LD On The DL: The Mythical Perfect Pack

June 24, 2010

Check out the latest article on at Live Design’s Website.  I talk about a “perfect pack,” a gear drop where nothing is missing.  Is it possible?

I remain skeptical.

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Tinc Provides Production Consulting for Andarina Designs

June 16, 2010

Last week, Tinc Design & Productions worked with Stacy Harshman of Andarina Designs to provide rigging services and production support for the Women’s Mafia Fashion Show “Once Upon a Time” at Union Square Ballroom.

We were brought in to find a way to hang 3 large chandeliers over a runway that had no reliable rigging points.  An elegant truss and pipe structure solved the problem beautifully.  As usual, the load in was well planned, well staffed, and on budget.

Thank you to Stacy, Rosanne, and Derek for designing a great show.  Thank you also to the Union Square Ballroom for being lovely hosts as always.

Tinc Staff: Production Manager – Ryan Kirk; Rigging – Anthony Farwell; Electrician – Melissa Johnston

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LD On The DL: You Get What You Pay For

June 14, 2010

Cheap production spells trouble for everyone – from clients to labor.   Click here to read all about it.

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LD On The DL: Who’s Justifyin’ The Rate?

June 7, 2010

Check out the latest LD On The DL here.

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Tinc Backstage Aims To Provide Affordable Labor To Off-Broadway Market

June 1, 2010

Building off their years in the live-events and fashion industries, Tinc Design & Productions is launching a subsidiary, Tinc Backstage, which will provide affordable labor services to Off-Broadway theatre companies.

“Our backgrounds are in theatre,” remarks Tinc founder Ryan Kirk, “It’s only natural for us to extend our great services we’ve cultivated for the event world to the Off-Broadway world as well.  We think it’s a win-win for both theatre companies and us.”

By providing labor, booking services, as well as dealing with all payroll and H.R. concerns, Tinc hopes to save their clients money and time.  ”Theatre companies got into this business to make great art, not figure out how to pay people.  We, on the other hand, have the expertise and infrastructure to easily fill that need.  Over the years we’ve found ways to reduce our costs to make our exceptional labor accessible to theater companies.”

Despite the “official” launch, Tinc has been providing its brand of labor for all the years the company has been in business.  ”We’ve never out-sourced our labor.  We try to consolidate as much as possible in an effort to reduce costs and improve organization.  Plus we have great people,” says Kirk.

In fact, consolidation is the name of the game.  Tinc hopes that by consolidating the various and complex aspects of payroll and booking, it can provide a great service that’s accessible for theaters large and small.

For more information, please visit www.tincproductions.com/backstage or email backstage@TincProductions.com.

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