Oil-Based vs. Water-Based Haze

www.limelightwired.com: Ah, the eternal battle between oil-based and water-based haze. For stage lighting technicians and programmers alike, it's a familiar dilemma: which one should you choose? It can be challenging to decide between them both—oil haze creates more of an ethereal mood, while water-based is more economical. Let's dive into oil vs. water-based haze to learn about their differences and similarities.

Exploring Sustainable Lighting Design Through Experiential Lighting Installations

LightFair Blog: LightFair 2023 attendees were treated to multisensory lighting installations and experiences demonstrating creative possibilities around sustainable lighting design. Hosted at the Javits Center, New York, this edition of LightFair debuted several new programs – key among them were the IALD Immersive Lighting Installations.

WICKED to Launch Three-Week Intensive for Aspiring Music Directors With MUSE and MAESTRA

www.broadwayworld.com: Two not-for-profit organizations promoting diversity in the music theatre industry will launch The MUSE/MAESTRA Music Director Experience with the Broadway blockbuster Wicked. MUSE (Musicians United for Social Equity), which is dedicated to cultivating racial equity in theatrical music departments by providing support to historically marginalized people of color, and MAESTRA, which provides support, visibility, and community for women and nonbinary people who make the music in the musical theater industry, will host a three-week intensive that will provide the recipient one-on-one access to Wicked’s music team, including shadowing them through rehearsals, auditions, and performance.

TBT: Walk the Line

www.frockflicks.com: Kendra did a short review of Walk the Line (2005) but since I watched Walk Hard (2007), I figured I should devote some more attention to the film that directly inspired it. True enough, Walk Hard is practically a word-for-ford parody of Walk the Line, and I’m not sure if I should have watched the spoof before watching the original, since it was hard not to sit there and roll my eyes as every single trope played out in total sincerity.

Photos/Video: First Look at ROGERS: THE MUSICAL in Disneyland

www.broadwayworld.com: As part of the Disney100 celebration, Disneyland Resort presents “Rogers: The Musical” – an all-new, one-act musical theater production – at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure Park for a limited time, June 30 through Aug. 31, 2023.

How Magical Realism Can Make Climate Change Matter

HowlRound Theatre Commons: Legendary bolero José Alfredo Jiménez would be hard-pressed to sing a scenario as heart-wrenching as your daily life if you’re one of millions of Latinx people caught in the crosshairs of climate change. Our lives are defined by questions about what to do when your environment turns toxic, who to call when your sense of place vanishes, where to turn when your most treasured cultural icons wither away, and, ultimately, why you stay here.

Beyond the Spider-Verse: Working Conditions on 'Across the Spider-Verse' Mean Delay?

The Mary Sue: Last week, Vulture released a jaw-dropping article detailing the working conditions animators had to endure to make Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse—jaw-dropping, but unfortunately not surprising. In the U.S. and many places abroad, the animation industry isn’t exactly known for its excellent work conditions, but a horrendous “industry standard” is no excuse for taking advantage of human beings and putting them through work hell.

Lucerne School of Art and Design presents 10 student textile projects

www.dezeen.com: Dezeen School Shows: a project that explores the relationship between textiles, sound and the human body is included in Dezeen's latest school show by Lucerne University of Art and Design. Also featured is a cabinet of curiosities made from textiles and a project that explores the use of Swiss felt.

Are Actors Going on Strike? Hundreds of Hollywood Actors Sign Letter Making It Clear SAG-AFTRA Might Strike

The Mary Sue: After the Writers’ Guild of America (WGA) first went on strike last month, other Hollywood unions’ contracts with studios are starting to come up for renegotiations, and they’re making it clear they’re not opposed to joining the WGA on the picket lines.

Haddad's builds Western Pa.'s first ground-up sound stage for filmmakers in West Mifflin

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: In Dawn Keezer’s mind, the commercial film industry in Western Pennsylvania officially kicked off in 1968 following the release of George Romero’s instant zombie classic “Night of the Living Dead.” In the 55 years since, one of the unique elements that’s made this region such a hotbed for movie and television production is the sheer number of preexisting structures that could be retrofitted for Hollywood’s purposes.

The Turntable May Be Popular on Broadway, But It Was Actually Invented in Japan

Playbill: Ranging from splashy musicals like & Juliet to genre-expanding plays like Life of Pi, turntables have been frequently deployed in show-stopping moments throughout the season. In the last decade, we have seen a notable uptick in productions utilizing the rotating technology as part of their set design, with megahit Hamilton even going so far as to utilize dual operational turntables—with actors spinning in opposite directions on the two turntables.

Preserving Underground has transformed New Kensington into a music destination

Pittsburgh City Paper: Opening venues is in A.J. Rassau’s blood. In his hometown of Natrona Heights, Rassau and his pals hosted pre-The Black Parade My Chemical Romance and Underoath shows out of a scrappy garage — dubbed The Planet of the Apes — before it was shut down in 2003 after just nine months.

Review Roundup: Critics Sound Off On Goodman Theatre's THE WHO'S TOMMY

www.broadwayworld.com: Myth and spectacle combine in this 2023 reimagining of The Who’s 1969 rock concept album, Tommy—including the unforgettable anthems “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “Sensation” and “Pinball Wizard.” After witnessing his father shoot his rival, the young Tommy Walker is lost in the universe, endlessly and obsessively staring into the mirror. An innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior.

Texas and New York Performers Named Winners at 2023 Jimmy Awards

onstagepittsburgh.com: The 14th annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards, better known as the Jimmy Awards, streamed live Monday night from Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre, home of The Lion King.  Crowned the winners this year, and recipients of $25,000 scholarships, were Langston Lee of the Austin, Texas, Heller Awards for Young Artists, and Lauren A. Marchand from New York’s Roger Rees Awards for Excellence in Student Performance.

The 14th Annual Jimmy Awards, featuring the next generation of theater artists, presented live at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre

DC Theater Arts: Tonight (Monday, June 26) the 14th Annual National High School Musical Theatre Awards, better known as the Jimmy Awards, named for Broadway impresario James M. Nederlander and serving as a catalyst for more than $6,000,000 in educational scholarships, took place live at the Minskoff Theatre to celebrate outstanding student achievement, recognizing individual artistry in vocal, dance, and acting performance by 96 nominees from 48 coast-to-coast regional awards programs, sponsored by presenters of touring Broadway productions throughout the US.

Review Roundup: ALEX EDELMAN: JUST FOR US Opens On Broadway!

www.broadwayworld.com: Obie Award-winning writer & performer Alex Edelman makes his Broadway debut with his award-winning solo show JUST FOR US. Directed by Adam Brace, the show opens tonight for a limited engagement through Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Hudson Theatre. Read the reviews!

Brooklyn Academy of Music to Lay Off Portion of Its Staff and Pare Down Programming

Playbill: The Brooklyn Academy of Music, a multi-venue performing arts center, is laying off 13 percent of its staff and is paring down its upcoming 2023-2024 season, according to the New York Times. BAM operates four venues in Brooklyn (the biggest is the 2,100-seat Howard Gilman Opera House) and programs a mix of theatre, dance, music, opera, film screenings, and multidisciplinary work.

'Gladiator 2' Set Photos Reveal Massive Coliseum Under Construction

collider.com: You don’t need to be a fan of Gladiator to stare in amazement at some set photos that Collider is debuting for you right now. But if you are hyped up about Gladiator 2, you’ll be glad to find out that Paramount and Universal Studios and director and producer Ridley Scott are taking it extremely seriously. During a visit to Malta, where he is currently attending the Mediterrane Film Festival, Collider's Editor-in-Chief Steve Weintraub was able to gather some images from the set of the highly anticipated movie, which just started filming a few days ago in Malta.

Why You Should Venture ‘Into the Woods’ With Pittsburgh's Beloved Sally Wiggin

Pittsburgh Magazine: Pittsburgh’s beloved personality Sally Wiggin says she hasn’t always been a fan of her voice, but admits it has opened many doors for her. This week, the retired longtime WTAE-TV anchor and reporter, will command a bellowing presence as the Giant in the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera production of “Into the Woods.” The show, directed by Scott Weinstein, opens Tuesday at the Benedum Center, and runs through July 2.

Backstage Disneyland

cabel.com: Scientists say time is linear, but they are full of nerd garbage, because time for sure accelerates exponentially. As my personal time velocity is currently set at a 6 or 7, I’m beginning to understand how important it is to post, share, and properly archive the things I have and love.

Glue laminated timber market to reach $8.8 billion by 2027

Woodworking Network: The transition from concrete and steel construction to wood building materials is expected to stimulate market demand. Important attributes such as high insulation, promising thermal performance, and high chemical resistance should positively influence the market. Besides, the advantages such as low cost and ease of construction offered by glue laminated timber compared to other construction materials have made it affordable for all customer segments.

Teamsters Financial Aid During Writers Strike: $2M Allocated

The Hollywood Reporter: The labor organization, which represents drivers, location managers and casting directors, among others in entertainment, will be creating a fund to assist members in need after its general executive board unanimously approved the action. Particular eligibility criteria have yet to be announced, but the fund will be dedicated to all Teamsters that work in the entertainment industry, the union announced on Monday.

Makeup Artist Transforms Her Face into Unreal Illusions

mymodernmet.com: While some artists rely on canvases to create art, Mimi Choi uses her own face. The Vancouver-based makeup artist is famous online for her masterful ability to completely transform her own visage into mind-boggling illusions. From decorating her skin with extra eyes to rendering a black hole of negative space, these paintings inspire awe as well as curiosity.

Pittsburgh Musical Theater Unveils 2023-24 Season

onstagepittsburgh.com: The return of Evil Dead the Musical kicks things off outdoors, under the West End Canopy, in September, before we “can hear the people sing” in the annual Young Artist Production of Les Miserable, at the Byham Theater. Young Artist shows featuring PMT Conservatory performers also include the annual A Lyrical Christmas Carol and High School Musical Jr. Professional productions coming up in 2024 are Grease and Million Dollar Quartet.

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design'Just a Bunch of Roadies' pledges $130,000 in scholarships to Live Experience Design & Production students

Pennsylvania College of Art & Design: Philanthropy isn’t just something afforded to the wealthy. It often starts with meager means. It starts with a student running her college’s radio station. It starts with a young innovator who figured out a new way to bring concert-level power to old venues. It starts with a young man emigrating with his family from Brazil to Island Park, Long Island.

Tulsa Opera Cancels MainStage Productions for 2023-24 Season & General Director Resigns

OperaWire OperaWire: Tulsa Opera has canceled its two MainStage 2023-24 season production due to financial struggles. In a statement, the company said, “given the financial challenge for our upcoming year, we unfortunately must make a significant change to the upcoming season. We have canceled the performances for ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in October and ‘La Traviata’ in May. Please know we share your disappointment in this decision. After all, we are not just staff and volunteer board members at Tulsa Opera; many of us are also artists.”

If you say these things at a job interview, don't expect an offer

www.cnbc.com: Each and every little thing you say (yes, even just one sentence) during a job interview shapes whether or not a hiring manager thinks you are a strong fit for the job. And sometimes, it may be tempting to give an answer that felt right at the time, but in hindsight was extremely poor and made you seem weak or average. That’s why it’s important to remind yourself in advance of what to resist saying.

How an act of defiance became a musical celebrating Latinos

Los Angeles Times: Telenovelas often get a bad rap. Some who are unfamiliar with the culture and artistry of telenovelas tend to look down on the art form, seeing each overt reaction and prolonged dramatic pause on screen as tacky. But when that stereotype gets confused for the truth, Latino art is hurt the most.

The Big Crunch: Theatre’s Labor and Materials Crisis

AMERICAN THEATRE: As theatres have reemerged from pandemic closure in the past season, and audiences are returning, though in still lower numbers than before, there’s plenty of drama onstage. But behind the scenes there’s another drama that’s been unfolding: a quiet strangulation that only theatre insiders know about, which has affected everything from the expense of building sets to rehearsal scheduling, and perhaps most significantly what titles are being chosen for the 2023-24 season.

L-ISA Spatial Audio immerses audiences in vibrant Saudi heritage for Terhal, Dragone’s newest spectacular

LightSoundJournal.com: Terhal, the most recent creation by Dragone, is an original, immersive theatrical show that celebrates the rich culture of Saudi Arabia. This spectacle honours the country’s vibrant culture, exploring the vital role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s people and heritage in shaping the future. Terhal features acrobatics, stunts, aerial performance, and dazzling special effects alongside traditional Saudi art and dance. To accompany and enhance this awe-inspiring production, Dragone chose L-ISA Immersive Hyperreal Sound technology by L-Acoustics to create an immersive sound experience to complement the enchanting visuals.

Drag Performer Reuben Kaye Is Combating Death Threats with Comedy

Playbill: You may not know the name Reuben Kaye, but one look at his vividly painted and dramatically lashed image will imprint him on your mind forever. “I wanted the correct blend of menace and glamour,” Kaye explains, referring to his trademark style of eye makeup. “Lashes are typically feminine, but because of the spikiness and the size of mine, they transcend that, and become something else.”

An Offbeat, Yet Entertaining Version of Checkov's 'Uncle Vanya' at Carnegie Stage

onstagepittsburgh.com: Somewhere in the Russian countryside, a family has gathered at its estate to figure out its future. Its most esteemed member, Serebryakov, has lost his professorship while his young and attractive wife, Yelena, bored by the country, wanders around aimlessly.

Westport Country Playhouse Announces “Comprehensive” Plan; Seeks $2 Million By July 30

06880danwoog.com: Rocked over the past 2 weeks by revelations about its precarious finances — and following a leadership change — the board of trustees has “approved and begun implementing a comprehensive plan to ensure that the historic theater is able to continue to operate.”

The No. 1 question you should 'always' ask at job interviews—it can get you hired 'on the spot,' says expert

www.cnbc.com: Preparing for a job interview is tricky. As a career coach who has helped hundreds of people land six-figure salaries, I’ve found one of the biggest mistakes candidates make is failing to ask strong questions.

What to Expect at... Dream in High Park 2023 - Insider Intel

Intermission: Canadian Stage is a leader in contemporary performing arts in Canada. A collision of disciplines and cultures, Canadian Stage reflects the dynamism and complexity of Canada and is a vital artistic force locally, nationally, and internationally.

Live Nation Investors Slam Excessive Pay for Rapino, Executives

www.ticketnews.com: Live Nation Entertainment shareholders pushed back against the enormous pay given to top executives at the company’s annual meeting in June, according to a report in Billboard. The salaries for 2022 of CEO Michael Rapino and other key figures like Joe Berchtold drew fire from a majority of shareholders, who voted against ratifying the figures paid out in salary and bonuses.

The Lab to welcome human-rights emblem Little Amal to Washington

DC Theater Arts: On World Refugee Day, June 20, The Laboratory for Global Performance & Politics announced its partnership with the Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues at Georgetown and key community partners to bring an extraordinary individual—an embodiment of resilience and hope, Little Amal—to the Capitol on the afternoon of September 19 (final permits pending).

Britain’s ‘first professional Jewish panto’ to be staged in north London

Theatre | The Guardian: The corny gags, slapstick, cartoon baddies and singalongs beloved of traditional pantomime will be given a new spin later this year in what is billed as Britain’s first professional Jewish panto.

Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells Will Reunite on Broadway in GUTENBERG! THE MUSICAL!

broadwayworld.com: Today, producers announced Tony Award® nominees Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, two of the most gifted comedic actors of their generation, will reunite on Broadway for the first time in over a decade for Gutenberg! The Musical!, written by Tony and Emmy Award® nominees Scott Brown and Anthony King, and directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, who directed the lauded 2006 Off-Broadway production of the musical.

Coaches and Judges Revealed for 2023 Jimmy Awards Including Eva Noblezada, McKenzie Kurtz & More

www.broadwayworld.com: The Broadway League Foundation has revealed the team of theatre professionals and industry experts who will serve as coaches and judges during the 14th annual Jimmy Awards. Several Broadway stars will also make special guest appearances as presenters throughout the evening. Corbin Bleu returns to host this year’s ceremony taking place on Monday, June 26th at 7:30pm at the Minskoff Theatre. The event will be streamed live in its entirety on YouTube and Facebook. WABC’s Live Intermission Show will also stream live from the theatre and include exclusive interviews.

How the team on 'Back to the Future' leverages nostalgia for a fresh musical experience

www.broadwaynews.com: The musical bowed to acclaim in London, winning 2022 Olivier Awards for Best New Musical and Best Original Score. The full London creative team will mount the Broadway transfer, which also includes the reprisal of performances by Roger Bart as Doc Brown and Hugh Coles as George McFly.

Triad Stage closing permanently after 20 seasons in Greensboro

wfmynews2.com: After 20 seasons and more than 140 mainstage productions, Triad Stage is permanently closing its doors. In March, The Triad Stage Board of Trustees announced that the remaining productions planned for the current season would be suspended as the Board explored the best possible outcomes for the theater.

Review Roundup: EISENHOWER: THIS PIECE OF GROUND, Starring John Rubinstein

www.broadwayworld.com: Adapted from a vast array of General Eisenhower's memoirs, speeches, and letters, Eisenhower: This Piece of Ground is a candid and fascinating fictional eavesdropping on President Dwight D. Eisenhower at his Gettysburg, Pennsylvania farm. It is 1962 and The New York Times Magazine has published its first list ranking the American Presidents in order of greatness. Pondering his placement on the list, Eisenhower looks back on his life - his Kansas upbringing, his decorated Army career, his victories in World War II, and his two terms as President – contemplating the qualities and adversities that make an American President great.

A Dream of New York: 'Great Gotham Challenge' Sends Players Across the City

No Proscenium: When I’m reviewing an escape room, the puzzles and the aesthetics are both secondary to me. What they’re both in service of is the fantasy. This marriage of all elements, puzzles, theming, and intangible qualities, all serve to create a mood, an adventure that the player is transported on. One of my favorite escape rooms I’ve played in the past few years, a rinky-dink Thomas Crowne Affair room in Athens, lacked sorely in decor and featured some baffling puzzle choices. However, with a few key components, like the fact that you had to use actual lockpicks to break into the room, the fantasy of being an international art thief lands spectacularly.

You Can Now Become 'The Pinball Wizard' With Pop-Up Pinball Arcade at The Goodman's THE WHO'S TOMMY

www.broadwayworld.com: A pop-up pinball arcade has joined the run of The Who’s Tommy at The Goodman Theatre! Audiences can play their original Tommy pinball machine and take their shot at becoming “The Pinball Wizard.” The highest score at the end of the run will win a custom Tommy fender Stratocaster—signed by Pete Townshend of The Who! The arcade is open 90 minutes pre-show on most dates, closed during intermission, and open for 60 minutes post-show.

Theater J staging of Stephen Laughton’s “One Jewish Boy” is all too timely

The Washington Post: Stephen Laughton’s meticulously crafted play explores how fear and divergent cultural perspectives strain a British couple’s relationship after one partner suffers a vicious antisemitic attack. “You think, don’t you, that I’ll just never get it?” the woman, Alex, says reproachfully at one point, accusing her Jewish boyfriend, Jesse, of doubting her empathy and understanding.

The 25 Best Drama Schools of 2023, Ranked

The Hollywood Reporter: Drama schools worldwide were able to achieve a degree of stability in the past academic year as productions and classes largely went on as scheduled (though, in some cases, programs still felt lingering effects from COVID-19). Coming out of the pandemic, schools are pushing forward with a greater emphasis on diversity within the classes, faculty and coursework.

How did the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s financial troubles become so serious?

Jefferson Public Radio: The Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 88 years old, is the primary cultural attraction in Southern Oregon. It’s also one of the largest professional regional repertory theater companies in the country, which is why a recent announcement about an emergency fundraising campaign seemed sudden to many in the community.

Triad Stage Board of Trustees announces permanent closure

greensboro.com: “Despite the best efforts of the Board and a small and extremely dedicated staff, as well as the evaluation of numerous options, we have concluded that the operation of Triad Stage is unsustainable. The Board has determined that the only responsible option remaining is to liquidate our assets and dissolve the organization,” Board Co-Chair Sarah Saint said in the news release.

Today is Juneteenth

American Guild of Musical Artists: Today is Juneteenth, the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. The tragic reality was it took more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation for the last enslaved people to be freed - in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865.

"Access, Access, Access": Black Theatre Coalition Fellow Brandon Brooks Shares His Experience Behind-the-Scenes on Broadway

Playbill: As a part of Playbill's Juneteenth series, in partnership with BTC, all throughout this week, we're celebrating seven fabulous BIPOC theatre-makers you need to know! Today's spotlight is on Black Theatre Coalition Fellow Brandon Brooks who is getting a firsthand look at theatrical management. In his spare time, Brooks is also a musician (he's even played drums at MJ: The Musical as a substitute drummer). "I want to combine my love for entertainment and my business degree, in an industry that I love, in a sector of the industry I'm very unaware of," says Brooks of why he's a BTC fellow.

Local producer Don Michael H. Mendoza goes Broadway with 'Here Lies Love'

DC Theater Arts: When Here Lies Love, David Byrne and Fatboy Slim’s “disco pop” musical about former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, opens on Broadway on July 20, it will make history as the first Broadway musical to tell a Filipino story with an all-Filipino cast and crew and majority Filipino creative and producing teams including Lea Salonga, hip hop star H.E.R., and comedian Jo Koy — all of Filipino heritage — as first-time co-producers “We are all so proud,” says Here Lies Love Co-Producer Don Michael H. Mendoza.

Taiya Cheng – Transforming Sound

SoundGirls.org: Taiya Cheng is a freelance Front of House (FOH) and Monitor Engineer. She grew up in Bangor, Maine, and was passionate about playing guitar with her high school bands and attending punk, hardcore, and metal shows. She remarked that these shows often sounded bad, and wondered how she could help change this. When it came time to attend college, Taiya took a general semester before making the decision to pursue a bachelor’s degree in communications at the New England School of Communications in Bangor, Maine.

Beyond Wonderland Cancelled After Campground Shooting

www.ticketnews.com: Two people were killed and three others injured in a shooting that took place at campgrounds outside of The Gorge in Washington during the Beyond Wonderland Festival over the weekend. The festival cancelled its planned second day of performances in the wake of the incident, which is being investigated.

The Eleven Percent: Meet Samira Kraziem, Construction Project Manager

www.familyhandyman.com: While studying for her master’s degree in speech pathology, Samira Kraziem took a job that changed her career path: receptionist for a general contractor. The reception part wasn’t the impetus; all the different aspects of the construction industry itself intrigued her. “I loved it so much that I ended up quitting my master’s program and jumping in full-time,” she says. “I haven’t looked back since.”

Annette Bening announced as new chair of Entertainment Community Fund

www.broadwaynews.com: The Entertainment Community Fund has announced the appointment of actor Annette Bening as the new chair of the board. She assumes the position from Brian Stokes Mitchell, who has been chair since 2004. The Fund’s Board, according to a release, “establishes policies for the administration of programs and services offered by the organization.”

To William Jackson Harper, Acting On Stage Is ‘Awful,' But He Finds Value In the Process

Playbill: William Jackson Harper admits that he’s very good at playing stressed out, neurotic characters. The longtime theatre actor got mainstream recognition as the perennially nervous philosophy professor Chidi Anagonye in the NBC show The Good Place. He then followed it up with the anthology series Love Life on HBO Max, where Harper played a man trying to find a relationship but is unable to articulate his own feelings. Now Harper is back on the stage playing Kenneth in Primary Trust Off-Broadway—Kenneth is a reclusive man who has trouble connecting with other people.

How the Team of ‘A League of Their Own’ Built Their Own East Coast Baseball Empire

www.thewrap.com: Production designer Victoria Paul knows how much people love Penny Marshall’s “A League of Their Own”—a film that 31 years later, fans still relish quoting: “There’s no crying in baseball!” and “And how about Marla Hooch…what a hitter!” So when the production designer (who has worked on everything from “My Cousin Vinny” to “Breakdown” to “Bones”) was hired for Amazon Prime Video’s adaptation of the 1992 movie, she realized the best way forward was to take her cues from Marshall’s film. “We were all in awe of the movie,” Paul said. “It’s a classic, and we didn’t shy away from looking at how they did (their sets). We weren’t trying to disassociate ourselves from the movie at all.”

Career Profile: VFX

Computer Graphics World: My name is Kannan, and I’m a VFX supervisor at FutureWorks. I’ve been in the industry for nearly 30 years, working across various projects from stop-motion animation to big Bollywood blockbusters. I also oversee our entire VFX pipeline, helping guide new talent to succeed in their roles. Recently, I worked on Netflix’s Hindi-language sports drama film Jaadugar, which was shot during the COVID pandemic, creating real technical challenges for the whole production. I’m here to share this experience, including how we overcame various issues, and also to give advice to anyone starting out in this industry.

Carnegie Mellon grads make waves — via politics and performance — at Tony Awards

TribLIVE.com: Carnegie Mellon University certainly was recognized — in more ways than one — at the 76th Tony Awards on Sunday. CMU grad Denée Benton, a previous Tony nominee, made perhaps the night’s biggest waves by taking aim at Florida governor and 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.

Hollywood braces for major ripple effects from writers' strike

CNA: Costume designers help bring a character to life, but business has been dead for Ms Michelle Li recently. Ms Li has been out of work since October last year. She has been collecting unemployment benefits since February this year. This is a stark difference from the previous year, when she was bursting at the seams with offers.

Center Theatre Group to lay off staff, pause Taper programs

Los Angeles Times: Facing a significant budget shortfall, Center Theatre Group on Thursday announced that it would lay off about 10% of its full-time staff and pause season programming at the Mark Taper Forum after “Transparent” concludes its run on June 25. The pause is expected to continue through the 2023-24 season, but there is no confirmed end date yet.

‘Asteroid City’ Had No Call Sheet, Says Bryan Cranston

IndieWire: “Wes, the word ‘auteur’ has been thrown around so much, but it is applicable to him,” Cranston told IndieWire on the red carpet for the “Asteroid City” New York City premiere Tuesday night. “He is a man who is kind, not just in his creativity but in his spirit and generosity. He is vulnerable and open and sweet and so creative, so specific, complex in all the best ways. And when you do a film with him, you are part of a company. This is what actors crave, this community.”

Road Trips, Vintage Pieces, and Rock 'n' Roll: Trayce Gigi Field Talks About The Costumes of 'Poker Face'

The Art of Costume: I know I say this pretty often, but I have a new favorite show. I cannot get enough of Poker Face, streaming on Peacock. This murder mystery episodic masterpiece created by Rian Johnson starring Natasha Lyonne brings together ten unique films full of interesting characters, colorful sets, and brilliant costumes. Costume designer Trayce Gigi Field designed the costumes for Poker Face and talked with me about her process of creating costumes that bring the characters to life.

Costume Design from Page to Stage

News - Carnegie Mellon University: During the 17 years Tiia Lager(opens in new window) spent managing off-Broadway costume studios, she worked with many Carnegie Mellon University graduates. They left a memorable impression, she said, one that ultimately led to her working at the university. “Graduates of Carnegie Mellon’s School of Drama(opens in new window) were some of my favorite people to work with in New York,”

Fix The Tix Coalition Makes Bold Demands To End Exploitative Ticketing Practices

Butts In the Seats: A little over a month ago, I wrote about the newly formed Fix the Tix coalition which is urging the US Congress to pass legislation to protect ticket buyers from exploitative ticket pricing/manipulation, ticketing scams, and use of bots to purchase high demand tickets. Last week they released the details of what they are pushing Congress to enact. It is pretty much everything ticket buyers and venue operators have been praying for.

Ottawa Fringe Coordinators on Accessibility

Intermission: This year, the Ottawa Fringe Festival has dedicated itself to access and inclusion, as demonstrated by recent strides it has taken in its accessibility accommodation and ancillary programming. The festival emphasizes collaboration and inclusion, and is committed to ensuring that no one in its community is left behind due to a lack of accommodation.

Dough: David Lescot’s play weighs a man’s life in his bank balance

Edinburgh festival 2023 | The Guardian: The award-winning French author, director and composer David Lescot’s play Dough is all about money: how a man makes it, manages it – or fails to – and mostly loses it through his lifetime. The show – programmed at this year’s Edinburgh fringe – examines one person’s relationship with le fric (as “dough” translates in French) as a continuous transaction between themselves and others.

Bebe Neuwirth Will Host the 2023 Actors' Equity Foundation Awards, Honoring Brian Stokes Mitchell, Mary K. Klinger, and More

www.broadwayworld.com: The Actors' Equity Foundation, a non-profit organization supporting the professional theatre community, has announced that Brian Stokes Mitchell and Mary K Klinger have been added to their roster of 2023 award recipients to be celebrated at an event hosted by Bebe Neuwirth. Previously announced recipients include Alex Newell and Bonnie Milligan, both of whom won Tony Awards this past weekend for their work this season.

'It's the Little Show That Could!' Victoria Clark Reacts to Kimberly Akimbo's Best Musical Tony Win

Playbill: At the Tony Awards, after the statues are given to the winners, they are taken to the media room, where they speak to journalists about their prizes. Playbill was able to have some one-on-one time with some of the 2023 Tony winners. We spoke with Victoria Clark after winning the prize for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her work in the title role of the Tony-winning Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo.

The complete list of 2023 Tony Award winners

The Seattle Times: The 76th Tony Awards will be led this year by Ariana DeBose and is the first major awards show to be affected by Hollywood’s ongoing writers’ strike. Despite fears of a possible cancellation, the show is going on, and this year’s Tony nominations are led by the stage adaptation of “Some Like It Hot’’ with 13 nods, followed by musicals “& Juliet,” “Shucked” and “New York, New York,” each with nine nominations.

WGA Thanks Supporters Who Attended 76th Annual Tony Awards

Playbill: Though it has been a tumultuous journey leading up to this year's 76th Annual Tony Awards with the WGA Strike forcing the ceremony to go unscripted, the evening proved to be an important example of solidarity with the arts and entertainment communities, according to the union.

More than 300 GLP spots in linear action at Mayday 2023

LightSoundJournal.com: Now in its 31st year, Mayday has long been one of the really big European techno institutions and at the same time a modern interpretation of the traditional May dance. With the 30th anniversary last year, the time was ripe for a return to the origins of the festival and a complete redesign of the production, in which over 300 spots from GLP played the leading role.

Tony Winner Casey Nicholaw Admits That People Assume Some Like It Hot Is a Revival

Playbill: At the Tony Awards, after the statues are given to the winners, they are taken to the media room, where they speak to journalists about their prizes. Playbill was able to have some one-on-one time with some of the 2023 Tony winners. We spoke with director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw after winning the prize for Best Choreography for the Tony-nominated musical Some Like It Hot.

As reparations for Black Californians gain traction, this S.F. drag show is already paying them

Datebook: Settling in for “Reparations,” Nicki Jizz’s monthly all-Black drag show at the South of Market nightclub Oasis, I wasn’t just tipping; I was paying Black performers what they’re due. At these shows, “tipping is not customary. It is mandatory,” Nicki Jizz, in a wig allegedly made out of 5,000 gold rhinestones, told the crowd on Friday, June 9.

Incredible scenes! Prague stages design spectacular with a giant cat, tiny flats and a 16-legged theatre

Stage | The Guardian: ‘Hello stranger.” This cheery neon greeting, inside one of the pavilions at a former slaughterhouse, welcomes you to the UK exhibit of the Prague Quadrennial. It’s a reminder that, four years after this vast festival of performance design and scenography last took place, a few months before the Covid-19 outbreak, the arts are still beckoning audiences back and adjusting to the pandemic’s impact.

Review Roundup: The 76th Annual Tony Awards

www.broadwayworld.com: Hosted by Ariana DeBose, the 76th Annual Tony Awards featured performances from the casts of nominated best musicals and revivals, including Camelot, Into The Woods, & Juliet, Kimberly Akimbo, New York, New York, Parade, Shucked, Some Like It Hot and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

Inside the Tony Awards: No script, but plenty of song, dance, high spirits and history

The Seattle Times: There was plenty of uncertainty in the run-up to this year’s Tony Awards, which at one point seemed unlikely to happen at all because of the ongoing Hollywood writer’s strike.

Tony Awards Recap: Writer-Less, Dance-Filled

Dance Magazine: First things first: It was an extraordinary year for dancing and choreography on Broadway, and last night’s Tony Awards telecast was the beneficiary. Between the swirling expressionist ensemble in which Steven Hoggett cocoons the macabre tale of Sweeney Todd, the leaping, tumbling Jennifer Weber youthquake accompanying the journey of a post-Romeo Juliet in & Juliet, and the consummate artistry of master dancemakers (and past Tony winners) Susan Stroman and Casey Nicholaw, represented this season by New York, New York and Some Like It Hot, the 76th Annual Tony Awards show was going to be bursting with movement no matter what.

Elizabeth Forward Completes Comeback, Wins Big at 2023 Gene Kelly Awards

onStage Pittsburgh: In a dazzling display of talent Saturday night, the big winners at the 2023 Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theatre were Our Lady of Sacred Heart, Westinghouse Arts Academy, Hampton and the comeback story of the year, Elizabeth Forward. Devastated in February by a fire in the school’s auditorium, EF moved forward with the help of Kelly competitors – particularly Thomas Jefferson High – and other school and community support to win eight Kellys in Budget Level III.

Over 600 Robe moving lights help dazzle at 2023 Eurovision Song Contest

LightSoundJournal.com: Award-winning lighting designer Tim Routledge and a hugely talented team of creatives and technical specialists – working across multiple disciplines – helped deliver a dazzling, slick, streamlined and highly emotional 2023 Eurovision Song contest event at Liverpool Arena in the UK on 13th May.

Gravity® VARI®-ARM series now available

LightSoundJournal.com: Gravity® announces the availability of the new VARI®-ARM series. The versatile product series includes four models (VARI®-ARM M14, VARI®-ARM M38, VARI®-ARM L38 and VARI®-ARM L TV) with different threads and brackets and enables the safe and flexible positioning of different equipment – from cameras and camera monitors to microphones and pop filters to recorders or smartphones. The special feature of the VARI®-ARM: the three joints are locked and released with only one central adjusting screw, making the VARI®-ARM a universal tool for creative applications.

Rorschach Theatre to premiere immersive rock experience

DC Theater Arts: Rorschach Theatre announces the world premiere of an immersive rock experience, Angel Number Nine, adapted by James L. Rogers III and Jenny McConnell Frederick from the novel by James L. Rogers III, directed by Jenny McConnell Frederick.

Life of Brian: John Cleese denies reports he is cutting controversial scene from Monty Python stage show

The Independent: John Cleese has denied that he is cutting a controversial scene from Life of Brian involving a transgender character from his forthcoming stage adaptation. The 83-year-old is currently in the process of adapting the classic Monty Python comedy from 1979 for the stage, with plans to perform it in London next year.

L.J. Playhouse's 'Love All' looks at tennis icon Billie Jean King, who changed the world of sports for women

The San Diego Union-Tribune: Mention the name Billie Jean King, and most Americans — at least those who were around on Sept. 20, 1973 — will remember the “Battle of the Sexes,” when the international tennis champ easily defeated self-proclaimed “chauvinist pig” Bobby Riggs in a televised match watched by more than 90 million people.

Tony Nominee Katy Sullivan Says It's Time For More Disability Representation on Broadway

Playbill: Last year, Katy Sullivan made her Broadway debut as Ani in Cost of Living, a play she's remained with throughout several iterations over the past seven years—including Off-Broadway, in London, and in Los Angeles. With this, she became the first-ever actress who is an amputee to perform on Broadway, and now, she's the first ever Tony-nominated amputee in general

This Year’s Tony Awards Have a Notable Number of Asian Nominees

Playbill: When it comes to Asian American theatrical history, 1988 was a banner year. That was the year of M. Butterfly, where David Henry Hwang was the first Asian playwright to win a Tony Award and BD Wong was the first Asian actor of any gender to win a Tony. (Coincidentally, that was the year the author of this article was born.) So if 1988 was a good year for Asian Americans on Broadway, then 2023 is also shaping up to be momentous. Because this year, there are a notable nine artists of Asian descent nominated for a Tony Award.

Tour world premiere for EW-DX

LightSoundJournal.com: 20 years of Culcha Candela! The band celebrated this anniversary in March 2023 with an extensive tour of Germany. During the shows, Sennheiser EW-DX wireless systems not only help to provide powerful sound, they ensure the witty song lyrics are clearly understood and give the multi-cultural Berlin band exceptional freedom of movement on stage for their high-energy, full-throttle performances.

Tracktion Waveform Pro 12.5

LightSoundJournal.com: Tracktion Corporation announced the launch of Waveform Pro 12.5, a FREE update for all Waveform Pro 12 users. The update brings huge new features including enhanced video support, DJ edit tools, stem separation and a host of workflow and UI improvements. Building on the existing Waveform Free Feature Expansions, the launch of 12.5 adds two brand new packs to the list – ‘Pro Video’ and ‘DJ Mix Tools’.