Event Show Productions

What Event Show Productions does

Event Show Productions (ESP) is a privately-held, boutique entertainment production company headquartered in Tampa, Florida, founded in 1991 by CEO Dorene Collier. The company delivers end-to-end live entertainment for corporate, social, and nonprofit events, structured around three service pillars: Events (concept development and event management for conferences, galas, product launches, incentive programs, weddings, and social functions), Shows (creation, costuming, choreography, rehearsal and performance of specialty acts including Cirque-style aerialists, dancers, singers, emcees, themed cabaret shows, and LED/robotic costume performers), and Productions (video, stage and set design, custom music, lighting and sound design, green screen capture, speech coaching, and show management).

The company's technical anchor is the globally patented Tell-A-Vision (stylized as tellAvsion) LED-based costume platform introduced by Collier in 2013 and debuted on America's Got Talent Season 8, supplemented by iDroid robotic costumes and other custom theatrical hardware. ESP operates with a small core team of 6-7 internal employees plus a flexible network of contracted specialty talent, drawing on 28+ year memberships in MPI and Visit Tampa Bay for pipeline development.

Revenue is generated through bespoke, quote-based professional service fees for each engagement, with no publicly disclosed pricing or standard tiers. GTM is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting corporate event planners, association executives, and nonprofit event directors; the customer book includes Marriott International, Motorola, ReliaQuest Bowl, Visit Tampa Bay, Children's Cancer Center, Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Abbey Carpet and Floor, and Execs In The Know. Geographic delivery spans North America (primary), the United Kingdom (Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014), the UAE (Dubai Soccer Awards), and India (IIFA Awards). No outside funding, parent company, or M&A activity is disclosed.

Name

Event Show Productions

Legal name

Event Show Productions, Inc.

Website

https://esptampa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tampa-based boutique entertainment production company founded in 1991, providing custom theatrical entertainment, talent casting, and event production services for corporate events, galas, conferences, and nonprofits globally. Creator of the patented Tell-A-Vision LED costume technology featured on America's Got Talent.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Entertainment Production

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Other Performing Arts Companies (71119)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging) (MPAAAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Special Effects (Pyro, Lasers, Confetti, Fog) (MPAGAKAF), Theatre Services & Design (Scenic/Costume/Props/Stage Management) (MPAGABAO), Circus, Magic & Variety Shows (THAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Corporate event entertainment
• Live performance production
• Theatrical event services
• Stage production design
• Custom entertainment shows

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Entertainment Production Services: Full-service entertainment production company providing custom performances, shows, and productions for corporate events, galas, conferences, and private functions. Revenue generated through service fees for entertainment talent, production design, choreography, stage management, and event execution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Event Show Productions designs, casts, and executes custom live entertainment for corporate, association, and nonprofit events, delivering themed performance concepts with original choreography, custom costumes, stage production, video production, lighting, and sound. The firm owns the patented Tell-A-Vision iDroid costume technology that displays video content directly on performers, and its offerings are organized into Events Services, Shows Services, and Productions Services.

Product overview

Event Show Productions (ESP) is a boutique Entertainment Production Company based in Tampa, Florida, founded in 1991. The company operates as a service-based business offering a comprehensive portfolio of entertainment and production services rather than a software product. The core offerings include Events Services (event planning and management), Shows Services (live entertainment creation and performance), and Productions Services (video, stage, and technical production). Their notable proprietary product is Tell-A-Vision, a patented technology featured on America's Got Talent Season 8 (2013). Additional offerings include themed show performances (cabaret, theatrical, cirque), entertainment acts (puppets, impersonators, stiltwalkers, aerial performers), and production elements (LED costumes, iDroid technology costumes, atmospheric decor). The company serves corporate events, galas, weddings, trade shows, and large-scale theatrical productions reaching a global audience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• tellAvsion: A patented entertainment concept created by Dorene Collier, featured on America's Got Talent 2013, Season 8.

Products and services

• Events Services Full-service event planning and management for corporate, association, and nonprofit events, covering logistics, creative direction, talent, and on-site execution of meetings, conferences, galas, and themed celebrations.
• Shows Services Custom live entertainment performances for corporate and nonprofit audiences, including themed shows, original choreography, specialty acts, and signature Tell-A-Vision iDroid performances built around the company's patented technology.
• Productions Services End-to-end technical and creative production including stage design, video production, lighting, sound, costumes, and choreography, providing the production backbone behind the company's events and shows.
• Tell-A-Vision (iDroid Performers) Proprietary iDroid costume performances featuring concealed LED screens that display live or pre-recorded video content on the bodies of costumed performers, available as a signature entertainment offering for corporate and association events.
• Show Themes and Performances A catalog of themed show concepts and performance packages that corporate, association, and nonprofit event buyers can select or adapt for their programs, ranging from seasonal and holiday themes to branded entertainment concepts.
• Entertainment Acts and Decor Standalone entertainment acts, specialty performers, and themed decor elements that can be booked individually or combined for galas, fundraisers, appreciation events, and themed parties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96%+ approval rating (Excellent or Very Satisfied) for event performances

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MPI (Meeting Professionals International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term membership organization for meeting and event professionals. Provides networking, industry resources, and credibility within the corporate events industry. ESP has been a member for 28+ years.
• Visit Tampa BaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial tourism and convention bureau for Tampa Bay. Long-term partnership (28+ years) supporting Tampa Bay events and entertainment. ESP works collaboratively with Visit Tampa Bay on events and tourism initiatives.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Jack Morton Worldwide: Global brand experience agency producing live events, experiential marketing, and entertainment activations for major brands — incumbent competitor in the same enterprise live-events category.
• MKG (MKG Experiential): Mid-sized experiential marketing and live events agency producing brand experiences and custom entertainment — established player serving a similar corporate event-planning buyer.
• Cirque du Soleil (private events division): Global entertainment brand with a private and corporate events division providing custom cirque-style performances and theatrical entertainment — competes at the premium end of the same category ESP serves.
• Imagination Group: Large global experiential and event marketing agency producing brand experiences, live events, and entertainment for Fortune 500 clients — broader scale incumbent competing for similar enterprise entertainment RFPs.

Direct peers

• EventWorks: Full-service event production company providing entertainment, staging, and production services for corporate meetings and private events — overlapping service lines and customer segments.
• EBE Talent & Entertainment: Boutique entertainment and talent agency specializing in corporate events, galas, and custom productions with a similar full-service offering of talent booking, choreography, and show production.
• TSE Entertainment: Theatrical and entertainment production company serving corporate events with custom stage shows, dancers, and specialty acts — comparable mid-sized boutique competitor with similar theatrical orientation.
• Performance Entertainment Group: Long-established corporate event entertainment agency producing custom shows, themed performances, and full production services for enterprise clients — directly comparable boutique model and service portfolio to ESP.
• Big Event Company: Corporate event entertainment producer offering custom shows, themed performances, and production services for enterprise meetings and galas — directly overlapping service model and customer base with ESP.
• HYPE Entertainment Group: Specialized corporate event entertainment and production agency offering dancers, specialty acts, themed shows, and event production — comparable boutique scope and corporate focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/esptampa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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