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Hibino Lighting Adds Extra Versatility to Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre with Chauvet Professional

Hibino Lighting Adds Extra Versatility to Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre with Chauvet Professional

With its flowing, curving, abstract form, the Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre presents a fitting architectural testimony to the poetic beauty of the Japanese theatrical tradition. Widely regarded as the masterpieces of internationally renowned architect, Toyo Ito, the inherent beauty of the 18-year-old structure, is characterized by a speckled pattern of 20,000 pieces of glass adorning the façade.Read More »Hibino Lighting Adds Extra Versatility to Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre with Chauvet Professional

Claypaky Launches Video for the Sinfonya Profile 600, Exclusively Designed for Theater Applications

 

Claypaky announces the launch of its brand new, low noise LED based fixture exclusively designed for Theater applications. Sinfonya Profile 600 is revolutionary and contains a host of new features that increase the performance levels dramatically on previous models on the market. Here is a video preview of the Sinfonya Profile 600:

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UAE 50th National Day Celebration Includes Elation Proteus Fixtures from PRG

Lighting Designer Bruno Poet recently turned to Elation Professional’s Proteus™ line of IP65 luminaires to light the UAE’s 50th National Day Celebration in December 2021, a breathtaking and technically demanding show that beautifully chronicled the country’s unique history and hopes for the future.Read More »UAE 50th National Day Celebration Includes Elation Proteus Fixtures from PRG

A&T Trade Adds Versatility and Theatric Flair to Moscow Event Space with Chauvet Professional

Flexibility is woven into the very fabric of Action, a new 15-story office complex owned by Action Mediagroup, that combines advanced technology and ultra-modernistic architectural concepts with sustainable, ecological design features that bring its occupants closer to nature in the very heart of the city. This is clear for all to see every summer when much of the building’s stunning latticed exterior is covered with climbing plants.Read More »A&T Trade Adds Versatility and Theatric Flair to Moscow Event Space with Chauvet Professional

Nominations Announced for the 94th Annual Academy Awards

 

 

 

The nominees for the 94th Annual Academy Awards were announced this morning, February 8, 2022. The 94th Oscars will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Dolby® Theatre at Hollywood & Highland® in Hollywood and will be televised live on ABC at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. We send our congratulations to all of the nominees.

 

Here are the nominees in the design and technical categories:Read More »Nominations Announced for the 94th Annual Academy Awards

Apply for the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative University Scholarships by Feb. 28, 2022

The American Theatre Wing is now accepting applications for its 6th year of the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative University Scholarships – established for high school seniors from populations historically underrepresented in the theater industry. Students can apply to study any aspect of theater from stage management to arts administration, design to performance, etc. The deadline for all submissions is Monday, February 28, 2022.Read More »Apply for the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative University Scholarships by Feb. 28, 2022

ADJ Focus Profile LED-Powered Moving Head

ADJ Lighting is pleased to introduce the new Focus Profile, a feature-packed automated profile luminaire powered by a 400W LED light engine. Taking its place as the new flagship model in ADJ’s Focus Series of LED-powered moving heads, this new fixture is the brightest and most feature-rich fixture in the range to date. Offering the excellent build quality and value for money for which the series has become known and a versatile array of creative features, it is designed for theatrical, concert touring, and event production applications. Here’s a features video from ADJ on the Focus Profile:

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Actors’ Equity Association Announces New Public Health Consultants

Actors’ Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional stage managers and actors in live theatre, has announced that a team of doctors led by Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill—and includes Dr. Laura S. Welch and Dr. Steven J. Anderson—are the new public health consultants for the union, effective immediately. This team also advises the American Guild of Music Artists and the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society on COVID-19 safety.Read More »Actors’ Equity Association Announces New Public Health Consultants