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Jeff Croiter Creates Connectivity for ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ on Broadway with Chauvet Professional

New York, NY—At times, theater has a unique way of firing the imagination by blurring boundaries. Such is the case with Freestyle Love Supreme, the exultant, hip-hop laced, improvisational whirl created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and Tommy Kail of Hamilton fame, along with Anthony Veneziale, where performers seem to spring to life right before the audience’s very eyes.Read More »Jeff Croiter Creates Connectivity for ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’ on Broadway with Chauvet Professional

PRG Names Stephan Paridaen CEO

NEW YORK – Production Resource Group, LLC (PRG), a leading provider of production solutions for entertainment and live events, has named Stephan Paridaen as CEO, effective Jan. 3, 2022. Paridaen currently holds the role of president & COO at PRG, leading its operations in EMEA and APAC since 2010. Simultaneously, Jeremiah J. “Jere” Harris will become the company’s executive chairman and chief creative officer.Read More »PRG Names Stephan Paridaen CEO

S*P*A*Minar | Set Decoration: The Forgotten Narrative with Larry Heyman, November 14th

In this Month’s S*P*A*Minar, Larry Heyman, S*P*A*M Member, Assistant Professor in properties design and fabrication and a Lecturer in the design program at Oklahoma City University (OCU) School of Theatre and Set Decorator will lead a conversation about the challenges presented by set dressing, set decoration, and design. He’ll examine the concept that set decoration and dressing is an extension of the narrative created by the director and set designer. Participants will discuss issues and concerns facing the modern properties director as they embark on “painting” the details of the set from an artistic and storytelling perspective. S*P*A*Minars are put on by the Society of Properties Artisan Managers (S*P*A*M). Read More »S*P*A*Minar | Set Decoration: The Forgotten Narrative with Larry Heyman, November 14th

The Canadian College of Performing Arts Invests in Prolyte Truss

VICTORIA, BC – The Canadian College of Performing Arts (CCPA) was looking for a permanent rigging solution for their stage lighting needs. Croy & Co. Stage Lighting’s MD, Paul Croy, who has a long association with CCPA, recommended a ground supported truss grid solution incorporating Prolyte’s H40 Truss System.

Applications Now Open for the Second Year of The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program

Launched in September 2020 by Cody Renard Richard in partnership with Broadway Advocacy Coalition, this year’s Scholarship includes a new initiative supported by The Theater Leadership Project.

New York, NY – Applications for The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program are now open. The program seeks to honor, uplift, and support the next generation of Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) theatermakers working behind the scenes. Submissions are currently being accepted through Sunday, December 5th at 11:59 p.m. EST.Read More »Applications Now Open for the Second Year of The Cody Renard Richard Scholarship Program

Proteus Hybrid™ Joins Proteus Maximus™ in Main Light Inventory

Industry-leading dry hire provider Main Light has added to their stock of IP65-rated lighting with purchase of the Proteus Hybrid™, Elation’s groundbreaking multi-functional arc source moving head. The market-leading all-weather hybrid luminaire joins Elation’s Proteus Maximus™ as new additions in Main Light’s inventory of IP65 moving heads.Read More »Proteus Hybrid™ Joins Proteus Maximus™ in Main Light Inventory

The National Theater of Korea Celebrates 70 Years with Strand Lighting Upgrade

Seoul, South Korea—The National Theater of Korea has upgraded its dimming control to a range of products from Strand – a Signify entertainment lighting brand—to add functionality for its diverse range of luminaires.

A recent remodeling of the multi-theater complex saw a Strand EC21 Advanced Technology Dimmer Rack installed by Total Plus – the Vari-Lite and Strand distributor for Korea. Total Plus also deployed an EC21 Advanced Control Electronics Processor Assembly with Dual processor, an EC21 Dual 25A Powerthru Module 435us Dim/ND/Bypass, an EC21 Dual 25A 200us Single Pole module and a Dual 20A CD80SV Non-Dim C21-style module and housing.Read More »The National Theater of Korea Celebrates 70 Years with Strand Lighting Upgrade

Lectrosonics: Silicone Covers for a Wide Variety of their Popular Transmitters, Receivers, and Recorders

 

Rio Rancho, NM—Lectrosonics announces the availability of new silicone covers for protection of a wide variety of their popular transmitters, receivers and recorders including the DCHT digital camera hop, DPR, DPR-A digital plug on and LT transmitters, as well as the DCHR digital portable, IFBR1B multi-frequency IFB, and M2R IEM/IFB receivers. New silicone covers for the recorders include the MTCR miniature time code and PDR portable digital recorders. The new silicone covers join the HM/HMa plug-on and SSM micro belt-pack transmitter covers already available.

Strong silicone covers are designed to protect your investment in Lectrosonics gear

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LumenRadio: The Next Generation of CRMX Products

The Stardust is an eight universe CRMX transmitter, new from LumenRadio

North America—LumenRadio has developed its next generation of wireless DMX control products with a focus on the increasing needs of industry professionals. With the improved feature set and radio design, the next generation meets the demands from the industry in regards to both universes and features without compromising on reliability or range. They are now taking pre-orders in North America through A.C. Lighting Inc., its North American distributor.Read More »LumenRadio: The Next Generation of CRMX Products

Designers Create Nuanced Looks for ‘Billy Elliot’ in Spain using Chauvet Ovation Fixtures

Barcelona, Spain – The Elton John, Lee Hall coming of age musical Billy Elliot is the stuff of dreams, not just how they uplift, inspire, and define an individual, but also how they run up against (and sometimes prevail over) harsh realities. The story brilliantly juxtaposes divergent forces, such as ballet lessons and picket line battles, as it traces its young protagonist’s journey of self-discovery during tumultuous times.

Reflecting the deep sea of emotions that run through this story in light, requires a design that is not only colorful and aesthetically balanced, but also subtle and nuanced in its portrayal of different moods. Carlos Torrijos of Fábrica de Luz, and Juan Gomez-Cornejo provided just that for a current production of the musical presented by SOM PRODUCE at the Nuevo Teatro Alcalá in Madrid and the Teatro Victòria in Barcelona. Here is a video showing off the lighting design for Billy Elliot in Barcelona:

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Jenny Gersten Returns to Williamstown Theatre Festival as Interim Artistic Director; Current AD, Mandy Greenfield Resigns

Williamstown, MA—Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) today announced the appointment of Jenny Gersten to the role of Interim Artistic Director. Gersten replaces Mandy Greenfield, who resigned her position in late October. Gersten rejoins the Festival after an eight-year hiatus, bringing a unique combination of a broad Festival knowledge base and fresh, new thinking to lead the team for the 2022 season.Read More »Jenny Gersten Returns to Williamstown Theatre Festival as Interim Artistic Director; Current AD, Mandy Greenfield Resigns