Producer, production manager, and writer working across theatre, live events, experimental performance, and audio. Currently an MFA 2 candidate in Creative Producing at CalArts with a decade-plus background spanning producing, stage management, dramaturgy, education, front-of-house systems, and playwriting. Brings both big-picture leadership and meticulous execution—budgeting, scheduling, crew coordination, room-building, audience flow, safety, and text-centered creative development—while also contributing creative work as a lighting designer/programmer, radio/podcast producer, and founder/producer of an experimental theatre collective and design studio, The Verdigris Project.

Julian Granger

Producer, production manager, and writer working across theatre, live events, experimental performance, and audio. Currently an MFA 2 candidate in Creative Producing at CalArts with a decade-plus background spanning producing, stage management, dramaturgy, education, front-of-house systems, and playwriting. Brings both big-picture leadership and meticulous execution—budgeting, scheduling, crew coordination, room-building, audience flow, safety, and text-centered creative development—while also contributing creative work as a lighting designer/programmer, radio/podcast producer, and founder/producer of an experimental theatre collective and design studio, The Verdigris Project.

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Producer, production manager, and writer working across theatre, live events, experimental performance, and audio. Currently an MFA 2 candidate in Creative Producing at CalArts with a decade-plus background spanning producing, stage management, dramaturgy, education, front-of-house systems, and playwriting.

Brings both big-picture leadership and meticulous execution—budgeting, scheduling, crew coordination, room-building, audience flow, safety, and text-centered creative development—while also contributing creative work as a lighting designer/programmer, radio/podcast producer, and founder/producer of an experimental theatre collective and design studio, The Verdigris Project.

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Work Experience

Producer / Front of House at California Institute of the Arts
September 1, 2025 - Present
Lead on-site live event production and front-of-house operations, coordinating timing, audience flow, technical needs, and cross-team logistics in fast-moving environments. Collaborate with directors, technical teams, and operations staff to maintain schedules, adapt to changing production needs, and address issues promptly.
Arts Apprentice at Theatre Under The Stars
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Supported rehearsal-to-performance workflows within a professional entertainment organization while adapting to changing needs and communicating with program staff and industry mentors.
Tech Theatre Lead & Counselor at Camp Waziyatah
June 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Provided full-time residential supervision for an assigned cabin group, maintaining safety, daily routine, and pastoral care. Delivered daily technical theatre instruction while adapting to individual camper skill levels and behavioral needs.
Lighting Designer & Board Operator at Jefferson Performing Arts Society
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Designed, programmed, and operated lighting for multiple productions; collaborated with production teams across rehearsal and performance runs. Maintained technical consistency under live-performance conditions across varying venues and production scales.
Lighting Designer / Programmer / Board Operator at Jefferson Performing Arts Society
September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2025
Set up, tested, and troubleshooted multiple microphone types and live technical equipment for theater rehearsals and performances, completing pre-show checks to minimize disruptions. Programmed and operated technical systems across multiple productions, maintaining consistent execution and resolving equipment issues under live-performance conditions.
Sales Associate & Keyholder at Miss Claudia's Vintage Clothing & Costumes
June 1, 2023 - October 1, 2024
Served as keyholder with open/close and supervisory responsibilities; built welcoming relationships with a diverse customer base. Supported costume, vintage clothing, and customer-service operations through clear communication and visual judgment.
Summer Camp Counselor at The Banff School
June 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Supervised and mentored campers across summer programming, maintaining care, structure, and safety in group environments.

Education

Master of Fine Arts Candidate, Creative Producing at California Institute of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - July 13, 2026
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology and Theatre at Loyola University New Orleans
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
MFA 2 Candidate, Creative Producing at California Institute of the Arts
January 1, 2025 - July 13, 2026
B.A. Psychology & Theatre at Loyola University New Orleans
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization