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Claypaky Names Inner Circle Distribution (ICD) as Exclusive U.S. Distributor and Service Network Partner

Claypaky Names Inner Circle Distribution (ICD) as Exclusive U.S. Distributor and Service Network Partner

L to R: Francesco Romagnoli (Claypaky), Craig Singer (ICD), Marcus Graser (Claypaky), Gary Mass (ICD), Noel Duncan (ICD) and Alberico D’Amato (Claypaky)

Claypaky, a leading innovator in lighting technology, and Inner Circle Distribution (ICD), a respected distributor within the film, production, and entertainment sectors, proudly announce a strategic partnership effective June 15, 2023. This alliance melds Claypaky’s cutting-edge innovation and ICD’s commitment to reliable service, marking a new era of growth and stability.Read More »Claypaky Names Inner Circle Distribution (ICD) as Exclusive U.S. Distributor and Service Network Partner

Groupe AES Lights Fourmi Rouge – Cabaret Spectacles with CHAUVET Professional

Biologists tell us that there are over 200 species of Solenopsis, (aka “red ants”) in the world. Aggressive and stinging, they’re rarely associated with anything good, except in this small, historic village located in the hilly Béarn des gaves region. There, in the 1990s, a group of 2,000 young women, dubbed the “red ants” because of their Guides of France red helmets and costumes, labored to restore a former church that was built in medieval times, but had been abandoned and unused for over a century. Their tireless efforts saved the building from ruination.Read More »Groupe AES Lights Fourmi Rouge – Cabaret Spectacles with CHAUVET Professional

Solotech Names Martin Chouinard Chief Global Operations and Asset Officer

Martin Chouinard

Solotech named Martin Chouinard as Chief Global Operations and Asset Officer, a new position. Chouinard, who joined Solotech in 2006, has worked in a variety of roles for the company. Since 2016, he has served as President of the Live Productions Division (Canada) and Global Operations.Read More »Solotech Names Martin Chouinard Chief Global Operations and Asset Officer

ADJ Fixtures Chosen Exclusively for Seasons Showroom at New Hampshire’s Brook Casino

As part of an extensive remodeling and expansion project, The Brook casino in Seabrook, NH has added a 300-seat showroom. This luxurious and versatile lounge theater will host regular headline concerts and tribute band performances as well as comedy shows, and therefore needed a versatile lighting system. This was designed and installed by local specialists Port Lighting, who choose to utilize ADJ LED-powered fixtures exclusively to deliver a high-impact system that is both flexible and economical to run.Read More »ADJ Fixtures Chosen Exclusively for Seasons Showroom at New Hampshire’s Brook Casino

TONY Awards Will Go Ahead, WGA Will Not Picket the Show

The WGA has made a statement that they will not picket the Tony Awards, thus clearing the way for the Broadway celebration to be broadcast live on June 11, 2023, with some adjustments. The ‘no picket line’ assurance means that members of other unions will now be able to attend and work the Tony Awards without crossing a WGA picket line.

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Christ Community Church Elevates Worship Experience with Elation Fuze Lighting Upgrade

One of five Christ Community campuses in the greater Chicago area, Christ Community’s St. Charles/South Elgin location recently received a key lighting and house lighting upgrade of Elation Professional Fuze Profile™ and Fuze Pendant™ fixtures. The new lighting system offers the church greater flexibility in creating lighting atmospheres while adding an immersive element to the worship experience. Additional benefits of the new system include savings on electricity.Read More »Christ Community Church Elevates Worship Experience with Elation Fuze Lighting Upgrade

Robe Helps TAPFS Reach Dark Side of the Moon

Ever popular, The Australian Pink Floyd Show (TAPFS) continues touring year-round entertaining audiences of all ages, from original Pink Floyd fans to new ones not even born when the massively influential rock legends enjoyed their heyday in the late 20th century. TAPFS, arguably the most authentic, successful, and long lasting of numerous tribute bands, has just finished a lengthy European arena tour.Read More »Robe Helps TAPFS Reach Dark Side of the Moon

frame:work to Host a Conference for the Creative Video Community in Los Angeles this August

frame:work, the community organization for creative video professionals announces frame:work:losangeles 2023, that will take place this August. frame:work will partner with XR Studios to present a two day conference in Hollywood at their newly launched campus on August 4 and 5, 2023. frame:work:losangeles is a conference for conversations about the unique challenges of creating video for physical spaces, live performance, and virtual worlds. Attendees range from expert practitioners, partner creative disciplines, production leadership, new professionals, and students. This conference is a place to share valuable insights into the practice of the work we share in common from our distinctive points of view.Read More »frame:work to Host a Conference for the Creative Video Community in Los Angeles this August

The All-New Laser Show

Chris Lose looks at the advent of laser source lighting fixtures, noting: “The newest kid on the block is laser source lighting fixtures. Soon, we will see our old friends, arc and tungsten, replaced by this newer, more efficient technology in certain applications. Laser sources are brighter, more functional, and more efficient than even modern LED beam fixtures. The progress towards more efficient ways of creating dramatic and immersive visual experiences will never cease. However, we cannot proclaim progress without respecting that progress can come with inherent changes. Although the struggles are real, many of these changes can be overblown or misconstrued. It is important to understand that these are not the lasers being used in a Pink Floyd laser show. They cannot track down missiles and they cannot slay Darth Vader. …

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‘Working In The Theatre’ with Director LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Scenic Designer Beowulf Boritt

The productive and creative relationship between director and designer is an essential element to any theatrical work. In the American Theatre Wing’s latest ‘Working In The Theatre’ episode, Director LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Scenic Designer Beowulf Boritt discuss their work on the Broadway revival of August Wilson’s ‘The Piano Lesson.’

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TONY Awards Celebration Will Not Broadcast on June 11

With the TONY nominations announced barely two weeks ago, the TONY Awards presentation itself is now in limbo. Having not received a requested waiver from the WGA, The 76th Annual TONY Awards, presented by The Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing will not be able to move forward with a live broadcast. Scheduled for Sunday, June 11, 2023 from the historic United Palace in Washington Heights, in New York City on CBS, and streamed live and on demand on Paramount+. Both CBS and Paramount+ are members of the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) which the Writers Guild of America (WGA) are on strike against since May 1.Read More »TONY Awards Celebration Will Not Broadcast on June 11