Affixing Lighting to Moving Scenery
Don Holder, LD for the Broadway play, The Motherf**ker with the Hat, says he has learned that whenever he deals with moving parts and scenery… Read More »Affixing Lighting to Moving Scenery
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Chauvet, LEDEngin Kick Off TheatreFace.com Video Interview Series
LAS VEGAS — On Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 2pm EDT/11am PDT, TheatreFace.com, the social network launched by PLSN’s sister publication, Stage Directions, starts a new feature—live, video chat interviews with some of theatre’s biggest movers and shakers. Guests will include designers, artists and industry notables. The series kicks off with an interview with representatives from Chauvet Lighting and LEDEngin with a discussion of lighting innovations for the theatre. Anyone interested can watch the chat live on Wednesday at: www.theatreface.com/videochat.
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Flo & Eddie to Host 2011 Parnelli Awards Oct. 29; Tickets Now Available
ORLANDO — The Parnelli Board of Directors has announced that Flo & Eddie (Mark Volman and Howard Kaylan) will be hosting the Parnelli Awards at the Peabody Orlando Oct. 29. Known for hits like “Happy Together” as founding members of The Turtles, Flo & Eddie also played and toured extensively with Frank Zappa and are currently touring with the Happy Together Again tour.
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Styx/Yes Tour with Elation EPV15 Flex LED Panels from Pete’s Big TVs
LOS ANGELES — The 22-city Styx/Yes Progressive U.S. Tour included a 12.5-48 foot high-resolution LED screen made up of 230 Elation EPV15 flex LED panels supplied by Pete’s Big TVs. Pete’s Big TVs has purchased 600 panels to add to its rental inventory.
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TEDxHamburg Uses Martin LED Panels to Display Tweet Bubbles
HAMBURG, Germany — Martin LC Series LED panels were used to visually present Twitter tweets as “tweet bubbles,” part of a multi-media installation at TEDxHamburg in late May. The event, part of the TED nonprofit organization’s “Ideas Worth Spreading” public speaking program, took place at Curio House in Hamburg under the theme, “Realities Rebuilt.” About 22 square meters of LC Series LED panels were installed in the ceiling of the conference space and used to display live data from the global Twitter network related to TEDxHambug.
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Compulite Systems (2000) Ltd. Names Alon Cohen as Product Manager
HOD HASHARON, Israel — Compulite Systems (2000) Ltd. named Alon Cohen product manager for Compulite. Cohen has 25 years of experience in lighting design as a lighting programmer, operator, director and designer. “Learning and listening to the market needs, users, operators and lighting designers makes Alon the right person in the right place at the right time,” said Yehuda Shukrun, Compulite CEO.
Read More »BMI Supply Appoints Cleveland, Medve to Sales, Installation Posts
QUEENSBURY, NY — BMI Supply named Donna Cleveland sales coordinator and announced that Bob Medve has rejoined the company as manager of the installation department. Cleveland will manage various processes in support of BMI’s customer service department. Medve has a broad background in educational theatre and systems integration.
Read More »2011 Knight Of Illumination Awards Nominees Named
LONDON — Sponsor Clay Paky, along with the Association of Lighting Designers (ALD) and Society of Lighting and Television Design (STLD) have announced the nominations for the fourth annual Knights of Illumination Lighting Design Awards, to be presented Sept. 11 at the IBIS Hotel London Earls Court. The award nominees and winners are chosen by STLD and ALD professionals. They honor productions staged prior to July 1, 2011. (Shows after that date will be considered for the 2012 Knight of Illumination Awards.)
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The Penthouse Club in Reno Equipped with 1,000 Anolis LED Fixtures
RENO, NV — David Chesal, the interior and lighting designer for The Penthouse Club, used about 60 Robe moving lights and close to 1,000 Anolis LED fixtures for the gentleman’s club, including Anolis ArcSource, ArcLine and ArcLink fixtures. Sound Stage Systems, led by Karl Kieslich, worked with Chesal and his team on the installation.
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Penn-Elcom Acquires and Integrates CLD Distribution
WASHINGTON, U.K. — Penn Elcom, a manufacturer of flightcase and a speaker solutions specialist, has acquired CLD Distribution, whose business focuses on cables, connectors, lamps and LED lightsources. Although CLD has been integrated within Penn Elcom, CLD will continue with its own operation, identity and trading contacts, but under the Penn-Elcom umbrella.
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Bulbtronics Named Energy Star Partner
FARMINGDALE, NY – Bulbtronics, Inc. has become an Energy Star Partner. The designation reflects the company’s efforts to promote energy efficiency. Bulbtronics said it would continue to promote energy efficiency through the use of green lighting products.
Read More »Wenger Corporation Acquires J.R. Clancy
OWATONNA, MN — Wenger Corporation signed an agreement to acquire theatrical rigging company, J. R. Clancy, Inc. The two companies plan to operate as complementary businesses. J.R. Clancy, led by Bob Theis and Mike Murphy, will remain J.R. Clancy. Wenger, led by Bill Beer, will remain Wenger. The headquarters of J.R. Clancy will remain in Syracuse and the headquarters for Wenger will remain in Owatonna. Both companies anticipated synergies including enhanced product development, buying power and best practices.
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