Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS), a leader in full-service production solutions, delivered a show-stopping experience for Will Ferrell's Ultimate DJ House Party at Chicago's Wintrust Arena. Tasked with creating an immersive nightclub atmosphere in a 10,000-seat arena, Gateway’s team provided comprehensive lighting, audio, and video services that elevated the event to a new level of technical and creative excellence.
The event was organized to benefit Cancer For College, a charity offering scholarships and support to cancer survivors and showcased Ferrell's passion for making a positive impact, blending humor, music, and philanthropy. It’s one of many initiatives highlighting his dedication to giving back and creating meaningful change in the lives of others.
A Night to Remember
When the lights dimmed and the first beats hit, the transformation was clear. The lighting, visuals, and audio came together seamlessly, turning the arena into a high-energy club. Every detail—from the deep bass to the vibrant visuals—kept the audience engaged and the energy high.
“For me, it’s always about the audience,” Dindas reflected. “If the people in the crowd are smiling, dancing, and having the time of their lives, we’ve done our job. Gateway helped us deliver that—and then some.”
Crew List
Executive Producer — Laura Glass (cocolittle)
Creative Director — Chris Henchy
Music Director — Paul Blair
Producer — Kesila Childers
Producer — Greg Flores (Cancer For College)
Production Manager — Jon Dindas
Chris Ragan — Lighting Director
Max Blackman — Lighting Programmer
Show Caller — Jon Allen
Community & Public Relations Director — Beth Heller
Community Partnership Liaison — Maura Daley
Artist Relations Manager — Dasha Davis
Stage Manager — Andy Jones
Art Director — Danny Clark
Gateway Studios & Production Services
Account Representatives — David Haskell & Ben Lawson
Project Manager — Adam Ellis
Lighting Crew Chief — Gary Curtis
Audio Crew Chief — Chris Stephens
Video Crew Chief — Gil Martin
Director of Media Servers — Lance Duvall
PA/Stage Tech — Steve Eudaly
Network/FOH Tech — Ryan Garner
Video Engineer — Andy Glomski
Lighting Techs — Steve Grzejak, Brian Marks, Daniel Tadiello, & Chazz Malott
Head Rigger — Matthew Hannon
Audio Tech — Nick Hime
LED Techs — Jeff Hoyle & Jordan Tarquino
Media Server Op — Steve McClain
Audio System Tech — Casey Stewart
Audio FOH Tech — Shane Thomas
Audio MON Tech — Ryan Tolzmann
Rigger — Alex Walden
Gear List
Audio:
96 d&b Audiotechnik KSL8
40 d&b Audiotechnik SL Subwoofers
16 d&b Audiotechnik V10P Loudspeaker
2 AVID S6L-24D
Lighting:
80 ROBE Forte
56 GLP JDC1
56 ACME Pixel Line IP Strobe
8 ROBE Esprite
80 ROBE TetraX
16 ROBE Spiider
36 ROBE Spikie
16 ROBE Megapointe
5 ROBE Robospot
3 GrandMA3 Consoles
Video:
158 Roe Visual CB5 LED Panels
1 Disguise GX2C D3 Media Server Package
1 Novastar H5 LED Processing Rack
4 Panasonic AW-UE150KPJ 4K PTZ Camera
1 Ross TD3 Director Bridge
