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Lightswitch Helps Barry Manilow Shift from Concert to Theatrical Show

Lightswitch Helps Barry Manilow Shift from Concert to Theatrical Show

LAS VEGAS – When Barry Manilow moved his show from the Las Vegas Hilton to the Paris Las Vegas for a new two-year residency, the production team wanted to make a few changes to better reflect and adapt to their new home. To do so, they brought in lighting designer Chris Medvitz of Lightswitch to create an intimate yet potent lighting design. Lightswitch then enlisted the assistance of PRG and 65 Vari*Lite luminaires from Philips Vari-Lite.

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Stage Barriers Contain Bieber Fever at State Fair

TIMONIUM, MD – Maryland had a serious case of "Bieber Fever" over Labor Day weekend as Justin Bieber and his My World 2.0 tour came to the infield of the Timonium Race Track at the state fairgrounds. To prepare for an enthusiastic audience of 12,500, the production brought in eps' heavy-duty GIGS barricades. More than 600 feet of barricade was positioned to keep legions of screaming fans safe and secure during the highlight concert of the State Fair, which also featured young acts Sean Kingston and Vita Chambers.

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Field Template Metric Drafting Stencil

Field Template's Metric Rules! Stencil makes use of the Pro-Grid Metric 50 system and all cutout lighting symbols are pre-spaced 50 centimeters apart and aligned onto a horizontal axis like a batten. Manufacturers include ETC, Selecon, Strand, Robert Juliat, CCT, L&E, Reich & Vogel.

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PLASA 2010 Gets Underway with New Product Focus

LONDON – PLASA 2010 got underway Sunday, Sept. 12, after a surge in visitor registrations. New features to this year's show include a two-day rigging conference Sept. 13-14, but the overall focus remains, as always, on the latest new product introductions. A listing of some of the new lighting and projection products on display follows.

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