CSP, LLC
Chris Schroeder Productions, LLC
Concert Sound Production, LLC
ABOUT US
After working together on a few shows, we sat down and decided there had to be an easier way to execute an event. We believe we have come up with a way to streamline processes from concept to execution to simplify and maximize what we are able to create and deliver. We are able to provide an end result that is easy for all to understand, simple to execute and creates an immersive environment for our clients and their patrons.
Chris Schroeder
Owner, Director of Production
Chris has a degree in music recording technology and has been working in the live concert industry for the past 12 years. Chris's quick thinking and problem-solving skills have helped him excel in various roles from venue management to production design. He began his career at the Orpheum Theatre in Madison, WI before branching out into large-scale event & festival production management with React Presents' Spring Awakening, Mamby on the Beach, Summer Set, and Freaky Deaky music festivals. Chris is currently the Production Director for Deadmau5, and has previously toured the globe with Bingo Players, MAKJ, and other world-wide touring artists. Chris's specialities are production design, budgeting, labor management, production management.
Ashley Brown
CFO, Event & Tour Manager
Ashley graduated from Columbia College of Chicago with a degree in Entertainment Management. With over 10 years of experience in the live event industry, Ashley has worked with properties that range from NBC's action sports' tour - Dew Tour, assisted with routing the first Nitro Circus Live! North American tour, activating lifestyle marketing brands such as Sony Action Cam, Powerade, and FUZE, and running major music festivals including Indy 500's Snake Pit, Spring Awakening, Mamby on the Beach, Summer Set Music & Camping Festival, Freaky Deaky, Reaction NYE, and KAABOO Del Mar. Ashley's specialities include tour management, permitting, financial and logistics management.
Collyns Stenzel
Technical Designer
Collyns has been working in the production industry for over 15 years. His passion as Production Manager helped him grow The Congress Theater, making it one of the hottest spots in Chicago, before he moved on to become a co-founder of Advanced Concert Productions, later selling that company to SFX Entertainment in 2015. After working with various production companies and venues over the years, he quickly found that his true calling was creating new and innovative stage and lighting designs. He has worked and toured with many artists including Grammy winner Cedric Gervais. He has also designed and helped build several successful shows and festivals around the world. Collyns specialities include stage design, technical drawings, and lighting design.