The props, stages and imagery of Dear Tamaqua came to life through a wide range of local talent.

Orb construction was done by Ben, Ethan and Ben H. Turrano; mini-stages were engineered by Dave Johns and Stephen Bayer with painting by Owen and Mitchell Sabol.Pipe sanding and painting were in the hands of Paul Miller and John Szeliga, while construction of a 400-ft. tunnel and art installation was completed by Tamaqua Borough workers Kevin Steigerwalt, Rob Jones, Matt Mateyak, Steve Naylor, Mark Leiby, Aaron Coggiano and Richard Miller.Construction and storage was handled by Lenny Sabol and Jarrett Reigel of Dan Reigel Plumbing.Lights, sound and video were handled by Shangri-La Productions and John Harbove.Electrical hookups were coordinated by Larry McCullion and Kyle Whitley.Pyrotechnics were arranged and launched by David Orr, assisted by Anna Russell, Remy Kayal, Mallory deForest and the Starfire Corporation.Ten billboards of colorful graffiti art were created by Kim Brogden.Marketing strategies were developed by Rega, Lisa Jordan, Amber Finn, Brittany Onesto and Odorizzi, who also handled development.Bands and musicians: Ecosphere, OSE Music of Brad and Kathy Murphy, Ricky and the Ricardos, Wonton, Seth Epler, Richard Hadesty, Levi High, Steve Mazur, Chris Morrison and Anna Russell.Dancers were supplied by Bare Toes Yoga and Belly Dance, Pennsylvania Performing Arts Academy and Tamaqua Cheerleaders.Search lights and jumbotrons were supplied by Mike Estojak, while photography and videography were done by Cleo Fogal, Ken Hatt, Angela Murphy, Andrea Porambo, Jackie Richardson, Jessica Yuhas and the Pa. State Senate Film Crew.Archival photos were contributed by Tom Berner, John Suzadail, Ruth Betz, Kyle Whitley, Christeen Veen and Leona Rega.Stage work was handled by Hope's Collision and Towing and Zeigler's Auto Repair and Towing.Block party volunteers were Dave Meredith, Jack Kulp, Mike Morgans, Paul Corinchock, Steve Gintz, Wendy Siegenfuss, and members of the Tamaqua American Legion and Hazleton Community Church.Transportation was coordinated by Schuylkill Historical Fire Society fire trucks, Mermon Motors, Leiby's Carriage Service and the Rutch family.