Ian Garrett Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Canada Area

• Developed and taught courses on Sustainability in Production, Lighting Design, and Technology for Arts Management at York University.• Led international course opportunities to enhance students' global perspectives and cultural understanding.• Implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students and promote critical thinking in Ecological Design for Performance.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Oversaw the merger of MA/PhD programs in Theatre & Performance Studies and Dance/Dance Studies to form the new program in Theatre, Dance and Performance Studies.• Evaluated and combined program requirements, introduced guidelines for Research/Creation dissertation formats, and led Cyclical Program Review for Quality Assurance.• Collaborated with faculty and staff to ensure seamless integration and alignment of curriculum for student success.

• Directed efforts of leading knowledge building organization for sustainable practices in the Arts in Canada.• Collaborated with domestic and international partners to build a strong network of artists, researchers, and thinkers.• Focused on how the arts impact sustainability issues and create better understanding of those same issues.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Designed innovative performance engineering solutions for locative immersive media projects.• Implemented cutting-edge lighting and media design for live and time-shifted place-based experiences.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of projects.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Provided design consultation and technical supervision for umbrella and side projects during pop-up residency.• Conducted workshops on basic stagecraft and sustainability in theatrical production.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Developed and taught courses on Sustainability in Production, Lighting Design, and Technology for Arts Management at York University.• Led international course opportunities for students to gain global perspectives in Ecological Design for Performance.• Implemented innovative teaching methods to engage students in real-world applications of ecological design principles.

• Developed web-based campaign deployment strategy for daily video campaign supporting Universal Healthcare in California.• Built website, managed social networking, and refined electronic communications strategies.• Collaborated cohesively to ensure successful campaign execution.

• Oversaw all operations, staff, and contractors to build campaigns supporting the Houston Arts Community.• Developed collaborative PR & marketing opportunities for member organizations.• Led media/content development initiatives to promote excellent work in the Houston area.

• Developed and maintained the digital presence of the CalArts School of Theater, enhancing online visibility and engagement.• Taught Technology for Management and Sustainable Theater Courses, equipping students with valuable skills for the industry.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Developed interactive installations and intrusions into public spaces, including the award-winning MicePace Maze.• Led the tour of MicePace Maze across the United States and showcased at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.• Received three Editor Choice Awards at Maker Faires in San Mateo and Austin for MicePace Maze.

• Managed LA Stage Times program in collaboration with Los Angeles Times, overseeing events like Ovation Awards and community forums.• Assisted in marketing initiatives and development of LA Stage Blog platform.• Coordinated with various stakeholders to ensure successful execution of projects.

• Collaborated with DiverseWorks staff on marketing, graphic design, and technology systems engineering projects.• Assisted in the execution of performance and installation tasks to support the organization's operations.

• Developed in-house computerized box office system and web-based ticketing process, improving efficiency and customer experience.• Managed patron issues and policies, overseeing a team of staff and interns at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum.• Ensured safety of lighting technologies as Master Electrician for seasonal productions at a rustic outdoor venue.

• Assisted in full opera productions including the world premiere of Julie Taymor and Elliot Goldenthal's Grendal and a new production of Traviatta.• Collaborated with the team to remount/re-set the Mariage of Figaro, ensuring a seamless production.• Managed lighting equipment and coordinated with the production team to create the desired visual atmosphere.

• Assisted in implementing lighting design for all shows in 5 venues at The Public Theater.• Collaborated with the lighting department to ensure technical elements were executed seamlessly.• Contributed to creating immersive and impactful lighting experiences for theater productions.

• Assisted in hanging, focusing, and designing lighting for 7 main stage productions and numerous workshops at the Tony-award-winning Williamstown Theater Festival.• Collaborated with the lighting team to provide special projects assistance and ensure seamless execution of all lighting elements.• Developed strong skills in lighting design, teamwork, and project management within a fast-paced theater environment.

• Developed group sales policies for main stage, specialty, and children's season shows at Stages Repertory Theatre.• Managed sales for groups of 10 or more, increasing group ticket sales by 15%.• Collaborated with marketing team to create targeted group sales campaigns.

Assisted in Running or Ran work calls, builds, hangs and focuses for the productions of the Theater Program and Leased Events.

Patron Services in 17,000+ seat venue.

Worked in operations for grounds, assisting in the coordination of park, backlot and hilltop (citywalk) operations and emergency dispatch.

Established Box Office policy and systems.

Mfa, Lighting Design, Producing

Activities and Societies: Assistant producer on the World Premier of Richard Foreman and Michael Gordon's WHAT TO WEAR, Prague.

Ba, Architectural Studies, Art History

Activities and Societies: KTRU, ArtScene (Formerly Arts@Rice), Rice Players, Architecture Society of Rice, College Theater In my Junior.