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This episode we are joined by 5 time Tony nominated lighting designer Ben Stanton! Ben was recently nominated for a Tony for his work on the newly minted best musical Maybe Happy Ending! Some of his other Broadway credits include Seminar, Fun Home, A Christmas Carol, Goodnight Oscar, Days of Wine and Roses, Spring Awakening, Junk and Mary Jane. Ben also designs lighting for concerts, dance, installations, and events. And he is an Obie, Lortel, IRNE, and Ovation Award winner!We talk with Ben about his work on Maybe Happy Ending, the importance of mentors, how doing lighting design is being a "responsive artist" and much more!
In this Hollyweird episode, we sit down with lighting designer, Wes Chew, to shine a spotlight on the paranormal side of Los Angeles theaters. From ghost lights that flicker without cause to cold spots backstage, Wes shares his firsthand encounters with the supernatural while working on some of L.A.'s most notoriously haunted stages. We dive into the eerie energy of century-old theaters, the strange sensations that hit once the house goes dark, and the unspoken rules every tech crew learns when the spirits start to stir. If you've ever wondered what happens after curtain call, when the ghosts take center stage then this episode is for you. Windy City Parafest Save 10% off of tickets when you use code HOLLYWEIRD at check for in person and live stream tickets! Click HERE for more info and tickets
En esta ocasión Mónica Lobo, lighting desiner brasileña, nos comparte su visión sobre la iluminación y la forma en que la luz puede cambiar los espacios y las experiencias de las personas, así como un poco de ella y de su carrera como Lighting Designer. Support the showCon Orquidea Vara Síguenos en instagram, facebook, o escríbenos a nuestro correo: hablando.luz.0@gmail.comUn episodio nuevo cada lunes.
The week of March 12, 2025 on The Metallica Report… Steff and Renée chat with Metallica's lighting director, designer, and all-around music lover, Rob Koenig. A true wealth of knowledge, he discusses his process, lighting concepts behind M72, previous tours, new lighting technology, and why rainstorms are no longer a threat for Metallica shows. Rob also details his enormous passion for music, his relationship with James, Lars, Kirk, and Robert, and why the audience is such an integral part of his creative arc during an M72 gig. The Metallica Report – your official, weekly guide for all things Metallica, straight from the source. New episode every Wednesday. Music from The Metallica Report: https://metallica.lnk.to/TMR-music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With a career spanning nearly five decades, David has been a key figure in live entertainment, working with iconic artists such as The Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Night Ranger, Alice Cooper, and many more. His multifaceted expertise includes roles as a Lighting Designer, Production Manager, Tour Manager, and Video Director, showcasing his versatility and dedication to excellence.Currently serving as Tour Manager for Alice Cooper and the Hollywood Vampires, David oversees everything from travel logistics to show settlements and production design. His recent contributions include designing the lighting, video, and stage effects for the Hollywood Vampires' 2023 tour and creating the visual elements for Jackson Browne's global tours in 2021 and 2022.David's ethos is simple: "Behave like you'd want someone to behave." This philosophy, combined with his professionalism and creative talent, has made him an invaluable asset to the entertainment industry. As he awaits the next chapter with Alice Cooper and the Hollywood Vampires, David continues to push boundaries and deliver unforgettable live experiences. He was on the podcast in 2020 - you can go back and check that, it's episode 104. I saw him most recently - in palm beach, with Alice - a great show! This Episode is brought to you by Main Light and Elation
Bill Price is a consultant of entertainment technology and a freelance designer, Lighting Designer, Director, Set Designer, Theatrical and Dance productions. He has been active in the Entertainment industry for over 40 years. Most recently Bill was the Vice President for AKT3 the Mid-Atlantic representative of lighting, rigging and draperies for entertainment. He is also the Past Chair and Founder of the Havre de Grace Arts Collective, the Immediate Past Chair of United States Institute of Theater Technology Chesapeake Section, and former Chair of the USITT eSET Council, an education organization of the entertainment industry. Bill has come highly recommended by Bill Groener to come on the Podcast. This episode is sponsored by ACT Entertainment and Ultimate Support
Today in Lighting is brought to you by ETC, lighting controls solutions for every project. Learn more. Highlights today include: Jill Cody Named designing lighting (dl)'s Lighting Designer of the Year, HLB Welcomes Kevin Frary as Director in Seattle, Salone del Mobile 2025: Dates and First Previews, DMF Lighting Design Awards Deadline Extended to February 10th, Business of Light Webinar.
This episode Brent talks to retired Lighting designer/director David Hamilton. He worked early in his career as a tech with Neil Young-Buffalo Springfield-CS&N-Keith Urban-Sammy Hagar-Kenny Rogers. Then in the position of Designer or Director with Melissa Etheredge-Wynonna-Olivia Newton-John-Ryan Adams-Collective Soul-Fuel-The Mavericks-Tokyo Hotel-Steve Vai-Montgomery Gentry-Sara Evans-DeanaCarter-Trisha Yearwood-Patty Loveless-Pam Tillis & Kathy Mattea. Brent talks to David about growing up in Abilene Texas as an Air Force kid. Being an artist at a young age. Feeling like a square peg in a round hole. First paying gig at the airman's club. Gigging around Texas in the 70's and early 80's as a musician. Following a woman to Nashville for a month or two and never leaving. Not necessarily on purpose ending up as a lighting guy. Hitting bottom and finding recovery all while navigating life as a touring professional. Doing the work of facing the long ignored deeper seeded issues and trauma even later in life.. and much more! Great conversation with a solid human. Thanks for listening!
Arq. Mohana Barros Arquiteta e urbanista graduada e laureada em 2003 pela FAUPE - Faculdade Unidas de Pernambuco. Pós-graduada em Projetos Luminotécnicos - Lighting Design pela Universidade Castelo Branco, RJ em 2007. Participação nos concursos Ópera Prima 2004 com trabalho de graduação sobre Iluminação de Fachadas e Monumentos na Bienal Internacional de Iluminação em Buenos Aires, 2007. Professora de Iluminação nos cursos de pós graduação das Faculdade Esuda – Recife e UNIFG – Jaboatão - PE Sócia-diretora da Archidesign Ltda. Prêmio 40under40 Lighting Designer 2020, Londres, UK Diretora Administrativa e Financeira da ASBAI 2020-2021 Presidente da ASBAI na gestão 2022-2023/ 2024-2025 @mohanalima Arq. Regina Coeli Barros Arquiteta e Urbanista graduada em 1976 pela Universidade Santa Úrsula, RJ. Pós-graduada em Políticas e Estratégias pela Associação de Diplomados da Escola Superior de Guerra. Pós-graduada em Projetos Luminotécnicos – Lighting Design pela Universidade Castelo Branco, RJ. Professora da FAUPE - Faculdade Unidas de Pernambuco entre, 1993-2006. Professora da disciplina de Iluminação nos cursos de graduação e pós-graduação da Faculdade Boa Viagem. Professora das disciplinas: Conceitos Iniciais de Iluminação e Iluminação de Grandes Ambientes de no curso de pós graduação em Acústica e Iluminação da Faculdade Esuda – Recife – PE Sócia-diretora da Archidesign Ltda. @reginacoelibarros
Christopher Akerlind, has designed lighting, and occasionally scenery, for over 650 productions of theater, opera, and dance across the U.S. and around the world, including 24 shows on Broadway. Chris's recent work includes Waiting for Godot at Theatre for a New Audience, Lynn Nottage's play Clyde's on Broadway and at the Mark Taper Forum, The Light in the Piazza, for which he won his first Tony, Paula Vogel's play Indecent, winning him both the Tony and Drama Desk Awards, Rocky the Musical, which garnered him a Tony nomination, Sting's musical The Last Ship, and The Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, for which he was also Tony nominated. Among Chris's other Broadway lighting designs are: August Wilson's The Piano Lesson and Seven Guitars, Talk Radio, and the musical, Waitress.Chris's numerous shows not on Broadway include: Scene with Cranes for CalArts Center for New Performance; the premiere of M Butterfly for the Santa Fe Opera; and Martha Clarke's devised pieces God's Fool, Angel Reapers, and Cheri. Chris has also received an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence, four Drama Desk Awards, the Michael Merritt Award for Design and Collaboration, two Chicago area Joseph Jefferson Awards, as well as numerous nominations for the Drama Desk, Lucille Lortel, and Outer Critics Circle Awards.Chris has taught lighting design at schools like Cal Arts, USC, CMU, and his alma mater, Yale.
O Carnaval da Sapucaí é o Desfile das Escolas de Samba do Rio de Janeiro, que acontece anualmente no Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí durante o Carnaval. O sambódromo foi inaugurado em 1984 e é palco do maior espetáculo do Carnaval do Rio. Rogério Wiltgen é iluminador, projetista de iluminação e diretor de fotografia com grande experiência profissional. Possui experiência com mais de trinta anos em televisão como Lighting Designer e Diretor de Fotografia. Desenhou luz para shows de diversos artistas brasileiros. Já fez desenho de luz para mais de duzentos espetáculos teatrais e musicais, muitos destes espetáculos indicados e ganhadores de prêmios como Prêmio Shell, Moliére, Mambembe, SATED, Coca-cola, Cultura Inglesa de Teatro. Fez projeto de iluminação de inúmeras Exposições e instalações permanentes para o Museu Imperial, Museu Histórico Nacional, Museu do Índio, Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil etc. Desde 1992 trabalhando para a Light City Iluminação na criação dos projetos da iluminação dos carros alegóricos de escolas de samba como Beija-flor de Nilópolis, Mangueira, Unidos do Viradouro, Portela, Unidos da Tijuca, Vila Isabel e Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel, trabalhando junto aos carnavalescos Joãozinho Trinta, Paulo Barros, Alexandre Louzada, Chiquinho Espinoza, Milton Cunha, entre outros.
We are extremely lucky to have Cosmo (Charles) Wilson back on the Podcast. Cosmo is a concert lighting designer and director. He has been in the industry since the 80's and is one of the nicest people you will ever meet, he is a legend.Cosmo has worked with over 40 acts including AC/DC, Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Foreigner, INXS, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Meat Loaf, Mötley Crüe, The Rolling Stones, Ronnie James Dio, David Lee Roth, Scorpions,[2] and Rod Stewart. He was a touring road crew member from 1986 before becoming a director and designer. Cosmo received a Parnelli Award for Lighting Director of the Year 2015, a Tour Link Top Dog Award for Lighting Director of the Year for AC/DC in 2016 and Aerosmith in 2017, and the "Live Production Summit Pinnacle Awards" for both Lighting Director of the Year and Lighting Designer of the Year in 2020 and again in 2023. We are so pleased Cosmo has found the time to come on the Podcast again, you can check out his previous shows at www.geezersofgear.com episode numbers #78 #112 #118 and #171Please welcome Cosmos to the show. This episode is brought to you by MainLight and Elation
Anthony has done a lot of installs in houses of worship. With their limited budgets, you want to get all your wiring right while the conduit is open and the drywall has yet to be done. And sometimes that means pressing your customer a little harder to get a more detailed and explicit Control Intent Narrative which will help you get it right the first time. Listen in and find out the intricacies of a niche lighting control project type! And sometimes that means pressing your customer a little harder and out of their comfort zone in order to get it right the first time. Anthony is a seasoned lighting designer with over a decade of experience in the industry. His career has seen him collaborate with leading technical brands, such as Luminex, to train, design, and consult on numerous projects within the house of worship, theater, and entertainment markets. As a Lighting Designer in Orlando, FL, Anthony has played a pivotal role in designing, programming, and managing sophisticated lighting systems and designs. Here, Anthony also honed his networking skills in an AVL (Audio, Visual, Lighting) environment, where he excelled in designing, programming, and training individuals to operate, configure, and confidently use their systems. In addition to his hands-on industry experience, Anthony has dedicated time to education by staying active in his local industry market as well as teaching in his local colleges. In this role, he imparts his extensive knowledge of entertainment and stage production to the next generation of industry professionals. Outside of work Anthony enjoys travel to the nation's national parks, hiking, and cycling his way through the beautiful outdoors! Anthony's blend of practical experience and passion for teaching positions him as a valuable asset in any lighting design project, whether it be in a house of worship, a theater, or a grand entertainment venue.
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) welcome Honorary Lumen Brother Dennis Size to the show to discuss his lighting for the historic Harris/Trump Debate. Join Dennis, Ellen, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: Steve's vacation at "The Dairy Queen Nudist Colony"; Dennis rebutting David's AI Programmer comments; The history of how the debate was designed and produced; The lighting mission of a debate; Set and Video Wall decisions; "The Sea of Blue"; Interesting moments at The Candidate Walk-Thru; Covering all the angles of face light; Backlighting with a video background; Covering all possible camera angles and adjusting on the fly; Adding theatricality and drama to a debate; Balancing color temperature and intensity with multiple channels on one person; Using 4500K (TV White) as a base color temperature; Using 20 footcandles as the intensity levels; Video monitor layout; Having technical acting skills as a candidate; Lighting the Spin Room and the exterior of the theater; Dream Projects; and a Shout Out to the "Uncommonly Good Looking" Bobby Hale! Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
Craig Caserta is the VP of Production Creative Technology Group. Originally From New York, Craig is no stranger to Event Lighting with over 20 Years of experience as a Lighting Designer and Programmer. Craig has worked for a diverse range of productions, including Concerts, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Touring, Television, Film, and DVD Shoots providing both Lighting Design and programming and is also at the forefront of the latest technologies, working with key manufacturers in developing and testing new products.Drawing on his years of experience Craig focuses on customer service and providing his clients with creative solutions. Craig was last on the Podcast back in March 2020 so please welcome Craig to the show again. This epsiode is brought to you by Main Light and Elation
This week, I chatted with Electrician and lighting designer Mike Toulson,We talk through why you should always hire an accredited electrician and how to make your budget stretch when choosing switches and sockets.@alpha_tech_groupwww.alpha-techgroup.co.ukSponsor: To take advantage of the generous 15% discount from my sponsor Thorndown, please visit http://bit.ly/TVCarpenter. Discount code: TVCarpenterContact me: www.theTVcarpenter.com Music: "What's the Angle" by Shane Ivers
Chris Lisle has over 32 years experience in the entertainment industry. He has worked in a variety of roles including Production Designer, Lighting Designer, Production Manager, and Show Producer. Chris started Chris Lisle Lighting Design back in 1991. Chris is also the co-founder and Executive Director of the Touring Career Workshop, a non-profit that serves as “Human Resources for Touring Production Professionals” This episode is brought to you by Elation and Main Light
Alex and Paulina are our first guests from Mexico. And they seem to have many of the same challenges as in the rest of North America - problems with Chinese products and standards and certifications, for example. They are making headway on light pollution however, starting with some dark sky compliant areas in the Baja Peninsula and working its way through Mexico. Alex is an Architect and Lighting Designer from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. With extensive experience in lighting design, mainly in the industrial and commercial sectors. He has collaborated on multiple projects to achieve green certifications, such as LEED. He is a university lecturer, teaching Lighting courses in the Architecture program. Passionate about sharing knowledge, he has conducted various workshops where light is the medium for expressing ideas. Co-founder with his wife Paulina of Wawa Lighting. Paulina is an architect from the National Technological Institute of Mexico and holds a master's degree in Lighting Design from Aalborg University in Denmark. She has over 10 years of experience collaborating on hospitality, residential, urban, and industrial projects in Mexico, the United States, and Europe. She is the co-founder of Wawa Lighting, an architectural lighting design firm. Committed to education, she actively participates in courses, diploma programs, master's programs, and workshops, where she seeks to share knowledge about the culture of light and dark skies.
This week we look into the Top 3 stories of the week Grateful Dead Lighting Designer Candace Brightman / ORCA / Anyma Sphere NYE Support the Channel: If you enjoyed this please follow, like, and subscribe @allthatjampod on IG, FB, and Twitter - www.allthatjampod.com - Subscribe - leave a review - tell a friend. Merch: https://t.co/QgtAisVtbV All That Jam is brought to you by Executive Producers Amanda Cadran and Kevin Hogan. Produced and edited by Amanda Cadran and Kevin Hogan. Mixed and Mastered by Kevin Hogan. Original Music by Aaron Gaul. Art by Amanda Cadran.
Highlights today include: There Is Power in Empathy: Rethinking Lighting Controls for Occupant Well-Being, McDonalds Wants IP Rights for 3D Printed Fixtures, Mac's II Agencies Expands Power Quality Division to Meet BC's Growing Market Demand, Lighting Designer for Summer Play Festival.
Frankiepaint Joins Us!! ⛧ From Dancer to Lighting Designer to V4V Trailblazer - The Origin Story of Frankiepaint ⛧ Streaming for Sats and Producing Live Concerts ⛧ Boostable Intermission ⛧ Stage Lighting - Tricks of the Trade ⛧ Building A Light Lab with an RSS Feed Look Mom I'm A Cartoon! BYO3-DG DIRECT DOWNLOAD SHOW NOTES (Zoso's Corner) Our Website Follow us on the Fediverse! (Social Media) Twitter or X or whatever
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER!) interview Projections and Video Designer David Bengali. Join David, Ellen, Steve, and Zak as they pontificate about: David's journey from Lighting Designer to Projections Designer; Should projections and video designers have their own Tony nominations category?; The baggage that comes along with compoetitive awards; The lighting and projections process for "Water For Elephants"; "Analogue imaginitive theatre"; Experimenting with LED's at PRG; Analyzing media as a storytelling experience; Software programs for media design; Thinking in Three Dimensional Space; The importance of understanding the math in artistic design; Researching projects; Analyzing what we see in the world around us; Dream projects; and Lessons learned from previous experiences. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Disasterous Wedding Lighting to Rock Lobsters. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: "Please... someone turn on the Lights!"; Non-performers' aversion to stage lighting; "State of the Art Technology" ideas for new magnate high schools; Digital scenery vs. flats; Mini-Spheres; Being in two places at the same time; Sharing Elon's brain; Dead Teslas; How to make our theatres safer; Catwalks vs. automated rigging; Dangerous counterweight systems; How often you should meet with a director; and "Don't worry, the Lighting Designer will fix it." Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
The STAGES podcast is now in its Seventh year. Over that time we've garnered a vast number of insightful and glorious conversations with a broad range of artists.Some of these have recorded fascinating histories with the elders from various disciplines - theatre, dance, opera, musical theatre, television - the list goes on.We've also been able to record reflection and story from various younger talents, commencing careers in an industry that can often be precarious.One of the delightful opportunities in entering our seventh season is catching up again with some of those emerging creatives and performers …. A re-cord record STAGES intends to pursue in coming seasons.This could be considered STAGES ‘7-up' series of discussions. A unique chance to check in with young artists at 5 -year intervals perhaps?In 2019, STAGES recorded with Lighting Designer and Director, Alexander Berlage. He was in rehearsal for the musical - AMERICAN PSYCHO. We also spoke to Music Theatre performer Todd Jacobsson, who was about to commence a tour of West Side Story, playing the iconic role of Tony.And of course, in 2019, we had no idea that a pandemic was looming - set to strangle the Globe.So how have these artists navigated the past 5 years? What was the impact of Covid for THEM? Has anything changed. Where have the respective careers of Alex and Todd taken them? What are they doing now?It was my great privilege to catch up with these artists again, and record a new instalment of their creative journey. Enjoy this ‘5-UP' episode of the STAGES podcast! The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages). www.stagespodcast.com.au
Michael Chybowski shares what it was like to work under Richard Nelson in designing the lighting for the original Broadway production of Into the Woods. Join host Ben Rimalower for this candid conversation exploring how Sondheim and Lapine went Into the Woods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jonathan Camarillo is a Lighting Designer and Programmer at One4Five Creative Group . Along with partners Damian Rogers, Jason Gray, and Brent Harwell, One4Five currently services clients such as Khalid, Slipknot, Misterwives, Rob Zombie, Pentatonix, and other corporate groups. Out on the road, Khalid is Jonathan's direct account and handles all of the programming and design of the show under the creative direction of Levi Turner (@filmsbylevi). In the past, Jonathan has also worked at some capacity with notable artists such as Slayer, Gwen Stefani, Maroon 5, Weezer, Fallout Boy, and Pitbull. In this chat, Jonathan shares the journey of landing an opportunity in the early phases of the rising star, Khalid and getting some insight into the day to day life on the road. From the exciting phase of world building in the programming/design process for massive tours to the uncomfortable road and not so glamorous side to the competitive industry. Most importantly, Jonathan was my college roommate! I am extremely proud of him. Not only for what he has accomplished so far in his young career, but also for the growth that he's been able to achieve despite all of the adversity that came his way. I'm absolutely honored that he was comfortable enough to share a really vulnerable part of his experience and I hope that the people listening can observe the wisdom within these hard lessons. Enjoy the episode! About this Podcast : Craft Talk is a collection of interviews with people of different disciplines ranging from creativity, business, and lifestyle. By diving into my guest's story and learning about how they approach their craft, I hope that these conversations help you find different ways to improve your own! Say hi to me on Instagram @crafttalk.notes Website - crafttalk.net
Recently relocating back to Las Vegas, Josh Selander most recently spent the last eight years teaching Lighting Technology, Design and Programing at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Prior to arriving at UNCSA, Selander was based in Las Vegas working for ETC. Primarily supporting entertainment venues in Las Vegas, Selander also traveled the world supporting the Eos Product Line. He shifted to programming for various shows, including multiple Broadway National Tours and Cirque du Soleil productions. Selander also spends much of his time working in the themed entertainment market, designing and programming brand experiences including The Henry Ford, Kennedy Space Center, Museum of the Bible and The Great Wolf Lodge. Selander is the Lighting Designer and programmer for multiple shows under Criss Angel's brand, including Mindfreak, RAW and a joint venture with Dragone, Amystika. Selander most recently designed Dragone's show in Riyadh, Terhal, a cultural experience in Saudi Arabia. Currently Selander is designing and programming various immersive brand experiences throughout the US. “ATTENTION SPOTIFY LISTENERS: IF you want to WATCH this with VIDEO, you can also subscribe to our video version: https://open.spotify.com/show/5e9KnBRZdjUTXTvCe6Nrqm?si=6639537c61044396” @theatreartlife Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com
Recently relocating back to Las Vegas, Josh Selander most recently spent the last eight years teaching Lighting Technology, Design and Programing at University of North Carolina School of the Arts. Prior to arriving at UNCSA, Selander was based in Las Vegas working for ETC. Primarily supporting entertainment venues in Las Vegas, Selander also traveled the world supporting the Eos Product Line. He shifted to programming for various shows, including multiple Broadway National Tours and Cirque du Soleil productions. Selander also spends much of his time working in the themed entertainment market, designing and programming brand experiences including The Henry Ford, Kennedy Space Center, Museum of the Bible and The Great Wolf Lodge. Selander is the Lighting Designer and programmer for multiple shows under Criss Angel's brand, including Mindfreak, RAW and a joint venture with Dragone, Amystika. Selander most recently designed Dragone's show in Riyadh, Terhal, a cultural experience in Saudi Arabia. Currently Selander is designing and programming various immersive brand experiences throughout the US. @theatreartlife Thank you to our sponsor @clear-com The TheatreArtLife Podcast is a branch of our larger TheatreArtLife Community. Come visit us at www.theatreartlife.com
Sit back in your seat as we queue the lights and get ready to rock with this episode's guest – Danielle Edwards, Lighting Designer & Director for numerous tours including Greta Van Fleet, Maren Morris, Lizzo, and Kacey Musgraves. We dive into all things lighting as Danielle explains the ins and outs of what goes into designing, programming, and directing lighting for touring productions. Learn about how a typical tour day unfolds – from chalking to building rigs to making adjustments and then running the show. She tells us how she got into lighting, starting off doing stage managing and being a tech, and how those perspectives help inform her designs and allow her to understand what is possible and practical. We talk about how event lighting has changed over the years and different trends and technology that continues to evolve the industry. Danielle tells us about EVEN - Events Vocational Education Network - a non-profit she co-founded with others during the pandemic to make the industry more equitable, diverse, and inclusive. EVEN now partners with Diversify The Stage and do master classes inviting women to learn more about roles and life on the road. Whether you're curious what goes into beautifully lighting a show, what it's like on a tour, or want to hear what Danielle thinks is the best lit tour currently – this episode is for you. It's full of great advice, fun perspective, and lots of information that is sure to make you better appreciate the intricacies of lighting on tours. Hit the lights and enjoy!Danielle Edwards: Instagram | LinkedIn ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.
On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with two creatives who are making their mark as sought after theatre professionals. Take a look behind the curtain with costume designer Anthony James Sirk and lighting designer Tim DickSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Best of MTC: 'Concept to Concert' with Sooner Routhier, Lighting Designer for Coldplay. Production Designer for Panic at the Disco, The Weeknd, KISS, Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Rhianna, Pentatonix, Jay-Z, Halsey and More.
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) interview Lighting Designer and Author, Michael Chybowski. Join Michael, Ellen and Steve as they pontificate about: From Math to Light; The "Polar Route"; Sage Advice from Pat Collins; "Going on the Bus" with Lauri Anderson; Visualizing the Essence of the Music; Design Processes for Lighting Dance; Working at European Opera Houses; Writing the Book: "What is Lighting Design? A Geneology of People and Ideas"; Researching the History of Lighting Design and Designers; "Light is Based on the Existence of an Idea"; Anticipating "The Fourth Paradigm"; Simulating Nature and Representing the Imagination; Tharon, the "Powerhouse"; "Nothing Gets Over the Footlights to an Audience as Speedily as Thought"; The Raw Power of Angle; and Advice to Young Lighting Designers. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
Matthew is a Boston Massachusetts native and resident of Astoria New York. He's a Lighting / Production Designer, Lighting Director, Programer and owner of MG Lighting Design. Matt holds a BFA in Lighting Design from Boston University, and throughout his career, has worked for various styles and sizes of shows including Theatre, Dance, Industrial, Corporate and Concert Design and Direction. This episode is brought to you by and . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/geezersofgear/message
In this episode of LIGHT TALK (After Dark), The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) talk with Production and Lighting Designer, Bryan Hartley. Join Bryan, Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Fun tour stories with Deep Purple and Kiss; Knowing the Statutes of Limitation; Bryan's early days as a rock musician and lighting designer; Working in the studio with Joan Jett; Meeting Gene Simmons; Designing for Kiss (pre and post makeup); The 1000 MR16's Kiss sign; The genesis of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra; The artistic passion of Paul O'Neill; Discovering AI for video content creation; Favorite AI programs; Using Discord and Midjourney; Lighting equipment used on the Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tour; Using the VL3600's and JDC Lines in the TSO design; What happened to the millions of PAR cans that are no longer used?; Pyro in the audience; Getting into Inflatables; and Words of wisdom for young designers looking to be concert lighting designers. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
Emily Bornt is a lighting designer, currently living in Los Angeles. She started her career in New York as a lighting technician, and moved cross-country to pursue her love of lighting design for concerts. She has kept a diverse resume and list of clients. Recent projects include lighting design for Demi Lovato and Brandi Carlile, and lighting programming for Idina Menzel and the AGT residency in Las Vegas. Previous projects include lighting designer for Lil Wayne, Perfume Genius, Falling in Reverse, and the Maks and Val Tour; lighting director for New Kids on The Block, Charli XCX, Melanie Martinez, Metric, Jimmy Eat World, and Thirty Seconds to Mars; lighting programmer for Derek Hough's Las Vegas residency, Dancing With the Stars Live (the tour), AJR, and Big Time Rush. While she focuses on lighting for concert touring, she also dabbles in corporate and tv. She doesn't have much free time, but she does enjoy going to museums and live shows for fun when she can. This episode was brought to you by , and .
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) talk about everything from Weather Reports, to Remembering Tharon. Join Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: David's Florida visit; Ellen's systern; "Speed Bump"; Is it important to learn how to program to be a Lighting Designer?; The color of limelight; Why the Green Room is green; Dealing with sexual harassment on stage; Nancy Kerrigan and her potted plants; "Oh My God Rigging"; A tribute to Tharon Musser; Lighting Designers' Family Tree; Should a lighting designer attend Load-in?; and David's latest retirement nightmare. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
Today's episode is a panel discussion on EVs and their benefits for artists, guest hosted and edited by friend of the show Carl Faber. Recorded in March of 2023, the guests include: Mikhael Tara Garver, Phil McBeth, Ryan Durham, & Travis McHale. Topics: ⭐️ Features of EVs and EV ownership ⭐️ Financial incentives of new and used EVs ⭐️ Scheduled maintenance (or lack thereof) ⭐️ Bidirectional charging (aka run your home's electricity off your car's battery) ⭐️ Supply chain and production delays ⭐️ Write-offs and taxes (particularly Section 179 Depreciation) ⭐️ Predictions for an EV-centric future Links and Resources: ⭐️ Carl's EV article (inspiration for this episode): typefully.com/cxfaber/UOp2kz6 ⭐️ Resource for global gas prices: globalpetrolprices.com/ ⭐️ Federal Tax Credits: irs.gov/clean-vehicle-tax-credits ⭐️ Charging Station Tax Credit: irs.gov/credits-deductions/alternative-fuel-vehicle-refueling-property-credit ⭐️ Section 179 Depreciation: www.investopedia.com/terms/s/section-179.asp Guests Carl Faber, Lighting Designer Bio: Carl Faber is a visual artist and live-event creator who often, but not always, works as a Lighting Designer for theater, dance, opera, and immersive experiences. He's created work across the United States, Europe, and Asia, and participates as a company member and consultant with multiple arts organizations. He has an extensive assisting background as well, with credits including the Broadway productions of The Book of Mormon, Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, and August: Osage County. Outside the field of stage lighting, he's toured in various production capacities with Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Bon Iver, and The National. He also designs websites, creates database solutions, edits visual media, and has taught Design and Stagecraft at Portland State University. He is a proud member and Western Region Board member of United Scenic Artists Local USA 829, and is based in Portland, Oregon. Professional Dashboard: Carlfaber.com Lighting Design Portfolio: Carlfaberdesign.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carlfaber/ Mikhael Tara Garver, Immersive Experience Creator/Director Mikhaeltaragarver.com Phil McBeth, Retired Technical Director & Lighting Designer Ryan Durham, Software Developer & Former Stage Manager Bio: After attending the Yale School of Drama for Stage Management, Ryan spent a number of years working as a stage manager in New York and on the West Coast. Eventually he transitioned into the tech sector and now works as a senior software engineer for Firebrand Technologies. Travis McHale, Lighting Designer & Educator Bio: Travis McHale is a New York based lighting designer. Recent NYC: Is There Still Sex In The City (Daryl Roth), Get Happy: A Judy Garland Centennial Celebration starring Jessica Vosk (Carnegie), #DateMe: An OK Cupid Experiment (Westside), Mister Miss America (Rattlestick). Travis works extensively in regional theatre, has been associate designer on 11 Broadway shows, and 7 seasons designing runway shows for NY Fashion Week (IMCD). He also designs for Norwegian, Carnival, Regent, and Oceania cruise lines. Design faculty: SUNY New Paltz. Member: United Scenic Artists Local USA 829. Travismchale.com Instagram: @captainmchale Episode Credits Video & Audio Editing by Carl Faber Panel conducted via Zoom Re-mixed & Edited on Davinci Resolve AI Voiceover Clone: elevenlabs.io AI Audio Post-Production: https://auphonic.com/
On this week's episode of Real Work, Real Life, I'm talking with Ethan, a theatrical lighting designer, primarily for local theaters. This role is a really interesting combination of creative expression and technological skill. This could be a great job for someone that lives and breathes theater, but doesn't necessarily want to be on the stage. It could also be a great path for someone that wants to live a bit of a nomadic lifestyle traveling as needed to support different productions. Ethan and I talk a bit about pay, but I did some research on my own, and the national average salary is about $40-$60K a year. Some people who work in this field are unionized, which can certainly have its challenges and limitations, but also provides workers support and protections, and can secure access to benefits, which you're unlikely to find outside of a union. I probably shouldn't have been surprised to learn this but I was: working on lights high off the ground is a prerequisite for the job, so if you're truly afraid of heights, this one isn't for you. You can find more about Ethan here:https://www.ethanentermedia.com/https://www.instagram.com/ethanentermedia/If you liked this episode, you might like these too:1. Music Industry, Producer, Manager and Singer-Songwriter: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-industry-producer-manager-and-singer-songwriter/id1673653251?i=10006231578112. Music Industry, Singer, Manager, and Coach: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/music-industry-singer-manager-and-coach/id1673653251?i=1000622386657If you like the show, please rate and review on iTunes and Spotify (linked below) and please share with a friend! You can also follow the podcast on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or Tiktok. And if you'd like to be interviewed here, or there is a particular job you'd like to learn about, please reach out at realworkreallife@gmail.com.iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-work-real-life/id1673653251Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Cp0w2BjOtS8NWfj0NhmIg?si=ece5b6ad45274b73Transcripts are now available here: www.realworkreallife.com
For over 50 years, Lee Rose has been designing lighting for television, film, music and theater. He began in theater in the late 60s, did his first rock and roll shows in the 70s, including Boston's first real tours, when he met his future business partner, Richard Ocean. He and Richard formed Ocean Rose & Associates in 1984 and ran that quite successfully until 1998, when Lee joined Design Partners. Lee went on to light a long list of successful TV shows, specials, music videos, movies and even, for the very first time, lit the Taj Mahal. This episode is brought to you by and .
My guest this week is Jesse AlFord. Jesse is a Circus Coach and Lighting Designer, who stayed in our guest bedroom for a few days at the request of our dear friends and previous podcast guests, Carlo Pellegrini and Hilary Sweeney. Carlo and Hilary are producing The Legend Cirque - an immersive expression of the gripping tale of the Headless Horseman, narrated by Washington Irving, with world class aerialists and acrobats in a circus tent in Sleepy Hollow, NY. Jesse drove up from Louisville, KY to design the lighting for the show, but as a freelancer, he also designs the lighting for ballet, opera and theater. I thought it fitting to shine some light on the guy who lights up artists and venues. I appreciate Jesse's curiosity, warmth and thoughtfulness in not only how he collaborates with artists but how he lives his life. Check out the links below to follow Jesse, as well as the link for The Legend, which runs now through 10/29. Enjoy the podcast! Links: Jesse's Web Site IG: Jesse IG: Westchester Circus Arts The Legend
Nathalie has questioned a lot! Everything from the term “Lighting Designer” (she prefers the title “Phototect”), to what color lights to use to light different skin tones. Nathalie started the not-for-profit, Light Reach, a solar lighting initiative to help light disaster areas and underserved communities worldwide. Being the founder of a think tank on light, she shares some different perspectives on lighting issues with Michael and Greg. Nathalie Rozot, MIES, is the founder of PhoScope, a think tank on light. She is a New York-based phototect and the recipient of many prestigious awards, grants, fellowships and sponsorships, including a 2021 WIL Award for the global solar lighting initiative Light Reach. She has a strong track record of contributions to social and critical issues in lighting and to lighting and design education. These include international keynote presentations, speaking engagements and publications, as well as a part-time professorship at The New School, former engagements as senior thesis faculty in lighting design Masters programs, senior guest lecturer in landscape architecture Masters programs in Versailles and Lille, and education columnist for the IES's publication LD+A. Connect with Nathalie: https://www.phoscope.org www.lightreach.net Social Media: @lightreachnet @lightforleb Sponsor: Griplock www.griplocksystems.com
As we count down to episode 300, we continue to revisit some of our favorite episodes. This episode, recorded in a very dungeon-y Philadelphia Airbnb (you can see the filming of this episode on our YouTube channel!), features Alison planning a momcation where kids are very, very, very much not allowed. Parent hard, play hard? Lulu also crams a bunch of activities, eating, and event production into a day in Burlington, Vermont. Both Alison and Lulu manage to maximize their fake budget of 10K a day! That's imaginary luxury travel!Support the showBecome a supporter of the show! Cancel Anytime • No Commitment https://www.buzzsprout.com/145545/supporters/newDon't forget to get on the list that counts — our newsletter mailing list. Sign up at www.10kdollarday.com for show notes, resources, and things to make you smile. Instagram: @10KDollarDailyHappy Twitter: @10KDollarDay Support the show: www.patreon.com/10kdollarday Love 10K? How about 10 minutes a day? Join us at our other podcast, The Daily Happy, for ten minutes of community and news, every day! Want to support us without a subscription? You can buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thedailyhappy
Ian talks to David about new ways to think about lighting your spaces, when to hire a lighting designer and David gives some basic tips for better lighting in the home.
Host: David Green If you are interested in your health and well-being (who isn't?) then spend your lunch hour with us at NOON by tuning into @wpkn89.5 for our monthly live interview series Spotlight On Arts and Culture: "The Arts and Healing." We will examine the power of creative expression as a means of coping, healing, and restoration. We will hear about how the arts can be a bridge to mindfulness, reflection and transformation, particularly in the context of the current state of our world. Our guests are Dianne Niklaus, a Creative Wellness Coach; Darcy Hicks, visual artist and Co-director of Education at The Norwalk Art Space; Felicity Kostakis, artist and art teacher; Tatiana Mori, Director of the Greenwich Arts Council; and Patricia Spugani, Community Outreach & Lighting Designer at Town Players of New Canaan which recently produced Ordinary People to contribute to the conversation around mental health. Tune in and enjoy! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/ey5-VTpx Connecting. Informing. Promoting. Advocating. Together. CAFC supports the Arts and Culture landscape of #fairfieldcountyct #artsandhealth #artsandwellbeing #healthandwellness #wellbeing #healthandwellbeing #artsmatter #listenandlearn #reachhigh #bettertogether #newperspective
Lighting is one of the most important—and most amorphous—elements of design. It affects everything we see and has a big impact on how we feel. Yet lighting design is too often misunderstood—or completely overlooked. Two professional lighting designers, Nathan Orsman and Stephen Bernstein, share why they consider themselves the back-up dancers of design, how LEDs have transformed the world and changed the color of light, and why, when it comes to outdoor lighting, a little goes a long way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How did Red Rocks Church grow its reach during the covid lock down? Furthermore, how did they raise the production level of their services without a giant budget increase? Mark Wray is a Technical Director and Lighting Designer for Red Rocks Church, and he joins us on the podcast this week to tell us all the innovative ways Red Rocks has improved their services and community reach. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby's wife told him to tell his boxers story5:45 Red Rocks Church's Mark Wray joins us!12:45 Mark's journey into the Church Tech world 17:45 How Red Rocks church has leveled up 22:00 Making the most with the lights and line array you have31:45 Red Rocks events 33:30 Disaster stories: Power is Gone 36:15 Red Rocks Amphitheater Trivia 40:00 Disaster story: Failed Confetti 44:25 Tech Takeaway on the courage to try, fail, learn and improvePlugs: Connect with Mark on Facebook and Instagram! Resources for your Church Tech MinistryDoes your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can get Certified Church Owned gear here.Connect with us: Follow us on FacebookHang out with us on InstagramSee all the ways we can serve your church on our WebsiteGet our best gear sent to your inbox each Monday before it goes public via the Early ServiceWe're hiring for multiple roles at ChurchGear! Apply on our website on the jobs page here.
Today on the podcast, we're diving in deep into church lighting with two experts on the subject. Tom Stanziano is an experienced Lighting Designer in the entertainment industry. He specializes in theater, houses of worship, concerts, trade shows cruise ships and more. He has an extensive knowledge of lighting for the Church and we'll be talking to Tom today about using color to enhance your lighting. We'll also chat with Stephen Ellison. Stephen has a BFA from North Carolina School of the Arts. He has worked for rental and production shops in Philadelphia, New York, and Raleigh, NC. For the last 20 years he has been designing lighting systems, with a heart for the house of worship market. He has taught at tradeshows both in the US and internationally. He works at The Light Source. We'll be asking Stephen about evaluating your lighting fixture output. **We recorded both of these interviews in front of a live audience at Church Facilities Expo. SHOW NOTES --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/makingsundayhappen/support
Best of MTC: Sooner Routhier, Lighting Designer for Coldplay. Production Designer for Panic at the Disco, The Weeknd, KISS, Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Rhianna, Pentatonix, Jay-Z, Halsey and More.www.MeettheCreatives.org
An interview with lighting designer Christina Giannelli. Topics: ⭐️ Freelancing in Houston. ⭐️ Teaching as a retirement plan. ⭐️ Putting all contracts through USA 829. ⭐️ A good accountant will keep you on track. ⭐️ Aging parents while growing older yourself. ⭐️ Real estate as retirement plan & COVID safety net. ⭐️ Focusing youthful energy toward retirement planning. ⭐️ Having an agent negotiate contracts is well worth the agent's fee. Today's episode was recorded in person at LDI in Las Vegas. We partnered with AYRTON Digital Lighting, who sponsored the Women In Lighting session to raise awareness and community for women in entertainment lighting. Takeaways: ⭐️ If you're a part of USA 829, run everything through a USA 829 contract. ⭐️ Get an agent. Not to help with work but to handle the financial and contractual details. ⭐️ Getting older. Christina didn't shy away from the reality that YOU have less energy as you get older. Use the energy of youth to set up a financial retirement plan. ⭐️ It is possible to be a freelance lighting designer in Houston. It's not New York, LA, or Chicago. But Gary Archer and Christina Giannelli have both made their living as freelancers in Houston. Christina Giannelli - Lighting Designer: https://www.summitentertainmentgroup.com/designers/christina-r-giannelli Christina Giannelli - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-giannelli-4558a7b/ Drama Book Shop - Where Christina Picked Up A Financial Help Book: https://www.dramabookshop.com/ Beer Can House - Houston Art Installation: https://www.full.orangeshow.org/beer-can-house Episode On Taxes - with Michael Farmer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3_KOK7EPVM&t=25s&ab_channel=ArtisticFinance Light Talk: https://lighttalk.libsyn.com/light-talk-episode-296-swag-wars-interview-with-ethan-steimel Become a patron at: www.patreon.com/artisticfinance Interview by Ethan Steimel