Ryan Graves

Experience

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  Self-Employed / Freelance

  Jan 2003 - May 2007

  Production Manager / Projections Engineer / Technician

  Selected Projects Included:- “Still Life with Commentator” (music Vijay Iyer, dir. Ibrahim Quraishi): Production Manager for development, premiere and international tour of complex interactive media & live performance work- “Five Streams” (dir. Ibrahim Quraishi): Production Manager for development, premiere and international tour of performance installation / performance work- “Animal Magnetism” (Mabou Mines): Video Supervisor for international tour- “Dollhouse” (Mabou Mines): Technical and Build Supervisor through development and premiere at St. Ann’s Warehouse (Brooklyn, NY)- “Hamlet” (The Wooster Group): Video and Projection Consultant – St. Ann’s Warehouse (Brooklyn, NY)- “Darkling” (American Opera Projects): Production Manager and Video Designer, US and international tour- Various projects, including: Fashion Shows, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Galas Show less

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  Danspace Project

  May 2003 - May 2005

  Technical Director

  - Advance, plan and manage technical & labor needs for dance performances in the nontraditional venue.- Plan and coordinate technical needs for annual Fundraising Gala event- Acted as lighting designer for various events and dance performances in venue.

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  Pickup Performance Company

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Production Manager

  Advanced and managed all production needs for live performance works by choreographer David Gordon, including: “The Chairs” (Brooklyn Academy of Music), “Dancing Henry Five” (US Tour, including The Walker Arts Center, MN, Lied Center, KS and UMD-College Park), “The Birds” (Danspace Project, NYC) and “Uncivil Wars” (Skidmore College, NY, The Walker Arts Center, MN)2004-2007, 2009

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  New York Grand Opera

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Production Manager

  - Advance, plan and manage technical, production, and labor needs for outdoor opera performances in Central Park (NYC). Responsibilities included coordinating with multiple vendors, trucking units, warehouses, security, Central Park Conservancy and equipment rental houses to deliver large-scale and complex productions on a tight load-in schedule.

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  Bebe Miller Co

  Mar 2004 - Aug 2007

  Production Manager

  Collaborate with choreographer Miller and creative team to plan and develop the Multi-media performance work “Landing Place”, including set fabrication.Advance and manage all production needs for touring engagements of “Landing Place” by liaising with venues and their production staff; coordinate all freight logistics; manage all production elements, particularly lighting and video, through load-in, technical rehearsals, performance and strike.

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  Montclair State University

  Aug 2006 - Nov 2022

  Broadcast 4K Camera and AV Sync Management added for archiving, performance live broadcasting, and post-production editing. AV Systems include Shure Axient, D&B Audiotecknik, Meyer, Sony, Blackmagic, Sennheiser, DPA and others. Capital Project Management Added for Venue upgrades and longterm planning. Develop budgets and capital plans for the maintenance and upgrades of The Alexander Kasser Theater facility and W.P.A. Amphitheater and all associated theatrical equipment and technical departments.Production Producing of New Productions Elements include domestic and international artists for premiers and long-range touring development.Venue Management Added for Physical and Scheduling needs of the Alexander Kasser Theater, Amphitheater, Rehearsal Studios, Lobby, and Aux Spaces. Areas additionally include Access Control, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Grounds, Carpentry, Housekeeping, and Contractor Relations.Plan, manage and realize all technical and labor needs for incoming professional productions and special events by coordinating with visiting artists, companies, organizers, permanent and freelance production staff, including: freight and shipping logistics, lighting & electrics, audio, staging, video, costume, rigging, film crews and various management personnel.Provide Production Management for projects produced in house for hundreds of live events, recordings, premiers, and special events.See less Show less Venue Management Added for Physical and Scheduling needs of the Alexander Kasser Theater, Amphitheater, Rehearsal Studios, Lobby, and Aux Spaces. Areas additionally include Access Control, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Grounds, Carpentry, Housekeeping, and Contractor RelationsPlan, manage and realize all technical and labor needs for incoming professional productions and special events by coordinating with visiting artists, companies, organizers, permanent and freelance production staff, including: freight and shipping logistics, lighting & electrics, audio, staging, video, costume, rigging, film crews and various management personnel.Manage complex venue calendars, working with users to identify ways to accommodate scheduling conflicts and work towards mutual goals.Develop budgets and capital plans for the maintenance and upgrades of The Alexander Kasser Theater facility and W.P.A. Amphitheater and all associated theatrical equipment and technical departments.Collaborate with users on campus and in the community to provide planning and management support for special events onsite and at other campus locations, including University Convocations, Montclair Film Festival, Live Broadcast of the Brian Lehrer Show (WNYC), New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Gala, live televised Gubernatorial Debate with Governor Christie / Barbara Buono (2013), various lectures and public addresses, galas, and film shoots.Provide Production Management for projects produced in house, including: “Zinnias” (Robert Wilson), “The Difficulty of Crossing a Field” (The Ridge Theater), “Dog Days” (music David T. Little, dir. Robert Woodruff), “Shlemiel the First” (book Robert Brustein, dir. David Gordon) and various others.See less Show less Plan, manage and realize all technical and labor needs for incoming professional productions and special events by coordinating with visiting artists, companies, organizers, permanent and freelance production staff, including: freight and shipping logistics, lighting & electrics, audio, staging, video, costume, rigging, film crews and various management personnel.Manage complex venue calendars, working with users to identify ways to accommodate scheduling conflicts and work towards mutual goals.Develop budgets and capital plans for the maintenance and upgrades of The Alexander Kasser Theater facility and W.P.A. Amphitheater and all associated theatrical equipment and technical departments.Collaborate with users on campus and in the community to provide planning and management support for special events onsite and at other campus locations, including University Convocations, Montclair Film Festival, Live Broadcast of the Brian Lehrer Show (WNYC), New Jersey Symphony Orchestra Gala, live televised Gubernatorial Debate with Governor Christie / Barbara Buono (2013), various lectures and public addresses, galas, and film shoots.Provide Production Management for projects produced in house, including: “Zinnias” (Robert Wilson), “The Difficulty of Crossing a Field” (The Ridge Theater), “Dog Days” (music David T. Little, dir. Robert Woodruff), “Shlemiel the First” (book Robert Brustein, dir. David Gordon) and various others. Show less

  • Director

    Jul 2022 - Nov 2022

  • Director of Production

    Apr 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Production & Facility Manager

    Jul 2011 - Mar 2019

  • Production Manager

    Aug 2006 - Jun 2011
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  UMS (University Musical Society)

  Sept 2022 - Sept 2023

  Production Director
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  Spoleto Festival USA

  Aug 2023 - Oct 2024

  Production Director
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  Self-employed

  Jul 2024 - now

  Live Event Production Director