Darren DeVerna

Darren, who passed away in May of 2020, was PRG’s CEO, Global Theatre and responsible for the company’s theatrical division, which includes Broadway, the West End and touring productions. He was also President of PRG’s Northeast US Operations, overseeing audio, video, and lighting. Darren was a beloved figure in the industry with a career spanning more than 40 years, beginning in 1979 with work as a stagehand on Broadway’s Peter Pan starring Sandy Duncan. He was the fourth generation of DeVernas to have worked in the business. Over his 20 year tenure at PRG, he led the company to its dominant position in the market for theatrical production services and helped introduce transformative innovations in technology. Previously, he had served as President of Four Star Lighting. Darren was also a prolific producer with numerous shows to his credit, including Jagged Little Pill, Dear Evan Hansen, Escape to Margaritaville, The Prom, King Kong, The Band’s Visit, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, SpongeBob the Musical, and Tuck Everlasting. He was also involved with London productions of Rock of Ages and An American In Paris and was an investor in London’s Charing Cross Theatre.