The Thank You Ripple Effect

The Thank You Ripple Effect

How small gestures of gratitude can transform show culture I will never forget one of my first corporate events when I was running the deck. At the end of the show, the stage manager/show caller walked around and shook everyone’s hand, thanking the entire production...
10 Frightening Show-Day Surprises (and Fixes)

10 Frightening Show-Day Surprises (and Fixes)

October is all about jump scares, haunted houses, spooky surprises, and the occasional black cat crossing your path. Fun when it’s Halloween.Not so fun when it’s your live event. In production, the real “tricks” can show up at the worst times: right before a cue, in...
Your Pre-Season Game Plan Starts Here

Your Pre-Season Game Plan Starts Here

August is the calm before the cue-to-cue. At Tempo, we see this month not as a wind-down, but as a warm-up. It’s your last, best window to plan ahead—before fall’s back-to-back show weeks kick into full gear. Whether you’re locking in crew or locking down gigs,...