Renewal
While spring signals a time of renewal in nature, we’re noticing buds of potential growth emerging in our industry as well. Masks are coming off… Read More »Renewal
The Parnelli Indispensable Technology Awards’ Nominees
Once again, PLSN readers have the opportunity to vote on lighting, staging, and video technologies worthy of the name Indispensable Technology for the Parnelli “IT”… Read More »The Parnelli Indispensable Technology Awards’ Nominees
MDLBEAST: SoundStorm ‘21
A cultural shift in the sands of Saudi Arabia Until 2017, music was banned in public places, men and women could not mix and socialize,… Read More »MDLBEAST: SoundStorm ‘21
Light and Shadow: Lighting Joel Coen’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’
Joel Coen wanted to do Macbeth. But not just any Macbeth; he was looking for a black and white version inspired both by comic books… Read More »Light and Shadow: Lighting Joel Coen’s ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth’
New Products – March 2022
The March 2022 issue of PLSN‘s New Products section includes details on the following product developments: ADJ Focus Profile LED Moving Head AV Stumpfl PIXERA… Read More »New Products – March 2022
Beautiful Colors: Elation’s R&D Team Sees the Full Spectrum
From the first moment that light was projected onto a stage, lighting professionals have been in search of the ideal color palette. The color spectrum… Read More »Beautiful Colors: Elation’s R&D Team Sees the Full Spectrum
PLSN Editor Emeritus Nook Schoenfeld Shares his Own Story
“I got into this business by accident.” It’s a common refrain of live event professionals, and certainly the case for Richard “Nook” Schoenfeld. He pursued… Read More »PLSN Editor Emeritus Nook Schoenfeld Shares his Own Story
‘The Old Man’s Musings – 45 Years of Gigs’
When Nook Schoenfeld was 14, his dad bought him a ticket to his first concert: The Doors at Madison Square Garden. Intrigued by the crew,… Read More »‘The Old Man’s Musings – 45 Years of Gigs’
‘The Old Man’s Musings’ Excerpt: ‘I Don’t Wanna Turn On Your Red Light’
In an earlier time when tours were less corporate, there was more clowning around. Back then we didn’t have social media to occupy us so… Read More »‘The Old Man’s Musings’ Excerpt: ‘I Don’t Wanna Turn On Your Red Light’
Hueman’s ‘Homebody’
Artist Hueman uses projection mapping to bring large-scale artwork to life The Ciel Creative Space in Berkeley, CA recently wrapped up Homebody, a fascinating… Read More »Hueman’s ‘Homebody’
Theatrical Media Services (TMS)
Over the 34 years of its existence, Mark Huber, President of Omaha, NE-based Theatrical Media Services (TMS), has built Theatrical Media Services into a trusted,… Read More »Theatrical Media Services (TMS)
Setting the Stage
A Look at Staging Companies, Products and Services Staging might not seem as glamorous a market segment as lighting or video, but without staging, lighting… Read More »Setting the Stage