OHIO – Kent State University chose three, side-by-side James Thomas Engineering PRT roof structures for their recent commencement ceremony. PRT systems are James Thomas Engineering… Read More »Three JTE Roofs in a Row at Kent State University
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LOS ANGELES – For their co-headlining 2017 tour, with nearly 30 shows performed across North America between early May and late July, Hall & Oates and Tears for Fears performed their separate musical styles with distinct looks, created with a rig that included Elation Professional lighting effects.
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LOS ANGELES – Ivan Dryer, founder of Laserium® planetarium shows — the first continuously running laser shows in the world — passed away July 27, 2017 at the age of 78. The International Laser Display Association recognizes Dryer as “the father of the laser light show industry.”
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CHICAGO – It’s easy to see why the Atlantic Ballroom at the Radisson Blu Aqua has become a sought-after venue for A-list parties and events. With its 20’ windows and outdoor balcony, the 1,200-capacity room offers spectacular views of Chicago’s fabled skyline and Lake Michigan far below. Architectural flourishes like a high ribbed ceiling add to the room’s elegance. Creating a connective sense of warmth inside this spacious area, without distracting attention from its panoramic features, presented a challenge to Jordan Chance of Luxe Productions in late May, when he was asked to light the room for a fundraising ball.
MIDDLETON, WI– On Thursday, July 20th, nearly 250 ETC end users arrived in Madison, WI, for the fourth CUE conference. CUE, short for Create Understand Experience, is a professional development conference hosted by ETC every other summer. This year’s classes were organized into one- and two-day-long tracks so attendees would have a more immersive, educational experience. Tracks focused on technicians, educators, general system networking, designing a better theater, and Eos console programming.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – Bandit Lites’ touring inventory continues to grow with the addition of Portman Custom Light’s P1 Retro Lamps, the striking fixture that can function both as an incandescent light source and a bold set piece. With seven DMX channels, built in dimmers and electronic kit, seven 230 watt halogen lamps and the capability to be installed on a tripod or hang on a clamp, the P1 Retro Lamp is sure to be seen at venues across the country in the near future.
WASHINGTON, DC – The US capital is one of the world’s most popular destinations. Ironically, the US Travel Association’s annual IPW convention never took place in Washington until this summer. Making a positive impression on a select group of the convention’s 6,000 guests from 70 different countries was a lavish VIP dinner held at the majestic Washington National Cathedral. Accenting the beauty of the towering Neo-Gothic limestone structure during this event was an enchanting and endlessly fascinating lighting design by Elizabeth A Coco that featured 160 CHAUVET Professional and CHAUVET DJ fixtures supplied by Atmosphere, Inc. of Silver Spring, MD.
ANAHEIM, CA – Each year, PLSN honors regional lighting companies with our Hometown Hero awards. These awards honor the best small companies in six regions across North America: the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Northwest, Southwest and Canada. PLSN readers – the people who actually work with these companies – get to decide who’s really the best. We are looking for your ideas on the best regional lighting production company in the U.S. and Canada. Let us know your faves (and, yes, you can nominate your own company).
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AUSTIN, TX – For a recent collaboration with the Cavalettes Dance Team in Austin, TX, Lake Travis High School students Max Dalton and Trenton Schoonmaker used High End Systems SolaSpot 2000s to take the group’s production, Love, to a new artistic level. The technicians at the Lake Travis PAC are all students enrolled in the Technical Theatre program at Lake Travis High School, and are part of the LTHS Student Chapter of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology.
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – Amos Lee departed for his 2017 summer tour with both his sixth studio album, Spirit ̧ and a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites in tow. The singer- songwriter, known for his hybrid of blues, rock and folk sound has been bringing his smooth vocals to performances across the country, culminating in his first solo headline tour this fall. Bandit Lites provided Production Manager Drew Consalvo and Lighting Designer Tom Laveuf a package of over 75 fixtures for the tour, making sure to streamline the prep for the daily execution of shows by a single crew member.
MILWAUKEE – Summerfest marked its 50th anniversary this year on the grounds of Henry Maier Festival Park along the Milwaukee lakefront. Clearwing Productions provided MA Lighting consoles and an array of Claypaky fixtures and Robert Juliat followspots. MDG atmospheric hazers were also on hand for the 11-day event, which is billed as the world’s largest music festival.
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