ISES NJ South Events

Creating Custom Show Concepts

Do you produce custom shows? Have you wanted to break into this field but have a lot of unanswered questions? Then don’t miss the May ISES NJ South meeting! Connie Riley, CSEP, is the Immediate Past President of ISES International and will lead an informative discussion on creating and producing successful custom concepts. At T. Skorman Productions, where she is Vice President of Event Operations and has been with the company for 25 years, Connie and her associates create one-of-a-kind custom show concepts for their clients, garnering them awards and industry recognition.

Whether using a single featured performer or a cast of hundreds, Connie will describe how a concept begins, the steps required to assemble the project, and the production elements necessary to overcome common obstacles encountered on corporate shows.

The outcomes you will leave with are:

• is custom show production for you
• what type of clients buy custom shows
• where to find ideas and how to keep the idea well from running dry.
  

This meeting is incredibly valuable for all!

Thank you for your support of the ISES New Jersey South Chapter and we look forward to seeing you on May 7thth!

Meeting Schedule

6pm-7pm
Registration/Networking/Dinner

7pm-7:15pm
Announcements

7:15pm-8:15pm
Program

8:15pm-9pm
More Networking/Coffee and Dessert

Pre-Registration
(on or before May 4th at midnight)

Members: $35
Non-Members: $45
Students: $20 *
*With valid ID*

Register after May 4th

Members: $45
Non-Members: $55
Students: $30 *
*With valid ID*

Click Here to Register Online

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority

It's Atlantic City, NJ and it's better than ever. Casino gaming. Spas. World-class entertainment. Nightlife. Fine Dining. Ocean. Boardwalk. Golf. Fun attractions. Fishing. Water Sports. Shopping. Any way you look at it, Atlantic City guarantees fast-paced excitement and non-stop activities.

Year round, day or night, whatever turns you on about a destination, Atlantic City's got it. The Atlantic City Conventions & Visitor’s Authority can help you explore your options and start planning your Atlantic City vacation.

Gary Musich, Vice President
Convention Development
Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority
2314 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
gmusich@accva.com
http://www.atlanticcitynj.com

SPEAKERS

Connie is the Vice President of Event Operations for T. Skorman Productions, Inc. and has worked with the company for over 25 years. Settling in Orlando in 1987 to open the Convention / Special Events Department, Connie manages the legal aspects for T. Skorman Productions and oversees the operations of over 300 events and name acts annually.
 
As an entertainment veteran, Connie's knowledge of theatrics, combined with the company's talent resources, has helped her clients achieve the spectacular, as evidenced by the numerous project awards that T. Skorman shares with their clients.
 
As an industry volunteer, a few of her producer credits include The Special Event Opening Night Parties held in Orlando in 1995, 1999 and 2003 and Stage Management credits for the 1999 and 2003 Special Event Galas.  She also co-produced the Opening General Session for the 2005 Special Event in Miami.
 
As Operating Officer for the company since 1994, Connie's list of show production credits include numerous Fortune 100 corporations, special event industry heavy hitters and talent management for countless legendary stars like Ray Charles, Lou Rawls and James Brown to country legends Tim McGraw, Tanya Tucker, Tammy Wynette, Kenny Rogers, and George Jones. Her community involvement includes production and consulting for fundraisers, such as the University of Central Florida's Rosen College of Hospitality Management as well as donating her time regularly to speak to local students about careers in the entertainment industry.

Connie Riley
Vice President, Event Operations
Skorman Productions
Barclay Farms Shopping Center
5156 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32809-3020
(407) 895-3000 x213
Fax (407) 895-1422
Connie@tskorman.com
http://www.tskorman.com

THE VENUE

The Atlantic City Foundation Room at the House of Blues in Showboat Hotel Casino provides a unique setting for entertaining. Members will enjoy a fireside lounge, sacred Prayer Rooms, elegant dining, and live entertainment for an unrivalled experience in Atlantic City. Overlooking the Atlantic and the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk, the Lounge offers global art and architectural artifacts, an extensive wine list, premium bar selections, and live entertainment. The Raja Room is available for viewing live concerts and sporting events.

The Club Harlem Ballroom can be used for an intimate dinner gathering, a large reception, a daytime business meeting or a nighttime party with live entertainment.

Allyson Boshinski
Sales Manager
Ballys/Caesars/Harrahs/Showboat House of Blues
Park Place & The Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
p: 609-236-4518
f: 609-340-2595
aboshinski@harrahs.com

House of Blues Atlantic City
801 Boardwalk
Atlantic City, NJ 08401
609-236-BLUE (2583)
http://www.houseofblues.com/venues/clubvenues/atlanticcity/

Don't think twice about the drive down the shore and back! Take advantage of a great $59 rate at Showboat! Simply call 800-345-7253 and tell them you want to stay at Showboat on May 7th and use International Special Events Society as your group code. Or, go to: http://www.harrahs.com/CheckGroupAvailability.do?propCode=SAC&groupCode=GSISES and book online!

DIRECTIONS

From Philadelphia:

Merge onto I-76. Entering New Jersey, continue South on SR-42. Head South on Atlantic City Expressway. Bear to the right and head South onto North Arkansas Ave. Turn left onto Atlantic Ave. Turn right onto South States Ave.

From North:

Take the Garden State Parkway South to exit 40. Turn left onto US-30. Turn left onto North Virginia Ave. Turn left onto Atlantic Ave. Right onto South States Ave.

From Shore Points and Points South:

A.C. Expressway North to Exit 31E (Winslow Exit Rt. 73 North). Left on Evesham Road. Cross Haddonfield-Berlin Road.  Cross Burnt Mill Road.  Make the 2nd left onto Preston Avenue. Continue on to # 333 on the right