RECENT SHOWS
Scott was the show-caller for the massive Concert for Carolina on October 26, 2024. The concert was the largest event ever held in the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. More than 85,000 people were in attendance.
Millions more watched via live stream, including those at watch parties in bars, restaurants and social gatherings across the United States and around the world.
The concert included performances by Eric Church, Luke Combs, James Taylor, Keith Urban, Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings, Scott McCreery, Parmalee and others.
Scott worked with the management of each artist, AEG, as well as with the department heads for audio, lighting, video, stage management and talent wrangling to coordinate and cue every aspect of the production.
The event raised more than $24 million to support charities in Western North Carolina helping the people affected by hurricane Helene. Being a native of Asheville, NC, this show was especially meaningful to Scott.
PRODUCTION DESIGNER and SHOW DIRECTOR AT CARNEGIE HALL
In October of 2023, Scott was the production designer, show director and show-caller for a sold-out production featuring D-NIce, Amy Schumer, Ronnie Chieng, Jim Gaffigan, Kevin Hart and Jerry Seinfeld at NYC's Carnegie Hall which benefited the incredible charitable work of the GOOD+Foundation.
DIRECTOR FOR SHOWS AT WHITE HOUSE
Scott was the show director/production designer for the 2021 and 2022 July 4 concert and event on the South Lawn of the White House. The invite-only events featured performances by military ensembles plus headliners Andy Grammer and Jennifer Nettles, and included speeches by the President of the United States.
Scott was the production designer and show director/show caller for the 2019, 2022, 2023 and 2024 STIHL Timbersports US National Championships. Scott introduced theatrical lighting, a redesigned stage, LED ribbons and driving music to the show. The two-day event has a live audience, is live-streamed internationally and broadcast nationally on CBS/ESPN/HULU/ROKU.
Scott was the production designer and show director for the 2018 GOOD + Evening of Comedy and Music, a sold-out production at Carnegie Hall, featuring Jerry Seinfeld, Leslie Jones, Seth Meyers, Michael Strahan, Gad Elmaleh, Sebastian Maniscalso, Common, August Greene and John Legend. In addition to calling the live show, he created the stage plots, designed the lighting looks and crafted the show’s Finale with Common and John Legend.
ABOUT SCOTT
Scott Babcock brings to the table a unique combination of creative show-biz sensibilities, advanced technical production acumen and extensive experience as a show director/show-caller, set designer and production manager. With more than 35 years of live show production experience, Scott's been in charge of the technical production elements, set design, scripting and show design, and has produced and/or directed the production of:
- Massive outdoor music festivals
- A-List concerts in theaters, stadiums, arenas and ballrooms
- High-end galas
- Fundraisers
- Product roll-outs
- Annual conference general sessions
- Awards ceremonies
- Nationally-televised sporting events
and production managed the opening number of the Macy*s Thanksgiving Day Parade for NBC for 15 years.
By combining his show-biz sensibilities and technical acumen, Scott is a show-caller/production designer who brings a wealth of experience and capabilities to any live show production.
Scott has been in charge of the technical and creative live show production elements for events featuring: The President of the United States (more than a dozen times) HRM Queen Elizabeth II, international dignitaries and heads-of-state, celebrities from stage and screen as well as professional sports, military and Fortune 500 business leaders... and Scott has produced, directed or show-called productions and high-end concerts featuring performances by:
> Keith Urban
> Chicago
> Sheryl Crow
> Jackson Browne
> Melissa Etheridge
> Brooks & Dunn
> One Republic
> Kelly Clarkson
> Martina McBride
> Bono
> Train
> Jennifer Hudson
> Trisha Yearwood
> Andy Grammer
> Jennifer Nettles
> Imagine Dragons
> John Legend
> Tony Bennett
> Luke Combs
> Eric Church
> James Taylor
... and many others.
Skill-sets
- Extensive live show and concert Show-Calling and Show Direction experience, with exceptional attention to detail
- Initial show ideation, conceptualization, and creation, meeting the specific needs of a client or Exec Prod
- Show flow, pacing, arc, script, music and lyric development
- Auditioning, casting and contracting of bands, singers, dancers, actors, musicians, acrobats and variety acts
- Close collaboration with choreographers, writers, arrangers, videographers, animators and graphic artists
- Design of room, set and stage layout, plus CAD rendering software experience
- Budget creation, oversight and management
- Audio, lighting, staging, plot, scenic, projection and LED screen design, implementation and direction
- Event scheduling, from load-in, through operations, to strike, creating entire production schedule
- AV equipment, backline and labor negotiations, procurement and contracting with union and non-union crews
- Ensuring comfort and proper handling of VIPs, performers, presenters, sponsors, clients and stakeholders
- Work closely with performers and presenters, overseeing all rehearsals and offering guidance as needed
- Direction and management of cast, crew, technicians, contractors and show staff