Stage Design & Production
Stage Design & Production in NYC
From scenic builds and custom sets to backdrops plus a full run-of-show, EMRG Media handles stage design and production in NYC from early sketch to final strike. Design, fabrication, rigging, and every technician run by one in-house team.
- Planning to production
- 5.0 across 130+ reviews
Every event has a moment people remember
25+
years
IN BUSINESS
1100+
Events produced
98
%
CLIENT RETURN
25+
years
IN BUSINESS
98
%
CLIENT RETURN
1100+
Events produced
Stage Design Inquiry
Share the venue, date, and what you’re staging. An EMRG producer replies within one business day with a design direction, build outline, and a ballpark budget range. No obligation, just straight answers.
- Free consultation
- Transparent, scoped pricing
- One team, every detail
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Full-Service Stage Design & Production in NYC
One team handles every part of your stage build, so you present, and we run the rest. Each card links to a relevant capability or sub-service.
Concept & Renders
Sketches, 3D renders, sightline plans
Scenic Fabrication
Custom sets, flats, platforms, finishes
Backdrops & Branding
Printed drops, logos, kabuki reveals
Rigging & Structure
Trussing, motors, decking, safety
Lighting & Screens
Key light, LED walls, projection support
Day-Of Coordination
On-site management start to finish
25+ years Delivering Stage Design & Production Across New York
EMRG Media has designed and built stages across New York City for over two decades, from corporate keynote setups to full theatrical productions. Every stage we build starts as a sketch shaped around your event’s message, not a stock backdrop.
Our team manages design, fabrication, and installation so the stage supports the moment instead of competing with it. From first sketch to final strike, one dedicated production team oversees every detail.
Why Senior Buyers Choose EMRG Media
Scale and longevity
25+ years in business & 1100+ events produced by a dedicated in house team of event, production, & AV specialists.
The client roster speaks first
Trusted by Google, Bloomberg, Netflix, Barclays, Condé Nast, Sotheby’s, and many other leading global brands.
Recognized authority
Led by award-winning event professionals and backed by decades of experience producing industry-leading events.
Reviews that hold up
★★★★★ 5.0 average rating across 130+ verified Google reviews, reflecting consistently exceptional experiences for clients of every size.
Transparent pricing
Every event is quoted individually based on guest count, venue, production requirements, timeline, and overall scope to ensure accurate and transparent pricing.
Featured Work
Joe & The Juice 10th Anniversary Party
BDO
VTEX
Fiverr Summer Party
Russell Westbrook Holiday Party
Joe & The Juice 10th Anniversary Party
BDO
VTEX
Fiverr Summer Party
Russell Westbrook Holiday Party
How Working With EMRG Media Works
DISCOVERY
30-minute consultation to understand your goals, audience, budget, and timeline.
CONCEPT
Tailored event strategy with venue options, vendor recommendations, and budget planning.
Planning
End-to-end coordination of production, vendors, logistics, AV, talent, & run-of-show details.
Execution
Seamless event delivery from setup to breakdown while you focus on your guests.
DISCOVERY
30-minute consultation to understand your goals, audience, budget, and timeline.
CONCEPT
Tailored event strategy with venue options, vendor recommendations, and budget planning.
Planning
End-to-end coordination of production, vendors, logistics, AV, talent, & run-of-show details.
Execution
Seamless event delivery from setup to breakdown while you focus on your guests.
Client Confidence
YouTube
10/10 would recommend! Great experience working with Erica and the EMRG Media team to ensure we had a seamless holiday party for about 900 people. Erica was available to help with every step along the way and help bring to our attention additional ideas, needs and considerations to help make our party a huge success! Her team went above and beyond on the day of to ensure all of the final touches were handled and it allowed for our internal planning team to be able to sit back and enjoy the party. Great at communicating and sourcing vendors at a great rate due to their connections within the industry. Looking forward to working with EMRG Media again in the future!
Big Brothers Big Sisters
We’ve worked directly with EMRG Media for the last two years for our Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. From start to finish the EMRG team is patient, flexible and gives top tier service ensuring that our event was a success and created a welcoming environment for our community. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City team is looking forward to hosting many more events with EMRG Media.
WPP Media
Our theme, “A Night of Iconic New York,” celebrated the city’s landmarks, symbols, food, culture, and sounds, and the EMRG Media team transformed Terminal 5 into a stunning representation of the Big Apple. Each floor transported attendees to a different iconic neighborhood, from Little Italy and Chinatown to Times Square and Bryant Park. Employees were fully immersed in the experience, feeling as though they were traveling through the city’s vibrant boroughs.
Google
Thank you to the EMRG team for your creativity, attention to detail, flexibility, and seamless execution. You took the time to truly understand the vision and made the 2-day NYC event unforgettable with your magical touches throughout. I would not hesitate to partner with EMRG again for future events.
Polymarket
Incredible experience working with Erica and EMRG Media. She coordinated for us a 200 person event with less than two weeks’ time, and was able to accommodate everything we needed. The entire event went smoothly, and was better than we could have ever imagined.
10/10 would recommend! Great experience working with Erica and the EMRG Media team to ensure we had a seamless holiday party for about 900 people. Erica was available to help with every step along the way and help bring to our attention additional ideas, needs and considerations to help make our party a huge success! Her team went above and beyond on the day of to ensure all of the final touches were handled and it allowed for our internal planning team to be able to sit back and enjoy the party. Great at communicating and sourcing vendors at a great rate due to their connections within the industry. Looking forward to working with EMRG Media again in the future!
We've worked directly with EMRG Media for the last two years for our Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. From start to finish the EMRG team is patient, flexible and gives top tier service ensuring that our event was a success and created a welcoming environment for our community. The Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City team is looking forward to hosting many more events with EMRG Media.
Our theme, "A Night of Iconic New York," celebrated the city's landmarks, symbols, food, culture, and sounds, and the EMRG Media team transformed Terminal 5 into a stunning representation of the Big Apple. Each floor transported attendees to a different iconic neighborhood, from Little Italy and Chinatown to Times Square and Bryant Park. Employees were fully immersed in the experience, feeling as though they were traveling through the city's vibrant boroughs.
Thank you to the EMRG team for your creativity, attention to detail, flexibility, and seamless execution. You took the time to truly understand the vision and made the 2-day NYC event unforgettable with your magical touches throughout. I would not hesitate to partner with EMRG again for future events.
Incredible experience working with Erica and EMRG Media. She coordinated for us a 200 person event with less than two weeks' time, and was able to accommodate everything we needed. The entire event went smoothly, and was better than we could have ever imagined.
SERVICE AREA
SERVING NEW YORK CITY AND BEYOND
We build stages across the five boroughs and greater metro area. If your venue sits nearby or in Manhattan itself, then we’re your crew.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How high should a stage be?
Stage height is a sightline calculation. For a room under about 200 people with a flat floor, 16 to 24 inches is enough. From 200 to 500, 24 to 32 inches. Above that, 32 to 48 inches so the back rows can see over the heads in front. Ceiling height caps it, since a tall stage under a low ceiling makes a presenter look compressed and leaves no room for lighting above.
What does EMRG Media's stage design service include?
EMRG Media develops the concept, drafts the build, fabricates the scenery, rigs and installs it on load-in day, then strikes and stores it after the show, so one team owns the set from sketch through breakdown.
How do you make sure everyone in the room can see the stage?
Sightlines come down to three numbers. Each row of seating on a flat floor loses roughly 6 inches of view, so anything below about 4 feet on stage is invisible past the first several rows. Screens should have their bottom edge at least 4 feet off the floor for the same reason. And the useful viewing cone is roughly 45 degrees off center, so seats outside it need their own screen rather than a better angle.
Can EMRG Media build from our creative team's designs?
Yes. EMRG Media takes a client’s renders or brand deck and turns them into a buildable stage, drafting the structure, flagging sightline and rigging issues early, then fabricating to the approved drawings.
What has to be checked before a set can hang in a venue?
Rigging capacity, first and always. Every venue has rated hanging points with weight limits, and many older New York City rooms have very few. Before a design is approved, the build needs a weight calculation, a point plan matched to the venue’s rated positions, and confirmation of who is permitted to rig in that building, which is often the venue’s own crew rather than the production team. Ground-supported truss is the fallback when points are insufficient, and it takes floor space the layout has to give back.
Does EMRG Media build stages for brands as well as institutions?
Yes. EMRG Media designs and builds sets for Fortune 500 brands, banks, universities, and media companies, scaling from a single panel backdrop to a full scenic arena build.
How much lead time does a custom stage build need?
Drafting and structural specification take 2 to 3 weeks after a concept is approved, and the physical build follows. The step that gets underestimated is venue approval: rigging plans and fire-retardant certification for scenic materials often need to be filed with the building weeks ahead, and a set that cannot be certified cannot enter the room no matter how well it was built.
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