Upstage Productions & Event Management

Specialties

Quality events create a lasting impression. Specializing in all elements of event planning, production and on-​site management, Upstage Productions will create a customized experience to meet any event need. Our skilled and experienced staff can handle any event, large or small.

Upstage Productions will take the stress out of planning your next event. Our staff specializes in event theme & design, venue selection, rentals, timeline production, day-​of management, social media, catering, audio/​visual, photography, videography, entertainment booking, transportation, valet & mixology bars.

History

Established in 2013.

Upstage Productions was formed in 2013 by Ashley Fontanetta and Derek Szempruch. Combining a decade of event management experience, including large-​scale music and comedy shows, nonprofit fundraisers and private parties, Upstage Productions creates memorable, influential and unique events for a variety of clients.

Meet the Business Owner

Derek S.

Business Owner

Derek has been involved in event management in the Bay Area since 2008. After completing his degree in Entertainment Business, he has worked in many facets of entertainment from film & audio production to event management for music & comedy shows and festivals. Prior to his move to San Francisco, he spent four years in hospitality as a corporate trainer for a national restaurant group. Many years of producing events inspired him to create an event planning company where every detail is addressed with precision, whether it is a private party, corporate event or large music festival. Derek also enjoys listening to music through his hi-​fi stereo system, golfing, hiking and road trips with his dog.