LAI LIVE faced a short timeframe – five weeks, a limited budget, and a difficult space to work in. They were in charge of coordinating and staffing a full service event with the exception of catering. LAI LIVE had to find a way to christen a ship that stood thirteen stories tall with weather concerns that made hosting the ceremony outdoors impossible. The team also had to navigate their way around unusual rules and regulations for the load-in schedule including K-9 security checks and not being allowed off site once they were approved, even for lunch breaks.

In order to scale down a massive cargo ship to fit inside the venue’s room, LAI LIVE constructed a large fabric ship that emerged out of the set, through the middle of the stage to wrap up the program, sound effects, fog, and all. This surprising element had given ARC a dynamic way to christen their new ship for all to see.