STUDIO TENN STORY
Studio Tenn Theatre company was founded in the Fall of 2009 by Nationally recognized director and artist Matt Logan, Emmy Award winning producer Philip Hall and Broadway and Film actress Marguerite Lowell Hall. The company’s inaugural production of Thorton Wilder’s Our Town was an enourmous success and enough to convince Studio Tenn’s founders that this was something which could continue! Shortly thereafter Jake Speck left the Broadway production of Jersey Boys where he played the lead role of Bob Gaudio, to join Studio Tenn as its Managing Director. Together, Speck and Logan produced Studio Tenn’s first full season to much critical acclaim in 2010 and 2011.
Mission
To use a rich combination of talent from Nashville and Broadway to bring classic works of drama and musical theatre to life in Middle Tennessee; and, to provide innovative educational programs designed to entertain, educate, and inspire the rising artists of our unique community.
Vision
To become a theatre company that is embraced locally, engaged regionally and respected nationally… inspiring audiences and the rising artistic talent of Middle Tennessee, while nurturing alliances with leaders in the theatre community across the country.
Leadership
Matt LoganBest known as a Director with immense creativity and spot on instinct, Matt has directed a full array of works from dramas to musicals, comedies, benefit productions, and more in venues ranging from the small and intimate to the grandeur of New York’s Lincoln Center. Other capacities of acclaim include stage and set design for more than 20 productions, four Broadway Casting credits and four Broadway Wardrobe credits. Matt is likewise an actor of great accomplishment having worked with well respected companies from NY to L.A. To cap it off Logan has reached national acclaim as a pen and ink artist in the tradition of Al Hirschfeld, having completed more than ninety commissioned drawings for some of Broadway and Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Jake SpeckWhether the vast skill set required to perform a solo 90 minute show as Danny Kaye, the vocal range required on Broadway in the lead role of Bob Gaudio in “Jersey Boys”, the versatility required of a Broadway swing (7 roles) in the same smash hit, the dramatic chops to thrive in the world of serious Off Broadway drama, roles of pure comedy or intense reality… Speck has exceeded expectations of directors, critics and patrons alike. Jake’s immense skill has earned him live appearances at the Emmy and Tony Award shows, a White House state dinner, Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, the featured stage at the Yankee’s 2009 World Series Parade as well as starring roles on Broadway, Off Broadway and in regional theatres across the country.
JAKE SPECK: President & Managing Director of Studio Tenn
MATT LOGAN: Executive V.P. & Artistic Director of Studio Tenn
PHILIP HALL: Two time Emmy Award winning producer; former Director of Finance and Business Affairs for FASE Productions in L.A.; currently a global account executive for Hewlett Packard
MARGURITE HALL:Accomplished actress and singer with multiple Broadway, National Tour, Film & Television credits
ROBERT SPECK: President/CEO of Nashville-based Blue Coast Burrito, Inc
MIKE KOPP: Senior vice President, MMA Creative
