by Nancy Spooner | Oct 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Nancy Spooner | Sep 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Nancy Spooner | Aug 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
The freelance event world is always in motion, and this fall we’re noticing some clear shifts that are worth your attention. Whether you’re booking crews or working gigs, here are the trends shaping show site right now. 1. The Push for Local Talent Budgets are...
by Nancy Spooner | Jul 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Nancy Spooner | Jul 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
Independence is powerful—but the best events don’t happen solo. During the month of July, it’s natural to reflect on what independence means—not just as a national value, but as a professional one. In the world of live events, independence shows up in many forms: the...
