Catalyst Entertainment Company

What Catalyst Entertainment Company does

Catalyst Entertainment Company is a privately held, founder-operated live entertainment and event production company headquartered at 6090 Green One Court in Orlando, Florida. The company, operated primarily by owner Tom Casey and active since at least 2014 (with the website copyright indicating 2019 as the corporate founding date), delivers interactive entertainment services spanning dueling pianos (Tom & Tonya), interactive karaoke bands (Let's Get Rockin'!), sketch comedy troupes (The Break Room Players), comedy shows (Orlando Comedy Break), DJ/karaoke hosting (Sing with Tom!), piano shell rentals (Catalyst Pianos), and professional video and photography production. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees. The company serves corporate events, weddings and private functions, comedy show audiences, and party hosts, with anchor venue relationships at Disney World, Disney's Atlantic Dance Hall, Universal Studios, and Orlando Family Stage, plus international military entertainment engagements in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Kuwait.

Underlying technical capability centers on a professional broadcast-quality video production stack, including Black Magic 6K Pro and 4K cinema cameras, Canon DSLR bodies (70D, 60D, 7D, 5D MkII), Sigma and Rokinon lenses, DJI RS2 gimbal, Tilta Float, Easyrig, licensed DJI Mavic 2 Pro and Avata drone pilots, Sennheiser/Audio Technica/Rode audio capture, wireless lavalier systems, and a DaVinci Resolve-certified post-production suite. The Catalyst Studio extends this into a multi-set livestreaming venue designed to push content to Asian and other international markets, with sketch comedy master classes delivered by Second City (Chicago) instructors beginning November 2023. Sub-brands include The Break Room Players, Tonight! Orlando, Let's Get Rockin'!, Orlando Comedy Break, Sing with Tom!, Catalyst Pianos, The Catalyst Studio, and the Catalyst Shop merchandise storefront.

Catalyst monetizes through a diversified mix of professional services (custom-quoted corporate entertainment, weddings, videography), consumer ticket sales (The Break Room Players / Orlando Comedy Break shows priced $10 in advance and $25 at the door), one-time digital purchases (the 'My Rise from the Wise Guys' video book series at $19.99 via Vimeo), merchandise (T-shirts, hoodies, 'A Little More Cowbell' items), and piano shell rentals. Distribution is direct and event-driven, primarily through venue-based live performances, private event booking, the company's own e-commerce ticketing and merchandise shop, and emerging streaming/YouTube channels. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external investors or funding rounds.

Name

Catalyst Entertainment Company

Legal name

Catalyst Entertainment Company

Website

https://catalystentertainmentcompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Catalyst Entertainment Company is an Orlando-based live entertainment and event production company offering dueling pianos, interactive karaoke bands, sketch comedy shows, video production, and livestreaming services for corporate events, weddings, and private functions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Services

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAGAAAG

Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Live Entertainment & Events (Concerts, Theater, Festivals)/Concerts & Music Festivals

Keywords

• Live entertainment services
• Event production
• Dueling pianos
• Sketch comedy shows
• Video production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Live Entertainment Services: Revenue from providing live entertainment including dueling pianos, karaoke bands, Let's Get Rockin' band performances, and DJ services for events. Services include corporate events, weddings, private functions, and public performances.
2. Ticket Sales: Direct ticket sales for comedy shows and live performances. Prices range from $10 in advance to $25 at the door for events like The Break Room Players shows at Orlando Family Stage.
3. Video Content Sales: Sale of video content including 'My Rise from the Wise Guys' video book series available through Vimeo for $19.99.
4. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including T-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, bags, and 'A Little More Cowbell' items through the online shop.
5. Piano Shell Rentals: Rental and sale of piano shells including 'Portable Party Piano', 'Hollywood Shell', 'Mini Shell', 'White Piano', 'Musically Delicious' (piano shell and dessert table combined), and heavy-duty models.
6. Videography and Production Services: Professional video services including corporate entertainment promos, social media commercials, corporate interview reels, event coverage, and promotional content creation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Catalyst Entertainment Company provides live entertainment services including dueling pianos, karaoke bands, sketch comedy shows, DJ/karaoke hosting, and live music performances for corporate events, weddings, private functions, and public shows. The company also offers professional video and photography production, a multi-set live-streaming studio, piano shell rentals, branded merchandise, and on-demand video content, all coordinated from its Orlando, FL base.

Product overview

Catalyst Entertainment Company is a live entertainment services company operating as a unified platform offering multiple entertainment products and services. The core offerings include The Catalyst Studio (live-streaming theater, recording studio, and corporate AV solutions), Dueling Pianos featuring Tom & Sunshine, and Let's Get Rockin'! Band for interactive corporate events. Supporting sub-brands include The Break Room Players (sketch comedy troupe), Tonight! Orlando (local talent TV show), Orlando Comedy Break (comedy show), and Video & Photography services. Add-on offerings include DJ/Karaoke hosting, Piano Shell rentals, and Live Stream services. The company also operates The Catalyst Studio as a venue hub for performers, writers, and artists to create and distribute content. All services are coordinated through the Orlando-based company and can be booked for private events, corporate functions, and public performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Break Room Players: Orlando's sketch comedy ensemble in the style of Second City and UCB, featuring short sketches unique to Central Florida.
• The Catalyst Studio
• Let's Get Rockin'!
• Orlando Comedy Break (OCB)
• Tonight! Orlando
• Sing with Tom!
• Catalyst Pianos

Products and services

• Dueling Pianos (Tom & Sunshine) Dueling pianos duo featuring Tom and Sunshine performing current music and classic favorites across all decades and genres, available for private events, corporate functions, and public performances.
• Let's Get Rockin'! Band Interactive live band for corporate events and weddings featuring guest star impersonations (Michael Jackson, Adele, Gwen Stefani, Marilyn Monroe), allowing guests to sing along, play real instruments, and participate in team building activities. The band also performs at Disney's Atlantic Dance Hall.
• The Break Room Players Sketch Comedy Shows Live sketch comedy troupe performing short sketches in the style of Second City, UCB, and SNL at local venues and corporate events across Central Florida. Tickets sold at Orlando Family Stage with advance and at-door pricing.
• Orlando Comedy Break (OCB) Orlando's premier sketch comedy show featuring improv, musical improv, audience participation games, and performances by the Break Room Players, suitable for couples, groups, corporate, and private events.
• The Catalyst Studio Live-streaming theater and recording studio venue offering corporate interview solutions, talk show hosting, sketch comedy writing hub, and recording services for artists to develop songs, record, and produce music videos in one location.
• Video & Photography Production Services Professional videography and photography services including corporate promos, social media commercials, corporate interview reels, event coverage, and promotional content creation using Black Magic cinema cameras, DJI drones, and Davinci Resolve editing software.
• DJ/Karaoke (Sing with Tom!) Live interactive musician, DJ, and Karaoke host service featuring Tom Casey who adapts instantly to audience needs, playing songs from all decades and encouraging guest participation at parties and events.
• Catalyst Pianos (Piano Shell Rentals) Rental of portable piano shells including Hollywood Shell, Portable Party Piano, Mini Shell, Heavy Duty model, White Piano, and Musically Delicious (piano shell combined with dessert table).
• Live Stream Services Live streaming entertainment services from The Catalyst Studio, with multi-set studio capabilities for streaming to various platforms including Asia and beyond.
• My Rise Video Book Full-length video-book series 'My Rise from the Wise Guys' by Carl Bilancione, available for purchase through Vimeo for $19.99.
• Catalyst Shop (Branded Merchandise) Online storefront selling branded merchandise including T-shirts, tank tops, hoodies, and bags featuring Let's Get Rockin'! Band branding and 'A Little More Cowbell' items.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Second City (Chicago)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Catalyst Studio hosts instructors from The Second City in Chicago to teach master classes on sketch comedy on a regular basis, starting in the first week of November. Second City affiliation provides legitimacy and training methodology for The Break Room Players troupe inspired by the legendary comedy institution.
• UCB (Upright Citizens Brigade)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrlando Comedy Break is inspired by UCB style comedy, similar to Second City inspiration. The OCB brings a fresh comedic style to Orlando in the tradition of this influential comedy institution.
• SNL (Saturday Night Live)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrlando Comedy Break is described as ideal for fans of Saturday Night Live, featuring short sketches in a show uniquely designed for Central Florida audiences.
• Disney's Atlantic Dance HallminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLet's Get Rockin' band performs at Disney's Atlantic Dance Hall, a venue within Walt Disney World Resort, providing regular performance opportunities and brand association.

Scale indicators5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hartmann Studios: Full-service event production company offering staging, lighting, sound, video, and live streaming for corporate events. Comparable on the professional video and live-streaming production side of Catalyst's Catalyst Studio offering.
• Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB): Major improv and sketch comedy institution with theaters and training programs. Orlando Comedy Break and The Break Room Players are explicitly inspired by UCB, and Catalyst engages in mutual relationship activity around its UCB-style programming.
• Improv Comedy Club (Improv Comedy Theater): National comedy club chain hosting live stand-up and improv performances plus training. Comparable venue model to Catalyst's ticketed comedy shows at Orlando Family Stage.
• Second City: Legendary comedy institution and training organization with theaters and training centers in Chicago, Toronto, and elsewhere. Comparable because Catalyst explicitly partners with Second City for sketch comedy master classes and models The Break Room Players and Orlando Comedy Break on Second City's style.
• Funny Bone Comedy Club: National chain of comedy clubs presenting touring and resident comedians. Comparable as a regional comedy venue operator running ticketed live comedy shows, similar to Catalyst's Break Room Players / Orlando Comedy Break ticketed sketch and improv shows.

Direct peers

• Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos: Nationally booked dueling pianos entertainment service for corporate events, weddings, and fundraisers. Comparable on core offering (interactive dueling pianos), target customer (corporate and private event buyers), and delivery model (travelling performers).
• Full House Productions: Live event production and entertainment company providing bands, DJs, and production services for corporate and private events. Comparable on bundled live entertainment plus production services for corporate and wedding clients.
• Howl at the Moon: National dueling pianos entertainment chain offering live piano-based interactive entertainment at bars, corporate events, and private parties. Directly comparable to Catalyst's Tom & Tonya dueling pianos offering and Let's Get Rockin'! interactive band format.
• Bash Entertainment (event entertainment): Regional entertainment booking agency providing bands, DJs, and specialty acts for corporate events and weddings. Comparable customer segment (corporate event planners) and service offering (bookable live entertainment).

Others

• The Bash / GigMasters: Online marketplace for booking live entertainment for events, including bands, DJs, and comedians. Comparable as an indirect channel and competitive ecosystem to the live entertainment services Catalyst sells directly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/breakroomplayers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catalyst-entertainment-company

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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