DFW Founder & President Dan Krall Guest Stars on WWNO's Out to Lunch Podcast

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DFW Founder & President Dan Krall Guest Stars on WWNO's Out to Lunch Podcast

Staff

May 1, 2026

The comedian Steven Wright has a great line: “It’s a small world. But I wouldn’t want to paint it.”

When you step into an actual small world – like a music festival or a convention – you’ll notice there’s typically a whole other reality. It ranges from functional construction – like stages or booths – to decorations. These elements create both the infrastructure and the vibe of events. And despite Steven Wright’s trepidation, somebody has to not just paint all of that, they also have to design and build it.

Here in New Orleans, and across the country too, the fabrication of those worlds is the work of a company called Downtown FabWorks. The Founder and President of the company is Daniel Krall.

It's New Orleans: Out to Lunch airs on WWNO 89.9 FM on Sundays and Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.

Find the episode's original recording here: https://itsneworleans.com/2026/03/15/the-seen-and-unseen-world/

Dan Krall, Founder & President of Downtown FabWorks, has discovered there’s a big difference between being the New Orleans guy who builds sets for films and festivals and being the guy who now has 40+ employees and is building experiences across the country. Photo credit: Jill Lafleur

*Dan Krall, Amy Irvin, Elizabeth Tilton, Peter Ricchiuti, Out to Lunch at the Columns Hotel on St. Charles Avenue in Uptown New Orleans. Photo credit: Jill Lafleur*

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May 1, 2026

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Ryan McDonald

Senior Creative Producer, RED VELVET

Downtown FabWorks was a standout partner for our brand activation at Tales of the Cocktail. From the start, their team was collaborative, communicative, and deeply invested in bringing our vision to life with smart tech integration and seamless execution. Their onsite crew was not only skilled, but also incredibly friendly and easy to work with, making install a breeze. The final result was high-quality, on-brand, and a true showstopper.

Jordan Schwartz

Owner, Primetime Innovations

A+ job and A++ team. Every single crew member was extremely helpful, very respectful to all on site, and willing to help wherever and however without any complaints. Amazing group…next project, I am going to request that exact crew! Thank you. You killed it.

Paul Utterback

Business Development, Crystal Clear Imaging

A model company for design and fabrication. If you can dream it, Downtown FabWorks can do it.

Mike Cassesi

Owner, CASSESI Commercial Construction

Dan and his team are true professionals who are in a league of their own. When it comes to creativity, quality, and skill, Downtown FabWorks is a company that we know we can trust. Dan is down-to-earth, responsive, hardworking, and a true pleasure to work with every time.

Scott Beelman

Partner, Katapult Events

In the world of live events—where things often change on a whim—it's great to have a fabrication partner who understands our business and exceeds our expectations every single time.

Irina Gusin

Independent Exhibitions Producer

Dan and his team at Downtown FabWorks were able to fully produce and execute a large-scale structure thoughtfully and in record time when my project's deadline was threatened by Hurricane Ida. I couldn't be more appreciative of Dan's professionalism and hard work during a very stressful and uncertain time. Dan and his team were a joy to work with!

Kristen Kain

Owner, Kristen Kain: Marketing + Events

Downtown FabWorks is a great group to work with on any event project. They are experienced in all things related to scenic fabrication and installation, and they are flexible and accommodating as the needs of the project are developing. Having a reliable scenic partner is crucial to the success of the project—and Downtown FabWorks does not disappoint.