LD-at-Large Podcast

with Jason Trowbridge - LIghting Crew Chief at PRG.

On this episode, we discuss what a crew chief does, how to read and translate a plot, how to manage a crew and delegate responsibilities, what to look for when selecting a crew, how to take pride in your gig, the progression away from working on lights in the rig, some war stories from lighting past, when to yell at a crew and when not to, the unique lifestyle of a lighting crew chief, and Dimmer Beach Monthly.

Please visit: http://Dimmerbeachmonthly.com/

with Alex Vasquez Dheming - Lighting Programmer, Designer and Production Manager

On this episode, we discuss her experience as an immigrant artist, the logistics of being on an O1 visa in the midst of a pandemic, See Lighting Foundation Artists, the need for sustainability in the arts, allowing efficiency to rule the design process, replacing outdated fixtures with greener fixtures, working in theater in the American South as opposed to New York City and Latin America, and if energy efficiency means compromising quality.

Please visit:  www.alexvasquezdheming.com

with Cha See - Lighting Designer at See Lighting Design

On this episode, we discuss the role of the See Lighting Foundation, The roles of immigration and class in the arts and shaping the work of the local theater, where racism and classism still exist in our industry, how to encourage diversity in entertainment, what it can be like for immigrants to be working in our industry, how travel restrictions reduce business opportunities, how we can improve working conditions, and how to make a difference for immigrants today.

Please visit: www.seelightingfoundation.com and www.seelightingdesign.com

with Chris Stuba - Lighting Designer/Director at Stuba Light

On this episode, we discuss being a lighting director in the new industry, the differences between directing and designing, what a lighting director is and is not, talking about what we do in and out of the industry, the corporatization of the rock ’n roll industry, sharing war stories, and living for the music.

Please visit: http://stubalight.com

with Steve Adelman - Head of Adelman Law Group  and Vice President of the Event Safety Alliance

On this episode, we discuss the legal ramifications of working in the age of COVID, lawyer teaching us lawyer stuff, employer regulations for COVID compliance, the pitfalls of corporate Immunity, duty, breach, causation, harm, revocable license, vaccine regulations, vaccine requirements, proof of vaccinations, the role of COVID compliance officers, and whether these regulations can be enforced independently, locally, state wide or federally.

Please visit: https://www.eventsafetyalliance.org/

with Victor Fable - Lighting Designer and DP at VFL

On this episode, we discuss how the digital age has brought us closer together and driven us farther apart, creating a memorable connection in a huge stadium and an intimate environment, how the pandemic has affected human interactions, using television to maximize the connection or diminish the impact of the entertainer, how important a good programmer is to achieve your goals, using lighting to connect the audience to the performer without being distracting, whether or not technology has made our design process easier or more isolated, and exploring Victor’s “go-with-the-flow-style” of lighting

Please visit: www.vflinc.com

with Gabe Fraboni - Founder at PHNTM Labs

On this episode, we discuss how to keep the creative vibes flowing pre and post isolation, psychedelics use in the design process, being young and full of optimism, walking with one leg, breaking into the entertainment business, computers becoming conscious, how the current education system can be refined to nurture creativity, finding inspiration in the natural world, working with Martin Garrix, and being mindful of the audience’s personal experience.

Please visit: www.phntmlabs.com

With Bob Peterson - Owner/Lighting Designer at Real World Lighting, Inc. out of Chicago

On this episode, we discuss the transition of our industry from grumpy, angry pirates to jovial refined technicians, how the digital age has influenced how we share connections, creating impact in large and small venues like the White House, Wrigley Field and  Ryman Auditorium, using television to increase the connection or diminish the impact of the entertainer, accepting external influences while maintaining a core style, being the nice guy who is good at their job and 43 years with Bob Seger.

Please visit: http://realworldlighting.tv/

with Beth Weinstein - Conference Director and Marketer at BDub Marketing

On this episode, we discuss networking, adaptability, how to pivot temporarily til the entertainment biz returns if necessary, we destigmatize the need to to pivot, what employers are looking for on a resume, what skills do you have that apply to anything outside of our industry, how to market yourself, polishing your resume, finding a job working from home, using your degree to secure a job, staying relevant without being obnoxious, and the myth of people not working because of unemployment.

Please visit: www.bdubmarketing.com

with Luke Edwards - Creative Director and Lighting Designer out the UK

On this episode, we discuss running a console during brain surgery, a massive brain tumor inside his head, how to support mental health in our industry, getting married during a pandemic, using technology to increase theatrical impact, lighting for the personal cameras in the audience, technology making our lives easier and harder, feeling like an audience member at our shows, working closely with Gary Numan, being the lighting child, and preparing for brain surgery.

Please visit: https://www.instagram.com/lukelte/