PLSN has learned of the death of award-winning Designer, Jeremy Railton on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Born August 2, 1944, on a ranch in Bulawayo,… Read More »In Memoriam: Jeremy Railton, Designer, 80
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Designer/Dramaturg John Conklin passed away on June 24, 2025, in Cooperstown, NY. Born on June 22, 1937, Conklin was 88. The designer had come out of retirement to design four operas this summer at the Glimmerglass Festival, where he had a long association. The company is dedicating the season to Conklin. Requiescat in Pace, John Conklin.
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The lighting community mourned the sudden and unexpected loss of Michael “Mikey” Cummings, who passed away on April 24, 2025, in Fenton, MO. He was a Lighting Designer, Board Operator, Technician, and Avolites Trainer. Here’s an In Memoriam from Jeff Nickles.
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The lighting design community is mourning the loss of Paul Marantz, co-founder of Fisher Marantz Stone. A lighting visionary who, through his extraordinary contributions to architectural lighting design, has helped to transform the perception of lighting design as a profession.
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Denis Richard, who unexpectedly died on 29th March 2025, was a pioneer in the Canadian music touring and production industry. During his nearly 50-year career, he made a significant and lasting impact on the growth of the entertainment lighting production and rental industry in Canada. Here’s a remembrance from Christie Lites.
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We at PLSN magazine were sorry to hear of the sudden death of Henry Parks, Jr. the Head Electrician / House Lighting Designer at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Here’s an obituary for Parks from Wolf Trap.
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VP of Concert Touring for PRG and Lighting Designer, Curry Grant, a legend in the Live Entertainment industry, has died at the age of 73. We at PLSN were so very sorry to hear of his passing. Requiescat in Pace, Curry Grant.
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Robe shared a tribute to Bob Schacherl, who headed the U.S. operation between 2013 and 2019 and sadly passed away last week. Schacherl was a beloved friend, colleague, Robe Family member and professional entertainment lighting industry legend.
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Bob Schacherl, former CEO of Robe North America since 2013, passed away after a long illness. He was 70. Robe released this statement on Schacherl’s… Read More »In Memoriam: Bob Schacherl, Former CEO Robe North America, 70
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PLSN was sorry to hear of the passing of Denis Richard, a longtime Rental Rep with Christie Lites, who passed away on March 29, 2025. Born on March 3, 1956, Richard was 69. We at PLSN send our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues, and friends.
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PLSN has learned of the passing of Mark Conners, who most recently worked as a Rental Account Executive for Main Light, in their office in Wilmington, DE. Click below for a statement from Main Light on Conner’s passing.
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PLSN has learned of the sudden passing of Shane Michael Crowl, the Production Director for ODESZA, on March 4, 2025. Motion Music LLC, a live event production company posted a statement about Crowl’s passing
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