The Role of Lighting Design on Broadway
by PORT on Sep 30, 2022 8:00:00 AM
A well-executed Broadway production can bring even the most stoic audience member to tears. But while the actors receive roses and standing ovations, unsung heroes are working behind the scenes — the lighting designers. Although they don’t receive as much recognition as the stars of t …
Using Lighting Cues for Your Wedding
by PORT on Sep 28, 2022 4:18:05 PM
Lighting cues are probably something you think of that a director devises as part of a theatrical production to highlight actors and set features, props, and other elements of a play. But lighting cues can also be used to add drama to a wedding reception for a custom look and feel tha …
Shining a Light on Gobo Lighting
by PORT on Sep 16, 2022 8:00:00 AM
In the world of theatrical productions and events, event lighting does far more than simply illuminate. They create a sense of drama, enhance branding, and provide visual interest. One of the ways lighting designers can create a truly distinctive experience for audiences and event att …
The Evolution of the Spotlight
by PORT on Sep 13, 2022 5:08:31 PM
As ABBA once famously sang, “Tonight, the super trouper beams are gonna blind me.” In case you didn’t know, in “Super Trouper,” the bouncy 1970s pop band was singing about spotlights. There are few theatrical tools as well known as the spotlight, and there’s an excellent reason for th …
Avoiding Event Mishaps: Checklists Are Critical to Manage Your Event
by PORT on Jul 15, 2022 8:00:00 AM
Celebrities and performers of every type frequently make news for their demands at venues, both ahead of and during shows. These “riders” or checklists are a set of requests that the entertainer sets as criteria for their performance.
High School Theater
by PORT on Jul 11, 2022 8:00:00 AM
There is no question that participating in high school theater teaches students a broad range of life skills including teamwork, problem-solving, and multitasking, regardless of whether they are audience-facing or working behind the scenes.