All Aboard the Mentor-Ship
Mentorship has been a staple of our human experience. From the storytelling shamans of pre-history to the multi-billion-dollar documentaries of the 20th century, we are… Read More »All Aboard the Mentor-Ship
New Sanitizing Solutions Kill Germs Longer
Mark Dodd of Dodd Technologies says his new company, Vero Shield, offers an array of solutions to control germs in venues that include direct UV… Read More »New Sanitizing Solutions Kill Germs Longer
From Lighting to Writing
As Debi Moen reports in her March 2021 “Designer Watch” column, lighting veteran Joel Reiff turned from lighting to writing as venues went dark due… Read More »From Lighting to Writing
Post-Covid Prediction: Vaccine Verification will Be a Thing
After downing three leftover packets of hot mustard from a Chinese takeout meal in 2017, Chris Lose quickly scribbled down his visions of a post-Covid… Read More »Post-Covid Prediction: Vaccine Verification will Be a Thing
AJR Show at Rock Lititz Raised the Bar on Synchronized Show Elements
Mitchell Schellenger, LD for AJR’s “One Spectacular Night,” worked with Tait’s Marc Thomas on the synchronization of various automation aspects of the show, produced within… Read More »AJR Show at Rock Lititz Raised the Bar on Synchronized Show Elements
Todd Rundgren’s “Clearly Human Live Virtual Tour” is Reaching 25 U.S. Cities from Chicago
Todd Rundgren’s “Clearly Human Live Virtual Tour” is featuring customized shows targeted to 25 U.S. cities from Feb. 14 to March 22, all live streamed… Read More »Todd Rundgren’s “Clearly Human Live Virtual Tour” is Reaching 25 U.S. Cities from Chicago
The Power of Shadows
As lighting artists, we should always use chiaroscuro to our advantage. We need to respect that the power of darkness is just as powerful as… Read More »The Power of Shadows
2021 Pro Production Sessions Still Available Online
PLSN and FRONT of HOUSE Magazine’s 2021 Pro Production Sessions were among the 983 special sessions available to Believe in Music Week’s virtual attendees. Presented… Read More »2021 Pro Production Sessions Still Available Online
Parnelli Awards Give Backstage Workers Their Due
As has only become more visible to the general public more recently, due to Covid, the live events industry has an immense depth of support… Read More »Parnelli Awards Give Backstage Workers Their Due
Opening Up a New Shop during the Covid Shutdowns
Production designer Alec Spear has wanted to open his own set design shop for a couple years, but touring took up his time. With the… Read More »Opening Up a New Shop during the Covid Shutdowns
Adapting to the Forced Detour of Life Off the Road
In his Jan. 2021 “LD-at-Large” column, Chris Lose chronicles the struggle of transforming from a “roadie” to a “homie.” He offers up six things that… Read More »Adapting to the Forced Detour of Life Off the Road
Benee Tour in New Zealand Thinks Globally AND Locally
Benee, one of the first artists to stage a regular concert with no social distancing since the Covid-19 pandemic shut down gatherings worldwide in early… Read More »Benee Tour in New Zealand Thinks Globally AND Locally