The number of tools lighting designers and technicians have at their disposal is not inconsiderable; every year, as technology improves and diversifies, manufacturers introduce more and better ways to tackle creative problems. But there’s something about stumbling upon the perfect tool for the job, the one thing that can do exactly what you need it to, that has obtained near-Holy Grail mythos … [Read more...]
Unusual projects for Unusual Rigging in Dubai
The Dubai office of Unusual Rigging, opened by managing partner Alan Thomson earlier this year, is now fully up and running, with five staff, including administrator Cindy Barrameda and Ruperto Lamentac jr, who apparently does a mean Elvis impression. Living up to the company name, Unusual Rigging and Engineering LLC has some interesting - and unusual - projects in the offing. One of the … [Read more...]
Divine Sister Act arrived in the West End
May 7th saw the London debut of the new musical Sister Act, based on the hit film of the same name. Produced by Whoopi Goldberg, who starred in the film, along with Stage Entertainments, the show features a new score by acclaimed composer Alan Menken, the man behind such hit shows as Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and many others. Directed by Peter Schneider, … [Read more...]
Wybron launches redesigned website
An easy-to-navigate graphical interface highlights the redesigned Wybron Web site, launched Wednesday, June 24. With detailed information and photos for every model of each product, the redesigned site should make it easier for customers to find exactly what they need, said Wybron President Keny Whitright. “We’re really passionate about color here at Wybron, so it makes sense for our Web … [Read more...]
Wybron’s transition, autopilot illumine Texas church
When Trinity Fellowship Church of Amarillo, Texas, set out to design a new 4,000-seat sanctuary, it chose a stage in the round – a unique feature for a house of worship. "We wanted to keep it more intimate. We didn't just want to expand like a proscenium stage where you have people several hundred yards away," said Russell Kollaja, Trinity's lighting designer. This creative space called for … [Read more...]
