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Technical support for the parts of the show that need to work.

Upstage Works provides practical sound, lighting, video, and theater tech support for bands, concerts, theater productions, and live events in the greater Milwaukee area.

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What Upstage Works does

Services can be scaled to the event: from running sound for a band to helping plan, set up, troubleshoot, and operate a small production.

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Live sound for bands

Clear, practical audio support for bands, solo performers, small venues, community events, and live music setups.

  • Front-of-house mixing
  • Microphone and DI setup
  • Soundcheck support
  • Monitor and stage volume help
  • Setup, troubleshooting, and teardown
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Concert sound & lighting

Support for concerts and live events where both sound and basic lighting need to feel organized and show-ready.

  • Event-day sound and lighting operation
  • Basic lighting looks and transitions
  • PA and stage setup support
  • Coordination with performers or organizers
  • Quick problem-solving during the event
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Theater sound & lighting

Reliable cue-based support, lighting design, and technical operation for theater productions, rehearsals, tech week, and performances.

  • Sound cue playback and operation
  • Lighting design and cue support
  • Wireless mic support when applicable
  • Tech rehearsal and show operation
  • Calm communication during performances
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Setup, design & troubleshooting

Help making a system easier to use, better organized, and more reliable before the audience walks in.

  • Sound and lighting setup planning
  • Basic theatrical design support
  • Signal-flow troubleshooting
  • Documentation and setup notes
  • Practical improvements to existing systems
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Basic video support

Basic video support is available when it helps the event run smoothly.

  • Simple playback support
  • Projector or display setup assistance
  • Basic input/source troubleshooting
  • Coordination with sound or lighting needs

How Upstage Works can help

A simple, organized approach helps support a quality production.

1. Share the event detailsDate, location, schedule, type of event, and any known production needs.
2. Review the setupWe identify gear, inputs, cues, layout, timing, and likely problem areas.
3. Plan the supportWe decide what needs to be brought, prepared, tested, or coordinated ahead of time.
4. Run the showSetup, soundcheck, cues, operation, troubleshooting, and teardown support.
Greater Milwaukee area

Have a show coming up?

Send the event date, location, event type, audience size, available gear, and the support you are looking for.

jhummel@upstage.works