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"The Battle" at the Canadian International Military Tattoo & Festival
Interview with Mr. John Terence, Producer, Canadian International Military Tattoo & Festival
WAR
OF 1812 & the Canadian International Military Tattoo & Festival
“BEHIND
THE SCENES - PROBLEM SOLVING” …
I
asked John... "As a producer, I
would imagine you are good at problem solving and managing people! As hectic as
it is with all the chaos and details, how do you maintain your professionalism and composure?
What
goes on behind the scenes is truly remarkable. I had no idea how technical
planning was required for such a larger scale show/performance. Here's what he
told me… John has a large staff, with two “trouble
shooters” who sit in the VIP booth on top of the concourse. There are just
3 technical directors who deal with lighting, sound and when required video technician.
There are seven (7) entrances/exits to the coliseum floor John has and five (5)
main players on the benches on the sidelines. Mr. Terence has a Production
Staff and 4-5 others to assist with moving the podium on/off the coliseum floor
and specific people to pull the curtains back on cue. I asked John how
importance a job this was. Again, John said that he tells his team that no
matter how small or minute their tasks may seem, they are critical in the grand
picture. COMMUNICATIONS are Critical for a show of this magnitude. John told me
he has two ear pieces in/on during the entire production. In his left ear he
can talk directly to the Sound, Lighting technicians, in his right ear the
headset he is in direct communications so he can speak. John can speak
simutainuously or independently as required.
(To
Be Continued)
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