DENNIS BABCOCK (Executive Producer) is President/CEO of The Daniel Group, which produces Triple Espresso, To Begin With and That Wonder Boy. He began his professional career in 1973 as an actor at The Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, under the direction of Michael Langham. In 1978, as the Guthrie’s Special Events Producer, he created the Live at the Guthrie series to bring a variety of theatrical and musical artists to the Twin Cities. These included such celebrities as Princess Grace of Monaco, Henry Fonda, James Whitmore, Joel Grey, Robin Williams, Julie Harris, Hume Cronyn, Jessica Tandy, Neil Sedaka, Melissa Manchester and Sir Cliff Richard.
Dennis was the Managing Director of the Pittsburgh Public Theater from 1982-1984 and returned to the Guthrie to serve as General Manager from 1984-1986. In 1986 he formed PalmTree Productions, Inc. which produced such acclaimed shows as Vincent, with Leonard Nimoy, Grandma Moses—An American Primitive, with Cloris Leachman, and he collaborated with John Astin in the creation and original production of Once Upon A Midnight.
Since 1996, Dennis has produced Triple Espresso in 50 plus cities in the United States and six foreign countries and has overseen the translation and production of the show into German and Flemish. For five years, Dennis served as President/CEO of Christmas Carol, Inc., which produced Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in theaters across America, with stars such as Wilford Brimley and John Astin in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge.
In 2012, as part of the Dickens Bicentenary Celebration in London, Dennis was privileged to receive an invitation to Buckingham Palace, where he met Her Majesty the Queen of England and the Duke of Edinburgh.
Dennis has completed 28 marathons, which includes six of the seven continents. After completing the Australian marathon, he will become a member of the “Seven Continents Club.” He served for six years on the Board of Directors of the Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon. For seven years he served as Chairman of the Board of Media Fellowship International, Inc., a Christian ministry that serves professionals in the media and entertainment industries. He lives in Minneapolis.
ROSALIE MILLER (Associate Producer) came to theater by way of radio, where she worked for eight years on the original production of Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion. While working with Mr. Keillor, she produced the recording Prairie Home Comedy and the Grammy-nominated More News From Lake Wobegon. She later produced The Cedar Social, an award-winning regional cable television variety show. She served in multiple positions on the staff of the renowned Dale Warland Singers and also of a touring production of A Christmas Carol. Rosalie joined the staff of Triple Espresso—a highly caffeinated comedy in its early days and continues to work with that well-beloved show, as well as with the Daniel Group productions of That Wonder Boy and To Begin With.
PAUL SAVIDENT (Associate Producer – U.K.) has substantial business experience over a wide range of different industry sectors including renewables, finance, digital media, entertainment and the food sector.
Most recently he has been involved in renewable energy, cleantech, film and socially responsible businesses. In particular, Paul has procured, developed and delivered financing for commercial renewable energy systems and other renewable and energy efficiency companies, social impact and entertainment/media opportunities. Paul is currently working on the new film Property of The State which screened at the Galway Film Fleadh in July 2016 and is due for release early 2017. Paul is also assisting in the development of Team Network Media Limited and its associated projects and companies.
Previously Paul’s primary field of involvement had been assisting individuals establish and expand businesses, holding roles as Managing Director and Board Director within these businesses.. He continues to act as a Consultant/Advisor through his own consultancy which he formed in May 2000. Initially Paul consulted within the theatre and entertainment industry until expanding the client base.
Paul is involved in a number of businesses currently including EnyGen Limited which delivers sustainable social and environmental impact within the commercial sector.
Paul is also co-founder with Warren Heal of RentMyItems.com – the household items rental site, and Director of Shaisden Renovations Limited which owns and manages a small property portfolio in Aldershot.
Paul is Chair of the William Hobbayne Community Gardens Association in West London, a Trustee of the Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens, and assists the Tom Bowdidge Foundation on press strategy.