About Showtime Sound and Lighting

Company Biography

Based near Boston Massachusetts, Showtime Sound and Lighting was established in
December 1999 by veteran musician and sound engineer Jack Oliva as an alternative for
any person, group or organization seeking quality production services.

Since he first got his hands on the faders and knobs of a mixer working for a friend’s band
back in 1978, Jack has been hooked on live sound engineering. While he also played
several instruments, it was only natural to mix (no pun intended!) his love of music with a
newly discovered passion for audio engineering.

Having spent many years studying the principles of sound and working with local bands as
a freelance engineer, he joined his first adult band as a musician in 1990 with some friends
and proceeded to accumulate the necessary sound equipment for the band’s live
performances.

After this band and through several others, including many equipment upgrades, it came to
pass on New Year’s Eve of the year 2000 that he broke into the business of providing his
knowledge, skills and equipment to folks who needed this type of service. It was a
memorable night, as it was Y2K, wondering all evening if the power was going to go out on
the company’s first gig. The power stayed on and that night turned into a success which has
continued to this day.

First known as Professional Audio Service, the company has gradually expanded its
service menu and now includes stage lighting systems, electrical power distribution, live
audio recording, permanent sound system installations and freelance tech support.

Our mission is to enhance the enjoyment of live performances and other events and to
provide a high level of service for all of our customers.

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