Meet Our Cast

Sales Representative

How long have you lived in Boston?
I grew up in the area my whole life

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
It is a very safe city

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
My phone

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Boston Common

Which author would write your life story?
Jane Austin

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
A few times, customers have told me how polite I am. One guest even told me I should get a raise!

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Fever Pitch

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I know every capital of every state

Sales Representative

How long have you lived in Boston?
I was born in Boston and lived in Medford all my life

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
Godzilla

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
Cellphone

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Boston Common

Which author would write your life story?
Edgar Allan Poe

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
I randomly found $200 on the ground

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
The Departed

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
Learn lines right away from movies

Depot Sales Manager

How long have you lived in Boston?
I have lived in Boston since 2013

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
The Pushcart Pizza in the North End

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
My wallet

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
The piers at the Charlestown Navy Shipyard

Which author would write your life story?
John Steinbeck

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Winning HTA’s Goalie of the Year Award for 2017-2018

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Fever Pitch

National Commercial Fleet Manager

How long have you lived in Boston?
Technically not in Boston, but I have lived my whole life in Everett, Woburn, Sommerville, and Tewksbury.

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
My keys (to my truck)

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Right by Joe’s American Bar & Grill; you get a great view of the water.

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
The day we got new stadium trolleys

Which author would write your life story?
Stephen King

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I know it may come as a surprise: fixing cars!

AP/Recap Manager

How long have you lived in Boston?
I’ve lived south of Boston all my life.

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
My work keys on my rainbow lanyard around my neck at all times. Otherwise, I’d lose them.

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Harpoon Brewery. They don’t do picnics, but they have good beer and pretzels.

Which author would write your life story?
Roald Dahl (“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”); that kind of random stuff is always happening in my life.

Account Manager, Vendor Sales

How long have you lived in Boston?
12 years

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
Castle Island

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Backyard

Which author would write your life story?
Me

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Meeting people

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
The Departed

Sales Representative

How long have you lived in Boston?
Never lived in Boston, always lived 30 miles South of Boston

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
A pocket knife

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Castle Island

Which author would write your life story?
Dr. Seuss

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Mystic River

Head Conductor

How long have you lived in Boston?
I was born at University Hospital and have spent my entire life inside Route 128

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
The view of the city from Piers Park in East Boston

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
A pocketknife. “Be Prepared”, you might have heard once or twice.

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Not in the city. But it has a view of Boston. Buck’s Hill in the Blue Hills Reservation. Also, Boston Rock at Prospect Hill in Waltham.

Which author would write your life story?
I would have to go with Michael Crichton. The way my life story has played out, it can only be science fiction.

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Discovering that I actually have a talent for a job that I tried on a whim. Giving up a desk job to drive a trolley has been life-changing.

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
I will go with the two that I am actually in. Field of Dreams (I was at Fenway) and Amazing Grace and Chuck (I was at the old Boston Garden)

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I can write a Haiku on demand about virtually any subject. So quickly, that some of my friends have accused me of having a secret, online, “Haiku Generator.”

Concierge/Sales Representative

How long have you lived in Boston?
I was born in Boston and lived in the area for over forty years

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
Customs House Tower

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
My phone and pocketbook which holds more things than you would guess!

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Castle Island

Which author would write your life story?
Margaret Mitchell

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Meeting great people from all over the world and communicating with them sometimes in French or Spanish.

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Good Will Hunting

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I write poems for people’s birthdays, retirements, etc – usually 6-8 verses. I also play the piano, but not very well.

Sales Representative

How long have you lived in Boston?
I have lived in the North Shore for 45 years

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
Customs House Observation Tower

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
Lipstick

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Dock to BHC

Which author would write your life story?
Jack Kerouac

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Speaking Spanish and Portuguese with guests

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Thomas Crown Affair

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I can play piano

Human Resources Administrative Assistant

How long have you lived in Boston?
Physically, 16 glorious months in my absolute favorite city. Spiritually, my whole life!

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
Either the Barnes and Noble in Burlington or whatever intangible element it is that draws me in!

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
My sense of direction; I’d be lost without it.

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
The esplanade is my absolute favorite, especially on a fall afternoon/evening.

Which author would write your life story?
Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark, authors and creators of my favorite podcast, My Favorite Murder

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Becoming instant friends, then best friends, then roommates with my fellow admin Robin. She is my favorite friend backspace coworker.

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Boondock Saints, then probably it’s a sequel, and lastly the yet to be announced, the third film in the series.

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I have a pretty amazing memory and remember, without exaggeration, absolutely everything.

Manager Trainee

How long have you lived in Boston?
I moved from Cape Cod to Boston five years ago

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
The Harry Potter Store on Newbury street

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
Good memories

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Definitely Boston Common; you can get secluded from all the Boston noise, have lunch, and I always feel safe there.

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
I was able to learn about all the aspects of running this business, learn about everyone’s position and what they do. It was a great experience that you don’t get to do in a lot of other companies.

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
I’m really bad at watching movies, haven’t watched anything yet, but first on my list is the movie Fever Pitch, recommended by my coworker Karoline.

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I design fine jewelry

Concierge

How long have you lived in Boston?
I don’t live in Boston; I commute to work from suburbs.

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Jellystone Park

Which author would write your life story?
Leona Helmsly

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Beverly Hills Cop

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
Phrenology Major

Safety Officer

How long have you lived in Boston?
Life-long resident of the South Shore of Boston – not saying how long…

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
3 observation floors – Prudential Tower, Independence Wharf (stop#1), and Custom House Clock Tower.

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
A camera – even if it’s on my phone.

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Spectacular Island in Boston Harbor. Easily accessible by ferry from Long Wharf (stop#1).

Which author would write your life story?
They are all lining up wanting to be chosen – I will let you know which one I pick.

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Getting to work with this great team!

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Witches of Eastwick – was filmed all around the area including in my hometown. I tried to be in it, I didn’t get in, but my aunt did.

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I can walk and chew gum at the same time.

Concierge

How long have you lived in Boston?
Born, brought up, and educated here in the city

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
Swan Boats; when I suggest it to my guests, they laugh at me.

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
$$

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Christopher Columbus Park, The Prado, Statler Park

Which author would write your life story?
My brother, Stephen Kurkjian

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Each day at The Boston Park Plaza is a unique experience, difficult to name one

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Master Thieves, Film Black Mass, and Fever Pitch

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
Have no talents; but I do love figure skating.

Sales Representative

How long have you lived in Boston?
I had lived in Boston most of my life except for 10 years when I lived in Florida and moved back 4 years ago.

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
The amazing views

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
The one thing I will always carry with me is my love for family

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Boston Common

Which author would write your life story?
J.K. Rowling

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Meeting guests who were celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary and finding out the secret to the long marriage

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Good Will Hunting

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I was a certified steam train driver for a time

Director of Group Sales

How long have you lived in Boston?
I have lived in Massachusetts my whole life

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
It is not known to me, it’s a secret!

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
Phone

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Paul Revere Park

Which author would write your life story?
Elizabeth Gilbert

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Going to The Trolley Ball, The Nutcracker Black Tie, and The Barn Dance

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Love Story in Harvard Yard

Sales Representative

How long have you lived in Boston?
I’ve lived in Boston for only 6 months, but I already love it! I moved here to go to grad school and to work for a historical company in the city.

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
The Harpoon Brewery and the Museum of Fine Arts

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
My souvenir from the Colosseum; I’ve kept it since I was a child.

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Christopher Columbus Park or The Boston Common

Which author would write your life story?
J.R.R. Tolkien

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Meeting a couple from my hometown, Wakefield, RI. I talked with them for at least half an hour before they purchased several tickets with me. I practically planned their itinerary for their trip.

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Instead of a movie, I have a mini-series for you: John Adams on HBO.

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
My secret talent is that I can conserve ancient historical objects. Currently, I am involved in a study through my university to help preserve sarcophagi.

Administrative Assistant

How long have you lived in Boston?
Just over a year!

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
The Baja Box at Wollaston Beach

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
My abalone shell ring for protection, solace, and balance

Which author would write your life story?
David Bowie – and it would be a song, not a book

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
I met the actual love of my life, my bff Erin! (Please don’t tell Colin)

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
JAWS!

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
Shark whisperer

Concierge

How long have you lived in Boston?
I have lived in Boston 25 years

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
Tuesday noon recital at Kings Chapel

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
A wristwatch

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Castle Island

Which author would write your life story?
Dennis Lehane

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Happy guest satisfied with whom I’ve exceeded my expectations

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Mystic River

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I love to critique shows, concerts, restaurants, etc. real critique – not fluff

Sales Representative

How long have you lived in Boston?
Forever

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
Near the Christian Science Center, there is a storefront that looks like a run down convenience store. A “vending machine” is actually a door that reveals a custom clothing store.

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
A first aid kit because I’m a hazard.

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Post Office Square

Which author would write your life story?
Stephen King

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Spontaneously breaking out into song and dancing with guests and co-workers!

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I can sing and whisper at the same time. Yes, it’s creepy.

Concierge

How long have you lived in Boston?
I have lived here all my life

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
People in Boston are very nice

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
Wallet

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Arnold Arboretum

Which author would write your life story?
Henry David Thoreau

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Meeting my favorite film director, William Arntz, and engaging him in a conversation. We became friends.

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
National Geographic Boston Big Dig Documentary

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I’ve been a concierge all my life, and I know where all the best bathrooms are in Boston.

Trainer

How long have you lived in Boston?
I was born in the city and have always lived within 15 miles of Boston

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
If I tell you it will no longer be a secret

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
My cellphone

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
I like to picnic in the Boston Public Garden

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Meeting people from all walks of life, both famous and just regular folks

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
The Brinks Job at Peter Falk

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
My secret is singing, but come on my tour, and it will no longer be a secret

Operations Manager

How long have you lived in Boston?
18 years

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
My secret talent

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
Pizazz!

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Commonwealth Mall

Which author would write your life story?
Tom Clancy

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
I met my fiancé on a tour

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Good Will Hunting

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
It is Boston’s best-kept secret

HR & Office Manager

How long have you lived in Boston?
All my life

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
The Cambridge Center Roof Garden in Kendall Square

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
My cell phone

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Anywhere close to the water

Which author would write your life story?
Dr. Seuss

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
Being a part of a committee that donated and delivered backpacks and supplies to a local school – unannounced

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
Love Story, Good Will Hunting, The Town, Mystic River, The Heat, Hocus Pocus… there are so many great ones

What’s your secret talent that no one knows about?
I carry every bag of groceries I buy from my car to my kitchen – on one trip. It never seems to be less than 10 bags.

Concierge

How long have you lived in Boston?
I have lived in Boston 6 years

What is Boston’s best-kept secret?
Beautiful skyline view in East Boston pier

What is the one thing that you always carry with you?
A lucky $2 bill I never spend

What is your favorite picnic area in Boston?
Public Garden

Which author would write your life story?
J.K. Rowling

What was the best thing that happened to you at work?
$100 tip at concierge desk

What’s your favorite movie about Boston/filmed in Boston?
The Town