The Insanity of Jeff Dunham’s Latest Tour Is Easily Handled by LIVE! Technologies
February 6, 2009, - Columbus, OH - When the star of Comedy Central’s most-watched television special needed audio, lighting, video and staging to support his entourage of colorful characters on tour… LIVE! Technologies was called to deliver a comedy show with the energy of a rock concert.
Jeff Dunham is a genuine cultural phenomenon who amassed legions of loyal fans with his thousands of sold-out arena, theater and comedy club performances, countless television guest spots and three top-rated specials on Comedy Central. Building on this success, Jeff Dunham is taking North America by storm in 2009. Dunham’s newest tour, “ Spark of Insanity” is playing to sold-out arena crowds. The technical demands for the largest comedy tour on the road required Robin Tate to seek out a company that could handle all their audio, lighting, video and staging needs.
With success comes responsibility… as we get bigger and bigger we need a production company that can handle every aspect of the tour. LIVE! Technologies gave us everything… audio, lighting, video.
They have been a great fit!
- Robin Tate
Founded as a sound and lighting touring company, LIVE! Technologies has adapted and grown over time. Trusted by acts and music festivals since the beginning, LIVE! has built their reputation, list of services, and expertise over the past thirty years. Additionally, LIVE! Technologies has answered the call of corporate clients and event planners by expanding their offering with production management and creative services.
For Dunham’s tour, LIVE! Technologies audio system reaches the last row with EV XLine speakers. Supported by a James Thomas Engineering Lighting Structure, a package of LED and moving lights dazzle the stage. And Dunham’s characters are larger than life, projected onto a 19X25 Seamless Stewart Screen by 20K Barco FLM Projectors.
“Because of our size… our extensive equipment resources, and our experience on the road… we can handle the scope of work required for this kind of tour, all within house. LIVE! Technologies is a one-stop-shop for audio, lighting, video, staging, trucking and labor. Our value is creating a streamlined working environment and producing a seamless show.”
- Shawn Loevenguth, VP LIVE! Technologies
LIVE! Technologies’ efficient crew of eight includes: lighting director Matt Reid, lighting technician Brian Mann, front of house engineer Montie Temple, audio technician Doug Maynard, video director Brandon Mendenhall, video technician Kelly Walsh, camera operator/carpenter, Timothy Bates, and crew chief/head rigger Steve Quinn. LIVE! also provides two truck drivers: Mike Skrastins and Matt Claus. All full time employees of LIVE!, the crew has worked together on numerous productions.