A big Diwali night mixes dinner with a full program of dance and music. Performers need a backstage area and a clear running order.
What to plan for
- Check the venue's rules on open flames for diyas. LED diyas are a safe swap.
- Give performers a call time, a backstage area and a stage manager with the running order.
- Open one check-in lane for about every 250 guests, and post table maps at every entrance. Find my seat lets guests look up their table on their phone.
- Book rentals, staging and AV for the day before, or double the crews. A room this size takes much longer to set.