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'Hello, Dolly!' at Ford's Theatre.

4Wall Lights ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Historic Ford’s Theatre

WASHINGTON, DC- 4Wall DC recently provided lighting for the entire run of Tony-winning musical ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Ford’s Theatre.  LD Colin K Bills’ design choices drove the need for equipment that could give a broad sense of colors while also providing the ability to zoom in tight, or even wash the stage.  Bills chose Martin MAC Auras and Vari*Lite VL3500 fixtures from 4Wall DC along with other conventional fixtures to accomplish his task.

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Elation to Distribute Capture Lighting Design Software

LOS ANGELES – Elation Professional has entered into an agreement with Capture Visualisation AB, based in Sweden, to distribute Capture lighting design and documentation software. Available in versions for Windows and Mac OS X, Capture software is designed so that users have the ability to work in real-time with all elements of their design.

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Fleetwood Mac

Sharpy Wash, grandMA2 Join Fleetwood Mac Tour

LOS ANGELES – Fleetwood Mac is back on the road and Clay Paky Sharpy Wash 330 fixtures and a grandMA2 console have joined the iconic band on their 2013 world tour. The band’s longtime LD Paul “Arlo” Guthrie said, “I chose the Sharpy Washes because I needed something small and bright.  I was curious to see if I could use them as a beam effect without any haze – the band doesn’t like to work with haze.”

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Riedel Communications won a Sports Emmy Award for its work on the Red Bull Stratos project. Pictured from left: Karin Bock-Leitert, Scott Gillies, Matthias Leister, Jay Nemeth, Scott Bradfield, Jacqueline Voss, Phil Olsman, Thomas Riedel, Werner Eksler, Charlie Rosene

Riedel Earns Sports Emmy Award for Red Bull Stratos Broadcast

NEW YORK — Wuppertal, Germany-based Riedel Communications won a Sports Emmy Award in the “Outstanding New Approaches Sports Event Coverage” category for the company’s involvement with the Red Bull Stratos project. Riedel received the honor from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science at the 34th Annual Sports Emmy Awards, held May 7 in New York City.

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Optikinetics' Neil Rice, Rob Stitcher and Phil Brunker

Optikinetics Announces New Ownership

LUTON, UK – In partnership since 1970,  the  founding directors and shareholders of Optikinetics Ltd, have recently passed ownership of this world renowned UK manufacturer to an individual, marketing specialist Rob Stitcher. His background includes working at large advertising agencies in New York, including a five-year stint at Grey Group. Rice and Brunker will continue to serve OPTI as consultants to ensure a smooth transition and customer continuity.

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Circus Cirkor perform

Robe Kit Helps Swedish Circus ‘Knit for Peace’

STOCKHOLM – Scandinavia’s leading contemporary circus company Cirkus Cirkör has purchased Robe MMX Spots and LEDWash moving lights for their current touring schedule, which presents their latest work, “Knitting Peace.” The Robes are currently the only lights on the show. They are rigged onto the custom trussing structure which is also used by the performers and for various props, with some units placed in the floor.

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Stage Electrics management team

Stage Electrics Completes Management Buyout

LONDON – Stage Electrics has announced a management buyout of the business from the estate of David Whitehead.  Under the new ownership structure Trevor Smallwood will continue as chairman of the board and the executive directors of Stage Electrics will remain unchanged. The new shareholders include industry veterans Trevor Smallwood, Dan Aldridge, Bob Smith, James Irvine, Anna Western, Adam Blaxill, Adrian Searle and Ian Tregaskis.

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