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St. Luke Missionary Baptist Fosters a Warmer Worship Space with elektraLite

St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church has shown itself to be much more than simply a house of worship over its 87-year history. In that time, it has steadfastly combined worship with social-justice pursuits; for instance, it was the first black church in Dayton, Ohio to provide facilities for a civil rights meeting, as well as the first black church in the city to have its own radio broadcast.Read More »St. Luke Missionary Baptist Fosters a Warmer Worship Space with elektraLite

The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is On Strike

 

 

Late Monday evening, May 1, 2023 negotiations between the WGA and AMPTP (the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers) ended and with only three hours left on their current contract the WGA went on strike, 12:01 AM PT, 3:01AM ET on Tuesday, May 2. Picket lines in LA were up by 1 PM PT. The WGA Membership is ~20,000 and the AMPTP Membership is 350-plus TV and film production companies.

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2023 Tony Awards Nominees

Nominations in 26 competitive categories for the American Theatre Wing’s 76th Annual Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards® have been announced. Of particular note from our ‘behind the scenes’ perspective is that one of the 2023 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre will be presented to Production Supervisor and Production Stage Manager Lisa Dawn Cave. The Tony Awards presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing will air live on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from the historic United Palace in Washington Heights, in New York City from 8:00-11:00 PM, ET/5:00-8:00 PM, PT on the CBS Television Network, and streaming live and on demand on Paramount+.

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Modulo Pi and Osmoz.tech Strengthen Partnership Through Successful Workshop in Canada

Workshop dedicated to Modulo Kinetic at the Cirque Eloize, March 28, 2023

Modulo Pi and Osmoz.tech recently organized a workshop in Montréal to showcase the latest advancements in the Modulo Kinetic media server and strengthen their partnership in Canada. On March 28, 2023, a full-day workshop was organized by Modulo Pi, leading designer and manufacturer of media server solutions, and Osmoz.tech, official distributor of Modulo Pi in Canada. The workshop was held at the Cirque Eloize in Montréal, within a studio equipped with the Modulo Kinetic media server and KineMotion optical tracking module by Modulo Pi. About 30 industry professionals gathered for the day, including rental and staging firms, systems integrators and creative studios.Read More »Modulo Pi and Osmoz.tech Strengthen Partnership Through Successful Workshop in Canada

Elation Fuze Wash 500™ LED Fresnel Moving Head Shipping Now

Elation Professional is expanding its Fuze Series with the full-color-spectrum Fuze Wash 500™, a compact yet powerful LED Fresnel moving head fixture with zoom designed for theater, television, events and a wide array of other precision lighting applications where a high-quality soft field of light is required. The Fuze Wash 500 is shipping now.Read More »Elation Fuze Wash 500™ LED Fresnel Moving Head Shipping Now

Robe Turns Up Heat for Prolight + Sound 2023

Czech Republic-based lighting manufacturer Robe turned up the heat, the spectacle and the topicality and importance of respecting the planet in presenting the finale of its “All Environments” live performance show trilogy. This dazzling display of creativity and imagination featured 350 of Robe’s latest iSeries of IP rated products plus three performers including a silk acrobat at the Prolight + Sound 2023 expo in Frankfurt, Germany.Read More »Robe Turns Up Heat for Prolight + Sound 2023

CHAUVET Professional and 4Wall Help Tom Kenny Blend Change and Consistency at Premio Lo Nuestro

Fans who expected to see a flowering of unfolding colorful looks during Premio Lo Nuestro weren’t disappointed. Whether watching on Univision, or as part of the live audience, they were treated to a constant flow of captivating vistas in support of over 30 different performances by stars like Maluma, Mar Anthony, Christian Nodal, and Paulina Rubio during the awards ceremonies. As varied as this array of visuals was, however, viewers never forgot that they were watching the same stage. Tom Kenny, the acclaimed Lighting Designer who created this scenic cornucopia, wouldn’t have it any other way. In his view, maintaining a consistent visual signature through all the various looks during a broadcast concert event is critical to maintaining a cohesive look.Read More »CHAUVET Professional and 4Wall Help Tom Kenny Blend Change and Consistency at Premio Lo Nuestro