KNOWING THE NUANCES

Schuler Shook’s Jack Hagler is this year’s recipient of IAVM’s Joseph J. Anzivino Award. (Courtesy Schuler Shook)

Jack Hagler is considered the sommelier of the performing arts industry. His astute knowledge of the intricacies that go into creating world-renowned theaters is comparable to a wine steward’s ability to pair fine wine with the right food.

Hagler, a partner at the Dallas office of theater planning and lighting design company Schuler Shook, enjoys a ...