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Video of the Week: Behind the Drone Show for the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta

A festival celebrating the earliest form of aviation was complemented by the very latest in aviation technology, when drone show specialist Verge Aero flew a series of spectacular light shows for the 50th anniversary Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (AIBF) in New Mexico. Here’s a video recap from Verge Aero with CEO Nils Thorjussen discussing the different drone shows they flew at the AIBF.

Astera Titans for Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival

Astera Titan Tubes provided a great solution for the lighting of a rolling ‘small stage’ scenic truck which was central to the action for the 2022 Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival’s acclaimed production of Alessandro nell’Indie (Alexander in India) by Leonardo Vinci, directed by Max Emmanuel Cancic and lit by David Debrinay from Paris and Lyon, France, based design studio, LJOMA. Three unique performances were staged at the beautiful Margravial Opera House (Markgräfliches Opernhaus), a UNESCO World Heritage site.Read More »Astera Titans for Bayreuth Baroque Opera Festival

Ayrton Hosts Women in Lighting Entertainment Sessions on Oct. 20

Ayrton is hosting Entertainment Lighting Sessions for Women in Lighting at the Ayrton head offices in Paris on Oct. 20, 2022. The full-day event, 9:30 am-5 pm, promises to be one of inspiration, motivation, networking, personal and professional development and community for women. Registration is free for in-person and online attendance.

New Roles for Harry von den Stemmen and Ingo Dombrowski at Robe

Two key individuals who have been integral to Robe lighting s.r.o’s international sales team for many years will be taking on new roles in the company. Harry von den Stemmen, pictured here, is taking an “ambassadorial” role within the company as global key account manager while Ingo Dombrowski, an 18-year company veteran, steps up as international sales director, the post previously held by von den Stemmen.

The Stage Managers’ Association 2022 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement Set for Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. ET

Virtual Event Tickets Now Available

Stage Managers’ Association Del Hughes Award, The Founders Award & Special Recognition Honorees 2022 Top: Andrew Feigin, Raymond Menard, Bernita Robinson Bottom: Marguerite Price, Narda E. Alcorn, Lisa Porter

On Monday October 24th, 2022, the Stage Managers’ Association (SMA) will present its annual Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement in the Art of Stage Management, at the National Opera Center’s Marc A. Scorca Hall in NYC. The distinguished 2022 honorees are corporate, event, and theatrical stage manager Andrew Feigin, opera stage manager Raymond Menard, and theatrical stage manager Bernita Robinson. In addition to these Lifetime Achievement Awards, the SMA will honor Marguerite Price with The Founders Award, and Narda E. Alcorn and Lisa Porter with a Special Recognition Award.

The event is available virtually on Monday, October 24th, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.

Registration is required and the event is free. Go to https://SMADH2022.eventbrite.com to register.Read More »The Stage Managers’ Association 2022 Del Hughes Awards for Lifetime Achievement Set for Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. ET

Luminex Presents New GigaCore 30i and Araneo at Cine Gear Atlanta and NAB Show New York with A.C. Lighting

Luminex’s 0GB GigaCore 30i AV network switch

Luminex will showcase its award-winning 10GB GigaCore 30i AV network switch at Cine Gear Atlanta and NAB (AES) Show New York in the USA with its North American Distributor A.C. Lighting Inc. “We were excited to meet our partners in person and to present our new products at several international trade shows in the past months. The Luminex team was thrilled to have received lots of positive feedback from partners, users, and media on how the GigaCore 30i AV switch can perfectly fit into different applications, even without any IT knowledge,” says Bart Swinnen, Luminex’s CEO. “We are happy to be back in the USA again, and we believe Cine Gear and NAB/ AES Show are the perfect places where to demonstrate how AV network can easily be achieved with Araneo and our GigaCore range for the broadcast, media, and the entertainment industry.”Read More »Luminex Presents New GigaCore 30i and Araneo at Cine Gear Atlanta and NAB Show New York with A.C. Lighting

The Callboard: The 2022 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awardees

TDF, the not-for-profit service organization for the performing arts, proudly announced recently the 2022 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awardees: Fred Voelpel, Eugene Lee, Dede Ayite, Michael Curry, and Caroline F. Siedle.

2022 Education Resources

Our annual guide to some of the leading theater schools and training programs educating the next generation of designers, technicians and stagehands across the country.