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Vari-Lite University Outreach Program Delivers VL2600 Uplift for the University of Houston

The University of Houston recently took advantage of the University Outreach Program from Vari-Lite, the originators of the modern moving head and Signify entertainment lighting brand, which enables emerging lighting design students to elevate their production looks and facilitates hands-on professional fixture experience. The latest collaborative project saw Andrew Archer, who is undertaking a BFA in Technical Theatre Production, create an inspired design for the play The Learned Ladies using VL2600 SPOT luminaires.Read More »Vari-Lite University Outreach Program Delivers VL2600 Uplift for the University of Houston

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

New ColorSource V Fixture Family from ETC

ETC has launched a new family of multi-venue fixtures. Building on the popular ColorSource line that is lighting schools, houses of worship, hotels, and theme parks around the world, ETC announced ColorSource V. This trio of fixtures includes ColorSource Spot V, ColorSource Fresnel V, and ColorSource Spot VXT. Here’s the video replay of ETC’s November 10 Product Launch in case you missed it or would like to rewatch it:

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Maren Morris Lights Up the Woods with Bandit Lites

Country super star Maren Morris is out on her 2022 Humble Quest Tour with a lighting package provided by Bandit Lites. The 45-date production, named for her most recent album Humble Quest, launched March 8 and continues all the way through Dec. 2. Joining Morris on the tour are supporting acts, Brent Cobb, Ruston Kelly, Joy Oladokun, Natalie Hemby, Lone Bellow, and Brittney Spencer on select dates.Read More »Maren Morris Lights Up the Woods with Bandit Lites

New Innovations, New Opportunities Await at Elation Booth #1142 at LDI

Elation is grateful for the efforts of all those who have made the return of live events possible, and we are excited to be returning to the LDI show to do what we enjoy best—working face to face with industry professionals to successfully realize their lighting projects. We look forward to connecting November 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and invite new and existing customers alike to join the Elation team at LDI Booth #1142 for a chat and a look at our newest, premiere product launches.Read More »New Innovations, New Opportunities Await at Elation Booth #1142 at LDI

Pliant® Technologies Showcases New CrewCom Control Unit, CCU-08, at LDI 2022

The front view of the CCU-08 CrewCom Control Unit, new from Pliant Technologies

Pliant Technologies, a leading provider of professional wireless intercom solutions, will showcase its CCU-08 CrewCom Control Unit at LDI 2022 (Booth 406). The CCU-08 is the latest addition to the CrewCom system and gives users the ability to use up to eight 4-Wire ports while retaining all the same features of the current companion CCU-22 and CCU-44 products.Read More »Pliant® Technologies Showcases New CrewCom Control Unit, CCU-08, at LDI 2022

Fisher and Tipton the Ming Cho Lee Lifetime Achievement in Design Honorees

Legendary lighting designers Jules Fisher and Jennifer Tipton were each honored with the Ming Cho Lee Award for Lifetime Achievement in Design, bestowed by the Henry Hewes Design Awards during the 58th annual awards ceremony on Oct. 24. “In honoring Jules Fisher and Jennifer Tipton,” said Jeffrey Eric Jenkins, chair of the awards committee, “we celebrate two pioneers who have given us so many important dramatic memories—and have lit the way for those who follow.”

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

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’

Stepping Into The Spotlight: ADJ’s New IP65 Rated Hydro Spot 2 Is Shipping Now

Offering an impressive 15,000 lumen output derived from a potent 320W cool white LED engine, the new Hydro Spot 2 from ADJ is an IP65 rated spot fixture packed with features. From animation wheel, twin Gobo wheels and two prism options, to CMY color mixing with variable CTO flag and an additional color wheel, it offers all the tools a lighting designer could wish for. This combination of power and features is drawn together in a robust fixture that can be used both inside and outdoors in any weather conditions, making it the ideal solution for rental and event production companies looking for maximum versatility. Here’s an introductory video on the ADJ Hydro Spot 2:

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