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Metinteractive’s Managed Services Division Offers Post-Installation Support Tailored to Clients’ Needs

Clients value Metinteractive for its expertise as a design and systems integration firm that develops immersive digital environments and audio/video production systems for entertainment venues, stadiums, arenas, theaters, and similar spaces. But they value Metinteractive for another reason: its dedicated Managed Services Division, which provides technical support expertise and managed services.Read More »Metinteractive’s Managed Services Division Offers Post-Installation Support Tailored to Clients’ Needs

Claypaky Tambora Battens Take Center Stage for Revival of Singapore’s ‘The LKY Musical’

The LKY Musical recently concluded its run at the Sands Theatre at the Marina Bay Sands. Photos courtesy of AIWEI and SRT

Believed to be the first production in Singapore to feature Claypaky’s Tambora Batten, the revival of The LKY Musical recently concluded its run at the Sands Theatre at the Marina Bay Sands. Lighting Designer Gabriel Chan chose 24 of the high-powered, feature-rich batten fixtures to provide backlighting and effects lighting for the show, presented by Aiwei and Singapore Repertory Theatre.Read More »Claypaky Tambora Battens Take Center Stage for Revival of Singapore’s ‘The LKY Musical’

Cameo at LDI 2022 – New Highlights for Outdoor Events, TV, Theater, and More

At this year’s LDI tradeshow, from November 18-20, Cameo will present a variety of product highlights that significantly expand the spectrum of professional lighting designers and operators. In addition to the Cameo OTOS H5 hybrid moving head for outdoor use, the lighting brand of the Adam Hall Group will present, among other things, its first profile spotlight for professional theater and TV use as well as the IP65 certified LED Soft Panel S4 IP from the new S-Series. Furthermore, visitors to the Cameo booth (#2055) can see for themselves the AZOR® S2 Spot Moving Head and the ZENIT® W600 SMD LED Outdoor Wash Light, among others.Read More »Cameo at LDI 2022 – New Highlights for Outdoor Events, TV, Theater, and More

Last Week to Participate in the LACE Survey of Workforce Demographics; Closes Nov. 4

You only have a few days left to make your voice heard! The Live Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (LACE) Survey shines a light on all the work done in the entertainment industry, and beyond. This five-minute survey is available for everyone. It closes on Nov. 4, 2022.

The LACE Survey is for anyone who works in concert touring, theater and the performing arts, themed entertainment, museums, exhibitions, parade floats, haunted attractions, live music concerts, Houses of Worship, retail experiences, immersive environments, living history sites, or other live events in the arts, culture, or entertainment.Read More »Last Week to Participate in the LACE Survey of Workforce Demographics; Closes Nov. 4

Marc Janowitz Adds Extra Sparkle to Nikki Glaser Comedy Special with Elation SparkLED

Comedian Nikki Glaser’s first HBO comedy special is a hilarious, no-holds-barred hour of comedy that covers a range of ticklish topics like sex, dating, and private parts. Taped late last year at the Paramount Theater in Denver, CO in front of a sold-out audience, Nikki Glaser: Good Clean Filth premiered on HBO on July 16 and is available to stream on HBO Max.Read More »Marc Janowitz Adds Extra Sparkle to Nikki Glaser Comedy Special with Elation SparkLED

TCG Announces RECOGNIZE Grantees for THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color

$900,000 in General Operating Support Awarded to 22 Theatres

Theatre Communications Group (TCG) is pleased to announce the recipients of RECOGNIZE grants as part of the THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color program. With $1,635,000 in support from Doris Duke Charitable Foundation (DDCF), TCG is working in partnership with an Advisory Circle of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC*) to provide unrestricted funds for Black theatres, Indigenous theatres and Theatres of Color (BITOC*) based in the U.S. (including Tribal Nations and U.S. Territories). In this inaugural round of the program, The Sheri and Les Biller Family Foundation has joined as a supporting partner for theatres in Western states. TCG is looking to partner with additional funders to further augment the reach and impact of the THRIVE! program and interested parties should contact LaTeshia Ellerson for more information.Read More »TCG Announces RECOGNIZE Grantees for THRIVE! Uplifting Theatres of Color

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

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.

Industry Snapshot: Everyone Counts

The Live Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (LACE) Survey funded by USITT and The Ohio State University and administered by SMU DataArts will show who is doing what in the live events industry. Also, here’s a look at USA829’s membership survey.

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.