Dragone Appoints Anna Robb As Executive Director of Live Show Division

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Dragone Appoints Anna Robb As Executive Director of Live Show Division

Dragone, a worldwide creative design and production company, founded by renowned theatre creator and artistic director Franco Dragone, announced the appointment of Anna Robb to Executive Director Live Show Division.

Anna is an experienced Producer/Production Stage Manager. Her 20-year work history spans the Asia-Pacific, the Americas, South Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. She has worked for companies such as Cirque du Soleil, Franco Dragone Entertainment Group, Christie Digital Systems, and The Sydney Opera House.

Anna was an integral part of the research and development, training and formation, creation, and operation of the 250-million-dollar aquatic show, The House of Dancing Water in Macau. She also maintained the daily operations of this complex show as the head of Stage Management for 7 years. More recently she is known as a freelance producer in the Asia-Pacific and the Middle East regions, specializing in large and complex digital installations, launches, ceremonies, and corporate events.

“Anna Robb’s valuable experience will allow the company to focus on expanding its live show division in new genres and territories. The diversity of her experience, her understanding of the Dragone DNA, and her extensive network will be a tremendous asset for us! I am stoked to have her join the team!” – François Girard, CEO

Anna has been employed to manage and produce in multiple entertainment genres including concerts, arena ceremonies, corporate events, trade shows, musical theatre, plays, dance, circus, outdoor festivals, and mega-shows. Anna holds an honors degree in Design for Theatre and Television and is also the Co-Founder and Managing Director for TheatreArtLife, an online platform for entertainment industry professionals.

“Emerging from the COVID pandemic, the world of live entertainment is full of challenges. But we must see this time as one for opportunity. We must evolve, adapt and create in different ways to allow a new era of live entertainment to manifest. I can’t think of a better way to do this than to be part of the Dragone company. Let the creations begin!!” – Anna Robb.

Source: Dragone Press Release

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