What has been the most unique project with which Advanced Staging Productions has been involved?


I have two most memorable events; their level of uniqueness can be debated. One was the kickoff we did back in 2008 for the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania Capital Campaign Kickoff. For us, at the time, it was unique in its size, scope and complexity. It entailed three large temporary structures… I hesitate to call them tents… that alternately provided a reception, a dinner and a dessert venue for 1,500 guests - including one with a clear top for viewing fire- works over the city skyline. It also took place when true HD video and widescreen were first being introduced, and we provided a variety of video display options that hadn’t really been done be- fore. The other event was earlier in 2019 when we did one of the first events at the Gaylord Rockies Resort outside of Denver, Col- orado. It included an LED tunnel into one of the ballrooms and a “Back to the Future” effect built from LED that mimicked the De- Lorean returning from the future amid flames and smoke. It was certainly one of the more creative and memorable jobs we’ve ever done.


Speaking of the future, what do you see happening in the years ahead? And what do you wish would happen?


Boy, that’s hard to say. The easy answer is to cite the new technol- ogy - LED, super bright projectors, smaller and more powerful sound systems, any number of new moving lights - and to talk about what creative and cost-saving possibilities they will provide. The harder one is to see into the crystal ball and figure out what is going to happen with events in the next few years. Our indications are that companies are willing to spend more on the new technol- ogy and are interested in creating new and different types of events. That has been reflected in some of the different things we have done in the past year or two. Counting on that to continue in this topsy-turvy, election year environment is another thing all to- gether. So, my wish is that everyone ignores the rhetoric, keeps their eyes on the ball (in terms of growing their businesses and doing what they need to do to keep engaging clients, employees, benefactors, etc.) and to keep producing amazing, effective events!


I always appreciate the relationships I have made over the years in the industry.


Whether it’s folks I have known since the beginning -


such as you and your cohorts - or people I have met recently, it reinforces the fact that


relationships are what makes this world go ‘round.


Mid-Atlantic­EvEnts Magazine 77


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