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Seen
and Heard at SBC Ameritech
 With
the help of CSSI, Concentrix produced the Annual Sales Force Meeting
for SBC Ameritech at the Rosemont Theater for the second year in
a row. Concentrix Producer Jennifer Incorvia contracted Chicago
Scenic to design, build, and manage all the scenic elements for
the event. CSSI Project Manager Ross Hamilton worked closely with
the Concentrix team and Rosemont Theater Manager Ron Stern and Head
Carpenter Ray Yukich.
The through-line of the meeting was a comedic skit in the style
of several popular spy movies. The opening scene was a musical spoof
of the movie Men in Black. The audience roared as the back wall
was lifted to reveal silhouettes in front of the cyc, complete with
signature suits and sunglasses. Even Austin Powers made a special
appearance for the event. The audience laughed as they watched the
main characters, named 630 and 708, repeatedly try to infiltrate
the SBC Ameritech Corporation and steal their business ideas. Yet
each of their valiant and humorous attempts were foiled by their
own ineptitude. The audience enjoyed the show and was thrilled when
top SBC Ameritech executives made presentations that were integrated
into the flow of the show.
 CSSI
designers set the tone of the show by placing the action in an industrial
warehouse. The set filled the entire Rosemont Theater stage and
included two large projection screens that were incorporated into
corrugated steel facades. Guest speakers and general business information
were projected onto the screens throughout the meeting. Two access
ports were placed below the screens to allow speakers and cast members
on and off the stage. Some of the more humorous action took place
above the stage on a giant multi-level catwalk made of corrugated
steel and louvered ducts. Multiple paint techniques were applied
to the scenic elements by CSSI Painter Amy Holsman to achieve the
underground looks.
Job Lead Dan Yuen supervised the job as it went through the CSSI
shop and led the onsite installation. Mike Walsh of Mike Walsh Productions
was the technical director for the show.
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