OWATONNA, MINN.– To continue to serve the unique needs of the Performing Arts market, Wenger | J.R. Clancy today announced the addition of Edward Kaye as a Performing Arts Specialist.
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Kaye, a nationally recognized leader in the fields of lighting design and theatre planning, has provided design and consultation services for more than 200 projects. As a Performing Arts Specialist, Kaye will work directly with his assigned consultant partners to increase their knowledge of the integrated solutions available through the J.R.Clancy and Wenger brands, and to help make their projects as successful as possible.
“Edward’s expertise in combining theatrical and architectural lighting treatments and working with a wide variety of clients enhances Wenger and J.R. Clancy’s commitment to the Performing Arts marketplace,” states Chris Madigan, vice president of sales, Wenger Corporation.
Kaye’s work has received awards from the American Institute of Architects, the Themed Entertainment Association, Casino Executive Magazine, and Philips Lighting. He was selected the Themed Lighting Designer of the Year by Lighting Dimensions Magazine for his work on the SpaceQuest Casino Project at the Las Vegas Hilton. He also served three terms on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Theatre Consultants.
Kaye earned his Master of Fine Arts Degree at the Yale School of Drama in New Haven, Connecticut, after completing his undergraduate studies at California State University. Prior to the formation of JK Design Group he was a Project Consultant at George Thomas Howard Associates of Hollywood, California.
“Adding Edward to the team allows us to continue to execute our Performing Arts strategy, and a key tenant of that strategy is to serve the consultant community better than anyone else in the industry,” adds Mike Murphy, General Manager Performing Arts, Wenger Corporation.
The addition of Kaye continues to build on the momentum in the Performing Arts segment that is distinguishing Wenger | J.R. Clancy as a leader in this industry.
