The Promoter Rep’s Role in Putting Out Fires
The promoter rep plays a vital, yet often unsung role in making sure the show goes on. Nook Schoenfeld recently spoke with Chris Weathers, Director… Read More »The Promoter Rep’s Role in Putting Out Fires
Bryce Cherpelis Backs Bonobo’s New Look with Chauvet Professional Fixtures
SAN FRANCISCO — Simon Green, a.k.a. Bonobo, a British musician, DJ and producer now based in Los Angeles, is touring in support of his latest album, Migration. For his March 23 show at Midway in San Francisco, Bryce Cherpelis of 12BC Pro used a pair of Maverick MK1 Hybrid fixtures and 440W LED Maverick MK2 Spots to highlight the artist.
Wrangling RodeoHouston’s Star-Shaped Stage
Organizers for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, a.k.a. RodeoHouston, wanted an in-the-round stage structure worthy of the star power of the top country acts… Read More »Wrangling RodeoHouston’s Star-Shaped Stage
Using LED Tape as a Light Source
Chances are, you are not going to be seeing LED tape being used as a substitute for keylighting fixtures for staged events anytime soon. LED… Read More »Using LED Tape as a Light Source
Theatrical Productions vs. Concerts
When programming automated lighting for a theatrical production, one must consider the nature of the show. Unlike a concert event, where each song has its… Read More »Theatrical Productions vs. Concerts
Nook’s Tidbits: Curtain Warmers
In most theaters, a main drape is closed as the audience walks in, only to be opened when the house lights dim and the performance… Read More »Nook’s Tidbits: Curtain Warmers
Shooting Beams through the Floors
Among the other distinctive looks achieved by LD/Creative Director Ben Coker for Porter Robinson’s “Virtual Self” tour was the spectacle of powerful beams rising up… Read More »Shooting Beams through the Floors
Handy Tools Get the Job Done
Having the ultimate set of hand tools can make you the most popular tech on a tour. It also means you will constantly be updating… Read More »Handy Tools Get the Job Done
Your Career, Your Choice
Is it better to Jack your way to the middle, or should you Suzy yourself into the hot seat? I have two suppositious friends in… Read More »Your Career, Your Choice
Crafting Corporate Events
Corporate events can be fun as they involve many different lighting opportunities such as speeches, entertainment, television lighting, busking and theatricality. In addition, the topics… Read More »Crafting Corporate Events
Building a Better Backdrop
While more and more Broadway shows have been shifting from traditional scenery to video walls and more elaborate practical sets, the art of the painted… Read More »Building a Better Backdrop
Turning Video Squares Into Diamonds
Vickie Claiborne notes that she recently took on the challenge of a gig where square tiles would be rotated 45 degrees into a diamond shape.… Read More »Turning Video Squares Into Diamonds