LDs Musing About LD Nook Schoenfeld
With this issue, Nook Schoenfeld is retiring as a seven-year editor of PLSN. At the same time, he’s flipped the off switch in his lighting… Read More »LDs Musing About LD Nook Schoenfeld
Onward Through the Fog
A fog of uncertainty hangs in the air from continuing cancellations and rescheduled dates to 2022. Yet there are some signals of a return to… Read More »Onward Through the Fog
The Big Load-In
Venues across the country are all experiencing it: The Big Load-In. Never has the task felt so sweet as it does to countless crews who’ve… Read More »The Big Load-In
LDs are ‘Thankful to be Working’ as New Productions Launch
Lighting programmer/designer Cosmo Wilson has taken on a new role as director of lighting services for the new Gateway Studios & Production Services in St. Louis,… Read More »LDs are ‘Thankful to be Working’ as New Productions Launch
“House Lights, Go!”
Directors are commanding the familiar “House lights, go!” in more headsets lately as tours kick off around the country. Designer Watch checked in with LDs… Read More »“House Lights, Go!”
Road Work Ahead: Happily Proceed with Caution
Debi Moen reports on more LDs who, after a lengthy live event lockdown, are getting busy with gigs. But if the future looks bright, the industry is still just getting back on its feet.
Returning to the Road
After the year-long, live event lockdown, the industry is slowly getting back to work. How is the pandemic affecting upcoming productions? Designer Watch asked LDs… Read More »Returning to the Road
Texas Stars Shine for Winter Storm Benefit; Olympics, Podcasts, More News
Actor and Austin, TX resident Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves found a way to warm hearts. February’s disastrous winter storm snapped the state’s… Read More »Texas Stars Shine for Winter Storm Benefit; Olympics, Podcasts, More News
Cooking Up Content for Apple, Disco Biscuits, Singers, LDs, Pulp Fiction
While stay-at-homers are baking bread in record numbers during this pandemic, friends in our live event industry are cooking up content of a different sort.… Read More »Cooking Up Content for Apple, Disco Biscuits, Singers, LDs, Pulp Fiction
Rundgren Goes Virtual, Shooting Chevelle, Opry Celebrates and Moon Taxi for Titans
Todd Rundgren is taking virtual touring to a new level. His “Clearly Human Live Virtual Tour” plays customized shows targeted to 25 U.S. cities from… Read More »Rundgren Goes Virtual, Shooting Chevelle, Opry Celebrates and Moon Taxi for Titans
Holiday Happenings in 2020, Pivots to Kick Off 2021
As we take a last look at 2020 — gladly, in the rearview mirror! — PLSN checked in with our lighting community for holiday happenings,… Read More »Holiday Happenings in 2020, Pivots to Kick Off 2021
ACL Live Resumes In-Person Shows; Sooner Pivots to Staging Homes; Safe Holidays
Covid-19 cases are surging as we run the marathon toward the end of this crazy pandemic year. While some cities are locking down activity and… Read More »ACL Live Resumes In-Person Shows; Sooner Pivots to Staging Homes; Safe Holidays