Today we’d like to introduce you to Joseph Pari and Eric Auger.
TEN31 grew from a simple, powerful idea that art can be “brought to life” and provide emotionally inspiring entertainment. The human form is TEN31’s canvas. In 2000, founders Eric Auger and Joe Pari began performing as Living Gargoyles at art events and festivals. From their very first performance to today, the designing and creation of characters and costumes never stopped. The collection currently includes hundreds of one-of-a-kind living art pieces and period costumes.
TEN31 has been honored to perform for the White House, Harvard University, the American Heart Association, Nike Corporation and at hundreds of prestigious institutions and social and corporate events throughout the world. Like the pieces and installations, TEN31 creates, the company continues to grow and transform itself, driven by that simple and powerful idea born nearly two decades ago. We are TEN31. We make pretend.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It’s always a constant challenge to stay current and navigate the ups and downs of the economy and trends within special event planning. The great recession was a challenge for all of us. We try to continual experiment while trying to limit risk and exposure.
We’d love to hear more about your business.
TEN31 is the premier provider of Living Art Performances for special events worldwide. We offer one of the largest living art collections available today and can customize any performance. With nearly two decades of experience TEN31 has become the go-to company for event planners, corporations, institutions, and the general public to turn to, to create custom costumed experiences and performances. TEN31 is a regionally based New England company but works extensively in NYC and major locations worldwide.
We have great pride in fabricating quality costumes and unique performances. TEN31’s awe-inspiring collection of costumes and talented performers truly brings events to life. TEN31’s living art, dance and specialty characters create immersive and themed installations that eave guests feeling like they were transported to another place or time.
TEN31 has been honored to perform for the Obama White House, Barbara Bush Foundation, Harvard University, the American Heart Association, Nike Corporation and at hundreds of prestigious institutions and social and corporate events throughout the world.
We are well known in Boston for our street performances at Faneuil Hall.
What were you like growing up?
Both myself and my business partner where both encouraged to use our imaginations and both had an obsession with Halloween – our favorite holiday and the namesake of our company.
Pricing:
- Performances start at $500
- Custom work ranges from $100 and up.
Contact Info:
- Address: 249 Roosevelt Avenue #11
- Website: ten31productions.com or wemakepretend.com
- Phone: 401-725-1031
- Email: joe@wemakepretend.com
- Instagram: #wemakepretend
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wemakepretend
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/wemakepretend
- Other: https://www.youtube.com/user/TEN31productions
Image Credit:
Josh Edenbaum
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