Be Prepared for the New Normal
I don’t have much to do these days but talk. I sit at my computer, daydreaming about the wonderful days of shows past. I let… Read More »Be Prepared for the New Normal
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Chiaroscuro and the Power of Paradox
In classical painting (and other visual arts), Chiaroscuro is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually bold contrasts affecting a whole composition.… Read More »Chiaroscuro and the Power of Paradox
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Six Things that I Don’t Do Well
Since March, I have been out of my township one time. I have been at home more in 2020 than the previous five years combined.… Read More »Six Things that I Don’t Do Well
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This Long and Lonesome Period
Rodney Crowell warned us that we would experience “Many a Long and Lonesome Highway.” We knew that when we signed up to be a roadie,… Read More »This Long and Lonesome Period
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What Did Green Ever Do to You?
“Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises.” —Pedro Calderón de la Barca As I’m in my bedroom… Read More »What Did Green Ever Do to You?
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We Are Invisible
I’m invisible, and it’s all my fault. You are, too. We did this to ourselves. I have been in the production industry my entire professional… Read More »We Are Invisible
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Tales from the Front Lines of Lighting
July 30, 2020 My dearest Sharon, I hope this letter finds you well. I must write you from the barracks because there is much news… Read More »Tales from the Front Lines of Lighting
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You Can’t Afford to NOT Previz
We tried the bar napkin sketches. We tried arts and crafts models. We tried making concerts out of doll house furniture. We even tried using… Read More »You Can’t Afford to NOT Previz
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What Will Your Crew Call Look Like When We Get Back?
My name is Erica D. Hayes and I am a lighting designer, programmer and video director. In 2008, I started my LLC and went on… Read More »What Will Your Crew Call Look Like When We Get Back?
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Creativity Will Not Be Quarantined
“The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable.” —Kurt Vonnegut Disclaimer: I… Read More »Creativity Will Not Be Quarantined
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Liars, Cheat and Thieves
The entertainment industry is a feral bunch of pirates running amok in the civilized world crushing decorum, degrading societal norms and promoting debauchery. But it’s… Read More »Liars, Cheat and Thieves
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Movin’ On to Bigger and Better
You got fired. Your life sucks, your bank account is empty, and no one wants to hang out with you. I guess you better go… Read More »Movin’ On to Bigger and Better
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