Based in the Santa Cruz and Monterey County region, we bring deep
local knowledge of
event logistics and venues
across the Central Coast—helping your event run smoothly from
planning through execution.
Service Area
Santa Cruz, Monterey, Felton, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Ben Lomond,
Davenport, Watsonville, Big Sur, Carmel, Pacific Grove, Seaside, Salinas,
and more.
Contact us with your event location needs.
Stagehand brokering, AB5-compliant payroll, A/V rentals with
technicians, streaming and corporate event support, lighting design,
and special effects across Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.
Stagehand Brokering
Skilled A/V technicians, riggers, and electricians
Audio A1/A2, lighting L1/L2, LED, and camera operators
Loaders, carpenters, and forklift-certified operators
Show callers, production managers, and stage managers
Crews with local venue experience
Local LaborTrusted CrewsFaster Load-Ins
Payroll for Live Events
AB5-compliant W-2 payroll and employee onboarding
Timecards, California overtime, and double-time handling
Tax filings, withholdings, and W-2 processing
Workers’ compensation and liability coverage
Union benefit administration when applicable
ComplianceWorkers’ CompClean Settlement
A/V Rentals with Technicians
Professional audio systems, consoles, wireless, and IEMs
LED walls, projection, cameras, and video switching
Lighting rigs, control systems, distribution, and power
Staging, truss, and rigging hardware
Load-in, show operation, and strike support
TurnkeyShow-ReadyScalable
Streaming & Corporate Events
Hybrid and virtual meeting production
Multi-camera capture, live switching, and recording
Presenter support, communications, and show calling
Graphics, lower thirds, audience Q&A, and polls
Breakout-room and event-platform management
Corporate A/VHybridVideo on Demand
Lighting Design & Options
Designer-led lighting services for concerts, theatre, corporate
conferences, conventions, weddings, and light-art installations.
Stage washes, spotlights, and moving-head fixtures
Gobos and custom logo projection
Festoon lighting and chandeliers
Lasers when permitted by the venue
PAR cans and scenic accent lighting
Lighting DesignStage & Scenic
Special Effects
Snow machines and theatrical haze
CO₂ cryo cannons and beam effects
Low-lying fog and atmospheric effects
Confetti and streamers when permitted by the venue
Light-art installations and interactive visual effects
Cue-SyncedSFX TechniciansHigh Impact
Serving Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. Select services, including
payroll and light-art installations, are available elsewhere in
California by arrangement.
Request a quote
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We primarily serve Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties.
Select services — including light art installations, payroll, and certain bookings — may be available elsewhere in California by arrangement.
Please contact us to confirm availability in your area.
How to Book
A straightforward process for A/V rentals, production labor, technical
support, and event services.
Contact Us
Reach out by phone or email with your event date, venue, audience
size, production needs, and project goals.
Receive a Quote
We will prepare a clear, detailed quote based on your equipment,
labor, scheduling, and technical requirements.
Confirm Your Booking
Approve the quote, complete the required booking documents, and
coordinate delivery, installation, and staffing details.
Event-Day Support
Our team provides the scheduled equipment, technicians, and on-site
production support needed to keep your event running smoothly.
Post-Event Wrap-Up
We manage breakdown, equipment pickup, labor closeout, and any
necessary post-event follow-up.
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