LUTON, U.K. – Steve Shortt, a 30-year industry veteran, has joined Hall Stage, based here, as head of design. Shortt has worked with Hall Stage products on projects led by the staging company’s U.S. partners, including Thern Stage Equipment, Hall Stage North America, Epic Production Technologies, Gridworks and others. The company says his appointment is part of its plan for growth in new product development and projects and installations.
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Shortt has more than 30 years’ experience including theatre and entertainment rigging & engineering. Having hammered out many custom rigging designs, some notable projects include kit-out of the new Tonight Show NBC TV Studios in Hollywood, the LA Live plaza pixel wall and AEG Broadcast Studios in Los Angeles.
Commenting on the move, Steve highlights his historical links with Hall Stage, having worked in countless theatres and arenas across North America and finding their products in regular use with half a century of service behind them; “Halls were everywhere in Canada when I started out and joining the business at this time is a real ‘full circle’ moment for me”
Charles Haines, Hall Stage MD, added; “I’ve known Steve for years and it’s great to add another mate to the team at Halls. Steve knows the business inside out on both sides of the Atlantic & is totally focused on improving the level of service we offer our clients around the world.”
