One of our favorite events to produce is the William Morris Agency's annual Christmas party. And, according to a reporter who was there covering the event, it has "become the ticket to have in the music industry for the holidays." At this party, WMA invite their artists, managers, corporate executives and agents from Nashville and L.A. It's a very fun night!
Thanks to Senior Agent, Paul Moore for bringing us in year after year to transform their space into party central!
The picture below is a rendering of what we wanted it to look like...ideas that help form the decor of the party. The WMA staff wanted to do something early sixties---like 57-62.
The amazing thing about this party is that it all takes place on the third level of their parking garage! One day it's a parking garage and then next day it's a hip, vibey lounge!
Keith Brogdan (one of our art directors) is caught in action as he fluffs.
Here's a view into the garage that will soon be our vibey 60's club
This car, a 1959 Cadillac, was given by Hank Williams Jr. to the agency...years ago. The car is affectionately known as "The Senator"
(Keith has planted himself as a car model. )
Brandon Thomas (one of our producers) paused for a photo opp. too. The "Senator" is a SWEET ride! Like 6 mpg. Literally.
Parked and safe. WHEW!
Sheryl Thomas (wife of Brandon and one of the decorating crew members) and Gary bundled up as we all froze getting the decor going while still feeling the reality that we ARE in a parking garage. When do those heaters get turned on?
Though it looks to be a mess...there is a vision. There is a plan!
Another one of our art directors, Dean is giving things a final touch.
We couldn't make it without these guys...Jacob Driver (far left) and Chris Lyle. These guys know how to make things happen. Chris is our operations manager and on of my go-to guys when I need great ideas for new sets. Jacob not only builds sets, he also drives our Gary Musick trucks all over the world!
We went with a series of spheres to give that 60's feel. The guys knocked it out of the park on this one!
These groovy creations (above and below) were the centerpieces. Our art guys bought old records and with a heat gun molded the records into cool bowls.
ahhhh....The Senator
In order to create a lounge feel, we developed different sitting areas
This was the entry way into the party
The logo that looks like 4 X's is really a capital sized W and another capital M laid over each other...for William Morris
For the bars, we build bar surrounds that had kind of an animated feel with 60's looking martini glasses and things.
We were able to get together for a rare photo before the party got started. All the producers with Sr. Agent Paul Moore
(L-R) Curt Wallen, Gary Musick, Paul Moore, Brandon Scott Thomas, Bert Hensley
Valerie Summers (an agent at William Morris) and Brandon. Val is an agent for artists in the adult contemporary world...Bill Cosby, Foreigner, etc...
This bar served specialty drinks from the 60's...Rob Roy, Side Car, 007, etc
More groovy sitting space
At its peak, it was a crowded night of lots of fun,
This video will give you little perspective as the final walk through before doors opened.
It is always one of the more challenging and fun events of the year. Thanks to everyone for their hard work and a job well done!
