Keeping the conversations going at USITT, we sat with lighting designer and educator Kevin Lawson on our next episode of Robe Chats - The Podcast to chat about how he got hooked by the live production industry at a young age which led to being involved with many high-profile live event and production design teams, as well as to a successful career as an educator with the goal of inspiring the next generation of lighting and production designers.

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On this episode of Robe Chats - The Podcast, we are joined by acclaimed lighting director Wally Lees from the show floor at USITT. From his humble beginning at a Cabaret in Watford, to touring the world with Sir Paul McCartney, Wally has had an incredible career filled with countless experiences on the road, and we were delighted for him to sit with us to share his story, his insights into the industry he loves, and his advice for the next generation.

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On this episode of Robe Chats - The Podcast, we are joined by lighting designer, projection designer, and programmer Sharon Huizinga who stops by the USITT show floor where we discuss her early days as a young designer building a career in the industry, plus we chat about her distinguished career as an educator, and her published book, Lighting Design Beyond Theatre: A Process for the Evolving Entertainment Industry, co-authored with designer Allan Branton. 

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Recording once again at USITT, we are joined by award-winning lighting designer Mike Berger from Innovative Intensity to chat about his early days as a young attendee at USITT and as a student at Carnegie Mellon, plus we chat about his approach to lighting design, and his LA-based lighting design firm which specializes in television lighting, theatrical lighting, immersive installations, and live event production.

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We've taken to the show floor at USITT for our next episode of Robe Chats - The Podcast where we are joined by acclaimed lighting designers and educators M.L. Geiger and Jane Cox who take the time to chat about their early career paths that led them both to Broadway, their educational programs at NYU and Princeton (respectively), plus a bit of advice for the next generation of designers looking to make their impact on the world of theatre.

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Recording once again at Soundcheck in Nashville, we sat down for a chat with lighting designer Joshua Schultz where we discussed his early days as a BMX hopeful, how he got his start in the lighting industry, his design process, and the beautiful bonds of camaraderie that exist within the lighting community.

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On this episode of Robe Chats - The Podcast, we were back at Soundcheck Nashville for Season 2 and joined by lighting director and programmer James Leach from Pulse Lighting. James joined us to chat about his early aspirations of rock-n-roll fame followed by a discovery of love for the lighting industry, although he does have an audio degree. We also chat about his programming and busking styles, his love of the Avolites system, and his advice for a young James drumming for "The Problem Preachers".

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In our final broadcast from the NAB Show Floor, we sat for a chat with Chris Kelly, Event Production Manager at AZUSA Pacific University. Chris takes us back to his early days in pyrotechnics to explain what drew him to the field and how he creates a spectacular pyro show. We also dive into his co-founding of the innovative Cold Spark Technology, as well as his life as an educator at AZUSA Pacific University.

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Recording once again at the NAB Expo, we took a moment to sit with industry-veteran Steve Washington from Gateway Studios & Production Services. Steve's rich history in the automated lighting and live entertainment production industry is undeniable, and we were excited to chat with him about his beginnings, the journey along the way, and a bit of advice for the next generation of entertainment production professionals. 

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On this episode of Robe Chats - The Podcast, we are joined by Ruben Laine, Founder of Creative Integration Studio, a place where technology, art, and design converge to turn visions into engaging and tangible realities. Ruben joined us in Las Vegas on the NAB Show floor to discuss how he got his start in the live entertainment production industry, and how the team at Creative Integration Studio is able to redefine industry standards to deliver truly cutting-edge design solutions.

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