"Mycotoo deeply believes in the power of collaboration and we were so pleased to
work with JM Montecalvo and his entire Four Zero One team. JM was on the journey of developing and
executing The Stranger Things Experience from very early in the process. Working with Netflix, Fever and
Mycotoo, JM was a key player in establishing the lighting strategy and design for the project. He was
genial, productive and insightful at every step along the way. And then, when the time came to install
the show in one city after another, JM proved to be a strong leader and team player at every juncture.
JM is also surrounded by key core members of the Four Zero One team who are instrumental in the overall
achievement of the lighting aesthetic. Above and beyond their thorough professionalism, the Four Zero
One team consists of wonderful human beings who were a joy to have on the production."
David Wally / Creative Director, Mycotoo and Michael Wilder
/ Project Director, Mycotoo Business Insider
"I have been fortunate enough to work side by side with JM and his company Four
Zero One on multiple projects. He is a true professional who really knows his work. Best of all, he's
also a genuine pleasure to work with and a great person to have as a collaborator. Whenever clients ask
if I have a lighting company to recommend on a new project, Four Zero One is the first place I tell them
to go. I trust his work, and I trust him to deliver an amazing design every time."
Drew Dalzell, President / Principal Designer, Diablo Sound /
President, 401 Lighting
"JM and Four Zero One have never let me down. In fact, the storytelling and
emotion JM's designs bring to any form of theatrical event has always exceeded expectations. Without
fail, JM's work is on time, in budget and is matched by his collaborative nature and 'I'll make that
happen' attitude. Oh yeah… it always stunning."
Joseph Leo Bwarie, Actor-Writer-Director
"When I need to assemble a first rate production team together, JM is always one
of my first requests. JM always is at the top of his game by participating as a collaborative creative
partner, thinking out of the box. His designs are incredible as JM is one of the few lighting artists we
work with that can literally paint with light. When it comes to logistics such as timeline and budget,
JM always finds a way to make the team's goals a reality. I cannot think of a better individual to have
on my team or yours."
Don Burgess, President, Creative Integrity
"I have been producing live theater for over 20 years. Finding a collaborative
lighting designer who is able to walk the fine line of completely supporting the director's vision, and
the set designer's reality, all while maintaining their own artistic vision is no small feat. To this,
JM is the best I have ever worked with. His artistic eye is imaginative and vibrant, still he ultimately
creates what is always best for the entirety of the piece and the narrative of the story. He is a
pleasure to have on the team. I am grateful for all he has brought to the Garry Marshall Theatre since
its inception in 2016. If his schedule fits with yours, hire him immediately. You will be glad you did."
Kathleen Marshall, The Garry Marshall Theatre
