The job of the tour production manager is to get the show on the road, then keep it running like a smooth, well-oiled machine. He is the commander of the team of technicians, riggers, wardrobe, caterers. But most of all, this person is the problem solver. Because no matter what obstacle one finds on any given load-in, it’s his gig to work with the team to do everything to overcome it. —Nook Schoenfeld, from “People in the Know: Touring Production Managers,” PLSN, March 2017, page 46
PM Words of Wisdom:
“If you have integrity and passion, you have a great foundation for success. Do what you say you will do, when you say you will do it. Have some heart and soul in what you do. Be impeccable with your word. Don’t take things personally. Don’t make assumptions. Always do your best.” —Ed Wannebo, PM for Kenny Chesney
“The late David ‘Tree’ Tordoff once pointed out that the crew doesn’t work for the PM, but the PM works for the crew. Once I adopted that philosophy, my life got a lot easier.” —Richard Young, PM for Adele
“It’s easier to speak two languages than to shut your mouth in one….” —Mark “Springo” Spring, PM for Paul McCartney
