PARIS – Ayrton announced that lighting designer, director and programmer Marc Lorenz has joined its growing international team as designer relationship manager with a focus on Europe, effective Dec. 1. Lorenz brings more than 30 years of experience to his new role with Ayrton.
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USITT has announced its newest Fellows of the Institute: Kathy A. Perkins, Jenny Kenyon, Paul Brunner, and David Stewart. Fellows achieve this recognition through many years of exceptional participation in various aspects of USITT and the entertainment industry.
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There are many tributes to the late Stephen Sondheim. Here are two more that Stage Directions has learned of—Broadway theaters will be dimming their lights on December 8, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. EST for one minute. Also, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts has an exhibit of the many letters and correspondence of Stephen Sondheim as well as set models and photos of his collaborators. Read on for further details on each of these tribute to the iconic composer and lyricist of musical theater.Read More »More Tributes to Stephen Sondheim
Programmer, author, and longtime PLSN Columnist Brad Schiller has a new book out aimed for the lighting programmer—The Automated Lighting Programmer’s Handbook, fourth edition. As with the previous editions, this new book provides respected and clear coverage of the process of programming automated lighting fixtures from basic principles to advanced production preparations.Read More »Routledge Focal Press | The Automated Lighting Programmer’s Handbook, Fourth Edition
TURIN, Italy – Lighting designers Marco Piva and Marco De Nardi used Claypaky fixtures to bathe the tennis court and audience in even shades of… Read More »Claypaky Illuminates the Nitto ATP Tennis Finals and Davis Cup with a Mix of White Light and Special Effects
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MILWAUKEE – Through their association with Studio Gear LLC, the Pabst Theater Group has embraced High End Systems gear at their Milwaukee locations, most recently… Read More »Pabst Theater Group Upgrades Venues with HES Gear
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Production for the long-running Idols South Africa TV series shifted from Pretoria to Johannesburg. Show LDs Joshua Cutts and Andre Siebrits from Visual Frontier specified more than 200 Robe moving lights for the rig.
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NASHVILLE – There were two superstars on the set when Jason Aldean and Carrie Underwood performed for the American Music Awards 2021 broadcast. But as Keith Hoagland saw it, there were really three things he wanted to focus on – the two artists and the Nashville skyline.
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PHOENIX – Boxing matches are inherently unpredictable. Some end with a sudden thud mere seconds after they start. Others are uninspired 12-round dances. Then there… Read More »Creative BackStage Goes Big with Close to 100 Chauvet Professional Fixtures for Jurassic Fight Night
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BERLIN, Germany – Jerry Appelt used more than 260 GLP fixtures including impression S350, X4 Bar and X4 L units to create a sophisticated 360°… Read More »Key Election Debate in Germany Lit with GLP Fixtures
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Contracts between IATSE and AMPTP address quality-of-life issues such as rest and meal breaks; boost revenues from streaming; include raises for all members and lift those at the bottom to a living wage.
Los Angeles—Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE) have voted to ratify two contracts, the Basic Agreement, and the Area Standards Agreement, with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the trade group representing producers, major studios, and streaming services.Read More »IATSE Members Ratify Contracts with Producers, Studios and Streaming Services
LAS VEGAS – Blue Planet has announced their launch into full AVL sales and integration. Coinciding with this news, Blue Planet has released their new company logo and website as part of the ongoing evolution and growth of the brand. This new logo reflects a more modern look and follows up on the company’s launch of full AVL sales and complete integration. Blue Planet has assembled a full integration team, which now provides a streamlined experience for their clients as they work through design, procurement and installation of anything AVL related.Read More »Blue Planet Launches Full AVL Sales and Integration, Introduces New Brand Identity and Focus