The collective

loudbox is a show direction, design, and producing collective formed by jaw.studio.ny and fragmentnine, bringing together two established studios at the forefront of their craft to create awe-inspiring live experiences.

Jason Ardizzone-West

Principal, JAW Studio NY

After many years working as an architect and freelance set designer, Jason founded jaw.studio.ny in 2017 to focus on designing storytelling spaces that span the mediums of theater, concerts, dance, film/TV, immersive, and architecture. Working in a diverse range of scales from intimate black box theaters to Broadway & London to arenas and stadiums, Jason and his team create embracing environments that transform storytelling into shared human experiences. Jason earned a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and an MFA in Stage & Film Design from NYU.

Sean Sanford

Associate Designer, JAW Studio NY

Sean is a New York City based designer and 3D artist whose work combines craft, technology, and storytelling. With a background in fine art, performance, and props, Sean approaches design with technical precision grounded in emotional and spatial awareness and specializes in 3D modeling, rendering, and drafting. In 2023, Sean became the first full-time associate at jaw.studio.ny. Sean holds dual degrees in theater and psychology from UMass Amherst.

Emma Antenen

Associate Designer, JAW Studio NY

emma antenen (she/her) is a scenic designer currently based in brooklyn, ny who works as an associate on a wide array of projects including broadway, off-broadway, regional theatre, touring, and international productions. emma started working with jaw studio in 2018 with a passion to bring intricate and detailed designs to life. using a dynamic set of skills as well as a love for collaborative environments, she helps push the boundaries of visual storytelling. prior to joining jaw studio full time in 2025, emma worked on broaday productions: gypsy, how to dance in ohio, tammy faye, and i need that. in her spare time, she can be found biking around town, dancing, and hanging out with her partner and their adorable cat. emma is a proud member of united scenic artists, local 829 and received her bachelor of fine arts in theatre design and technology from syracuse university.

Ethan Brown

Associate Designer, JAW Studio NY

Born on Cape Cod and only partially domesticated, Ethan was introduced to theatrical design by a mad high school teacher. Now an amateur illustrator who's briefly flirted with window display design, he's been making theater in some form for nearly twenty years. Ethan first started working with jaw.studio.ny in 2019 and holds a BFA from Savannah College of Art and Design and an MFA in Stage & Film Design from NYU.

Fan Yu

Assistant Designer, JAW Studio NY

Fan Yu is a production designer working across film, theatre, opera, and live events. Her work is inspired by Felliniesque dreamscapes and spatial storytelling. Originally from China, Fan has a Bachelor of Architecture and an MFA in Design for Stage and Film from NYU Tisch. Fan joined jaw.studio.ny in 2025.

Emily Tucker

Assistant Designer | Project Coordinator, JAW Studio NY

Tucker is a NYC based multidisciplinary production and scenic designer with a background in live performance and visual art. As a former trapeze artist of over ten years (most-notably with Cirque du Soleil) Emily builds worlds that expose magic within the mundane. With experience in kinetic theatre, dance, and contemporary circus, she creates fully embodied spaces and specializes in custom acrobatic equipment. Her work has been exhibited at various international arts festivals in Belgium, Canada, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Netherlands, New York, Spain, and Switzerland. Tucker holds an MFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts, where she began designing commercials, shorts, and feature films. Her approach to crafting transformational worlds is emotive and intuitive, drawn to stories of beloved, wacky, wild-hearted outsiders - because it takes one to know one. Emily joined jaw.studio.ny in 2026.

Aryana Piros

Studio Coordinator | Design Assistant, JAW Studio NY

Aryana recently received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from New York University with focuses in scenic design and stage management. She is an emerging theatre designer and stage manager who is passionate about storytelling, world-building, collaboration, and the behind-the-scenes magic that brings productions to life. She uses her range of skills in artistry and management and combines them to create inspiring work flows for the productions she is a part of. She joined jaw.studio.ny in 2026 as the studio coordinator and design assistant and looks forward to what the future of the company holds. In her free time she loves spending time with friends, seeing theatre and movies, trying new foods, and spending time with animals.

Jeremy Lechterman

Principal, FragmentNine

Jeremy (he/him) started F9 in 2013. After years on the road designing and operating his own shows, in 2016 his focus switched towards creative direction and design. Jeremy lives and plays in the mountains of Colorado with his wife and their fur babies.

Jackson Gallagher

Principal, FragmentNine

Jackson (he/him) spent several years at Color Kinetics before joining forces with Jeremy in 2016. Jackson's video and media skills bring harmony and synergy to F9's designs. He lives in Ohio with his young family, several fur babies, and lots of mac n cheese.

Michael Hankowsky

Principal, FragmentNine

Hank (he/him) joined F9 in 2021 after being a long-time friend and collaborator. A Swiss army knife of all things art and technological, Hank is an integral part of F9's continued success. Hank lives on the road and recovers in Manhattan.

Pablo Beckett

Art Director | Animator, FragmentNine

Pablo officially joined F9 in 2021 after serving as a long time collaborator. As senior art director, Pablo leads the content division of the company and is a vital partner in all areas of design and graphics. Pablo lives in the UK with his young family and their dog.

Ally Munro

Art Director | Animator, FragmentNine

Ally joined F9 in 2021 to expand our content team, bringing over valuable experience in motion & graphic design. As an art director, Ally lends her design eye to multiple areas of the company, from video content direction to brand design. When she's not pushing pixels, you can find her bouldering, reading, or planning her next adventure.

Sydney Asselin

Designer | Programmer, FragmentNine

Sydney joined F9 in 2021 after completing her degree in lighting design. Having formerly worked in theatrical and architectural design, Sydney brings a broad range of expertise and smiles to F9. When she has time off, she loves hiking around southern California. Sydney is based in LA.

Rob Kuhn

Operations Manager, FragmentNine

After years of being a technical director in the theatre world, Rob (he/him) joined F9 to help coordinate all of our moving parts and keep the show running smoothly. When not in front of a computer, Rob can be found boating or hiking with his wife, Lauren, and his dog, Frankie.

Alex Campbell

Animator, FragmentNine

Alex joined F9 in 2025 with a passion for pushing pixels for live performances. As an artist, animator, and VJ, he brings a dynamic skill set to the animation team and loves turning ideas into unforgettable moments. While Raleigh, NC will always be home, he now lives in Los Angeles, where he enjoys cruising on a longboard or diving into the city's electronic music scene.

Andrew Gange

Associate Animator | Programmer, FragmentNine

Andrew joined F9 in 2025 with a passion for designing striking visual experiences. A pixel enthusiast at heart, he thrives on blending technology and creativity to shape dynamic, immersive work across live performance and beyond. Now based in Los Angeles, Andrew spends his time exploring new creative tools, getting outdoors, and searching for the best food spots.

Alex Talbot

Designer | Programmer, FragmentNine

With a degree in lighting design and a passion for live music, Alex brings a range of design and technical expertise to F9. Originally from Massachusetts and now living in Los Angeles, Alex can be found hiking around Southern California, exploring National Parks with his wife Juliana, and shooting 35mm film in his free time.

Shoko Mitsui

Creative Manager, loudbox

Shoko is a creative manager at Loudbox, bringing expertise in project coordination and creative production to the team.

John Lewis

Creative Manager, loudbox

John is a creative manager at Loudbox, specializing in creative production and project management.