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Read more about the article What is a Gobo? Exploring the Fascinating World of Lighting Effects

What is a Gobo? Exploring the Fascinating World of Lighting Effects

  • Post author:LD Ryan Conlon
  • Post published:May 29, 2025
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| πŸ•’ In the breathtaking ballet of Broadway performances, in the flamboyant grandeur of rock concerts, and even in the subdued elegance of our favorite dim-lit eateries, there exists an…

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Read more about the article What is a Stage Rigger? A Guide to Working in the Industry {2025}

What is a Stage Rigger? A Guide to Working in the Industry {2025}

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  • Post published:May 15, 2025
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| πŸ•’ Imagine being the silent puppeteer who gets to pull the strings behind each breathtaking spectacle in a theater show. You become the wizard behind the curtain, orchestrating a…

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Read more about the article Rookie Mistakes a LD Can Make

Rookie Mistakes a LD Can Make

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  • Post published:May 8, 2025
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| πŸ•’ 9 Rookie Mistakes a New LD Can Make You are going to make mistakes. Learn from other people. Try to not make the same mistakes twice. Below are…

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Read more about the article Stage Lighting Dos and Dont’s

Stage Lighting Dos and Dont’s

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  • Post published:May 7, 2025
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You Will Get Hired More - If You Don't Screw It Up "Skills get you hire the first time, Personality gets you hired second, third and fourth time!" - K.C.…

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Read more about the article Your First Corporate Lighting Job

Your First Corporate Lighting Job

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  • Post published:May 6, 2025
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| πŸ•’ What Do You Need To Know on Your First L1 Job Your first show can be fun and exciting. The only problem is people will not tell you…

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Read more about the article Get More Lighting Job Referrals

Get More Lighting Job Referrals

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  • Post published:May 5, 2025
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People ask how do you get more referrals. They want to work with more and better companies. A lot of the time they are unhappy with the people they work…

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Read more about the article become a better lighting technician

become a better lighting technician

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  • Post published:May 2, 2025
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It doesn't matter if your are L1, L2, Lighting tech or a stage hand. Everyone should be learning from each job they do and from the different people they work…

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Read more about the article 9 Common Stage Directions You Should Know – Stage Right Stage Left

9 Common Stage Directions You Should Know – Stage Right Stage Left

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  • Post published:May 1, 2025
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Β  Learning How to Use Stage Direction Proper communication between the director, technical crew, and performers is absolutely necessary for things to go smoothly during a live event or theatrical…

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Read more about the article What is a Ghost Light? The Truth About This Theater Tool (2025)

What is a Ghost Light? The Truth About This Theater Tool (2025)

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  • Post published:April 27, 2025
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Have you ever heard of a ghost light in the theater? What is a Ghost Light? A ghost light is an illuminated bulb that is left on stage, typically at…

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Read more about the article Fill Your Calendar – Book Yourself Solid

Fill Your Calendar – Book Yourself Solid

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  • Post published:April 16, 2025
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If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it. – Peter Drucker As Busy As You Want to Be 1.Before your can fill your calendar you need to figure out…

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