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Portable Stage Risers

Lift the Speaker, Not the Budget

Not every event needs a full stage. A board meeting with one presenter, a panel of four or a choir at a school ceremony often just needs people lifted a little higher.

Our stage riser rental uses the same modular decks as our full stages, set to the height your room needs. We add steps, an ADA ramp, rails and skirting, then level and check every piece.

Need something bigger? Risers join into a full deck, and our stage rental team builds those too.

  • Set to the height you need
  • Steps, ramps, rails and skirting
  • Leveled on carpet, grass or asphalt
  • Taken down by the same crew
Risers Rental

Podium, Band and Choir Risers

One modular system covers a single speaker or a whole group. These are the risers we set up most.

  • Podium Risers A low step-up that puts the speaker and the lectern in view of the back rows.
  • Panel Risers A wider riser with room for chairs, a side table and a moderator.
  • Band and Drum Risers Solid risers that lift the drummer and the band so the crowd sees everyone. Concerts & Outdoor Events
  • Choir Risers Stepped rows that put every face in view, for choirs, graduations and group photos. School & University Events
  • Camera and Press Risers Raised spots for cameras with a clear line to the stage over the crowd. Livestream Production
  • Head Table Risers A step up for the head table at galas, dinners and award nights. Award Ceremony Production
Event Risers

Which Riser for Which Event

Not sure what to ask for? Start here, then tell us the room and we’ll set the size and height from the sightlines.

Your event The riser we usually suggest

  • Board meeting or small talk A low podium riser, often with a lectern on it
  • Panel discussion A wider riser with room for chairs and a moderator
  • Long ballroom or standing crowd A taller riser or a full stage, so the back can see
  • Choir or group photo Stepped rows, one row higher than the next
  • Band on a bigger stage Drum and band risers on top of the main deck
  • Press event or livestream A camera riser at the back with a clear line to the stage
Stage Platform Risers

Riser Rental Done for You

  1. Room and Height Tell us the room and who stands on the riser. We pick the size and height.
  2. Steps and Access We add steps sized to the deck and an ADA ramp where someone needs one.
  3. Set and Level Our crew builds the risers, levels them and fits the skirting.
  4. Check and Clear A safety check before doors, and a clean take-down after.

Stage Riser Rental FAQs

How much does it cost to rent a stage riser?

It depends on how many risers you need, how high they go and what goes with them, like steps and ramps. Send the room and what happens on the riser and we’ll quote it.

What height riser do I need?

A riser for one speaker can stay low. Long rooms and standing crowds need more lift. We set the height from your room’s sightlines.

What is the difference between a riser and a stage?

A riser is a single raised platform for a speaker, a group or a camera. A stage is several platforms joined into one bigger deck.

Do you rent choir risers?

Yes. We set up stepped rows that put every face in view, for choirs, graduations and group photos.

Do you deliver and set up the risers?

Yes. Our crew delivers, builds, levels and checks every riser, then takes it down after the event.

Are your risers ADA-⁠compliant?

Yes. Our staging has non-slip surfaces, and we can add ADA ramps, rails and steps to any riser.

Can risers go on grass or uneven ground?

Yes. Our crew levels the decks on grass, asphalt and slopes before anyone steps up.

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Riser Rental

Stage Riser Rental

If the back rows can’t see the speaker, half the room tunes out. A riser fixes that, and our crew sets it level and safe before anyone steps up.

1984
Building events since

Low skirted riser with a clear lectern at the front of a hotel meeting room, empty chairs facing it and a white backdrop uplit in blue

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Tiered black skirted risers on a stage with a drum kit on the top tier, amps, a keyboard and floor monitors on the lower tiers, purple and blue light on the drape

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Local crews in the NYC area, New Jersey, Long Island, Miami and Orlando, and we travel for everything else.

Stage Riser Rental Reviews

In Our Clients' Own Words

The only company that I trust for my business live event needs.

Mike B., Google review
  • …At the last minute, we needed a podium for one of our speakers, and ProSho went out of their way to run back to one of their warehouses and grab a spare podium for us before the event kicked off. …

    BrianGoogle review

  • …Anthony is consistently helpful, responsive, pays attention to small details, and willing to go above and beyond. We truly appreciate their professionalism and reliability…

    Jennifer B.Google review

  • We have partnered with ProSho several times throughout the year, often times at the last minute. Anthony is always so helpful and gets the job done. …

    Laura G.Google review

  • Pro Sho made our investor conference easy. They handled all of our audio, visual, and staging, and every piece was polished and professional. …

    Stephanie A.Google review

  • …Year after year they continue to wow us with their incredible work, their awesome staff, and everything in between. Working with Anthony & crew is always the easiest part of planning our gala. …

    Alissa C.Google review

  • For the past six years, our school has had the privilege of working with this outstanding sound technician for our annual graduation ceremony. Year after year, they deliver an exceptional experience with professionalism, precision, and attention to detail. …

    Melissa M.Google review

  • …Anthony and the Pro Sho Sound Services team make that task look easy when there is nothing simple about it. The teamwork, professionalism, knowledge and experience they display brings an event to the next level …

    ChristinaGoogle review

  • We recently partnered with Pro Sho Sound Services for an event at Manhatta, and they were exceptional. … Navigating the logistics of a high-rise venue like Manhatta can be a challenge, but their team handled it seamlessly …

    Savannah L.Google review

  • …I originally called for "just a speaker and big tv." All the recommendations were on point and my event was perfect. Anyone looking for audio video services should look no further. …

    Anthony O.Google review

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  1. Tell Us About Your Event

    Send the date, the venue and what you need, or just call.

  2. Get Your Quote

    We match the gear and the team to your event and send a clear quote.

  3. We Plan and Prep

    Site visits, floor plans and CAD drawings, so you see your setup before the day.

  4. Event Day

    Our crew sets up, runs the show and packs it all out.

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