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TechNicol Productions

TechNicol

Productions LLC

TechNicol Productions LLC — Greater Columbus, Ohio Area

Precision Audio/Visual Technical Support & Multi-Department Stagecraft

Delivering dependable stage deck operations, Lighting/Audio/Video assist labor (L2/A2/V2), signal flow management, and corporate set/strike execution for conferences, expos, and arena productions.

National Arena Concert Tours
Touring Broadway Shows
Chvala & Company Productions (12 Years Broadcast Video)
Corporate Conventions & Expos

Experienced Freelance AV Tech & Stagehand

Dedicated stage operations, rapid load-in/load-out execution, comprehensive signal routing, and multi-department deck support across Central Ohio and beyond.

12 Years Broadcast Quality Audio & Video

Key grip operations, location audio engineering, camera support, and international documentary filming expeditions with Chvala & Company Productions.

High-End Tour & Venue Discipline

Massive arena stage deck construction, automated moving truss systems, 3-phase power distribution, and pyrotechnic/laser safety zoning.

Our Capabilities

Comprehensive technical production services engineered for event planners, agencies, and venues requiring dependable execution.

TechNicol Productions LLC is an Ohio-based technical services company, owned and operated by Lead Technician and Stagehand, Kevin Nicol.

We offer professional audio/visual engineering support, freelance stagehand labor, Lighting Assist (L2), Audio Assist (A2), Video Assist (V2), set and strike capabilities in all departments, power distribution, and versatile venue operations of all sorts.

We specialize in contract production services for corporate conferences, conventions, arena shows, and live entertainment venues.

Our mission is to deliver reliable, high-precision technical support, signal flow management, and stage operations for event planners, production agencies, and venues across the Greater Columbus area and beyond.

Multi-Department Stagecraft

Arena deck builds, structural staging, pipe & drape, custom springboard performance flooring, and high-speed truck loading.

Lighting Assist (L2 / LX Tech)

Conventional and automated fixture hangs, DMX addressing, Socapex runs, lens/gobo swaps, conventional focus, and followspots.

Audio Assist (A2)

Stage box placement, wireless microphone transmitter/lav placement, sub-snake routing, floor monitors, and RF coordination.

Video Assist (V2) & Breakout AV

Confidence monitors, projector/screen set & strike, breakout room signal patching, and HDMI/SDI cable distribution.

Career History

Over 15 years of technical stagecraft, union discipline, shop prep, broadcast documentary expeditions, and live arena production.

I.A.T.S.E. Local 42 (Omaha, NE)

2008 – Present
Union Stagehand & Production Technician
  • Collaborated in crews of 4 to 140+ Stagehands, Technicians, & Road Crews across all departments, including Audio, Lighting (LX), Video, Carpentry, Props, and Pyrotechnics.
  • Executed fast-paced load-ins, deck construction, truck pack optimization and Unloading, cable management, and high-speed strikes.
  • Supported major Touring Broadway Shows at the Orpheum Theatre (including Wicked, Jersey Boys, and Avenue Q).
  • Built major National Arena Concert Tours at the CenturyLink Center Omaha / CHI Health Center.
  • Delivered large-scale convention floor builds, trade shows, and general sessions for Freeman Decorating Services (covering major medical expos, agricultural trade shows, corporate conventions, and defense symposiums including STRATCOM).
  • Built specialized arena transformations, including structural pool assembly for the 2008 and 2012 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.
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Chvala & Company Productions

2003 – 2015
Key Grip & Lead Location Audio Recordist (3rd in Command)
  • Directed technical grip, lighting, and sound for 12 years of International and Domestic broadcast commercial, documentary, and non-profit film projects.
  • Opportunity Education: Educational non-profit founded and funded by Joe Ricketts / TD Ameritrade Founder. Executed 3 separate, multi-week documentary shoots across East Africa (Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Uganda). Managed remote deliveries of classroom materials by foot and documented solar-powered water tank installations. (Primary School Program)
  • Mosaic Organization: Produced numerous documentary short films and awareness campaigns, including the major historical documentary project showcasing how Bethphage turned into Mosaic throughout their 100-year history. (Miles Apart But Connected at Heart)
  • Evangelism Explosion: Ran an international 20-day shoot across the islands of Fiji with field production coordinating between Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Omaha, NE.
  • Behind the Scenes Video: Featured in the official production documentary (Watch BTS — Kevin Nicol at 0:19–0:22).
  • Nebraska Regional Poison Center: Produced a public health education video series on chemical safety and prevention. (Poison Center Campaign)
  • Boys Town: Lead grip and lighting support for the Award-Winning Boys Town Centennial Video. (Boys Town 100th Doc)
  • Commercial & Healthcare Work: High-end commercial shoots for Fun-Plex Waterpark & Rides, Huber Chevrolet, and Good Samaritan Hospitals.
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Theatrical Media Services (T.M.S.) & Trans-Siberian Orchestra (T.S.O.)

2008 – 2013
Crew Member & Shop Logistics Technician
  • Theatrical Media Services (T.M.S.) *(Owned by Dave Matthews)* — T.M.S. Warehouse & Shop Prep | 2008 – 2013: Ran warehouse operations, carefully packing, loading, unloading, cleaning, and storing road cases, cables, fixtures, and truss in accordance with unique client P.O.s.
  • Trans-Siberian Orchestra (T.S.O.) — T.S.O. Annual Production Rehearsals | 2008, 2009, & 2011: Supported intensive multi-week arena production rehearsals at the Mid-America Center (MAC) for dual national touring groups.
  • Built laser/pyro safety perimeters, 3-phase power distros, fiber-optic LED curtains, and assembled custom-built equipment including automated moving trusses, the famous “Over-Audience Catwalks”, 30+ Customized Stage Elevators, the “Fire Screen”, and Tesla Coils.
  • All staging innovations dreamt up by the band’s founder, Paul O’Neill, and mapped out, designed, and custom-built by Lighting Designer Bryan Hartley.
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Central Ohio Venue & Staging Work

2024 – Present
Freelance AV Technician & Stagehand
  • Executing freelance AV engineering and stagecraft for Rhino Staging, AKAV LLC, On Services, and TechNicol Productions LLC across premier venues in the Greater Columbus Area.
  • Greater Columbus Convention Center: General session audio/video routing, breakout room networks, stage lighting, pipe & drape, and springboard performance flooring for national events.
  • Schottenstein Center: Heavy arena steel staging, audio/lighting load-ins, and rapid tour strikes (including Tyler, The Creator).
  • Ohio Stadium: Assembly of plexiglass safety shielding and field staging for the 2025 NHL Stadium Series outdoor game (featuring Twenty One Pilots).
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Field Notes & Technical Dispatch

Engineering principles, technical workflows, and operational methodologies developed across 15+ years on stage decks and field shoots.

1. Audio Signal Flow & RF Management

  • Strict gain-staging discipline from microphone preamps through DSP to power amplifiers.
  • Wireless RF spectrum scanning and intermodulation calculation to guarantee drop-out free audio in dense convention centers.
  • Digital console multi-bus routing for independent broadcast, record, and house sound mixes.

2. Power Distro & Electrical Safety

  • Calculating load balances across 3-phase Cam-Lok feeder legs to prevent neutral overload.
  • Testing grounding integrity and ground-fault protection on outdoor stadium stages.
  • Isolation protocols for high-draw automated moving lights and specialized stage effects.

3. TSO's Custom-Built Designs & Technical Heritage

  • Design & Technical Heritage: The revolutionary staging innovations dreamt up by Trans-Siberian Orchestra founder Paul O’Neill and mapped out, designed, and custom-built by Lighting Designer Bryan Hartley.
  • Custom Staging Elements: Assembly, calibration, and mechanics of automated moving trusses, the famous Over-Audience Catwalks, 30+ Stage Elevators, the Fire Screen, and high-voltage Tesla Coils.
  • Dual-Tour Rehearsal Challenge: The unique technical challenge of setting up, bench-testing, and synchronizing two identical, state-of-the-art touring productions simultaneously for East and West Coast launches at the Mid-America Center.

4. International Logistics & Off-Grid Ops

  • Maintaining 24/7 battery charging and solar-supported field setups in Tanzania, Zanzibar, and Uganda.
  • Managing Carnet customs documentation and delicate broadcast gear transport across international borders.
  • Executing remote foot deliveries of educational technology to off-grid rural schools.

My Portfolio

Explore 8 comprehensive portfolio categories with embedded documentary videos, photo galleries, and production history. Hover over any square to reveal its 4-part breakdown, or click to open the full interactive gallery.

#1

Arena Tour Builds

Stadium-scale deck builds, arena cable paths, automated moving truss systems, and multi-department union labor.

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1-a Wide Arena Floors
1-b Stages & Truss
1-c A/V & Lighting
1-d Pyro & FOH
#2

Domestic & International Video Productions

12 years of broadcast-quality field production, documentary expeditions, and commercial advertising with Chvala & Company Productions.

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2-a Chvala & Co History
2-b Mosaic (Bethphage Doc)
2-c Non-Profit Doc Work
2-d Commercial & Healthcare
#3

Opportunity Education Organization

Humanitarian filming expeditions across East Africa documenting education initiatives and rural water infrastructure.

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3-a Founding Story
3-b Omaha Classroom BTS
3-c Africa Classrooms & Water
3-d OpEd Tablet Programme
#4

Conventions & General Sessions

Corporate general sessions, trade show expos, breakout meeting networks, and arena sporting conversions.

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4-a Columbus Convention Gigs
4-b Freeman Expos
4-c Swim Trials Build
4-d Broadcast Shoots
#5

T.M.S. (Theatrical Media Services)

Rigorous warehouse prep, automated luminaire bench testing, cable snake fabrication, and touring equipment logistics.

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5-a History & Backstory
5-b Responsibilities
5-c Experience Gained
5-d Shop-to-Stage
#6

T.S.O. (Trans-Siberian Orchestra)

Production and dress rehearsal operations at the Mid-America Center for T.S.O.'s annual arena tours.

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6-a Annual MAC Rehearsals
6-b Dual Tour Scale
6-c Custom Gear Design
6-d Industry Leads
#7

Original Music Compositions

Original scoring, PBS documentary soundtracks, studio multi-tracking, synthesizer sound design, and indie releases.

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7-a Industry Background
7-b PBS Docs & Tracks
7-c Process & Gear
7-d Career Influence
#8

About Me

Personal journey, multidisciplinary background, work ethic, and vision for TechNicol Productions LLC.

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8-a Hawaii & Guitar
8-b Skate Career
8-c Omaha Music Scene
8-d Future of TechNicol

Resumes & Credentials Hub

Review professional credentials, stagecraft experience, and production history in two tailored formats: an interactive screen-optimized layout and an 8.5" x 11" print-ready sheet with QR code verification.

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Interactive Digital Resume

Responsive Screen Format

Optimized for high-readability on phones, tablets, and desktop displays with active links, expandable company histories, and live contact triggers.

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Print-Ready Sheet & QR Code

Standard 8.5" x 11" Layout

Structured for clean physical printing or PDF export with an integrated upper-right QR code for mobile scanning by labor coordinators and production managers.

Company Details

Corporate entity data, ownership credentials, and operational standards.

Legal Business Entity

TechNicol Productions LLC
State of Ohio Entity #5651932
Established July 2026

Owner & Lead Technician

Kevin Nicol
15+ Years Live Production & Broadcast Experience

Headquarters & Service Area

Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Serving Greater Columbus and Regional Midwest Venues

Operational Specializations

Stage Deck Operations, Lighting Assist (L2), Audio Assist (A2), Video Assist (V2), Power Distro

Booking / Availability

Contract technical production labor, multi-department stagehand support, and full deck set/strike crews for upcoming events.

Direct Production Inquiries

Available for freelance crew calls, multi-day corporate conferences, venue contracts, and touring stagecraft.

TechNicol Productions LLC
Kevin Nicol
Greater Columbus Area, OH
(380) 237-6043
kevin@technicolproductions.com