T. Skorman Productions

09/12/2024

As entertainment producers for corporate events, we often cannot put our favorite bookings or custom productions out in public view but we love being able to take advantage of the great locations our clients choose. Last week, Paul not only caught a Cubs game and also a Bears game while in his hometown of Chicago but also had one of many early morning pre-event walks in Las Vegas. We love this business!

07/15/2024

Another ILEA Orlando Past Presidents dinner is in the books. Connie Riley and Paul Creighton always look forward to gathering with a group filled with top professionals and long-time friends willing to support and offer their experience to newly elected chapter presidents. Hope you have a great year, LIsa!

06/17/2024

Last week we lost a great friend and member of the T. Skorman family. Key Howard’s decision back in 1987 to move to Orlando with his wife Susan and join forces with his friend Ted Skorman created our brand-new Conventions & Special Events division. Key came to us with an incredible career in entertainment, serving as an award-winning musical director, writer, arranger and performer, working with many celebrities including Bob Hope and Don Rickles. Before joining us Key had also been director of Entertainment for a large hotel chain. After his retirement from T. Skorman, Key became even busier, creating his own show “Ain’t Life Grand”, appearing locally in stage productions, in movies and was interviewed on Bolder. Key we will miss your wit, your stories and your love of life.

Ted and Connie share some personal memories of Key below.

Ted
Key was the ultimate professional in the way he acted, dressed and spoke to people. His sense of humor was front and center as he loved to tell a good joke. He wanted to make people feel good and laugh.

One of my fondest memories was the wall of fame pictures he had in his office with all the stars he worked with. One of the pictures was him, Jim Nabors from the Andy Griffin show and a 3rd person not of national fame. When I saw it for the first time, I commented on how much I liked the picture. He got a big smile on his face like a little kid and said “yea, you really like Jim Nabors?” I said “No, I'm referring to the other guy in the photo. The one who wasn't a celebrity.” He looked exasperated and said in a loud voice the other man's name LARRY!!! I shared that Larry was actually a friend of mine from Vancouver. That blew him away that I knew who Larry was. We had a big laugh about that and would refer to that moment many times in our friendship.

The world has lost a good person who will be missed by a lot of people. Personally, I know one person who will be happy. That person is my father who also worked for our company for almost 20 years and loved Key. I'm sure they are telling each other jokes now reminiscing about old times.

Connie
My band had worked for Key in a few of his hotel accounts, but I didn’t really know him until we were brought together in Orlando. By the end of 1987, Terry Creighton, then our assistant, had set up our new office (some of you remember that little space in the Discount Music Building) and the three of us went to work creating our corporate events division. Key’s eagerness to introduce himself and us to the Orlando community along with his skill at socializing helped grow the division quickly.

Key was fatherly and always teaching, sharing his knowledge of the entertainment industry, as well as mentoring me with helpful personal advice. He always called me ‘Gypsy’ because of the bright clothes and costumes I had from my days as a night club singer. Eventually, I (mostly) packed away the costumes and invested in traditional corporate attire.😉 Key was always on the move, and you never knew when you’d run into him (including the dentist office). My husband Frank Sleeman builds sets for events, stage and television shows and for years he seemed to run into Key on every production.

Many years ago, I gave Key a vintage slot machine that my parents had owned, and he’d admired in our home. You may have seen it next to his piano in his Growing Bolder interview. It makes me smile to know he enjoyed it.

Key, thank you for leaving so many wonderful memories!

Connie Riley Frank Sleeman Proudfit Creighton

06/04/2024

We've lost track of the how many beach parties we've done over the years and last week's party in the Bahamas was one of the most fun! Attendees love a great true nighttime beach party. Event professionals know that's its not always the easiest event to pull off. This client used great event partners all around and it was a success for everyone! AJR and Baha Men had more than enough energy to keep the crowd's attention. Check it out.

05/24/2024

We like one American tradition is the Memorial Day concert in Washington, DC. as the music and entertainment industry participate in honoring citizens who gave their all for our freedom. Link - https://rb.gy/4hvncs

05/07/2024

What a fun show! Gwen Stefani was engaging and the attendees stayed pressed to the stage all night.

05/06/2024

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04/22/2024

Congrats to the newest inductees! The list includes some of our favorites to book for !

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2024 class of inductees, which include Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, and Kool & The Gang.

04/22/2024

Our favorite story. Happy Monday!

04/12/2024

Orlando Industry friends, come and discuss "The Business of the Show" at the next ILEA Orlando on April 16th with Connie Riley, CMP, CSEP and other experienced event business professionals!
See you there!

03/29/2024

Our Connie Riley, CMP, CSEP Emerita is looking forward to sharing her expertise on the business side of the industry we love. See you there!

03/27/2024

It's time to wish Happy Birthday to Paul Creighton! He's been attached, as a performer, producer, and agent, to T. Skorman for 45 years and is still smiling!

02/26/2024

Connie Riley gets to have all the fun!

01/18/2024

You are looking for exceptional musical talent for your events and WE SEE YOU. Is your event meant to create a chance to be cool or will the crowd be ready to dance all night long? Let's make some great music together!

01/15/2024

Sorry FB friends but we've just had a bunch of our posts comment spammed by an outside company and are working to get them all taken down. 🥹

01/10/2024

Yes, we're looking at YOU! 2024 is going to be a great year for general session events and exciting talent! See YOU there!

01/06/2024

And, here's the answer. What fun! Getting ready for another headliner fundraising event. Can you guess the act?

01/02/2024

Happy 2024 to everyone connected to the Special Events industry. T. Skorman Productions is excited to begin our 40th year providing the highest quality entertainment to our partners. Our first 40 years could not have happened without the incredible talent of the performers and support companies we are privileged to work with every day. We hope everyone has a successful and productive year!

12/26/2023

12/08/2023

Our holiday-loving Heather Strain found a fun way to help get our Christmas on here at T. Skorman Productions. Sending out holiday wishes to all of our friends! 🎄🎶

12/07/2023

Getting ready to soundcheck another headline act. We love our job!

11/08/2023

Don't miss FREE DAPS as the Gift Rappers at Seaworld Orlando this weekend! They have so much fun with their interactive brand of rap and humor. Happy Holidays!

11/06/2023

We celebrate T. Skorman Productions' Vice President Connie Riley, CMP, CSEP Emerita. She left the stage to help create our Conventions and Special Events division 37 years ago this week. Her knowledge of how production works, attention to the "what ifs" and readiness to share her expertise with other colleagues in the event entertainment industry (along with her megawatt smile) are only a small part of why we feel fortunate to be part of her life. Thank you, Connie!

10/28/2023

Connie Riley knows everybody! Hanging out with some of our favorite .

10/25/2023

Roonie G rocked 3,000 attendees last night out in the Arizona Desert. What a great party! 🤩🎧🎤

DJ Roonie G

10/11/2023

This week at T. Skorman - Paul Creighton, keeping it entertaining at IEBA during one of the Corporate and Special Event entertainment sessions. .

WME's Travis Wolfe, Wasserman's Max Wiebrecht, UTA's Jacob Luftglass, CAA's Yasi Agahnia, and T. Skorman's Paul Creighton discuss coporate and special event booking.

Thank you to KEG for sponsoring Special Event 360 again this year!

10/04/2023

This dramatic venue created the perfect atmosphere for Sheryl Crow's performance for an environmental non-profit's celebration. We love this business! 🐋 🎸 🎤

09/19/2023

We're wishing the happiest of birthdays to one of our favorite fellow world travelers, David Chernault. Can't wait to hear the stories from your adventures!

09/13/2023

Getting ready for the show tonight in Nassau. Name the artist.

09/02/2023

RIP Jimmy Buffett. Hope you're enjoying that Cheeseburger in Paradise. 🦜🏝️🦜