Vendor List
The following list consists of vendors in the area that supply materials and/or services commonly needed in theatrical production. This is a general list, not necessarily complete, and should not be construed as recommending or endorsing any particular vendor.
Staging and lighting and sound equipment may only be rented from vendors pre-approved by Risk Management, including those listed below in the Sound and Lighting sections. For approval, new vendors must meet the requirements listed under Requirements for Vendors-Contractors on this page.
Consult with your UP advisor first if you are considering renting or buying lighting, sound, or staging.
3D Printing
Yale Center for Engineering Innovation & Design
(service available to members)
15 Prospect St, Becton Center 107
New Haven, CT
203-436-5973
ceid.yale.edu
Tyco Printing
262 Elm St
New Haven, CT
203-777-8926
3d@tycoprinting.com
https://www.tycoprinting.com/3d-printing-service.html
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Costumes, Make-up, Wigs, and Dry Cleaning
David Geffen School of Drama Costume Collection
149 York Street
New Haven, CT
Contact your UP advisor for more info.
Make appointments at least 2 days in advance.
Fashionista (wonderful selection of vintage clothing to buy or rent)
85 Willow Street, New Haven, CT
475-355-3358
Fashionista’s Instagram Page
Fashionista’s Facebook Page
English Building Market (furniture and clothing to buy or rent)
839 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT
englishbuildingmarkets.com
Beauty Plus (inexpensive jewelry and supplies, including wigs)
827 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT
melsbeautyplus.com
Ben Nye Make-up
3655 Lenawee Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90016
310-839-1984
bennyemakeup.com
Last Looks FX & Beauty Supply
6602 South State Street
Murray, UT 84107
lastlooksfx.com
Perfect Party of Hamden
2100 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
203-230-8505
partycity.com
Executive Cleaners (best deal)
351 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT 06460
203-877-4747
executivecleaner.com
Blue Jay Cleaners (walkable option)
51 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511
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Fabric, Notions, and Crafts
David Geffen School of Drama Inventory
(Flame retardant muslin & duvetyne)
222 York Street
New Haven, CT 06511
To access DGSD inventory, please contact UP
Rose Brand
4 Emerson Lane
Secaucus, NJ 07094
800-223-1624, fax: 201-809-1851
rosebrand.com / info@rosebrand.com
Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores
Hamden Mart Shopping Center
2300 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
203-287-0311
joann.com
Michaels Arts & Crafts
170 Universal Drive North
North Haven, CT 06473
203-985-0302
michaels.com
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Glow-In-The-Dark and Neon (paint, pigment, vinyl)
Hanovia Spot-Lite, Glow-in-the-Dark Pigments, Vinyl and Paints
100 Chestnut Street
Newark, NJ 07105
201-589-4300
hanovia-uv.com
Wildfire Ultra-violet Visual Effects
10853 Venice Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90034
800-937-8065
wildfirefx.com
Windy City Novelties (glow sticks, costumes, decorations)
300 North Lakeview Parkway
Vernon Hills, Il 60061
800-442-9722
windycitynovelties.com
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Hardware, Paint
Undergraduate Production
Broadway Rehearsal Lofts
294 Elm Street
New Haven, CT 06511
contact UP
David Geffen School of Drama Inventory
(scenic hardware and paint)
222 York Street
New Haven, CT 06511
To access DGSD inventory, please contact UP
Home Depot
111 Universal Drive North
North Haven, CT 06473
203-234-1300
1873 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
203-248-5925
75 North Frontage Road
East Haven, CT 06512
203-467-2001
homedepot.com
Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse
115 Foxon Boulevard
New Haven, CT 06513
203-468-3068
lowes.com
Mutual Hardware Corporation (hardware supplies for theater, film, and TV)
36-27 Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City, NY 11106
866-361-2480, fax: 718-786-9591
mutualhardware.com
Production Advantage (hardware and lighting equipment)
P.O. Box 1700
Williston, VT 05495
800-424-9991
ProAdv.com
Rose Brand (hardware and paint)
4 Emerson Lane
Secaucus, NJ 07094
800-223-1624, fax: 201-809-1851
rosebrand.com / info@rosebrand.com
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Lighting Equipment (rentals)
Undergraduate Production
Broadway Rehearsal Lofts
294 Elm Street
New Haven, CT 06511
contact UP
4Wall Entertainment
1 Carol Place
Moonachie, NJ 07074
201-329-9878
4wall.com
Advanced Lighting & Sound Solutions
7 Sanrico Drive
Manchester, CT 06042
860-643-8401, 800-622-8872
alss1.com
Altman Rentals, Inc.
57 Alexander St.
Yonkers, NY 10701
914-476-7368, 914-476-1204 Fax
info@altmanrentals.com
232 Branford Road
North Branford, CT 06471
barndoorlighting.com
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Lighting Equipment (sales)
Advanced Lighting & Sound Solutions
7 Sanrico Drive
Manchester, CT 06042
860-643-8401, 800-622-8872
alss1.com
ATR/Treehouse
812 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
401-751-3121
atrtreehouse.com
Barbizon
5 Draper Street
Woburn, MA 06037
781-935-3920, fax: 781-935-9273
barbizon.com
New England Sound Light Video Services
459 C Washington Avenue
North Haven, CT
203-239-5553, fax 203-239-0312
nesound.com
Production Advantage
P.O. Box 1700
Williston, VT 05495
800-424-9991
ProAdv.com
Supertech, Inc.
22 North Plains Industrial Road, Suite #4
Wallingford, CT 06492
203-294-9400, fax: 203-294-9404
supertech-inc.com
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Lumber
David Geffen School of Drama Inventory (limited amounts of 2x4, 1x6, plywood)
222 York Street
New Haven, CT
To access DGSD inventory, please contact UP
Home Depot (Will cut lumber to size for minimal charge.)
111 Universal Drive North
North Haven, CT 06473
203-234-1300
1873 Dixwell Avenue
Hamden, CT 06514
203-248-5925
75 North Frontage Road
East Haven, CT 06512
203-467-2001
homedepot.com
Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse
115 Foxon Boulevard
New Haven, CT 06513
203-468-3068
lowes.com
Moore’s Sawmill, Inc.
171 Mountain Ave
Bloomfield, CT 06002
860-242-3003
MooresSawmill.com
Russell Lumber Co Inc. (delivery available)
192 Hard Hill Road North
North Bethlehem, CT 06751
203-266-7927
West Haven Lumber (moldings and white Styrofoam bead board)
741 Washington Avenue
West Haven, CT 06516
203-933-1641, fax: 203-931-4412
whlumber.com
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Music Instruments: Rentals, Movers, and Tuners
Anthony DeQuatro (percussion and keyboard rental; offers delivery and pickup)
(Cell) 203-415-3958
Olympic Associates (movers)
41c Overlook Drive
Hamden, CT 06517
203-281-1636
Piano Tuners
Debra Mason, 203-265-1092
Dan Bartolletta, 203-932-3947
Shaboo Productions (musical instrument and accessory rental)
860-423-5700
Yale School of Music Piano Tuners
Please fill out the form found at this address:
https://music.yale.edu/piano-service-request
This will automatically generate emails to all piano tuners and our supervisor. Please include the COA to be charged. Piano tunings are $125, paid to the School of Music. We will set up an appointment soon after we receive the request.
Brian Daley, 203-432-4163
brian.daley@yale.edu
William “Boomer” Harold, 203-432-416
william.harold@yale.edu
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Party Rentals (tables, chairs, stages, glassware, tableware, popcorn/cotton candy machines, etc.)
Abbey Tent
158 Commerce Drive
Fairfield, CT 06518
203-368-6111
abbeytent.com
General Rental Service
3800 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-8271
generalpartyrent.net
Taylor Rental/Party Plus
304 Boston Post Road
Orange, CT 06477
203-795-5251
taylor-rentals.com
160 North Branford Road
Branford, CT 06405
203-488-1644
taylor-rentals.com
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Picture Frames
ArtToFrame.com
arttoframe.com
FrameDestination.com
framedestination.com
**Will offer discounts and scholarships to students.
PictureFrames.com
pictureframes.com
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Plastics
Modern Plastics (Plexiglas and lexan)
678 Howard Avenue
Bridgeport, CT 06605
800-243-9696, fax:203-333-4625
modernplastics.com
Outwater Plastics Industries (plastic decorations and supplies)
24 River Road
Bogota, NJ 07603
800-631-8375
outwater.com
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Props
David Geffen School of Drama Props Warehouse
Contact, availability, and more info here.
105 Hamilton Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Superior Studios Specialties (designer and retail props)
401 North Western Avenue
Chicago IL 60612
800-354-3049
superiorstudio.com
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Sound and Video
Undergraduate Production
Broadway Rehearsal Lofts
294 Elm Street
New Haven, CT 06511
contact UP
Undergraduate Organizations Committee
https://www.ycc.yale.edu/
Bass Media Equipment Checkout Service
reservations.yale.edu/bmec/
Yale Center for Collaborative Arts and Media
http://ccam.yale.edu/resources
Access Audio-Visual Systems
420 Sackett Point Road #1
North Haven, CT 06405
203-287-1907
accessaudiovisual.com
Advanced Lighting & Sound Solutions
7 Sanrico Drive
Manchester, CT 06042
860-643-8401, 800-622-8872
alss1.com
ATR/Treehouse
812 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
401-751-3121
atrtreehouse.com
HB Live, Inc.
Wharton Brook Industrial Park, 60 Dodge Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473
800.331.1804
https://www.hblive.com/
New England Sound Light Video Services
459 C Washington Avenue
North Haven, CT
203-239-5553, fax 203-239-0312
nesound.com
One Dream Sound
18 Passaic Ave, Unit 9
Fairfield, New Jersey 07004
201.672.0700
onedreamsound.com
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Stage and Curtain Rentals
ATR/Treehouse
812 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
401-751-3121
atrtreehouse.com
Rose Brand (Wide range of fabrics, flame retardants, paints, hardware & shop supplies)
4 Emerson Lane
Secaucus, NJ 07094
800-223-1624, fax: 201-809-1851
rosebrand.com / info@rosebrand.com
United Staging (lift rentals, concert stages, theatrical and special events)
250 Fifth Street
Bridgeport, CT 06607
203-416-5380, fax: 203-416-5387
unitedstaging.com
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