Event Magic: The Production Box
Being an Event Manager is a bit like being like a teacher, a mom and a nurse all rolled into one. (Not to mention a magician, hence Event Magic: The Production Box.) When you’re on a job you need to be prepared for anything. Our number one answer to problem solving is to always have a fully stocked box of tricks and we call this a Production Box. (We also have a Stationery Box but we’ll get to that another time.)
The Production Box has everything from pens and paper clips to a mallet. Also, double-sided tape – love it and it's saved many a performer from an on-stage wardrobe malfunction. And cable ties, mmm, you know you’re meant to be an Event Manager if cable ties get you excited.
We’re sharing our Production Box list with you – so you can go forth and make event magic for yourself. PS The scissors are always the first to go. You can never find them.
During your pre-production check, include your Production Box list with your Production Document, so you can replenish where necessary.
Kelly McGillivray, Squad Leader
- Batteries (assorted sizes)
- Bags (carrier, bin, sandwich and sick bags)
- Cable ties
- Calculator
- Clipboard
- Disposable table cloths
- Disposable razor
- Elastic bands
- Extension cord
- Hammer
- Insect repellent
- Strip plug
- Pens and pencils (also highlighter pens)
- Post it notes
- Polish and duster
- Matches and lighters
- Markers (thick, black markers)
- Measuring tape
- Multi plug socket adapter
- Music CDs (compilations)
- Nails and screws (assorted)
- Napkins
- Notepads (A5 for notes and plain A4 for signs)
- Paper clips
- screwdriver
- Picture hanging wire
- Pins
- Pushpins/tacks
- Safety clips
- Scissors
- Stapler and staples
- White sticky labels
- Stopwatch
- String
- Sun protection lotion
- Superglue
- Tape (carpet, clear, scotch, masking, electrical and duct tapes)
- Envelopes
- Printing paper
- Torch
- Window cleaner
- Wire cutters
- Umbrella
- USB stick (conferences)
First aid kit
- Pain killers (Aspirin/Ibuprofen/Paracetamol/[and for the ultimate hangover cure] Resolve)
- Bandages
- Dressings
- Plasters & tape
- Instant cold pack
- Gloves
- Gauze
- Cotton wool
- Alcohol swabs
- Dettol antiseptic.
Contact: Kelly McGillivray
Email: Kelly@thesquad.co.za
