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Long Wharf Theatre Leaving its Longtime Home in New Haven, CT

On February 23, 2022, the Long Wharf Theatre, located in New Haven, CT announced that it would be leaving its longtime home at 222 Sargent Drive near the New Haven harbor in the fall of 2023. Founded in 1965 by Jon Jory and Harlan Kleiman, Long Wharf was committed to the creation of new works and the reexamination of classic plays. It is currently led by Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón and Managing Director Kit Ingui.Read More »Long Wharf Theatre Leaving its Longtime Home in New Haven, CT

Proteus Powers Through on Super Bowl LVI Pepsi Halftime Show

LD Al Gurdon returns to Maximus™, auditions Excalibur™ in latest halftime show design

Mary J. Blige at the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation)

Sure, the game is fun to watch but for many – certainly those in the entertainment technology industry – it is the Super Bowl halftime show that garners most of the attention. On Sunday, February 13, 2022, all eyes were on SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles for Super Bowl LVI where hip-hop legends Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and Mary J. Blige took the stage, with surprise performances from 50 Cent and Anderson .Paak.Read More »Proteus Powers Through on Super Bowl LVI Pepsi Halftime Show

ETC’s fos/4 Panel and Fresnel Fixtures a Perfect Fit for WarnerMedia Upfronts

WarnerMedia Upfront 2021 WB Studios

Upfronts are the biggest television event you’ve never heard of. Held in spring, they allow networks to promote their upcoming new fall lineups and convince companies to buy advertising. Each event is generally held live, with splashy guest stars and big production elements designed to impress. COVID shutdowns disrupted them in 2020, but WarnerMedia was determined to make a big comeback in 2021. Lighting Designer Seth Bernstein used ETC’s fos/4 Panels and fos/4 Fresnels to ensure the lighting popped for a technically difficult ‘oner’ shot to start the upfront video.Read More »ETC’s fos/4 Panel and Fresnel Fixtures a Perfect Fit for WarnerMedia Upfronts

WorldStage Has Ceased Operations

After contacting former company insiders, PLSN has confirmed that WorldStage, a prominent provider of audio, video, lighting, LED, and XR production services, has ceased operations as of Feb. 21. The company, formed by a merger between Scharff Weisberg and Video Applications in 2007, rebranded as WorldStage in 2011.

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IntelliEvent Announces Live, In-Person “IntelliEvent Connect” Event

Join IntelliEvent in Monterey, CA to learn about the leading cloud-based rental and event management software during an in-person event, March 29-31, 2022. The IntelliEvent Connect event will include an array of training sessions, roundtable discussions and networking opportunities.Read More »IntelliEvent Announces Live, In-Person “IntelliEvent Connect” Event

Bystander Intervention in the Entertainment Industry Webinars Announced

Do you know how to safely intervene if you see a co-worker being bullied or intimidated? In only one hour you will learn five easily accessible tools, illustrated by relevant scenarios, for use in any workplace to safely intervene without the worry of retaliation.Read More »Bystander Intervention in the Entertainment Industry Webinars Announced