Trump at the International Union of Operating Engineers in Crosby, Texas
President Trump came to the Crosby, Texas IUOE training and education center specifically to sign two Executive Orders designed to boost the oil and gas industry. This historic visit was attended by several prominent Texas Republicans, as well as a host of working engineers from all corners of the United States. However, it started with a single phone call, three days before the event. When the call came in from Jarrad Scott, founder of PM1, (Production Management One is the most prominent political production company in the United States) Robert knew the clock was already ticking. In 72 hours, In Depth Events staff, with Robert on site, was able to provide audio, lighting, press feed, backstage monitors, and generator rentals for an event that took place inside a non-climate controlled welder’s training facility. Every single word of the President’s speech was heard, and the lighting served to make sure the press saw every interaction on the stage. We worked directly with White House staff to make sure this event went off without a single hitch.
Trump at Sempra Energy in Cameron Parish, Louisiana
Less than a month later, In Depth Events was on site in Louisiana at Cameron LNG getting ready for another Presidential appearance. This political event was spearheaded by Streamline Event Agency, with Justin Zebell at the helm. Cameron LNG is a brand new facility that provides LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) for export. Matt was the lead on this site, bringing four trucks of equipment to the outdoor event space. After three grueling days of setting up staging, press risers, seating risers, and photo risers in the Louisiana heat, the President arrived to discuss the number of jobs that the new facility would create in Louisiana. This event was exceptionally well-attended and covered by the press, with news reports and sounds bites of the President’s speech going all over the world.
Biden at a private residence in Highland Park, Texas
In June, we got a call from the other side of the aisle – Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden was coming to Dallas. His first stop was a campaign finance appearance at a private home in Highland Park, Texas. Private homes are always tricky because they simply aren’t set up for live events. For this private home, load in was through a rear alley and then hand carried through the back yard. Robert spearheaded this event and carried most of the gear himself! Luckily, production requirements we not difficult, with a small podium and stage, as well as an audio system with a wireless microphone. The event went exceptionally well, with everyone in attendance able to hear Mr. Biden’s message.
Biden at SPARK Children’s Center in Dallas, TX
From the private event that Robert was handling, Mr. Biden hopped in his SUV and drove over to his second stop in Dallas – a speaking engagement at the non-profit children's center called SPARK! At Southside on Lamar. This event required a lot more production gear and some special backdrop treatment! Matt brought In Depth Events skills in force with HMI lighting panels, a multizone audio system, and staging for the press. The event looked great, to the point that the CNN cameraman told Matt it was “the best lighting he’d ever had at a political event”. The venue was particularly happy with the way our crews respected their art and children's installations through the venue.
As I said before – political events are by far the most challenging events we handle as event professionals. From Presidents to Presidential contenders, National, State, and even non-profit rallies, our co-founders Matt and Robert have been there and we have you covered. Let us show you how our founders and crew work together with your planning staff to provide the best in event management and event technology. Contact us today for a quote!
