Novartis, Greensboro, NC Challenge: How to stage an American Idol competition with Novartis employees, on the Novartis premises, as a morale booster and serious competition for those who chose to approach it that way. Solution: After a site survey and budget meeting, Audio & Light provided portable stage lights on floor stands, wireless microphones for the performers, table mics for the judges, a robust sound system that would accommodate anything the performers threw at it, and one of our well trained techs to run the show. Success: Our sound technician doubled as a stage manager/performance coach, helping all of the contestants prepare for their performance and get the most impact from their time on stage. With advice on how to use a microphone properly and what to expect on stage, these amateur performers were able to make a big impact quickly. Their esteem was greatly raised in the eyes of their co-workers. A great time was had by all! (Sadly though, no employee was able to quit their day job.)