Technical production and support for musicals, plays, dance shows and live performance across Auckland.
AfterDark Events works with theatre companies, schools, community groups and performance organisations to provide the lighting, sound, equipment and technical support needed to bring a production to life.
Whether you need help with one part of your show or want us involved from the early planning stages through to closing night, we can build our support around your production.
Lighting Design & Operation
Lighting is a huge part of how a production feels.
We can assist with:
- Lighting design
- Fixture and equipment planning
- Lighting programming
- Show operation
- Cueing and technical rehearsals
- Special effects and practical lighting
- Equipment hire
- Bump-in and bump-out support
We can work with your director and creative team to develop a lighting design that supports the story, performers and overall look of the production.
Sound & Wireless Microphones
Clear, reliable sound is essential for live performance.
Our sound services can include:
- Sound system setup and operation
- Wireless microphone systems
- Headset and lapel microphones
- Playback and sound effects
- Mixing for vocals, music and live bands
- Orchestra and foldback monitoring
- Microphone coordination and management
- Sound equipment hire
From a small school production through to a full musical with a large cast, we can help plan a system that suits the venue and production.
Technical Production Support
Putting on a show involves a lot more than simply turning equipment on.
We can support your production with:
- Technical planning
- Production meetings
- Venue and equipment assessment
- Bump-in and setup
- Technical rehearsals
- Show operation
- Bump-out and pack-down
- Technical crew
- Coordination with venues and production teams
We can slot into an existing technical team or provide broader production support where needed.
Schools, Community Theatre & Dance
We regularly support productions including:
- Musical theatre
- Plays
- School productions
- Dance shows
- Performing arts showcases
- Concerts
- Prizegivings
- Community theatre
- Youth productions
Every production has different requirements, budgets and levels of technical experience, so we work with your team to find a practical solution that suits the show.
Need Equipment Only?
Already have your own technical team?
We can also provide equipment hire for theatrical productions, including lighting, sound, wireless microphones and associated production equipment.
If required, we can also assist with delivery, setup, programming or operation.
Bring Your Production to Life
Whether you're starting with a completed technical plan or just an idea of how you want the show to look and sound, talk to us.
We'll help work through the technical side and build a solution around your production.
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