About Shadow Cat Productions
Experienced production people, close to the work.
Shadow Cat Productions brings experienced production leadership to live events. You work directly with people who understand the room, schedule, crew, and systems behind the show.
Close to the work
Direct access leads to better production.
The people discussing the plan understand how it will work in the room and what it will take to deliver the event.
Direct contactTalk directly with production people who can explain the options and make informed decisions.
Plain answersKnow what we recommend, why it matters, and what it changes.
Practical plansCrew and systems are matched to the program, room, audience, and schedule.
Follow-throughThe plan remains consistent through rehearsal, live operation, and strike.
Our standard
Prepare thoroughly. Communicate clearly. Stay calm when the show goes live.
Good production does not call attention to itself. It lets the program lead and gives presenters, performers, and clients confidence in the room.
ListenUnderstand the purpose of the event before recommending a system.
PlanTurn the schedule, venue, content, and audience into a workable production plan.
TestGive systems, content, communications, and people time to work together before doors.
RespondHandle live changes without losing sight of the program or the audience.
Before show day
The work is visible before load-in.
- Outline
- Scope, responsibilities, schedule, and key decisions
- Systems
- Audio, video, lighting, communications, and backups
- Crew
- Roles, call times, checks, rehearsal, and show flow
- Venue
- Access, power, positions, rules, labor, and timing
From the first conversation through strike.
The level of documentation scales with the event, but the important decisions stay visible to the people responsible for delivering it.
Start a conversation
Bring us the event you’re planning.
A date, venue, draft schedule, and a few technical questions are enough to begin.