Skip to content

Applications for The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Due by March 31, 2022

Applications for The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Due by March 31, 2022

The American Theater Wing is still accepting applications for the Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Training Scholarships. The training opportunities, which are aimed at middle and high school students (grades 6-11) cover a range of behind-the-scenes disciplines including stage management, lighting design, arts administration, and playwrighting to name a few, in addition to actors/performers. The deadline is Thursday, March 31st at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Read More »Applications for The Andrew Lloyd Webber Initiative Due by March 31, 2022

Robe ESPRITES Help Create a Big Picture for 2022 Halberg Awards

The Halberg Awards is the most prestigious event in New Zealand that celebrates the country’s sporting excellence. The 2022 extravaganza was staged at the Spark Arena in Auckland, this time with a reduced live audience of 100 seated guests (usually 1,000), a measure applied late-on as the country went to a Covid ‘red alert’ level. It was broadcast live on Sky TV.Read More »Robe ESPRITES Help Create a Big Picture for 2022 Halberg Awards

Ayrton Launches Domino LT Luminaire

Ayrton is excited to present the first long throw IP65-rated fixture in its 9 Series, Domino LT, the first all-terrain LED luminaire in Ayrton’s ‘LT’ (Long Throw) range. Designed for intensive outdoor use in long-distance applications that require high precision, Domino LT can cope with the most extreme conditions, and is able to acclimatize to all types of environments and endure rapid climate change.  It combines the minimalist design of Domino Profile with the color mixing capabilities of Huracán Profile and the IP65 weatherproofing of Perseo. Here is an introductory video from Ayrton:

Read More »Ayrton Launches Domino LT Luminaire

ADJ Encore FR Pro Color Fresnel

ADJ has expanded its portfolio of professional stage lighting fixtures with the addition of the new Encore FR Pro Color Fresnel. Combining motorized focus with a potent LED light engine that offers enhanced color mixing potential and a high CRI, it is a versatile Fresnel fixture designed to illuminate all kinds of stages, including those found in theatres, houses of worship, and concert venues. Here’s an overview video on the features of the Encore FR Color Pro from ADJ:

Read More »ADJ Encore FR Pro Color Fresnel

Rock Solid AVL Power Control for a Concert Venue in a Quarry

FirstBank Amphitheater in Thompson’s Station, TN, is unique. Honed from the former Graystone quarry, the 138-acre site is now home to a 7,500-seat amphitheater that sits the base of a 100’ cliff. Along with clearing an incredible amount of rock and debris, this venue required the installation of a state-of-the-art audio, video, and lighting (AVL) system that includes miles of fiber infrastructure. Integration company Integrated Production Solutions (IPS) was responsible for powering, managing, and protecting the amphitheater’s AVL systems.

Read More »

Pangolin and Vectorworks Live Webinar on Previsualizing Lasers, March 30

Pangolin Laser Systems will be hosting a live webinar with Vectorworks on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, from 2:00  – 3:00 p.m. EDT. This webinar will feature Jim Woodward, Vectorworks’ senior entertainment product specialist  and Pangolin’s Creative Director Lyra Letourneau. Together, they’ll cover the basics of implementing lasers inside of Vision, Vectorwork’s previz software from Pangolin’s BEYOND previsualization software, in a way that allows beginners or advanced users to easily familiarize themselves with the workflow, to create the most beautiful shows possible.Read More »Pangolin and Vectorworks Live Webinar on Previsualizing Lasers, March 30

Katz and McLane Talk Design for MJ The Musical with Support from PRG

The design for MJ: The Musical, which opened on Broadway at the Neil Simon Theatre on Feb. 3, was brought to life by scenic designer Derek McLane and lighting designer Natasha Katz with projection design by Peter Nigrini. Both Katz and McLane worked with PRG who provided the scenic, lighting, and automation for the highly anticipated production. Here Katz and McLane discuss their design solutions for the musical, which centers around the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour.

Read More »

AOTO Launches the All-in-One DOOH LED Display – ExLF Series

AOTO Electronics officially launched the ExLF Series, a newly developed LED display series which is specially designed for urban street advertising applications. This Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) solution breaks the traditional concept of outdoor LED display requiring on-site assembly, extending the design idea of the all-in-one machine to the outdoors.Read More »AOTO Launches the All-in-One DOOH LED Display – ExLF Series