HOD HASHARON, Israel — Compulite Systems (2000) Ltd. named Alon Cohen product manager for Compulite. Cohen has 25 years of experience in lighting design as a lighting programmer, operator, director and designer. “Learning and listening to the market needs, users, operators and lighting designers makes Alon the right person in the right place at the right time,” said Yehuda Shukrun, Compulite CEO.
Read More »QUEENSBURY, NY — BMI Supply named Donna Cleveland sales coordinator and announced that Bob Medve has rejoined the company as manager of the installation department. Cleveland will manage various processes in support of BMI’s customer service department. Medve has a broad background in educational theatre and systems integration.
Read More »LONDON — Sponsor Clay Paky, along with the Association of Lighting Designers (ALD) and Society of Lighting and Television Design (STLD) have announced the nominations for the fourth annual Knights of Illumination Lighting Design Awards, to be presented Sept. 11 at the IBIS Hotel London Earls Court. The award nominees and winners are chosen by STLD and ALD professionals. They honor productions staged prior to July 1, 2011. (Shows after that date will be considered for the 2012 Knight of Illumination Awards.)
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FARMINGDALE, NY – Bulbtronics, Inc. has become an Energy Star Partner. The designation reflects the company’s efforts to promote energy efficiency. Bulbtronics said it would continue to promote energy efficiency through the use of green lighting products.
Read More »OWATONNA, MN — Wenger Corporation signed an agreement to acquire theatrical rigging company, J. R. Clancy, Inc. The two companies plan to operate as complementary businesses. J.R. Clancy, led by Bob Theis and Mike Murphy, will remain J.R. Clancy. Wenger, led by Bill Beer, will remain Wenger. The headquarters of J.R. Clancy will remain in Syracuse and the headquarters for Wenger will remain in Owatonna. Both companies anticipated synergies including enhanced product development, buying power and best practices.
Read More »VANCOUVER, BC — On Aug. 1, Cheap Trick canceled a show set for Sept. 1 at the PNE (Pacific National Exhibition). The band, which had been performing shortly before a squall blew down the main stage at the Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest on July 17, injuring their driver, said they would not be performing on stages made by Groupe Berger/Mega-Stage until they could be convinced they were safe. Groupe Berger spokesman Stéphane Berger issued a response to the cancellation; the full text follows:
Read More »Erich Friend, owner of the Texas-based Teqniqal Systems, a Fort Worth, TX-based consulting firm specializing in performing arts technology and safety, makes a case for… Read More »Safety Signage Can Overcome Language Barriers
Read More »NEW YORK — Two people working backstage at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s (JALC) Rose Theater were injured July 29 when the lift they were working with reportedly fell over. The injuries were serious enough for the workers to be taken from the scene to a nearby hospital by ambulance. Both workers have since been released and are recovering at home, noted Gail A. Beltrone, vice president, Frederick P. Rose Hall, which houses Jazz at Lincoln Center.
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LAS VEGAS — The Parnelli Awards Board of Directors is pleased to announce additional sponsors stepping up and supporting the biggest night of the year for the live entertainment profession. Now in its 11th year, the Parnelli Awards will be held Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Peabody Orlando in Orlando, FL to once again to recognize pioneering, influential professionals and their contributions. But it wouldn’t be possible without the support that sponsor companies provide, as Gold, Silver and Production Partner sponsors.
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LOS ANGELES — All Access Staging and Productions recently completed installation of the temporary staging, seating riser, and “opera box” systems for the live show run of America’s Got Talent for the summer.
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