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Remembering John Conklin, Designer
John Conklin was admired around the world for his career as a highly acclaimed stage designer. His style was conceptual rather than literal, and through his open approach to design possibilities Conklin had an enormous influence. He was one of the principal figures in American stage design, both for opera and for theater, and his set and costume designs were seen in opera houses, theaters, and ballet companies across the world. In 2011 Conklin was an NEA Opera Honoree. Here is the video celebrating him made for that honor.
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Speaking Rock Unveils Outdoor Stage with All-Elation Lighting
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center has raised the bar for outdoor live entertainment in El Paso, TX, by installing a cutting-edge Elation lighting rig for its new outdoor stage. A cornerstone of the community’s live entertainment scene, the venue now meets the demands of high-profile touring acts.
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Claypaky Fixtures Help Celebrate Montreal’s ‘Gala Dynastie’ 2025
Claypaky lighting comprised the bulk of the fixtures illuminating ‘Gala Dynastie’ 2025 at Montreal’s Théâtre Maisonneuve at Place des Arts. Montreal’s Omnison supplied the luminaires to Lighting Designer Steve Wary of SW Design Lumière for the televised awards ceremony.
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GLP’s Latest Tech Allows the Ehrlich Brothers’ ‘Diamonds’ Tour to Sparkle
The Ehrlich Brothers have been touring arenas in Germany with their show, ‘Diamonds’ with a production design by Thomas Gerdon. With the help of exceptional lighting and stage technology, the magician duo is setting standards in the live entertainment world.
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AC Americas welcomes Mike Mulholland as Territory Manager for Canada
AC Americas announced the appointment of Mike Mulholland as Territory Manager for Canada. Reporting to Chris Souza, National Sales Manager – Lighting, Mike will be responsible for expanding AC Americas’ lighting brands across Canada.
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Stage 4 AV gets Up to Speed with Astera
Singapore-based Stage 4 AV, a busy rental and technical production supplier recently invested in Astera QuikSpot wireless LED spotlights, with the purchase of 24 fixtures from Singapore distributor, Total Solution Marketing.
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Luis Torres Creates Spacey Aura for ATLiens at Red Rocks with CHAUVET
Luis Torres of HiLite Designs orchestrated a transformational journey for the show by EDM titans ATLiens at Red Rocks using a powerful, flexible rig from Brown Note Productions that featured a collection of 28 CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M motorized strobe-blinders.
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Robe Makes the Moves at Cpunt Venue
Cpunt (CPoint) is a multi-purpose venue with several performance spaces in Hoofddorp of Haarlemmermeer in the Netherlands. Complete with two concert halls, a theatre, a flexible studio space and a library, it has been upgraded with lights from Robe.
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Disney’s Hercules Brings Mosaic Visuals to Life on Stage with Disguise
Disguise’s software and hardware are being used to power the LED backdrop and stage projections for Disney’s Hercules, the new West End musical. Inspired by the original Disney animation, Hercules features the work of Video Designer George C. Reeve.
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Elation Launches FUZE PFX: A Compact Powerhouse for Profile and FX Lighting
The newest addition to Elation’s FUZE series, the FUZE PFX, brings all the power and versatility of a multi-purpose automated fixture — now in an incredibly compact footprint. Designed to deliver serious output and feature-rich flexibility in a smaller package, the FUZE PFX is ideal for both production and installation environments where space and performance matter.
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In Memoriam: John Conklin, Designer/Dramaturg, Dies at 88
Designer/Dramaturg John Conklin passed away on June 24, 2025, in Cooperstown, NY. Born on June 22, 1937, Conklin was 88. The designer had come out of retirement to design four operas this summer at the Glimmerglass Festival, where he had a long association. The company is dedicating the season to Conklin. Requiescat in Pace, John Conklin.
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