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Holabird & Root Architects LLC                            up large structures and intricate installations
                                                                  otherwise inaccessible to the designers who
         Contact:                                                 conceived them. In addition to having our
           Gregory B. Cook, AIA, Principal                        work on the stages of countless historical
           140 S. Dearborn Street                                 theatres in the US, Hudson is proud to have
           Chicago, IL 60603                                      been commissioned by theatre owners such
           gcook@holabird.com                                     as The Nederlander Organization, The Shubert
           (312) 357-1771                                         Organization and Jujamcyn Theaters to restore
           http://www.holabird.com/                               and maintain their venerable houses.

         Company Description:
           Holabird & Root is a leading architectural firm,    InterAmerica Stage, Inc.
           specializing in historic restoration, preservation
           and building rehabilitation and reuse. Founded       Contact:
           in 1880, we possess a strong tradition and offer       Mark T. Black, President
           a wealth of experience in theater design and           5401 Benchmark Lane
           architecture, which is reflected through our           Sanford, FL 32773
           numerous projects and in-house expertise. We           mark.black@iastage.com
           understand the importance of Management                (407) 302-0881
           of a project to obtain value. This approach            http://www.iastage.com/
           identifies and maintains project objectives in
           project programming, pre-design and master           Company Description:
           planning through construction. Holabird &              Theaters hold a special place in the hearts
           Root is located in Chicago, Illinois and offers        of many individuals. From the spectacular
           an integration of architectural, engineering,          performing arts halls built in the 19th century
           interior and graphic design services. Mr.              to the “Movie Palaces” of the 1920s,
           Cook is the USA Architectural Commission               theaters have adapted to changing trends
           Representative to OISTAT.                              in entertainment with varying degrees of
                                                                  success. Today, as a part of a growing trend of
                                                                  urban renewal, many theaters are finding new
        Hudson Scenic Studio, Inc.                                life as performing arts centers†. As a premier
                                                                  provider of stage renovation services, IAStage
         Contact:                                                 is highly experienced with contracting, design,
           Neil Mazzella                                          fabrication, and installation. Principal products
           130 Fernbrook Street                                   include show action equipment and controls,
           Yonkers, NY 10705                                      stage rigging, variable acoustic treatments,
           nmazzella@hudsonscenic.com                             sound attenuation treatments, access
           (919) 375-0900                                         structures, and SkyDeck™, the most efficient
           http://www.hudsonscenic.com/                           modular wire tension grid on the market today.

         Company Description:                                     Call 407-302-0881. †University of Maryland
           Hudson Scenic Studio is an industry leader             Libraries, Special Collections. (http://www.lib.
           in scenic fabrication, automation, and                 umd.edu/NTL/theaters.html)
           painted drops servicing the live entertainment
           industry. The company is behind the precision       Irwin Seating Company
           automation systems that lower the New
           Year’s Eve ball in Times Square and the              Contact:
           custom crafted sets that mesmerize Broadway            Anne Chapman, Marketing Coordinator
           audiences. Our work is represented at                  3251 Fruit Ridge Road NW
           theatres, international cruise lines, corporate        Grand Rapids, MI 49544
           events, and major theme parks around the               anne.chapman@irwinseating.com
           world. Our expert team of licensed engineers,          (866) 464-7946
           skilled tradesmen, automation technicians,             http://www.irwinseating.com/
           and scenic artists make their home in a
           120,000 square foot facility in Yonkers, NY. Our     Company Description:
           expansive space allows us to build and set-            Irwin Seating Company, headquartered
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