Looks as if a lot of good designers are working in my home town these days, so how about a round of applause to the winners and all of the nominees for the 2008 Barrymore Awards, presented on Monday evening, October 6, by The Theatre Alliance of Greater Philadelphia. The awards honor troupes and venues in suburban Philadelphia and across the Delaware River into New Jersey and the state of more…

The answer to that question is everywhere. The lighting designer, perhaps best know for his creations for many Cirque du Soleil shows but also tours for The Eagles, Peter Gabriel, and No Doubt, has been traveling, he told me yesterday, mostly to Japan, but also spending some time in Europe. He is currently working with Franco Dragone’s company, designing the lighting for a show that’s set to open in Macau more…

I’d like to offer my personal congratulations to Richard Pilbrow, winner of this year’s Wally Russell Lifetime Achievement Award. There is no one more deserving! I met Richard over 20 years ago when I started worked with Pat MacKay in the old days of Theatre Crafts, Lighting Dimensions and the birth of LDI, and Richard was a staunch supporter of all.

This comment came in this morning: “My first meeting more…

The New York Times is reporting this morning that some small business owners are no longer able to get loans from banks due to the highly volatile nature of the markets, while those who are eligible are choosing not to secure loans for fear of falling into debt in the midst of a financial crisis. Since this industry is made up predominantly of small business owners—and I include designers, more…