ZHU Brings ‘Grace’ to the Road
Recording sessions at at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco influenced the design for the ZHU tour that followed.
ZHU Brings ‘Grace’ to the Road
P!NK ‘Summer Carnival’
Creative Director and Designer Baz Halpin talks about P!nk’s Summer Carnival tour
PHISH: Fresh Performances, Changing Looks
The design and production team show us how they keep PHISH’s looks fresh with ever-changing performances.
Last Days to Vote! Parnelli Deadline is Friday, Dec. 15!
This is the last week to vote for the 22nd Annual Parnelli Awards! You only have until noon (PST) on Friday, Dec. 15 to get your votes in for the 22nd annual awards ceremony, which will take place at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA on the evening of Jan. 26, 2024. There’s still time for YOU, the PLSN reader, to decide who among the nominees will step up to the awards podium at this year’s Parnelli Awards, but the deadline is approaching, so vote today!
Special Effects
Here’s a roundup of special effects providers and services for pyro, atmospherics, streamers, confetti, and drones.
Drone Sky Stories
PyrotecnicoFX adds Drone Sky Stories to their wide array of special effects offerings.
Carol Dodds, Parnelli Visionary
As a video pioneer and innovator, Video Director Carol Dodds is a worthy recipient of this year’s Parnelli Visionary Award.
Mitch Mueller
Get to know Lighting Designer/Lighting Director and Programmer Mitch Mueller
More Cultivation, Less Crane Machine
Sherrice Mojgani and Porsche McGovern discuss the final installment of McGovern’s “Who Designs and Directs in LORT Theatres” survey.
The Winners of the 4th International Drone Show Competition Announced
SPH Engineering proudly announced the results of the 4th International Drone Show Competition, showcasing an impressive array of talent and creativity from participants across 24 countries with 105 applications in 8 diverse categories — the competition demonstrates the growth and innovation in the drone show industry. The results were unveiled in a presentation featuring a collaborative drone show with Sky Elements Drones, that illuminated Las Vegas sky with 400 drones, letting the whole city know about 22 outstanding winners.
Hats Off to Dave Boots, Country Comfort, and More
Debi Moen catches up with Dave Boots as well as John “Orca” Orchard.
Negotiating with Pirates
Designers Chris Lose and A.J. Pen look at how to negotiate a mutually beneficial contract on corporate gigs.