PLSN offers readers an essay penned by Bill Edwards of Tyler Truss. June 2021…Summer is finally here. And events are starting to pack ‘em in!… Read More »Our Industry’s Greatest Comeback Has Begun… Whew!
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TAIPEI, Taiwan – Macroblock has partnered with Moonshine Animation, a famous artist-centered VFX company based in Taiwan, to build an LED wall XR studio in… Read More »Macroblock and Moonshine Jointly Built Taiwan’s Very First Ultra-fine Pitch LED Wall Virtual Production XR Studio
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Alchemy 7 is designed to fine-tune the more demanding lighting desires. Like its predecessors in the Alchemy family, this fixture features both a wide range… Read More »DTS Alchemy 7
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COLUMBIA, MD – Continuing its support for emerging designers, global design and BIM software provider Vectorworks, Inc. announces Leslie Majer as the Richard Diehl award winner for… Read More »Vectorworks, Inc. Names Leslie Majer Richard Diehl Award Winner
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LEEK, The Netherlands – When virtual production and, in particular, mixed reality production took flight in early 2020, ARRI and ROE Visual came into contact and connected to develop a better understanding of the impact of this technology on both LED volumes and camera performance. This mutual understanding has led to the development of a continuous testing program.
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IVINS, Utah – Set against a red rock canyon backdrop in the Utah desert, Tuacahn Amphitheater is one of the most picturesque outdoor theater settings you could expect to find. LD Cory Pattak has lit a production of Beauty and the Beast using the venue’s new IP65-rated Elation Proteus Maximus moving heads.
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The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts announced today that it will establish the Harvey Fierstein Theatre Lab, creating a new dedicated educational space in the building, thanks to a $2.5 million donation from theatre legend Harvey Fierstein. Fierstein has also named the Library for the Performing Arts as a beneficiary of the Harvey Fierstein Trust, securing his legacy as a major supporter of the library’s ongoing efforts in documenting, collecting, and preserving the performing arts, and inspiring the next generation of artists.Read More »Harvey Fierstein Donates $2.5 Million to New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
SETC is pleased to announce that effective July 1st, Elizabeth Theodora (she/her) will be SETC’s new Professional Services Manager. Theodora has been with SETC since the Fall of 2019 as its Membership & Technology Manager. She managed possibly the best, most efficient, no-wait convention registration in Louisville 2020. Since, she has been instrumental in navigating the transition of our database and application system to Neon and OpenWater, completing the transition in record time and overhauling SETC’s registration system for 2021 which was a resounding success per post-Convention surveys. In addition, she paved the way for virtual auditions and callbacks so SETC could continue our services during the worst months of the pandemic. Most importantly, Theodora served on SETC’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Task Force, bringing her insightful personal experience and enduring commitment to creating many of SETC’s EDIA initiatives. She will play a pivotal role in making our auditions and job fair more inclusive and accessible.Read More »Elizabeth Theodora is SETC’s New Professional Services Manager
Set against a magnificent red rock canyon backdrop in the Utah desert, Tuacahn Amphitheater in the state’s southwest corner is one of the most picturesque settings you’ll find anywhere for outdoor theatre. Lighting designer Cory Pattak has lit a production of Beauty and the Beast amid the spectacular surroundings and used the venue’s new IP65-rated Proteus Maximus™ moving heads as workhorse front light fixtures. Here’s a preview video from Tuachan for this recent production of Beauty and the Beast showing off the scenic, lighting, and projection designs:
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Here is the final Stitch In Time Campaign update from the Royal Shakespeare Company, with narration by actor Harriet Walter. The RSC’s restored and redeveloped Costume Workshop is now complete. Here is that video:
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Continuing its support for emerging designers, Vectorworks, Inc. announces the winners for the fifth Vectorworks Design Scholarship. With over 1,800 submissions, scholarships were awarded to 28 students for 21 projects in the architecture, entertainment, landscape, and interior design industries. Winners included both individual and group submissions. Stage Directions sends its congratulations to all of the winners.Read More »Entertainment Winners in the Fifth Vectorworks Design Scholarship
When discussions with people at regional theatres start to address eliminating 10 out of 12 technical rehearsals and six day workweeks, the number one question is “How?” This panel included five different leaders of regional theatres, of various sizes, speaking specifically about how and why they’re doing it. In case you missed it, or would like to rewatch it, here is the video of that session:
Read More »Replay Today’s USITT & No More 10 Out of 12s | Regional Theatres