Chris Mcgriff Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Creative Show Director for A list artist, theater and special events. Specializing in bringing a creative idea from concept to tangible reality.

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Pottstown, Pennsylvania, United States

I supply forward-thinking leadership across the Center For The Arts that elevates the reputation of the visual and performing arts center, and school at large. Within the Center for the Arts, I oversee the nationally recognized theater program. My primary objective is to enhance the learning experience and achieve best learning outcomes. This is accomplished as a result of bridging classroom instruction with co-curricular learning which creates an environment where students can explore aspects of theater and further their passion in one of more areas. Students are able to showcase their new knowledge of theater via yearly productions which include original and reimagined well-known plays and musicals. In selecting productions, I ensure that participants are challenged to maximize their potential, leading to performance that captivate and move audiences. I manage production processes from hosting auditions to organizing rehearsals to promoting performances, with each production garnering greater audience interest and engagement. Additionally, impacting performances is securing guest artists, coordinating master classes, and leading theater trips that immerse students in the art form.• Guest performers and professionals of theater have included Stephen Sondheim, Jason Robert Brown, Pati LuPone, Meryl Streep, and Mandy Gonzalez. who have offered knowledge and insight or, have participated in productions.• Schedule seven productions in a year with and for original productions, I secure licensing which leads to schools nationwide performing such works.• I coordinate the efforts of seven staff members responsible for the innovative center that includes a 750-seat theater, a black box theater, 15 practice rooms, a recording studio, nine classrooms, an art gallery, and meeting rooms.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

For acclaimed and high-profile artists and creatives from the entertainment industry, I leveraged my artistic expertise and visionary mindset to lead the conceptual development, design, and production of concerts and events. I consult with artists to understand their concepts and I transformed those ideas into productions that stayed as true as possible to the original visions. For one-time performances to entire shows, I conceptualized visual elements that complimented headlining and communicated messages contained within a piece of music. In partnership with onsite vendors, in-house departments, and supplementary production professionals, I verified that technical aspects of performances were feasible with safety having been paramount. I led rehearsals and provided real-time problem-solving to address issues which resulted in the overall success of production. Throughout productions, I gauged audience engagement and integrated changes that made productions reach new level of success.• Concerts and performances were seen by global audiences including productions seen at the Grammy Awards, Soul Train Awards, BET Awards, The Essence Festival, and South by South West.• Clientele and artists included Missy Elliot, Nas, Ne-Yo, and Plain White T's.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• I created three themed productions that contributed to the success of the resort's summer entertainment season.• For each production, I wrote scripts, casted performers, led rehearsals, and directed performances, all of which garnered acclaim from audiences.• The productions I created, wrote, and directed were The Gaylord Commodore Resort Tours, Flips Beach Bash Pool Party, and Pritchett And Penelope's Pirate Party Pizzeria Bruch!• I observed the impact productions had on the summer season and leveraged insights to help develop programming for the Winter Holiday season