LIGHT TALK Episode 220 - "There is No Happy Ending to a 10 Out of 12"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
Release Date: 06/19/2021
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) interview Lighting Designers John and Hailey Featherstone. Join Hailey, John, Brackley, Ellen and Steve as they pontificate about: From musician to designer, John's start in Rock; Working with Johnny Marr and The Smiths; Life and career changes; Creating "Lightswitch"; Making it Safe to Fail; Hailey's tours with Dad; "Teamwork Makes the Team Work"; Challenging and Rewarding; Learning how to go on tour; Triumphs over Adversity; Working with the Hans Zimmer family; Family businesses; Making the lighting business better;...
info_outline LIGHT TALK Episode 363 - "A Well-Lit Turd"Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and SISTER) talk about everything from Woodstock Followspots to our 7th Anniversary Plans. Join Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Anniversary math; Self help books; Lighting a show with only followspots; What assistants should not say, and when not to say it!; "Stagehand Terminology Pop Quiz"; The Academy Awards Show; Fashion Nightmares; Oscar Swag Bag Value; and Getting your theatre department to design the shows early for the fall season. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
info_outline LIGHT TALK Episode 362 - "The Taste of Fresh Turned Earth"Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from How Much Profit Can You Make on a Design, to The Drunks in Club Dada. Join Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: The Circle of Light Talk; Stan's new Tesla; "Projection Mania Chaos"; How much profit can you hope to make from a design fee?; How much of the original lighting design is kept when remounting or moving a show; Dealing with substituting equipment and control; Respecting the original art of the design; "MoxieCola"; and Keeping up with the Ziegeist. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very...
info_outline LIGHT TALK Episode 361 - "Self-Absorbed Cretins"Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister) talk about everything from Artistic Limitations to Baseball Stadiums in Casinos. Join Ellen, Brackley, and David as they pontificate about: Baseball moving to Vegas; Ways to Control LED Pixels via DMX; Lighting considerations for Sensory Friendly Performances; How many light cues should you write?; Learning how to adjust "On the Fly"; Creative Theatrical Tints' new "revenge color"; What Makes an Artist Unique?; The genius of Luc Lafortune; What is the key to designing a good Preset Cue?; and Bookending a Show. Nothing is Taboo,...
info_outline LIGHT TALK Episode 360 - "Flash and Trash in My Car!"Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sisters) welcome guest co-host Jacqui Thomassen to the show. The Brothers and Sisters talk about everything from The Superbowl Halftime Show to Saving the Iguanas. Join Jacqui, Ellen, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: The status of "Spot"; Our Superbowl Halftime Show review; PixMob bracelets; Is it true that luck has a great deal to do with success; Is all LED tape the same?; City Theatrical's QolorPix tape; Balancing work and family life; Adopt an Iguana; Quiet sedimentary synergy; Problem Solving or The Design Idea; "Theatre is...
info_outline LIGHT TALK Episode 359 - "The Fourth Paradigm - A Conversation with Michael Chybowski"Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) interview Lighting Designer and Author, Michael Chybowski. Join Michael, Ellen and Steve as they pontificate about: From Math to Light; The "Polar Route"; Sage Advice from Pat Collins; "Going on the Bus" with Lauri Anderson; Visualizing the Essence of the Music; Design Processes for Lighting Dance; Working at European Opera Houses; Writing the Book: "What is Lighting Design? A Geneology of People and Ideas"; Researching the History of Lighting Design and Designers; "Light is Based on the Existence of an Idea"; Anticipating...
info_outline LIGHT TALK Episode 358 - "The Safety of Dimness"Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Old Eyes to Timid Lighting. Join Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Stan's discovery of a new chapter of life; Letters about Hash; Having a hard time talking to people at production meetings; Good books and advice regarding starting your business; Dealing with a career crisis; Convincing Artistic Directors to hire you; "Reminising about 10 out of 12's"; Lighting for old eyes; and Explaining your light plot to the electrician. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.
info_outline LIGHT TALK Episode 357 - "HMI's in Grids and Short-Yoking... Our Conversation with Andrew Sullivan"Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers interview IATSE Production Electrician for The Guthrie Theater, Andrew Sullivan. Join Andrew, Brackley, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Brackley's "Lively" URTA Report; How to become a Production Electrician; The responsibilities of a Production Electrician; The difference between Stage, Master, and Production Electricians; No More 10 out of 12's; Required paperwork from a designer; Getting your paperwork to the Production Electrician on time; Dealing with designers who overhang their plots; Dumb things some designers do; Proper...
info_outline LIGHT TALK Episode 356 - "A Part of Something Magical... Our Discussion with Bryan Hartley"Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK (After Dark), The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) talk with Production and Lighting Designer, Bryan Hartley. Join Bryan, Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Fun tour stories with Deep Purple and Kiss; Knowing the Statutes of Limitation; Bryan's early days as a rock musician and lighting designer; Working in the studio with Joan Jett; Meeting Gene Simmons; Designing for Kiss (pre and post makeup); The 1000 MR16's Kiss sign; The genesis of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra; The artistic passion of Paul O'Neill; Discovering AI for video content creation;...
info_outline LIGHT TALK Episode 355 - "Answering Bethany's Letter - Special URTA Preparation Episode"Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) talk about how to prepare for, and what to expect at your URTA interview. Join Ellen, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Sad football days in Dallas; Everything you wanted to know about preparing for your interview; Showing process work in your presentation; Transfering your point of view through your art; The keys to what and what not to say and ask during your interview; How to sniff out schools that want to use you for cheap labor; Researching the schools' faculty; The real cost of attending graduate school; What...
info_outlineIn this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers welcome back Brother Zak Borovay to LIGHT TALK!
Join Zak, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Making career decisions; Getting back to nature; Missing important design skills; SUNY Purchase vs. NYU paperwork styles; Standardized paperwork for projection designers; Early traumatic childhood experiences that led us to destroying our lives in the theatre; Lumen Brothers' on stage acting experiences; "Better Than Life Ideas'; No More 10 out of 12 madness; New jukebox musicals; Limited runs; and a tribute to The Funk Brothers.
Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.