LAUREN PARRISH - FOUNDER
Lauren Parrish (she/her) is a technical production manager and visual designer for live events and spaces. She spent 15 years touring with dance and theater companies as a production manager and lighting supervisor, such as American Repertory Ballet, Keigwin + Co, Camille A. Brown & Dancers, EnGarde Arts, and the New York Neo-Futurists. During this time, Lauren collaborated on, planned, and adapted dozens of pieces, realizing artists' visions on stage. Lauren transitioned into venue management in 2016, where she engaged in infrastructure and capital projects that kept venues safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing, adding improved, streamlined, and current technological systems.
During the pandemic, Lauren's commitment to keeping theater workers employed led to her expanding the services of the scenic shop at Abrons Arts Center to outside companies. Over three years, the shop grew, serving Off-Broadway shows and museums while supporting the shows produced at the Center. In 2024, Lauren founded Parrish Productions, distilling over 20 years in live entertainment experience into a company focused on providing various production support services, including fabrication.Â