Bread & Roses Productions was started in 2010 by Josh Weckesser and Lauren Girard to provide the theatre and dance community of Chicago a one-stop shop for all their technical and design needs. Knowing that finding reliable and professional free-lancers for the off-loop community can be difficult Josh and Lauren, through their contacts in the community, have the ability to locate and contract stage managers, lighting, set, costume and sound designers, any crew that may be needed for the show and even photographers and videographers.

The name, Bread & Roses is inspired by James Oppenheim's poem "Bread and Roses," which makes strong statements about the needs of a person not just for their daily bread (substance), but for roses (beauty) also. It is the business (bread) of art (roses) that the company concerns itself with. In a perfect state of nature, the professional life of the free-lance technician working in the off-loop community tends to be solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short (with apologies to Hobbes). By building strong and long-lasting bonds Bread & Roses hopes to fight that trend.

Josh and Lauren have a wide range of experience in the field. They take pride in knowing that every show has its individual needs and specifications that need to be tailored to. Whether it's a large gala event or a small one-night-only engagement they are able to help you figure out what your needs are, develop a plan and budget (then stick to it) and help you have the best experience possible.

Learn more at www.breadandroseschicago.com