COMPANY SYNOPSIS

Principal Business Activity: Custom Stage Services provides services related to the design, construction, equipping, and operation of theatres. Our primary area of concentration is in the field of stage rigging systems. These systems are used in performing arts centers for the support and manipulation of stage lighting and scenic elements.

Custom Stage Services offers a wide range of services including: equipment design, consulting, project management, staff training, safety inspections, equipment appraisals, system maintenance & repair, equipment sales, and installations.

Additional specialized hoisting equipment routinely covered by Custom Stage Services includes: fire curtains, smoke vents, and other stage fire safety equipment.

History: Custom Stage Services was founded in 1985 to provide theatres with a wide range of quality services covering all aspects of the stage, performance, and theatre management and operations. Over the years, Custom Stage Services has demonstrated the capacity to provide exceptional services in these areas. Unlike many companies who continued to provide "full-services", Custom Stage Services recognized the need to specialize. This was to in order to insure that our clients would receive quality services in the technologically advanced environments found in the entertainment industry.**

In the early 1990's, our company's energy was focused in the area of stage rigging. In addition to providing services to the end user, our client base expanded to include commercial clients such as equipment dealers and manufacturers. This shift in focus proved to be successful as demonstrated by the accomplishments of our clients. By the late 1990's, our products and services were known nationally and in several foreign countries.

Custom Stage Services continues to enjoy its successes. As from the start, Custom Stage Services continues to be supported by "word-of-mouth" advertising. We are greatly indebted to our clients for their recommendations and we will continue working to earn their support.

Custom Stage Services Today: Custom Stage Services has established itself as a leader in the renovations field. Theatre renovations can be exceptionally challenging due to each building's unique qualities. Many buildings undergoing renovations were not originally provided with sufficient steel for the loads required for today's theatrical performances. Historic theatres are often constructed of wooden timbers and have limited wing space. Custom Stage Services can make these renovations run smoothly and finish successfully.

Custom Stage Services has demonstrated a capacity to meet the demanding needs of unique buildings and provide systems which are safe and functional. The Rylander Theatre, in Americus, Georgia, selected Custom Stage Services as their rigging provider because we could properly align the rigging system to the building's mis-aligned structural steel. The Center Theatre, in Hartsville, SC, selected Custom Stage Services because of our proven track record of providing quality products and services. Our innovative counterwight system design successfully met the unique needs of their historic 1930's WPA project theatre. Towson University, Towson Maryland, selected Custom Stage Services to replace a ten year old stage rigging system which failed to meet the theatre's needs. Towson University's Stephens Hall Theatre is now equipped with a new rigging system which is meeting the changing needs of a dynamic theatre.

We at Custom Stage Services would like the opportunity to work with your theatre and its primary users to develop a stage rigging system which will compliment its current and future mission. We can provide well engineered and installed stage rigging equipment.

Custom Stage Services' dedication to our clients does not end with the completion of a quality stage rigging installation. We work to develop long-term relationships with our clients. In addition to providing new rigging systems, we also provide safety training, annual inspection services, and preventative maintenance on all types and brands of stage systems. We are your factory direct source for stage rigging components manufactured by the major national rigging companies.

To ensure that we uphold our high quality standards at competitive pricing, Custom Stage Services maintains a fabrication shop for custom parts and components. Specialized components can be provided in a cost efficient and timely manner. Please call Custom Stage Services for your custom hardware needs.

Conclusions: Custom Stage Services looks forward to having the opportunity to serve you - our next satisfied client. We are confident that you will join our growing list of customers who have found the source for quality stage services. We will be honored to discuss your needs and tailor a solution that will excede all aspects of your project.

**NOTE: Custom Stage Services continues to provide "Total Theatrical Services" through our vast network of professionals who also specialize in their respective fields. If you are seeking lighting, audio, acoustics, seating, curtains, flooring, etc. please call. We will be happy to direct you to a company who has a proven track record of success with your size project. If you are seeking a complete design/build package, we will be happy to build a project team of professionals, backed by Custom Stage Services vast experiences, that will ensure that your project is successful.