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And the Tony goes to …

This past Broadway season boasted some stunning lighting, scenic, projection and costume design work making the voting for the Tony Awards a tough job. The winners of the 2024 Tony Awards for musical and play designs were announced live at the 77th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday evening.

ETC Introduces 2024 Fred Foster Student Mentees

ETC announces the talented students that will be a part of the 2024 Fred Foster Student Mentorship Program in North America. Through the program’s online networking events, students will meet a range of industry mentors. ETC’s late Founder and CEO Fred Foster started the program in 1999, recognizing the critical role mentorship plays in any lighting professional’s career.Read More »ETC Introduces 2024 Fred Foster Student Mentees

The ‘Outsiders’ Rolls with the Punches on Broadway

‘The Outsiders’ has received 12 Tony nominations, not only for its impressive adaptation from paper to stage but also for its powerful visual design elements. PRG is proud to have provided this new musical with audio, lighting, and projection technology. Lighting Designer Brian MacDevitt and Projection Designer Hana S. Kim deliver a genuinely immersive experience for audience members throughout the theatre.    

Lectrosonics Appoints Gordon Moore as Chairman of the Board

Gordon Moore

Lectrosonics, the renowned manufacturer of world class wireless systems for broadcast, film, music, location sound, houses of worship, live sound and theatrical applications, is very pleased to announce the appointment of Gordon Moore as Chairman of the Board of Directors. He retired as President of Lectrosonics in September 2024, after a 35-year career with the company.

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The Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association (TSDCA) Announces their Ninth Annual Meeting, to be Held in New York City

The Theatrical Sound Designers and Composers Association (TSDCA) announced their ninth annual membership meeting. On May 18 – 20, 2024, TSDCA will hold three days of public panels and discussions regarding sound design and composition for theatre. The first two days will be held at the Loreto Theater of The Sheen Center for Thought and Culture, and the third day will be held at the Dolby 88 Screening Room.

Share Your Industry Knowledge at USITT25: Call for Papers

Designers, technicians, creatives, industry powerhouses, and innovators—USITT’s mission is to connect live entertainment, design, and technology communities to ensure a vibrant dialog among practitioners, educators, and students starts with you. USITT invites you to submit an educational session proposal for presentation at USITT25 in Columbus, March 5-8, 2025The deadline to submit is July 25, 2024.Read More »Share Your Industry Knowledge at USITT25: Call for Papers

Recipients of the Hemsley Lighting Internship 2024 Announced

The Hemsley Lighting Programs announces the 2024 recipients of the Hemsley Lighting Internship. “For over 40 years the Hemsley Lighting Programs have offered internships in honor of Gilbert Hemsley’s commitment to young designers entering the profession. This year we are thrilled to accept Madeleine Hebert and Stephen Smart into the program,” the Hemsley Lighting Programs commented.Read More »Recipients of the Hemsley Lighting Internship 2024 Announced

Jessica Ann Drayton Named the 2024 Fellow with The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program

Jessica Ann Drayton

The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program announces its 2024 Fellow, Jessica Ann Drayton. Drayton is a born-and-raised Georgian freelance lighting designer. She holds a B.F.A. from Wright State University and M.F.A. from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. A true artist at heart, Drayton loves how every production has a life of its own. She’s ecstatic to be joining forces with the Program’s Amanda Zieve and Ryan O’Gara to captivate audiences and gain experience. Drayton is extremely grateful for this opportunity. A special shout out to Jonathan David for supporting her every step of the way.Read More »Jessica Ann Drayton Named the 2024 Fellow with The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program

Stage Managers’ Association Foundation Announces Spring Grants

An arts organization and four individuals have been selected to receive  monetary  grants from the Stage Managers’ Association Foundation (SMAF) in the Foundation’s Spring 2024 grant cycle. A grant has been awarded to the Mosesian Center for the Arts (Watertown, MA), which sought funding to sustain and grow the Stage Manager Training program at Watertown Children’s Theatre. This grant will enable them to give more stipends.Read More »Stage Managers’ Association Foundation Announces Spring Grants

39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards Nominations Announced

Nominations for the 39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were announced on April 4, 2024. The 2024 Awards will be presented at the annual ceremony which will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm. The event will once again be open to the public, with tickets available for purchase beginning April 11 at tickets.nyu.edu or at the NYU Skirball box office Tuesday – Saturday 12pm – 6pm. As always, the Lortel Awards is a benefit for the Entertainment Community Fund and fans are encouraged to make donations at LortelAwards.org. The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre, with additional support provided by TDF.Read More »39th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards Nominations Announced