A BIT OF HISTORY

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Over more than 20 years working in the field, Gareth encountered most of the automation problems regularly faced by theatres. Too often he noticed custom solutions were built for each show’s automation needs. Moreover, most automation programs were slow and tedious. Gareth obsessed about these problems. The more he obsessed, the more passionate he became about creating great scenic automation products. Gareth decided he needed to combine his technical theatre expertise with his software programming skills to address these problems head-on.

In 2004, Gareth started Creative Conners with the enthusiastic support of his wife, Emily. His first basement workshop was complete with kids playing overhead, a kitten sleeping in his lap, and a cellphone that only had reception near the washing machine. But his products were solid, his customers satisfied, and the company’s fantastic automation solutions continue to evolve to this day. Creative Conners has come a long way from the one-man automation fanatic amidst family mayhem. They’re now a small team of automation junkies with a shop in Warren, Rhode Island — a good distance from any laundry machines.

Fun Facts

Founded in 2004
Literally started in a basement
Used by more than 50% of LORT theaters
An anagram for Creative Conners, Inc is 'Nice Scenic Art'

CORE PRINCIPLES

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We make highly sophisticated products.

products made for enthusiastic, budget-conscious customers
products whose inner complexity results in elegant simplicity
products for which the easiest way to use them is also the safest way
products we ourselves want to use

We offer unbridled support to the people using our products.

support not only for our products but for any automated project of our customers
support for our customers financial constraints by making the products affordable
support by sharing knowledge

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We are transparent in technology and business dealings.

transparent pricing of products
always transparent business operations
transparent and accessible flow of technical information
our knowledge is our most valuable asset, we share it without reservation

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

We EDUCATE our Customers
We SHOW our Pricing
We RESPECT your Show

We think the backbone of Creative Conners is actually our obsession with creating simple, elegant automation systems. This unwavering dedication to our customers’ needs is what moves us. And what keeps our customers coming back.

Gareth Conner

Founder & President

MEET OUR TEAM

Hi, I'm Gareth. I literally wrote the book on entertainment automation. I founded Creative Conners to bring automation to the masses.

Gareth Conner

Founder & President

Emily spends her time tidying up insurance paperwork, bookkeeping & brainstorming about the next big moves for Creative Conners.

Emily Conner

Corporate Secretary

With over 20 years of experience, Mike has gone from beta tester to solver of all things technical. Try to stump the automation man!

Mike Wade

Director of Technical Services

Peter swears the game of Monopoly teaches all the lessons anyone may ever need in life – the art of negotiation and making deals that work out for everyone’s benefits.

Peter Veal

Director of Business Development

Fast, inventive, & multi-talented, Rada is our utility player. We can throw him into fabrications, electronics, repairs or send him on the road for on-site work. We know whatever he touches will turn out all right.

Brandon Rada

Builder of Awesomeness