Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys
We provide a world of circus-like fantasy. We produce vital escapism for the humdrummers who crave three-ring enjoyment. I used to have a hard time… Read More »Not My Circus, Not My Monkeys
Lighting For Our Phone Friends
We are not lighting for the human eye any longer. We are using computers to send digital signals to excite millions of electrons to send… Read More »Lighting For Our Phone Friends
You Are Not the Rigger
You may think that you’re the rigger, but you bloody well aren’t. Just because you are aware of where the motors go and how to… Read More »You Are Not the Rigger
Worst Possible Idea
Whoever said there’s no such thing as a bad idea never owned a Ford Pinto, never watched Sharknado and never drank Crystal Pepsi. Group brainstorming… Read More »Worst Possible Idea
Four Reasons You Should be Projection Bombing Right Now
Projection bombers are blowing up the landscape and detonating excitement. Lighting has always made powerful moments even more impactful. Up until recently, our work has… Read More »Four Reasons You Should be Projection Bombing Right Now
How to Be an Amateur
I remember looking up to so many big-named LDs in our niche industry perceiving them as professionals who stumbled into a killer gig. It wasn’t… Read More »How to Be an Amateur
Eddie and Iggy, the Followspot Guys
The best followspot day is the day when no one mentions the followspots at all. —Chris Lose Thank you, Eddie. The cascade of calm falls… Read More »Eddie and Iggy, the Followspot Guys
Roadies to the Rescue
The world is our home. We need to take care of it accordingly. My current tour is taking steps to tread lightly and minimize our… Read More »Roadies to the Rescue
Chasing the Dragon
“House lights go” is met with a deafening roar. The Clear-Com is actually clear. The follow spots hit their first cue without a hitch. The… Read More »Chasing the Dragon
Exit Strategy: Life after Lighting
“If you are not planning ahead, you are falling behind. —Chris Lose (A clever attempt to get one of those really cool legacy quotes that… Read More »Exit Strategy: Life after Lighting
You Are Not Correct
There have been few times in history where the political climate has been as divisive as it is right now. The world is erupting with… Read More »You Are Not Correct
The Struggle is Real
I just finished another wildly successful show and I feel terrible. It feels like everyone is happy about the results except for me. The crowd… Read More »The Struggle is Real