Space Productions LA

Stage Design & Staging · New York

Stage Design & Staging in New York

Decks and truss sized to the elevator and the corridor, ground support where there is nothing to hang from, and the load calcs and certificates the building will actually accept.

  • LED, staging, lighting, and audio — one in-house crew
  • One producer accountable from load-in through strike
  • On-site tech at every show, start to finish
  • 10+ years in NYC · 500+ events delivered · licensed & insured
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Tell Us About Your Event.

Corporate conference or keynoteGala, awards, or brand eventProduct launch or activationConcert, tour, or festivalSomething else

Free consultation, no commitment

Hilton
Netflix
Paramount
Universal
Walt Disney
Herbalife
Adidas
Viacom
TAO
SBE
RedBird
IDL

Rooms we build this in — New York, NY

  • Chelsea & Tribeca loft venues
  • Brooklyn warehouse spaces
  • Manhattan hotel ballrooms
  • Javits Center
  • Pier 36 & waterfront venues

Not on the list? We load into rooms across the metro every week — see everything we cover in New York.

Why Us

Why NYC producers choose Space Productions

01

10+ Years, 500+ Events

In New York the show is won or lost at the dock — elevator slots, COIs, street permits, overnight calls. Our production plan covers those before we talk pixels, which is why our New York builds open on time.

02

White-Glove, Start to Finish

We don’t just drop off equipment — we engineer the full experience. Our crew manages design, setup, programming, and teardown so you never lift a finger.

03

Trusted by Global Icons

Our LED production has powered experiences for Netflix, Universal, Adidas, Hilton, and more. When top brands need show-stopping visuals, they call us.

04

Transparent, Upfront Pricing

No surprise fees. No fine print. Just clear quotes with flexible packages that scale to your event and budget. LED wall rentals typically start at $5,000.

How we work

Quote. Site walk. Build. Show.

A process built so nothing is left to chance between the booking and the strike.

Quote

Tell us the venue, the date, and the scope. We come back fast with a clear, itemized quote — no guesswork, no padding.

Site Walk

We walk the venue or the plans — power, rigging points, sightlines, load-in paths. The spec on paper matches what shows up.

Build

Every wall and rig is tested in our shop before it leaves. We deliver, rig, and program ahead of doors — never against the clock.

Show

A dedicated tech stays on-site for the full run of show — content, redundancy, real-time fixes. We stay through strike.

See the full process

Every New York stage is designed backwards from the loading dock, if the building even has one.

Deck dimensions, truss lengths, and how the build breaks down are decided by the freight elevator, the corridor turns, and the loading window — not by the room. We measure the path, pre-build in the shop, and deliver something a small crew can assemble in the hours you were given.

Included as standard

  • Delivery, rigging, and clean cable management
  • Redundant processing and power on critical systems
  • An on-site tech for the full run of show
  • A real rehearsal before doors — never against the clock
  • Strike and load-out by the same crew

New York, NY

What changes about staging in New York.

Access dictates the design. Weight-limited freight elevators, tight corridor turns, and shared or absent docks mean a stage has to break into pieces that genuinely fit and travel on carts that genuinely turn the corner. We walk and measure the route on anything substantial, because a deck that will not make the turn is discovered at the worst possible moment.

Most interesting NYC venues have nothing to hang from. Loft and warehouse spaces have low structure, unrated beams, or landmark restrictions on attaching anything at all — so overhead lighting, LED, and scenic sit on ground support engineered and load-rated as part of the plot rather than improvised on the floor.

And the paperwork gets read here. Buildings, venues, and management companies want load calculations, rigging plots, and a certificate of insurance naming them, often before they will confirm your load-in window. We deliver the full set with the drawings so approval is routine — in NYC, missing documentation delays the dock, not just the build.

Broken down to fit the lift

Deck and truss dimensions and cart plans measured against the real elevator and corridor turns.

Ground support for loft and landmark rooms

Engineered, load-rated structure where the building has nothing rated — or nothing you are allowed to touch.

Documentation that unlocks the dock

Load calcs, plots, and a COI naming the building delivered up front, because access depends on them.

On the floor

Stage Design & Staging We’ve Built Across NYC.

Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Outdoor evening private event on a lawn — a custom monogram on the LED wall, a floral arch hung with lanterns, beam lighting through haze and set dinner tables.
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
International Dance League on the Honda Stage — a checkered yellow-and-black LED wall and header truss in a historic auditorium, seen from the front-of-house console position during rehearsal.
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Concert in an ornate historic theatre — a band on stage against a blue LED wall carrying an IMAG close-up of the singer, warm overhead lighting bars and a packed floor.
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Concert stage backed by a wall of vertical LED battens in blue, with a full band including saxophone and guitars, coloured beams over the crowd.
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Gala entertainment set — a live band and vocalists in formalwear on stage, an arched LED backdrop with a palm-frond graphic and red LED battens, magenta beams overhead.
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA
International Dance League main stage — a dance crew performing between two IMAG side screens, the main LED wall carrying the performing team’s name, with a full house and front-of-house consoles in the foreground.
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Indoor reception beneath a dense floral and greenery ceiling hung with mirror balls — a DJ booth in front of a multi-panel LED wall running abstract colour content.
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Corporate general session in a ballroom before doors — a wide LED wall carrying a themed partner graphic, a blue beam rig overhead and banquet seating set.
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Concert in an ornate theatre under red wash — a band on stage against a large LED wall running graphic content, line array flown stage left, crowd filling the floor.
Live event production by Space Productions LA
Live event production by Space Productions LA

Stage Design & Stagingin New York

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Our Clients

Hilton
Paramount
Walt Disney
Adidas
TAO
RedBird
Hilton
Paramount
Walt Disney
Adidas
TAO
RedBird
Netflix
Universal
Herbalife
Viacom
SBE
IDL
Netflix
Universal
Herbalife
Viacom
SBE
IDL

Plot · Structure · Build

What turns a drawing into a stage you can trust?

Stage Design & Staging in New York — Drawn before it’s built
Plot

Drawn before it’s built

A stage plot and rigging plan that maps every deck, truss, and hang point to your LED and lighting — so the build is coordinated on paper before a single truck is loaded.

  • Stage plot + rigging plan
  • Coordinated with LED & lighting
  • Sightlines and load-in mapped
Stage Design & Staging in New York — Decking & truss
Structure

Decking & truss

Modular staging at variable height, box and triangle truss, flown or ground-supported. Engineered and load-rated for the rig it carries — and the people who stand on it.

  • Variable-height modular decking
  • Box & triangle truss systems
  • Flown or ground-supported
Stage Design & Staging in New York — Shop-built, site-rigged
Build

Shop-built, site-rigged

We pre-build and test in the shop, then rig, adjust, and strike on-site with an experienced crew — so load-in is fast and the structure goes up exactly as engineered.

  • Pre-built and shop-tested
  • Experienced rigging crew
  • On-site build, adjust, strike

The gear on the truck

The structure we build it from.

Engineered, load-rated staging and rigging — drawn to a plot, built in our shop, and rated before anyone steps on it.

Modular staging deck
Variable height

Modular staging deck

Load-rated modular decking set to any height for thrusts, risers, and multi-level stages — locked tight and skinned clean so it holds steady under a full cast.

Box truss
Engineered

Box truss

Aircraft-grade box truss for spanning headers, hanging LED and lighting, and carrying real weight — engineered and rated to the rig it holds.

Triangle truss
Lightweight

Triangle truss

Lighter triangular truss for mid-weight hangs and curved or decorative runs where a clean line matters as much as the load it carries.

Ground-support tower
Goalpost

Ground-support tower

Self-climbing towers and goalpost grids that raise the rig from the deck where flying isn’t an option, rated for the full overhead load.

Stair unit & treads
Access

Stair unit & treads

Engineered stairs, treads, and ramps with proper rise and run, finished to match the build so access never looks like an afterthought.

Guardrail & handrail
Safety-rated

Guardrail & handrail

Code-compliant guardrail and handrail that keep talent and crew safe at height, integrated into the deck so the safety line reads as part of the design.

Know what you’re asking for

The parts of a stage, and what each is for.

Staging quotes list a lot of components, and most of them exist for a reason you can see from the audience. Here’s what each part does in a New York room, so the plot you approve matches the show you pictured. Everything below is built in our shop and rated to load before anyone steps on it.

Platform

Deck

The modular platform sections a stage is built from, usually 4×8 feet, on adjustable legs.

Ask for it when: Any raised stage. Sizes come in deck increments, so a stage is “six decks by four” before it’s dimensions.

Sightlines

Deck height

How high the stage sits above the floor — commonly 16, 24, 32, or 48 inches.

Ask for it when: The single biggest sightline decision. Too low and the back can’t see; too high and the front row is craning, and you lose lighting clearance above.

Finish

Skirting

Fabric or hard panel closing the gap between the deck edge and the floor.

Ask for it when: Every visible stage. It’s the difference between a finished stage and a pile of platforms with cable underneath.

Access

Stair unit

Purpose-built steps with a handrail, matched to the deck height.

Ask for it when: Any stage people walk onto. Handrails are usually a code requirement past a certain height, not a preference.

Access

ADA ramp

A compliant-gradient ramp giving wheelchair access to the stage.

Ask for it when: Any event where a presenter or award recipient may need it — which is more events than people plan for. The gradient needs real floor length, so it’s designed in early.

Safety

Guardrail

Railing along exposed edges, particularly at the back and sides of a raised deck.

Ask for it when: Required above certain heights, and worth it below them anywhere presenters step back while talking.

Structure

Box truss

Square-section aluminium truss, the standard structure for hanging lighting, LED, and scenic.

Ask for it when: Anything overhead. Span and load capacity are what determine which size is used.

Structure

Ground support tower

Free-standing towers lifting truss to height where there are no rigging points overhead.

Ask for it when: Ballrooms with no rigging, outdoor sites, and any ceiling that won’t take the load. It occupies floor space beside the stage.

Structure

Header truss

The horizontal truss spanning above the stage, carrying lighting and often an LED header.

Ask for it when: Most staged shows. It’s what gives lighting somewhere to hang and gives the stage a defined top edge.

Safety

Load rating

The engineered weight each deck, truss, and point can carry, per point rather than in total.

Ask for it when: Always, and it’s worth asking to see it. Venues do, and a vendor who can’t produce it is a problem.

Layout

Thrust

A section of stage extending forward into the audience.

Ask for it when: When a presenter needs to get closer to the room. It changes sightlines, lighting angles, and camera positions together.

Finish

Cable management

Routing power and data under the deck and out of guest sightlines.

Ask for it when: Every show. It’s invisible when done and the first thing photographs when it isn’t.

How to spec it

What a stage plot needs from you.

Corporate keynote
Typical buildDeck + steps + skirting
What drives the drawingSightlines and camera positions come first
Concert / festival
Typical buildEngineered deck + ground support
What drives the drawingLoad rating, crowd safety, and weather
Gala / awards
Typical buildLow-profile stage + branded facia
What drives the drawingThe room stays elegant; the structure disappears
In-the-round / runway
Typical buildModular decks + guardrail plan
What drives the drawingEgress and ADA routes shape the layout

Pricing, explained

What moves the price.

Two stages the same size can quote very differently. Here’s what actually moves staging numbers.

Footprint & height

Deck area sets the base; height adds substructure, guardrail, and stair/ramp requirements.

Ground support vs. venue steel

Truss towers and ballast where the venue has no rated points — the venue usually decides this.

Finish level

Raw deck, skirted, or fully branded facia — the camera decides how far to go.

Code & access

Guardrails, stairs, and ADA ramps are load-rated line items, not afterthoughts.

Load-in window

An overnight build or a 90-minute turn changes crew size, not the stage.

Send the venue and the headcount — we’ll draw the plot, rate the loads, and quote it itemized.

Who this is for

Corporate keynotes
Concerts & touring
Award shows
Conferences
Festivals

The structural question

What goes wrong with staging — and how do we prevent it?

The stage bounces when the talent walks out

An engineered deck rated to the real load — not stacked risers and hope.

Half the room can’t see past the podium

Sightlines are drawn against the actual room plot before anything is built.

The build runs past doors

Shop pre-build plus a crew sized to the window — see how we survive 90-minute load-ins.

The fire marshal flags it on show morning

Guardrails, stairs, ramps, and egress are drawn to code in the plot — inspection is a walkthrough, not a negotiation.

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Portfolio

Real events. Real results.

How we’ve helped brands and event planners put on shows that didn’t miss a cue.

Global Tech Summit — Hybrid Broadcast

Corporate Keynote

Global Tech Summit — Hybrid Broadcast

The challenge

A Fortune 500 tech company needed a high-resolution LED backdrop for a hybrid live-streamed keynote in a venue with difficult ambient light and tight load-in windows.

The solution

Custom curved 40-foot LED wall at 2.6mm pixel pitch, full content management, redundant processing, and on-site technical direction for the run of show.

The result

Flawless broadcast to 10,000+ virtual attendees and zero technical issues on the floor. The client rebooked for three additional events.

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International Dance League Finals — Honda Stage

Concert Production

International Dance League Finals — Honda Stage

The challenge

A nationally televised dance competition needed a massive LED stage backdrop with rapid content switching for 20+ performances across a two-day event.

The solution

Multi-panel LED configuration spanning 60 feet wide, real-time media-server management, redundant processing, and a dedicated show caller.

The result

Zero technical issues across 40+ hours of live production, featured on a broadcast seen by millions.

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FAQ

Questions producers ask.

Everything you need to know about putting your show in our hands. Can’t find your answer here?

A riser package for a ballroom starts in the low four figures; a ground-supported stage with truss and scenic runs considerably more. NYC access — elevator trips, extra hands, night windows — is a genuine part of the number, so it is itemized rather than absorbed.

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Reviews

Why producers call us back.

Verified Google reviews from the people who put their show in our hands.

Space Productions LA transformed our company conference event in San Diego. Their stage and lighting, along with stunning LED wall designs, took our event to a whole new level. From the main room to breakout rooms, they handled it all seamlessly. We won’t consider anyone else for our future events.

Michael H.
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Space Productions LA delivered a phenomenal experience for our 4,000-person annual summit. From lighting and sound to LED video walls, they turned our vision into a stunning reality. The team’s professionalism, attention to detail, and technical expertise were exceptional — responsive, accommodating, and a pleasure to work with.

Jason P.
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Space Productions LA was the driving force behind the success of our fundraiser event. They provided exceptional lighting and LED walls that brought our vision to life. The team’s commitment to excellence was evident throughout the entire process, and we’re eager to work with them again.

Phillip T.
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Leeor was a pleasure to work with! So professional and was able to bring my vision to life. High-quality work and the staff is meticulous! Would highly recommend Space Productions for any event — thank you for making everything about my event magical.

Adi C.
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Space Productions LED wall took our production value to the next level — on schedule, on budget, and a pleasure to work alongside.

Michael Brosnan
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Had such an amazing experience with Space Productions! They do all of our family events and never fail to impress — from their experience in lighting design and sound to their high energy. Leeor and the team gave great customer service and always make sure all of our requests are met.

Michelle L.
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What a magical night and amazing experience! Space Productions LA truly made the wedding a great success. They pay attention to details, read the crowd, and understand how to keep the energy high and the party going. I highly recommend and encourage everyone to make them your number one choice.

Nicole A.
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Their design for the LED board was amazing — the lighting completely transformed the space and set the perfect energy for the night.

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Where we work

Stage Design & Staging in the markets we load into.

Same crew and gear in every one — but the venues, the labor rules and the weather change what the build actually takes. Each page is written for that city.

Need a stage that holds up?

Send us the venue and the rig. We’ll draw the plot, engineer the structure, and build it so the drawing matches what shows up.

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