Have you ever found yourself in a situation where a little miscommunication sparked some fun chaos? Let me share a quirky experience from a few years back when I was working the lights at a friend’s party in a fancy hotel ballroom.

• ✨ I volunteered to help with lighting setup—because who doesn’t love a good party? We had a team of eight whipping up a dazzling lighting grid with those fancy robotic lights and a console to control everything.
• 😅 With some no-shows on our crew, we were racing against the clock. Ten minutes before the guests arrived, I realized I’d forgotten to hydrate all day. Yikes!
• 🥤 So, I strolled over to the snooty bartender, hoping for a quick seltzer. He looked me up and down and—in a not-so-nice tone—told me that staff could only drink tap water from the kitchen. How rude!
• 💡 That’s when my creative side kicked in! I quickly programmed a crazy lighting cue where one of the lights would zoom in at full brightness right at that bartender’s station every two minutes for five seconds. Talk about a spotlight moment!
• 😆 An hour later, I saw him sweating it out and stumbling over his words asking me to turn the lights down. I couldn’t help but grin while replying, “Sorry, my friend, it’s all about the client’s request!”

It was a hilarious battle of wills, and let me tell you, I won that round! Have you ever had a funny or frustrating experience while working behind the scenes at an event? Maybe you’ve got tips for staying cool under pressure? I’d love to hear your stories!

Remember, whether it’s a good laugh or a lesson learned, your experiences in event lighting can make for great conversations! 💬