Learn
“Become unstoppable. Triumph in the face of adversity. There is no better teacher than the road.”
Participants will…
Build critical thinking skills to solve real world problems on the road and in business
Discover where you fit in the touring ecosystem
Internalize what it really means when people say, “the show must go on”
Gain agency and make decisions with more confidence and positive outcomes
Apply the skills of the road (quick-thinking, team building, crisis management, strategic planning, empathy, stress management, customer service) to work, school, and life
Acquire that 1,000 mile stare
SPEND ONE DAY IN EACH HUB
TOUR MANAGEMENT
Shadow the tour manager for the day and assist with:
Day sheet creation
Advancing upcoming shows
Sound-check
Itinerary management
Talent management
Per-diem distribution
On-site problem-solving
Tour accounting and reporting
Marketing audits
Doors
Show
After-show
Load-out
Settlement
Negotiation tactics
Getting paid
Bus call
PRODUCTION
Work alongside the crew and bring the show to life:
Load-in
Stage management
Technical crew management
Sound-check execution
Live-show production (FOH, monitors, lights)
Problem solving
Load-out
MERCH
Sell alongside the lead merchandiser and experience…
Set up of booth
Inventory
Accounting
Merch booth strategies
Customer service
Upselling techniques
Settlement
Load-out
TICKETING & vip EXPERIENCE
Create a once-in-a-lifetime experience for fans. Assist with…
Box office management
Guest list creation and management
Guest relations
VIP experience curation
Customer service
“I was scared that I wouldn't have the skillset to come in and be on tour but I realized early on that it's not about your skillset - it's about having an open mind and helping others.” - Fall 2019 participant
venue and ACCESSIBILITY
Make connections with venue staff while you focus on…
Talent management
Venue staff relations
Green room management
Rider fulfillment
Security briefings
Accessibility checks
How you learn…
instructional
The T:S crew are experienced educators. Each hub will have curated workshops to build foundation skills.
experiential
Work alongside seasoned touring professionals. Build your resume.
Reflective
The entire experience is coached by a professional tour manager. In group settings, you will share observations, ask questions, and unpack complex issues.
Pop-up sessions will unfold as needed. The TM is available 24/7 and travels on the student bus.