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Jeff Croiter Calls on CHAUVET Professional for Sabbath Theatre

Reality dangles precariously on the strings held by the puppeteer. Hidden behind the scenes, this master of illusion exerts an invisible hand to create a world of its own in a small space. It is a world familiar to Mickey Sabbath, an aging, manipulative and sex-obsessed puppeteer, who is the subject of Sabbath’s Theatre, a new play by Ariel Levy and John Turturro, based on the Phillip Roth novel of the same name. Read More »Jeff Croiter Calls on CHAUVET Professional for Sabbath Theatre

Bandit Lites Named Concert Visuals Company of the Year at Pollstar Live

Bandit Lites is thrilled to share Bandit was named Concert Visuals Company of the Year at the 35th annual Pollstar Awards. This was Bandit’s 30th career win in 30 years as a lighting company across multiple honors. Hosted by comedian, actor and author Tom Papa, the Pollstar Awards took place at the historic Wiltern in Los Angeles on Feb. 8 and honored the most successful artists, executives, tours, venues, companies and more from the live industry in more than 40 categories. The event was produced by Ray Waddell and OVG.Read More »Bandit Lites Named Concert Visuals Company of the Year at Pollstar Live

Apple Music LVIII Super Bowl Halftime Show with Usher

Look for PLSN’s full in-depth coverage of the production solutions for the LVIII Super Bowl in our March issue. For today, here are some team and gear lists for The Apple Music LVIII Super Bowl Halftime Show, featuring Usher with special guests Alicia Keys, H.E.R, Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am, and Lil Jon. The Production Design team from Tribe, Inc. returned once again as did Lighting Designer Al Gurdon. The stage was built by All Access Staging and Productions, the lighting was provided by PRG, and PixMob handled the crowd immersive solutions. 

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The Stage Managers’ Association Foundation Adds Two Board Members

The Board of Directors of the Stage Managers’ Association Foundation (SMAF) is pleased to announce that at their January 2024 meeting, J. Jason Daunter of Anaheim, CA, and Judy Martel of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were elected to the Board. Daunter and Martel will join the 10 current board members of this New York State-based charitable organization. Its mission is to promote the craft and the art of those working in stage management. This is being achieved by providing grants to individuals and to programs, for education and training that enhance and develop stage management skills, and to assist in the establishment of scholarships for early career education.Read More »The Stage Managers’ Association Foundation Adds Two Board Members

Robe Imbibes the ISE Vibes

Robe lighting enjoyed the great vibes, brisk business, lively atmosphere, and fantastic visitor numbers checking out the 2024 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) expo at FIRA Barcelona, Spain. The 20th anniversary of this constantly expanding show broke all previous records with over 73,000 verified attendees, up 27% on the 2023 edition, cementing its place as a prime entertainment technology showcase in Europe. For the first time there was a dedicated lighting / staging sector hall, and Robe was happy to be there at the heart of all the action, presenting some of its latest technologies.Read More »Robe Imbibes the ISE Vibes

The LRLR Raffle and Behind the Scenes’ Mental Health Initiative at USITT 2024

The Long Reach Long Riders and Behind the Scenes will host their annual fundraising raffle at the USITT Conference March 20-23 in Seattle, WA. The Long Reach Long Riders annual charity motorcycle ride has raised over $1,000,000 for charity throughout the last two decades. The 2024 ride will be held June 15-22 exploring the cryptids of West Virginia.Read More »The LRLR Raffle and Behind the Scenes’ Mental Health Initiative at USITT 2024

ADJ Expands USA Sales Team Appoints Dean Faciana As Regional Sales Manager

Dean Faciana

Experienced lighting and sales professional Dean Faciana has joined ADJ USA’s internal sales team. His new role will involve supporting the company’s dealer network in the Northern Central States, providing sales support, product demos and technical advice. With extensive experience in every facet of the lighting world, including as a touring LD and running a sales rep firm, Faciana is uniquely placed to offer ADJ’s dealers in his region expert technical sales support.Read More »ADJ Expands USA Sales Team Appoints Dean Faciana As Regional Sales Manager

ESTA Launches Revamped NATEAC Website

ESTA is excited to unveil the brand-new NATEAC website at NATEAC.org! There, you’ll find the latest conference information, including an explanation of this year’s theme, Access, and schedule of events. ETC and Texas Scenic have already signed on as Silver Sponsors.

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Back to the Roots – Chris Glatthor with Cameo on Rea Garvey’s Club Tour

Rea Garvey is one of the best-known musicians in Germany and is a guest on the biggest stages and festivals year after year. An arena tour for his new album “Halo” has already been announced for 2024. Prior to this, the likeable Irishman took the opportunity to feel the intimate audience proximity of smaller clubs again with the “Roots” tour – a very special live environment that requires a lot of flexibility on the ground. Chris “Rocketchris” Glatthor, who has accompanied Garvey as a production designer since 2014, was also on board. Rocketchris relied on the Cameo PIXBAR G2, AZOR and ZENIT Series – among others – for the minimalist stage designs.

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Harpa Invests in Robe FORTES

Harpa – Iceland’s premier concert hall and conference centre, located in capital city Reykjavik – has invested in 48 x new Robe FORTE moving lights which will be utilised in their 1600-capacity Grand Hall, home of the Icelandic Opera and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. Harpa is the highest profile concert and conference venue in the country and stages numerous high visibility world-class productions and events as well as hosting meetings and high-rolling summits. Karl Sigurðsson, managing director of Robe’s Iceland distributor, Luxor, was delighted to win the tender and supply the project with FORTES.

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Astera Launches ProjectionLens for PlutoFresnel

Astera boosts the creative potential and functionality of its battery powered PlutoFresnel LED luminaire with the launch of the new ProjectionLens which transforms it into a profile fixture. Astera Fresnels are ideal for numerous lighting scenarios – from film and broadcast to a wide range of live events – and the ProjectionLens is expected to be especially popular for events. The ProjectionLens offers precision optics, zoom, accurate shutters for highlighting specific areas, plus gobos, all giving the Fresnel the value of being a truly multifunctional lighting fixture. 

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