“I got into this business by accident.” It’s a common refrain of live event professionals, and certainly the case for Richard “Nook” Schoenfeld. He pursued… Read More »PLSN Editor Emeritus Nook Schoenfeld Shares his Own Story
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When Nook Schoenfeld was 14, his dad bought him a ticket to his first concert: The Doors at Madison Square Garden. Intrigued by the crew,… Read More »‘The Old Man’s Musings – 45 Years of Gigs’
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In an earlier time when tours were less corporate, there was more clowning around. Back then we didn’t have social media to occupy us so… Read More »‘The Old Man’s Musings’ Excerpt: ‘I Don’t Wanna Turn On Your Red Light’
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Tony Walton, an iconic award-winning designer and director for theater, film, television, ballet, and opera died on March 2, 2022 at his apartment in New York City after complications from a stroke. He was 87.
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Artist Hueman uses projection mapping to bring large-scale artwork to life The Ciel Creative Space in Berkeley, CA recently wrapped up Homebody, a fascinating… Read More »Hueman’s ‘Homebody’
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Over the 34 years of its existence, Mark Huber, President of Omaha, NE-based Theatrical Media Services (TMS), has built Theatrical Media Services into a trusted,… Read More »Theatrical Media Services (TMS)
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In the wake of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, many artists, entertainment companies, and cultural institutions have been cutting ties with Russia, in support and solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.
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A Look at Staging Companies, Products and Services Staging might not seem as glamorous a market segment as lighting or video, but without staging, lighting… Read More »Setting the Stage
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While So-Fi Stadium, the sports and entertainment complex in Inglewood, CA, played host to the 2022 Super Bowl LVI and the Pepsi Halftime Show, there… Read More »More than a Game: Supporting the Celebrations of Super Bowl LVI
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Florida’s largest virtual production stage, The Airlot 21, has officially opened. The all-new 22,000 sq. ft. stage is located on the backlot at Universal Studios, FL, in Orlando. The Airlot, Inc partnered with the best in the business using state-of-the-art technology from 4Wall Entertainment and the world’s leading provider of LED display solutions, Absen. The media servers were provided by disguise.Read More »4Wall, Absen Help The Airlot Build Largest Virtual Production Stage in Florida
Production and Lighting Designer Louis Oliver and the Scottish synth-pop band Chvrches have built up a solid creative process over the years, which allows a… Read More »Chvrches Screen Violence Tour
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This month, the PLSN Buyer’s Guide looks at Moving Head Beam Luminaires, listing the features available from a range of manufacturers. Beam luminaires have the… Read More »Moving Head Beam Luminaires
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