, which is reflected through our numerous projects and expertise.
We understand the importance of Management of a project to obtain value. This approach identifies
and maintains project objectives in project programming, pre-design and master planning through
construction. Holabird & Root is located in Chicago, Illinois and offers an integration of architectural,
engineering, interior and graphic design services. Mr. Cook is the USA Theater Architectural Commission
Representative to OISTAT.

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