Recent content by LightinGal

yes cutlunch, yes. I know exactly what you are talking about and thats what I want to do. The sockets you are talking about (add-a-taps) are exactly what I want to use and I believe the wire your talking about is lamp wire? I recently talked to a friend about my problem and we refered back to a...

ok, I would not want to do the extension cord thing just becuase i will have so many lights. I will be wiring them in 3 sets so i can do a flicker effect. what i would ideally like to do is get some zip and sockets and just wire them together and then run them to a twistlock plug and put them...

Ok, heres the deal: For my next show, the set designer is building a false proscenium. It is 10 feet high and 20 feet wide. We are going to put lightbulbs (60 watt) about every 18 inches. I can wire it once I have the stuff, but what kind of wire and outlets do i need? I knew what kind of...

haha...ya, i ment the actors. in some theatres ive been to they do stuff like the hokey pokey. its really more to get everyone energized and pumped up for the show. and it really works when you do it. thats why i really want to find something to do with my cast! and i generally do like to...

Does anyone have any advice for vocal warm-ups. im SMing. its not a musical, but we really need them to warm up their voices. also. what kind of warm ups do you do before the show. i have a few. but this cast is older and "too-cool" to do a pre show shake down. also, what kind of stuff do...

What kind of degree would i need to do this? And as for experience, I do work in a few theatres, they are not big, but im learning a lot. i think im going to sit down and read a few manuals. definitely. thanks everyone!

I had an epiphany today. (well over time really) I realized that i really want to be an automated lighting lighting programmer/technician. I dont know a lot about the field though. what does it take to become one? what colleges are good for it? What kind of degree do i need? And what kind...