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Historic Theatre Consultants Company Description:
Theaters hold a special place in the hearts of many
Contact: individuals. From the spectacular performing arts halls
Herb Stratford, President built in the 19th century to the “Movie Palaces” of the
308 East 2nd Street 1920s, theaters have adapted to changing trends
Tucson, AZ 85705 in entertainment with varying degrees of success.
herbstratford@yahoo.com Today, as a part of a growing trend of urban renewal,
(520) 204-2240 many theaters are finding new life as performing arts
http://www.historictheatreconsultants.com/ centers†. As a premier provider of stage renovation
services, IAStage is highly experienced with contracting,
Company Description: design, fabrication, and installation. Principal products
Herb Stratford spearheaded the creation and building include show action equipment and controls, stage
of an organization that saved an historic 1929 movie rigging, variable acoustic treatments, sound attenuation
palace in Tucson, Arizona. He managed the restoration, treatments, access structures, and SkyDeck™, the most
re-opening, programming and operation of the 1,200 efficient modular wire tension grid on the market today.
seat theatre for several years following its debut. A Call 407-302-0881. †University of Maryland Libraries,
past member of the Board of Directors of LHAT, Herb Special Collections. (http://www.lib.umd.edu/NTL/
has consulted with many theatres across the country theaters.html)
and speaks regularly on topics such as branding and
programming. He teaches Arts Management at the
University of Arizona and holds an undergraduate and Irwin Seating Company
Master’s Degree in Art. He is also a graduate of the
IAVM’s Public Assembly Facility Managers School. Contact:
Anne Chapman, Marketing Coordinator
3251 Fruit Ridge Road NW
Holabird & Root Architects LLC Grand Rapids, MI 49544
anne.chapman@irwinseating.com
Contact: (866) 464-7946
Gregory B. Cook, AIA, Principal http://www.irwinseating.com/
140 S. Dearborn Street
Chicago, IL 60603 Company Description:
gcook@holabird.com Irwin Seating Company, headquartered in Grand Rapids,
(312) 357-1771 MI, is the world’s largest manufacturer of new and
http://www.holabird.com/ restored seating for historic theatres, movie theatres,
auditoriums, arenas, stadiums, and performing arts
Company Description: centers. Irwin offers a formidable product line to meet
Holabird & Root founded in 1880, is a leading and enhance any entertainment venue. Recent historic
architectural firm, specializing in restoration, projects include the Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, Shubert
preservation, rehabilitation and building repurposing. Jacobs Theatre, NY, San Francisco War Memorial
We possess a strong tradition and offer a wealth of Opera House, Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis,
experience in theater design and architecture, which is Palace Theatre in Stamford, CT, Shreveport Memorial
reflected through our numerous projects and expertise. Auditorium, LA, BAM Harvey Theatre, Brooklyn.
We understand the importance of Management of a Whether you are interested in new or restored seating,
project to obtain value. This approach identifies and Irwin Seating provides the capabilities and expertise to
maintains project objectives in project programming, create the optimal seating solution for your facility!
pre-design and master planning through construction.
Holabird & Root is located in Chicago, Illinois and offers
an integration of architectural, engineering, interior and iWeiss Theatrical Solutions
graphic design services. Mr. Cook is the USA Theater
Architectural Commission Representative to OISTAT. Contact:
Jennifer Tankleff, President
815 Fairview Avenue #10
InterAmerica Stage, Inc. Fairview, NJ 07022
JenniferT@iweiss.com
Contact: (888) 325-7192
Mark T. Black, President http://www.iweiss.com/
5401 Benchmark Lane
Sanford, FL 32773 Company Description:
mark.black@iastage.com iWeiss has been in the business of manufacturing and
(407) 302-0881 installing theater drapery and stage rigging for more
http://www.iastage.com/ than thirty years with strong expertise in restoration
work. iWeiss is proud of its association with many of the
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