The Birth Of A Gobo: Crawford Leaf – From Tabletop To Projected Pattern

Al Crawford has been the Lighting Director of the world renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater since 1998. In addition, Al is also the CEO and head designer at Arc3design where he creates...

Joel Svendsen March 08, 2018 Questions?

Creating An Architectural Environment With Dance And Light

The Veterans Project is a community-based project that was conceived by DIAVOLO | Architecture in Motion® as a way for veterans of the armed forces to “restore the core inner strengths of hope,...

Tatiana Massano January 30, 2018 Questions?

LitePads Flow Across The Stage In “Obsidian Tear”

Obsidian Tear is a highly acclaimed ballet by multi-award winning British Choreographer, Wayne McGregor. Created in 2016 for London’s Royal Ballet, the piece recently premiered in North America...

Tatiana Massano January 09, 2018 Questions?

Turning Necessity Into Artistry “Cabaret” Pre-Show Lighting With Fluorescent Bulbs

Boston University is currently building out a new performance space. The Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre and College of Fine Arts Production Center should be ready for performances in January, 2018 –...

Joel Svendsen December 19, 2017 Questions?

Showcasing Ford Innovations With Intelligent Fog & Haze Effects

The Ford Rouge Factory Tour, part of The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan, was recently upgraded to showcase Ford’s rich history as well as offer a glimpse into the innovative future of the...

Tatiana Massano November 30, 2017 Questions?

Introducing The X-Effects® LED Projector

We’re thrilled to announce the introduction of the X-Effects LED Projector – the next generation of dynamic lighting effects from Rosco. Over the past 15 years, the X24 X-Effects Projector has...

Joel Svendsen November 16, 2017 Questions?

A Low-Tech Solution For Projection Edge Blending

While working on a recent production of The Bridges of Madison County at the Clinton Showboat Theatre in Clinton, IA, the production's Scenic Designer, Steven House, approached me with the idea of...

James Davis September 28, 2017 Questions?

Donald Holder Reveals The Collaborative World Of Anastasia

Don Holder has been a master lighting designer on Broadway as well as in the regional, Off-Broadway and television worlds. Credits range from Otello and Two Boys at the NY Metropolitan Opera, Smash...

Susan Hamburger September 01, 2017 Questions?

Sunday In The Park With Jane Cox

We got a chance to catch up with Tony Award-nominated Lighting Designer Jane Cox while she was working on her design for Sunday in the Park with George at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. After...

Joel Svendsen August 22, 2017 Questions?

An Interview With Christopher Caines Choreographer, Lighting Designer, And... Neighbor

Needing a place to live in May, I contacted a promising Airbnb host in Inwood, NY. Who would have suspected that I would end up living in the apartment of former Lighting Designer and active...

Margie Heymann July 25, 2017 Questions?