STAFF

	Roy A. Gross Executive Director \| rgross[at]artistsbloc[dot]org Roy A. Gross has worked as a producer, production manager, stage manager, and writer in the DC metro area for 10 years. A proud member of Actors' Equity Association, he serves as a member of the DC/Baltimore Actors' Equity Association Liaison Committee and the regional campaign coordinator for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Roy had the privilege of stage managing Tribute Productions' Beyond Glory, bringing the piece to the US Military around the world as part of Operation Homecoming, a program jointly sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Department of Defense. Roy is the recipient of a US Army Southern European Task Force Scroll of Appreciation, US Army 282nd Base Support Battalion Scroll of Appreciation, and a League of Washington Theatres Offstage Honor Award.
	Hunter Styles Artistic Director \| hstyles[at]artistsbloc[dot]org Hunter Styles is a founding member of Wayward Theatre, where he works as a director and playwright. He has directed and assistant directed with Theater J, Studio 2ndStage, Rorschach Theatre, Synetic Theater, Doorway Arts Ensemble, Angry Young Theatre Company, Mighty Theater, and more. Recently he has worked as a producer and advisor for Forum Theatre's Naomi Wallace Festival and Georgetown University's Tennessee Williams Centennial Festival. A graduate of Georgetown University's Theatre and Performance Studies program, his recent plays include "Sutures," "Lounge Act," and "Freud Meets Girl." He is a regular critical and feature writer for DC Theatre Scene and a staff member at The Studio Theatre.
	James Mulhern Production Manager \| jmulhern[at]artistsbloc[dot]org Born and raised in the DC area, James is a Production Manager, Stage Manager, and Technical Director for multiple area companies. He studies technical theatre at Montgomery College and is proud to be a member of the Artists' Bloc since its founding.
	Adele Robey Graphic Designer Adele Robey is an award-winning professional graphic artist with a serious second life in theater. Together with her husband Bruce, she founded the Voice of the Hill, a popular monthly newspaper for the Capitol Hill community. She and her husband are also owners of the H Street Playhouse, which serves as the home to the Theater Alliance and hosts other local professional theater companies throughout the year. The opening of the H Street Playhouse served as a catalyst for the long-awaited rebirth of the riot-torn H Street, NE, corridor. The building has received landmark designation and was recognized with the Robert Herrema Award from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation and the Vision Award from the Committee of 100. Ms. Robey also works as an actor, designer and stage manager in Washington. Her most recent roles were in Haroun and the Sea of Stories and Boy Gets Girl for Theater Alliance. She recently designed props for the VSAarts Playwright Discovery production at the Kennedy Center. Adele is recipient of the Capitol Hill Community Achievement Award and has served on several local boards.
	JR Russ Membership Director \| jrruss[at]artistsbloc[dot]org JR Russ is a native Washingtonian. He received his B.A. in Dance from UMD, and is pursuing his M.A. in Arts Management from AU. He also works as a Stagehand at the Patriot Center, a Theatre Technician at the Publick Playhouse, and a Dance Instructor at the National Cathedral School. Filling the position of Membership Director seems to have been an organic transition after starting a Facebook group to help promote the work of individual artists in the DC area. He looks forward to being more involved in serving members of the arts community, through his role at Artists' Bloc.

	Roy A. Gross Executive Director \| rgross[at]artistsbloc[dot]org Roy A. Gross has worked as a producer, production manager, stage manager, and writer in the DC metro area for 10 years. A proud member of Actors' Equity Association, he serves as a member of the DC/Baltimore Actors' Equity Association Liaison Committee and the regional campaign coordinator for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Roy had the privilege of stage managing Tribute Productions' Beyond Glory, bringing the piece to the US Military around the world as part of Operation Homecoming, a program jointly sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Department of Defense. Roy is the recipient of a US Army Southern European Task Force Scroll of Appreciation, US Army 282nd Base Support Battalion Scroll of Appreciation, and a League of Washington Theatres Offstage Honor Award.
	Hunter Styles Artistic Director \| hstyles[at]artistsbloc[dot]org Hunter Styles is a founding member of Wayward Theatre, where he works as a director and playwright. He has directed and assistant directed with Theater J, Studio 2ndStage, Rorschach Theatre, Synetic Theater, Doorway Arts Ensemble, Angry Young Theatre Company, Mighty Theater, and more. Recently he has worked as a producer and advisor for Forum Theatre's Naomi Wallace Festival and Georgetown University's Tennessee Williams Centennial Festival. A graduate of Georgetown University's Theatre and Performance Studies program, his recent plays include "Sutures," "Lounge Act," and "Freud Meets Girl." He is a regular critical and feature writer for DC Theatre Scene and a staff member at The Studio Theatre.
	James Mulhern Production Manager \| jmulhern[at]artistsbloc[dot]org Born and raised in the DC area, James is a Production Manager, Stage Manager, and Technical Director for multiple area companies. He studies technical theatre at Montgomery College and is proud to be a member of the Artists' Bloc since its founding.
	Adele Robey Graphic Designer Adele Robey is an award-winning professional graphic artist with a serious second life in theater. Together with her husband Bruce, she founded the Voice of the Hill, a popular monthly newspaper for the Capitol Hill community. She and her husband are also owners of the H Street Playhouse, which serves as the home to the Theater Alliance and hosts other local professional theater companies throughout the year. The opening of the H Street Playhouse served as a catalyst for the long-awaited rebirth of the riot-torn H Street, NE, corridor. The building has received landmark designation and was recognized with the Robert Herrema Award from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation and the Vision Award from the Committee of 100. Ms. Robey also works as an actor, designer and stage manager in Washington. Her most recent roles were in Haroun and the Sea of Stories and Boy Gets Girl for Theater Alliance. She recently designed props for the VSAarts Playwright Discovery production at the Kennedy Center. Adele is recipient of the Capitol Hill Community Achievement Award and has served on several local boards.
	JR Russ Membership Director \| jrruss[at]artistsbloc[dot]org JR Russ is a native Washingtonian. He received his B.A. in Dance from UMD, and is pursuing his M.A. in Arts Management from AU. He also works as a Stagehand at the Patriot Center, a Theatre Technician at the Publick Playhouse, and a Dance Instructor at the National Cathedral School. Filling the position of Membership Director seems to have been an organic transition after starting a Facebook group to help promote the work of individual artists in the DC area. He looks forward to being more involved in serving members of the arts community, through his role at Artists' Bloc.