Your Stage Performance Logistics Partner
For those who command the stage, whose world exists on wheels, a mere road trip demands a symphony of precision. When curtain calls echo across state lines, Village Transport orchestrates the movement of your theatrical universe. We are the unseen stagehands of the highway, ensuring every set piece, every costume, every vital instrument arrives in perfect harmony, from coast to coast across North America.
Performance Tour Trucking
with a Personal Touch
Eliminate the stress of tour logistics with Village Transport. We provide a completely tailored theater tour trucking experience, managing everything from transport to venue setup and breakdown. Rest assured, your equipment will arrive on schedule and performance-ready at every location.
Village Transport puts you in direct contact with seasoned theater tour logistics and transportation specialists. No brokers, no middlemen. Just expert handling of your equipment, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and safe delivery, keeping your tour precisely on track.
Traveling To & From
- Theaters and concert halls
- Performing arts centersOpera houses and symphony halls
- Rehearsal spaces and sound stages
- Set design and prop warehouses
- Costume storage facilities
- Hotels and lodging facilities
- Equipment storage sites
- Broadcast and media locations
- Airports and transportation hubs
Our Customers
- Touring production companies
- Ballet and dance companies
- Opera companies
- Orchestras and symphonies
- Broadway and theater productions
- Regional and traveling theater productions
Don’t see yourself listed? No worries! Contact us today, we can likely assist with your tour trucking needs.
Types of Equipment
- Stage sets, props, and backdrops
- Lighting rigs, trusses, and rigging
- Audio equipment, mics, and soundboards
- Wardrobe cases and costumes
- Orchestra instruments and music stands
- Wireless intercoms and headsets
- Video and projection equipment
- Merchandise and promotional items
- Personal luggage and essentials
Why Choose Village Transport
- On-time delivery and pickup, guaranteed
- Personalized service and support
- Setup and teardown labor assistance
- Real-time shipment tracking
- Expertise with delicate, irregular, and oversized items
Setup & Teardown Assistance
Think of us as an extension of your team on the road. We offer comprehensive labor support, from unloading to packing, and everything in between. Just let us know when you book your shipment if you require setup or teardown assistance, and we’ll handle it. Our theater transport freight team will be there to:
- Unload and set up stage sets, props, and technical equipment.
- Carefully pack and secure costumes, delicate set pieces, and production materials.
- Use specialized packing methods for fragile or high-value items.
- Load everything into cases and trunks for transport.
- Confirm your gear is staged and ready for overnight transport to the next stop.
Logistics Coordination
Experience complete shipment visibility with our real-time satellite GPS tracking. We also provide comprehensive support for all shipping paperwork, such as BOL and MHA preparation. Just give us your material details and weights, and we’ll ensure everything is in order.
Enclosed Transport
Your theater equipment is in safe hands, transported in our secure, enclosed semi-trailers. We specialize in the meticulous shipping of delicate costumes, intricate set pieces, and oversized production gear, leveraging our deep understanding of U.S. theater production logistics.
Theatrical Tour Trucking FAQs
Are you able to accommodate international tours or tours with multiple legs?
Absolutely, we specialize in international theater tours across the U.S. and Canada, as well as complex multi-leg tours. We guarantee direct transport to each venue, eliminating warehousing and minimizing delays for a smooth, uninterrupted tour.
How do you handle load-in and load-out at each venue?
Our dedicated crew offers full on-site support at each venue, assisting with teardown, loading, and unloading. For added protection, we provide blanket wrap services during transit. Our drivers work strategically, resting during performances and driving overnight to the next venue. Upon arrival, they prepare the truck for load-in, ensuring a seamless transition by unstrapping cases, positioning the trailer, and deploying the ramp.
Do you have experience working with theater productions of our size and scale?
Absolutely! Village Transport has extensive experience handling theater production logistics and tour trucking for groups of all sizes, including Broadway tours, ballet and opera companies, and regional theater groups performing at major venues and theaters across the U.S. and Canada.