Hi All,
I run a smaller sized theatre company in Chicago and am looking to write a grant to buy a new light board for us. Problem is, I don't really know all that much when it comes to them. I have stage managed in the past on what we affectionately call, "My First Light Board", a Leprechaun. I don't know any model number, but suffice it to say, it's a preset board and I'm looking to upgrade us to a memory console.
I have received recommendations for ETC Express or Expression Boards, and Strand LBX. I've seen some talk on forums here regarding Element and Ion, but most of this is just static to my ears because I really don't understand what they do, or how much we need. I need to understand enough to target a few models for pricing out for the sake of the grant, preferably in the 1k - 3k range. (Also any thoughts on where to reliably buy such a unit - used or new - would be helpful.)
I'm not sure what details are important... we have a 65 seat house and I believe a 12 pack dimmer. Might be 16. Like I said, I've stage managed so I'm familiar but I've never done design myself so the exact details are lost. I now run the company and know that upgrading is necessary (because that's what happens... you start out stage managing a few shows, demonstrate you can be in charge, and then blam! you're running the whole enchilada ). Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!
Carrie J. Sullivan
Managing Director
Factory Theater
I run a smaller sized theatre company in Chicago and am looking to write a grant to buy a new light board for us. Problem is, I don't really know all that much when it comes to them. I have stage managed in the past on what we affectionately call, "My First Light Board", a Leprechaun. I don't know any model number, but suffice it to say, it's a preset board and I'm looking to upgrade us to a memory console.
I have received recommendations for ETC Express or Expression Boards, and Strand LBX. I've seen some talk on forums here regarding Element and Ion, but most of this is just static to my ears because I really don't understand what they do, or how much we need. I need to understand enough to target a few models for pricing out for the sake of the grant, preferably in the 1k - 3k range. (Also any thoughts on where to reliably buy such a unit - used or new - would be helpful.)
I'm not sure what details are important... we have a 65 seat house and I believe a 12 pack dimmer. Might be 16. Like I said, I've stage managed so I'm familiar but I've never done design myself so the exact details are lost. I now run the company and know that upgrading is necessary (because that's what happens... you start out stage managing a few shows, demonstrate you can be in charge, and then blam! you're running the whole enchilada ). Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!
Carrie J. Sullivan
Managing Director
Factory Theater