Richard E. Calvache

Richard E. Calvache is a versatile professional with extensive experience in arts education and production. Currently serving as the Academy Manager at FAO Schwarz since October 2017, Richard manages the FAO Schwarz Academy of Wonder Online Classes. As the Founder of REC Productions since 2005, Richard has produced a variety of multimedia content and freelanced in teaching theater and film. Richard holds an officer position at SuperYou FUNdation, focusing on awareness and education regarding positive character traits, and has played multiple roles at the Queens World Film Festival since 2010, including venue management and projection. Additional experience includes directing enrichment programs at City Owlets, teaching online at Parker Anderson Enrichment NYC, and contributing as a teaching artist with Vision Urbana. Richard also worked as a First Assistant Director with From First to Last Productions and provided guest services at the US Open for the USTA, earning an Employee Recognition Award in 2016. Richard's educational background includes attendance at Hunter College, Brooklyn College, and Katharine Gibbs School.