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The City Recital Hall Receives Major Lighting Upgrade with Prolights

Tucked within the charming laneways of Sydney’s Angel Place, the City Recital Hall is a purpose-built live performance venue with world-class acoustics located in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. After 22 years and as part of a major revamp, the venue has upgraded its lighting and audio systems, transitioning from old conventional lighting fixtures to a modern, LED-based rig supply. To make this choice, the restaurant contacted Show Technology, the official distributor of Prolights in Australia.

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Creative Technology Middle East Invests in IP65 Rated Elation Proteus™ and KL Panel™

Jonas Stenvinkel (International Sales Manager, Elation), Sam Connolly (Head of Lighting Middle East, Creative Technology), Andy Reardon (Managing Director Middle East, Creative Technology)

Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has made an investment in Elation Professional’s industry-leading Proteus series of automated IP65 lights, along with studio-optimized IP65 rated KL Panel softlights. The purchase includes the Proteus Excalibur™ sky beam moving head as well as the Proteus Maximus™ LED moving head, both high-power luminaires routinely used on large-scale productions and outdoor spectaculars. Additionally, CTME has invested in Elation’s versatile KL Panel XL IP™, a full-color spectrum LED softlight perfect for use in broadcast and film settings. CTME worked closely with Jean Pierre de Vernon from Venutech LLC, Elation’s exclusive distributor in the Middle East, to procure the new lighting gear.Read More »Creative Technology Middle East Invests in IP65 Rated Elation Proteus™ and KL Panel™

Epson to Showcase New Pro Series Laser Projectors at USITT Conference and Stage Expo

Epson and Show Sage to Demonstrate Digital Backdrops with Projector Technology and Dataton Multi-Display Software

Epson will participate in the USITT Conference and Stage Expo at booth #681 in St. Louis, Mo. from March 16-18. Epson, a global leader in projection, and Show Sage, a leading provider of multi-output production, playback, and show control solutions in North America, will demonstrate technology, tools and software for scenic projection and digital media production.Read More »Epson to Showcase New Pro Series Laser Projectors at USITT Conference and Stage Expo

The Zagorje Cultural Hall Invests in Robe T1s and LEDBeam 350s

The Delavski dom Zagorje Cultural Centre venue was opened in 1960 in the beautiful Slovenian town of Zagorje tucked away in the Central Sava Valley, once one of the country’s principal mining regions. Originally built as an entertainment space for the mining community living in this and surrounding towns, it now thrives as a municipal hub for performing arts, staging a multitude of shows and events including cinema, theatre, dance, music and visual arts. Due to its excellent acoustics—enabled by an audio upgrade in 2008—it hosts the annual National Children’s and Youth Choirs Competition of Slovenia, and the building also incorporates the Mile Klopčič Public Library.Read More »The Zagorje Cultural Hall Invests in Robe T1s and LEDBeam 350s

Applications Now Open for the Shubert Organization Internship Program an Introduction to Theatre Careers Beyond the Curtain

The Shubert Organization is now accepting applications for The Shubert Organization 2023 Internship Program. There are available internships in Broadway Theatre Management, Facilities Project Management, Ticketing, Human Resources, and other positions in the organization. The program will run July 10–August 18, 2023. The deadline for applications is March 17, 2023. Applicants may apply online or download a PDF application and return the completed application to internship@shubertorg.com.Read More »Applications Now Open for the Shubert Organization Internship Program an Introduction to Theatre Careers Beyond the Curtain

Top Tours of 2022

“Billboard” magazine recently ranked tours around the world by total ticket sales from November 2021 through October 2022. The Showtime section within PLSN’s January 2023 issue focuses on the lighting, staging and video production teams and equipment supporting these tours.

InCord Awarded Women-Owned Small Business Certification

(L to R) Meredith Shay and Robin Ritz lead InCord

Colchester, CT-based InCord is honored to announce that InCord has been certified as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). For InCord, this is a milestone and a transition from its founding years, recognizing Meredith Shay and Robin Ritz as sole owners of InCord, a woman-owned and operated manufacturing business entity, on a federal level.Read More »InCord Awarded Women-Owned Small Business Certification

In Memoriam: Jim Read, FASTC Theater Consultant

James “Jim” Read, FASTC 1933 – 2022

The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) mourns the loss of longtime member and Fellow, James “Jim” Read, FASTC, who passed away on November 2, 2022. Read served as a President of the ASTC and was a constant presence at organization events. Even as he retired from consulting and moved to emeritus status, Read was often present online or in person, always contributing observations and information.Read More »In Memoriam: Jim Read, FASTC Theater Consultant

Creative Technology Takes the First Delivery of Ayrton in the Middle East

Creative Technology announces that it is the first company in the Middle East region to have made a huge investment in the latest Ayrton lighting fixtures. With the Middle East being a central hub for indoor and outdoor spectacular events the company wanted to ensure its clients can light up their celebrations with the latest lighting solutions.Read More »Creative Technology Takes the First Delivery of Ayrton in the Middle East