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Wenger Announces New J.R. Clancy PowerLift and PowerLite Hoists

Wenger Corporation announced the new J.R. Clancy PowerLift Hoist with significantly more capability, and the PowerLite hoist, a cost-effective solution with robust flexibility and options. “Our engineering team did it again by creating two hoists that allow us to better serve the needs of theaters and performing arts centers of all sizes,” said Patrick Finn, Wenger Corporation Performing Arts Product Manager. “We built on our proven hoist capabilities to allow more venues to take advantage of the safety and convenience of motorized rigging.”

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S*P*A*Minar | Tufting, Tacking, and Trim for Theatrical Upholstery with Jessica Rosenlieb, August 15th

In this Month’s S*P*A*Minar, S*P*A*M Member Jessica Rosenlieb of the Cleveland Play House will join the S*P*A*Minar team to share some great tips and tricks for theatrical upholstery. In Tufting, Tacking, and Trim for Theatrical Upholstery, Rosenlieb will be giving some great tips and tricks for tackling big upholstery projects. This S*P*A*Minar will take place on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at 8:00 p.m. EDT.Read More »S*P*A*Minar | Tufting, Tacking, and Trim for Theatrical Upholstery with Jessica Rosenlieb, August 15th

‘Les Misérables’ Staged in U.K. as Socially Distanced Concert with Previz Assist from disguise

LONDON – Les Misérables returned to the newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre in Dec. 2019 before shows were canceled in March 2020 by Covid-19. For a socially distanced concert version of the show last winter and this summer, video designers Finn Ross and Jonathan Lyle got a previz assist from disguise software.

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Fred Gallo Named Recipient of Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre

NEW YORK – The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced the recipients of the 2020 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre. They include Fred Gallo, president of PRG Scenic Technologies; Broadway press agent Irene Gandy; stage manager Beverly Jenkins; and New Federal Theatre founded by Woodie King, Jr.

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Fred Gallo and Beverly Jenkins Among Four Honorees Announced for 2020 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre

NEW YORK – The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced the recipients of the 2020 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre. They include Fred Gallo, president of PRG Scenic Technologies; Broadway press agent Irene Gandy; stage manager Beverly Jenkins; and New Federal Theatre founded by Woodie King, Jr.

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