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LD at Large

Looking at Numbers, Listening to Music

LD Chris Lose writes about taking over a show as Lighting Director and his methods of getting up to speed on the design, the music and the programming, to get both his mind and body into the ‘flow state’.

LD at Large: How Many Hats Can You Wear Successfully?

Chris Lose discusses the considerations of wearing multiple hats while out on tour. Are you going to be stretched too thin? Are they taking advantage of you? Here are the pros and cons to think about before saying yes or no.

A Big Dream on a Little Tour

Chris Lose looks on the bright side of touring life, taking us through a day of gratitude for all the little things that make a big difference on tour.

Unpaid Labor

Chris Lose wants to open a dialogue on unpaid labor in the industry. As demand is high for labor at the same time that budgets are tight, people are being asked to chip in a little extra. But where do we draw the line between being a team player and being taken advantage of on a show?

Is the Touring Life for You?

Chris Lose notes the four times he’s taken the exit ramp from a life on the road, only to have once again hit the highway for another tour. As such, he can speak about the pros and cons with the voice of experience.

Did You Check it in the Shop?

By now, most of you should know the number one rule in the entertainment business: “Never Assume.” By this we mean, never assume a lot of stuff. You can never really assume you are going on a gig until you step foot on a plane to take you there. You can’t assume that because you spent days designing something, your client will like it. And you can’t assume that everyone responsible for pulling your gear for this gig tested everything before it left the shop.