Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Augment3d to Minnie Pearl. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Stan and Steve's first week of school; David goes back to school; the new ETC offices in Burbank; sneak peek of Augment3d features; "Green Room" mythology; keeping up with the paperwork; the genesis of paperwork programs; marking gels; grease pens and sharpies; Light Talk University; lighting puppet shows; BA vs. BFA programs; what you get from attending the first read with the cast; and Stan's hernia specialist. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah!) interview legendary touring guru, Steve Terry. Join Anne, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: the genesis of Production Arts; hiring and not firing Stan; Spiderman; Bus and Truck touring; 489-0312; unbelievable chutzpah; working closely with and helping designers; venture capitalists in the lighting rental business; working with Gordon Pearlman on the LS8; ragging DMX 512; The USITT Standard; 250 kilobits per second!; interoperability; The ACN Project; running the R&D Department at ETC; testing multi-cable; ENR flammable dimmers; General Device Type Format; All My Sons; just show up and say "Yes"; and learning how to become a Mensch. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Overworked Designers to Understanding What The Stakes Are. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Going back to school; fader based consoles; worship space control options; fast faders in emergency situations; quick programming techniques; students who show up late and miss deadlines; staying one step ahead of the designer; the "Perfect Storm of Guilt"; Naoki; people notice; apps for Gel inventory; VaporWorks; why lighting designers are sometimes expected to also be Master Electricians; making sure your contract specifies your scope of work; the differences between acting and focus areas. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Designing Rep Plots to Rising Software Prices. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: How to keep trash and crap out of your floor pockets; clearing the way for actors and trucks; flying booms and ladders; designing rep plots for thrust theaters; energy emanating from the center of the stage; lighting systems for thrust rep plots; using moving lights in the rep plot; filling in the actors' face while keeping light off the audience; hanging on to your C-wrench; feats of strength, an uncommonly good looking man, James Taylor; David's pig accessory; mosquitos, Vectorworks' recent price hike; understanding your customers; and Strand Fan-Boyz! Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Trade Shows to Celebrating Woodstock's 50th Anniversary. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: New numbers and countries; why bother attending trade shows and conventions?; don't walk into the light; are we failing in the classroom?; staying current; "The Tape Worm"; working as a Lighting Designer and a Master of Ceremonies while chaos ensues; Chip Monck; recruiting followspot operators; "don't eat the brown acid"; defining moments in rock n' roll touring over the past 50 years; Showco; IMAG; favorite Woodstock performances; The Who; and what swag are we giving out at LDI?... Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) talk about everything from LED Lekos to "Billington Afterglow". Join Anne, Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: The brothers' and sister's reactions to the Ken Billington interview; the generosity of designers; standards of professionalism; focusing strategies for your first black box show; getting nervous; how to teach programming to students; manufacturers' training programs; benefits of LED lekos without the "Salesmen Talking Points"; new Pet-Sweat of Japan beverages; creating texture with and without gobos; Anne's gobo earrings; Tharon's brilliant cueing sequence for A Chorus Line; good and bad uses of gobos; and Best books for beginning high school lighting students. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk with Broadway lighting legend Ken Billington. Join David, Steve, Stan, and Ken as they pontificate about: Lighting Major Celebrity Acts in Vegas, Killer Whales, and The Rockettes, Ken's Gingerbread Man experience in the 4th grade, Perfecting black-outs with knife switches, Sherri Zimmerman's cymbals, Loving the "Good Stuff" and erasing the "Bad Stuff", Great moments working with the perfect team, "Marie, Dancing Still", "Sweeney Todd" stories, Follow your gut and take it to FULL... then leave it there, Feeling the light, Getting the cues in the right place, Cues that "pop off the page", Watching assistants become successful artists, Tharon Musser's influence, Dealing with the other people in the room, There's no room for temperament in the theatre, When you know it's time to stop assisting, What makes us love this business, and The synergy of groups of desperate characters. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Aircraft Landing Lights to Going Back to High School. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Driving through Utah, Discovering Joshua Tree, The proper way to hang scanners, Getting gobos sharp, Dealing with ACL's and unusual voltage requirements, The Crown Prince of "Who-Ha Land", The Ladder of Success, Italian Ladder Etiquette, Copenhagen laundromat interview, Lighting Kurdistan pop stars, Portable video lighting rigs, Dealing with non-dims, and Understanding numbers and letters on high school lighting pipes. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Pin Connectors to Working with Video Designers. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Buying obsolete gear, Altman 360Q deals, Vintage Brothers, Twist Locks vs. Pin Connectors, Headset Etiquette, Respecting the Stage Manager's process, Party Lines, Cheetos at the tech table, Working techniques with video designers, Matching video color palettes, Who controls the rig?... Headliners or Support Acts, Deep Purple blowing Rod Stewart off the stage, Sean Cawelti, SuperMensch, and Lightaholics Anonymous. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Discrete Timings to Texas Heat. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Writing podcast reviews, Getting cancelled, Designer/Educator tribute shows. The life expectancy of static lights, Cassette backups, Parellipheres in the dumpster, Summer stock war stories, Overloading your generator, Paying shady photographers, Creating sophisticated transitions with discrete timings, Layers of dynamics, Composers of light, and reorganizing your light booth. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Lighting Different Skin Tones to The Death of the Parcan. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: Holograms of Maria Callas and Roy Orbison, Stan's experience in Amsterdam and Copenhagen, Maintaining your lighting equipment, Techniques on lighting various skin tones, Racial Bias and "The Shirley Card", How to do a proper channel check, Nirvanta Destination Club, Phlegm Estates, Buckets and Sergeant Musgrave's Dance, Vertical Toning Strips, and How to start learning to be a lighting designer. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) talk with Broadway projections designer Elaine J. McCarthy. Join David, Anne, Steve, Stan, and Elaine, as they talk about: How to survive as a projections designer, Touring Wicked, Spamalot, Focus Grids, Being a woman and a mom in the theater, Work/Life Balance, Workaholics, European family priorities, Is projection design a new industry?, Deciding to become a Storyteller, Meeting Wendall Harrington, Creating the tornado for Wicked, How to handle competition, Education for projections, and Everything has an essence... if you're looking for it. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) talk about everything from Your First Year in Grad School to How to Save Your Relationship. Join Steve, David, Stan, and Anne as they pontificate about: Light Talk Road Trip, Who listens to us in Burkina Faso?, Jerks in graduate school, Reinventing yourself, New technology that affects your aesthetics, How to sustain your career, How to be "manly", Tricks and tips to sustain your personal lives, Making life choices, and Is Gel dead yet? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) talk about everything from Travel Nightmares to Not Setting Your Theater on Fire. Join Steve, David, Stan, and Anne as they pontificate about: David's ETC factory report, FlyPipe, Cool Releve' features, Whisper Home, Zetex and Asbestos, How to decide what fee to charge, When to specify LED over incandescent lamps, Considering minimum luminance when designing lights, Using a base level for uniform washes of light, Aesthetic sensitivity, and Horrible travel nightmares. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Extra Income to Leaky Tents. Join Steve, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: A restaurant in Amsterdam called "Brooklyn", Penicillin, Doubletree Chocolate Chip cookies, How to make income between shows, War criminals driving for Uber, Big Fish Cakes Food Truck, Moving lights for outside theaters, IP ratings, SGM fixtures, Best cameras to take photos of your lighting, Cheeky Rigger Underwear, Qualities needed to be a good lighting educator, and summer plans. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Dizzy Directors to Working with Jerks. Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: New download numbers, Paying Homage to Tom and Ray, Design Showcase East and West, Goodbye Prop crew of Game of Thrones, Dealing with directors who constantly change their minds, Embracing change, "Just One More Thing...", Change Orders, Architectural Construction Processes, Specifying unfamiliar equipment, CWA's most annoying product, The future of theatre design education, and scenic designers who disrespect lighting designers (a.k.a. "Jerks"). Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview Broadway lighting designer and theatre mensch, Dawn Chiang. Join Steve, David, Dawn, and Stan, as they pontificate about: "Cutting-Edge" phone-booth technology, On the road with Paul Anka, Calling spots on the road, Working in Las Vegas showrooms, Playing "Name That Tune" live!, Touring with The Carpenters, Karen's voice, Cubby O'Brien, Swimming pool spectaculars, Working with Theatre Projects, The "Deer in the Headlights" look, How touring and repertory lighting can act as a concentrated form of learning and doing, Lighting Repertory at New York City Opera, Education and "Passing it Along", The Wasserstein Project, The Behind the Scenes Foundation, and Amazon Smile. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Magic Sheets to David's Road Trip. Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: Finally... The end of the semester, Gifts from Amsterdam, Summer Plans, David Retires from CSULB, Stan smuggling swag, How to build the world of the play, Lighting Sense Memory, "From Page to Stage", Monitor Tricks, Keeping your eyes on the stage, Unusual lighting projects, Circle Rep Companies, Disco Foyers, The "Programmer Yourself Beginner's Chair", How to build trust, Totally Relaxed Synergy, The keys to developing a good team, and Uses for clear gels. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Game of Thrones to Sonny Bono. Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: Lumen Brothers return to LDI, Skiing under the Els, What are the advantages to LED fixtures in High School?, Mrs. Hatfield, Most common technical challenge to lighting high school productions, Ugly school colors, Where to "aim" the lights, Considering your audience when designing a show, Minimum lighting levels, and How to find technical students in high school. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Unexpected Snowstorms to Intellectual Property. Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: Kabuki Drops, Moby Dick, The GLP S350, The High End SolaFrame Theatre, How to handle reviews, Frank Rich, Ravi Shankar, Balancing Thinking and Doing, Missing deadlines, Tracking or Cue Only, Block Cues, and Zip Cord. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Painting your Bedroom to DDT Fog Machines. Join Steve, David, and Stan, as they pontificate about: The upcoming Ken Billington interview, Bugs activating touch-screens, How life experiences shape our artistry, Teams of Cats, The Master of Masking Tape, Luminaire Hickeys, How to assign student designers to school production, How to clean your cyc, Going to the source, and Making lifelong relationships. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense. http://lighttalk.libsyn.com/light-talk-episode-105-the-scarecrow-concept

LIGHT TALK with The Lumen Brothers Episode 105 "Perpetual Change" is NOW AVAILABLE! In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers celebrate their 1st episode of Season 3 with Award-Winning Projections Designer Zak Borovay. Join Zak, Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Growing up in Long Island, "The Wendell School", Music and Design, Playing bass in Rock of Ages, Famous Baby-Sitters, David and Zak sink into a Prog Rock trip, Chris Squire, Are projections designers closer to set or lighting designers?, Helping to create the environment, Zak's Ukulele bass, Theme Park obsessions, and Reading Out. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) celebrate their 2nd Anniversary by presenting the best sponsor commercials of the last year. Listen to Steve, David, Anne, and Stan sell out their integrity by hawking the shady products from such dubious companies as Bad Hombre' Stage Productions, Hula Hues Color Company, Carvel Studios, The Cheeky Rigger of Sheffield, No More 10 out of 12's, The Terra Haute Production Table Mascot Company, Suck No More Industries, Phizzer Pharmaceuticals, Do-It-Yourself Industries, Q Division of London, Theatrical Epicurean Delights, Pet Sweat of Japan, The Wham-It Corporation, Illegitimate Panda, The Insta*Lite Drone Company, Mock Java Software, and The T.L. Tawndry Electric Company. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Physics in Turkey to Non Disclosure Agreements. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Doing unrepairable damage to Anne's career, Design Showcase East and West, Upcoming interviews, How old is "Really Old"?, How to get international gigs, What's the first light you call up when writing a cue, Playing Whack a Mole with non curious people, Dogs and color, Do you have to know everything about physics to be a lighting designer?, USITT Report, ETC's Augment 3D EOS upgrade, GLP solves the diffusion issue, CueList, The future of BlackTrax, and How do we mentor students after they leave our programs? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Headsets to Armpit Cooling Fans. Join Steve, David, Stan, and Lumen Sister Anne as they pontificate about: Lumen Brothers in 103 Countries!, 3D Printing on Asteroids, , Protecting your ears while working on concert gigs, Shot Callers, IEM's, Top Hats and Eyelashes... Part II, What to do with all those cut gels, Gobo storage methods, Anne's Taste Barometer, Lighting and Technical Theatre Conferences, So many "Theatre Geeks", USITT Standards, Bring your Swag Sniffer, Lighting Dance Clubs, and Creating Energy on Stage. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from LED Lekos to Underground Radio. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Enough with the Lava Lamps already!, Our favorite LED lekos, The Martin ELP leko in detail, The ProLights Eclipse, The "color" of white light, Stumping Stan, Steve being "Semantical", Green... or Mint?, Tweaking Chorus Members, Are white LEDs really white?, Don't eat the red LEDs!, Why it's important to carry personal liability insurance, Avoiding Elephants, "Strobe Mania!", Bringing something to the table, It's not about passion, its about fun!, Radiating Love, and What to do when you are 21. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers celebrate their 100th Episode with Regional Sales Manager for High End Systems, Bobby Hale. Join Bobby, Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Bobby's journey from Life Guard to Project Manager, Busking lights in nightclubs, The history of LightWave Research and High End, ETC's acquisition of High End, The Intellibeam, The development of the Cyberlight, The future of scanners, The genesis of digital lighting, The development of Catalyst, The DL2, The "Orbital Head", Rotating and litho gobos, The VariLite lawsuit, Merging with Flying Pig, White LED engines, Dealing with Color Rendering, Hog Factor, and How close High End came to oblivion due to a crazed head-hunter. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Collaboration to PG5. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Get Smart, I Dream of Jeannie, and The Avengers, How good looking is Bobby Hale?, Tony Simpson and Bohemian Rhapsody, Golden Sea and Ayrton, Which lighting company is the next to go bankrupt?, Is the death of the conventional fixture near?, How to prepare for your cueing session before you enter the theater, Using music to describe transitions, "Techie" or "Technician"?, New Stage Rating System, Two great Bill Eckart and Ming Cho Lee stories, Inheriting sets, Create your processes, and Backpacks. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Taming your Cyc to Goo. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Surprises for our upcoming anniversary show, David having a senior moment, Using Rosco Opti-Sculpt to tame your cyc, Luminit, Grid Cloth, The difference between tophats and barndoors, Flair, Glare, Flocked and Flecked, Steve takes issue!, How to get Goo off of cables, There is something about Dawn, T.L. Tawnry Twitch Switch, Our extremely opinionated views on the Super Bowl LIII Halftime Show (a.k.a. Three old guys trying to figure these acts out), Replacing your A-Frame ladder, And our surprise announcement of the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Guest!!! Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Pyro to Flesh Metrics. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Loving Vincent, What do you say when the director says that they don't like color?, Our favorite striplights to light a cyc, The Lumen Brothers Time Machine, Why do art directors not use period lighting fixtures in period movies and television shows?, The Full Head Virtual Isolation Helmet, Stan's Duck vacation, and Should a lighting designer learn how to do pyrotechnics? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

Today is a solemn day for the lighting world. A great tree has fallen. Fred Foster, founder and CEO of Electronic Theater Controls, has left us. As we reflect on this tremendous loss to our community, we might think about the idea of leaving a place better than we found it. There is no question that Fred Foster left this world and the lighting community much much better then he found it. We think that is quite special. So thank you Fred, for all you have done for your family, your friends, and the world of lighting. It will never be the same because of you, and it will certainly be better because of you. In the summer 2018, the Lumen Brothers were honored to interview Fred Foster live in Wisconsin. It's only fitting that we replay this interview for you now, as we all reflect on a life well lived.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview Lighting and Projections Designer, Driscoll Otto. Join Driscoll, Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Steve and Stan's frigid URTA Report, Driscoll and David collaborating in Italy, Working with Paul Curran, Billy Porter, and Michael Shell, Designing moving oil paintings for La Donna del Lago at the Met, Shooting video content in Scotland, The future of video and projection technology, LightForm, Learning Watchout in Italian, "Someone get me a Cappuccino!", Designing Broadway musicals on cruise ships, Designing Lighting and Projections on the same show, Teaching at Fordham and Pace, and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"! Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Lighting film to Lava Lamps. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Stan and Steve in Chicago, URTA Mentor of the Year, Martha Carter, The ETC Parnel, The Philips Acclaim, We Don't Need Your Stinkin' Fresnels, How to create film lighting that is not harsh and flat, Metropolis, David's unfortunate lighting in his home, Planning a successful budget for a small theater, QuickBooks, "Frost-It!', Gel frame holders on Varilites, Our new Middle East correspondent, and explaining to your parents that being a Lighting Designer will not lead to the Poor House. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from your first concert to great High School lighting projects. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Stan and Steve's trip to the frozen tundra of URTA, Avoiding free-falling elevators, Tharon Musser's essay, Bill and Jean Eckart, Our greatest daily challenges, Time and Money, Battling Self-Doubt, Is competency good enough?, David's oral surgery, Stoned drivers at Krispy Kreme, Realistic New Year's resolutions, Negotiations Part II, Getting the highest fee possible, and the Principles of good lighting design. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from the Responsibilities of the designer to Peking Duck. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: David's adventures in Firenze, Meeting and working with Driscoll Otto, Crazy Italian theatre traditions, Pasta Surfer, Rookie Mistakes, Not taking anything for granted, The role of Theatre, The relevance of Rogers and Hammerstein, What one lighting element does dance, theatre, and music need, Stan's Duck Fetish, Review of the Clay Paky Axcor 900, Why can't manufacturers make a good frost filter for moving lights?, Must we use blue to light ballads?, When to fly in the Mirror Ball, and the secret ingredient in Orange Julius. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) talk about everything from Picking Equipment to "23 and Me". Join Steve, Anne and Stan as they pontificate about: New Years resolutions, Palmer House elevators, Testing your saliva, Personal lighting styles, Harnessing the "Power of Cyan", Responding to the needs of the show, Using equipment you trust, The value of internships, "The Splahsh", Kicking Ass at Santa Fe, Our favorite products of 2018, and how to deal with feedback (not audio). Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Speed Focusing to The Wonderful World of Color. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: This past week's "Christmas Extravaganza" Episode, "Madame Curran's Opera Shop" in Firenze, Martin's new LED Leko, How to choose a color palette, Tinker Bell on acid, How to lay out your portfolio, Credential Packages, The differences between architectural and theatre lighting design, Bad Hombre's "Big Box of Death", Negotiation techniques, and Do you think about this as a career, or a passion? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) present their 2nd annual "Baby It's Cold Outside, So Lets Spend Christmas with The Lumen Brothers Christmas Spectacular!" (OY... What a long tedious title!) Join Steve, Anne, David and Stan as they dig back into the somewhat leaky vaults of their memories to tell their own personal Christmas Theatrical Disasters. Also, learn more than you ever wanted to know about George Balanchine's Nutcracker! ...and "The Twelve Episodes of LIGHT TALK". So light a fire, grab some eggnog, and join the Lumen Brothers (and Sistah) for The 2nd Annual "Baby It's Cold Outside, So Lets Spend Christmas with The Lumen Brothers Christmas Spectacular!" And remember... Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Ghost Loads to Almond Milk. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Next week's "Christmas Extravaganza" Episode, Where is LIGHT TALK Central?, Lumen Santa, Are conventional tungsten fixtures D.O.A.?, The real energy consumption data for LED's, Chi-Chi-Chi-Chi-Changes, How to lower your stress level, Investing in Vectorworks, Alex the Crazy Director Bablefish, Photonic Energy, How to handle criticism from your mentors, Why portfolio reviews are important, Using layers of light, and What the Hell are your teachers talking about? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from the new GrandMA3 to Zippo lighters. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Last week's interview with Al Crawford, The strange paths our careers take, Stan's issue with Geckos, Our pre-tech checklists, Video recording rehearsals, David's new iPhone, What GDTF is, MacAdam Ellipses, How to find summer theatre jobs, The Cheeky Rigger of Sheffield's new winter catalog, James Dean and Giant, Has technology reached a point where we only use a small percentage of it in practice? Discrete Timings, What is more noticeable... movement or intensity?, Heather Carson, What are our favorite non-theatrical light sources, and Daylight Penetration. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview long time Alvin Ailey lighting director and recent Knights of Illumination Award winner, Al Crawford. Join Al, Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Who are these Knights of Illumination?, Sneaking Al's sword past TSA, Getting started with Alvin Ailey, Learning Repertory, Using new technology to remount classic lighting designs, How to embrace the LED revolution, How will ballets created today be mounted accurately in the future, Relationships with lighting vendors, Looking for Love Notes, Holding onto the emotional context without being distracted by technology, Being both a Lighting Director and an Archivist, Arc3design, Building a company and a brand, Future projects, Light Talk in Outer Space, and Is that a sword or a lance? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers celebrate Thanksgiving with a very special show. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Everything you ever wanted to know about Thanksgiving, What is the first thing you do to insure a flawless show?, Donuts... the "International Good Will Foodstuff", Arriving to the theater prepared, How much we rely on our programmers in mixing and matching colors, Remote control followspot systems, Our favorite 50,000 lumen fixtures, Bad Dancers at LDI, BlackTrax, Theatrical Epicurean Delights, The most important things recruiters check for at the URTA interviews, and our sincere thanks to our friends, family, colleagues, and listeners. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from high school lighting committees to buying K-Cars. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Inexpensive movers, Stan's coffee warmer, Auto-mark and Move-in-black explained, New lighting technology for interactive performances, Virtual Bubble Hoops and Jellyfish, Smell-O-Vision, Cheeky Rigger Cologne's 2018 Christmas Collection, Who is that Queen B. paying your salary?, How to deal with your friends stealing your jobs, How to get started with High School theatre lighting, and Avoiding making your actors look like their drivers licenses. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Rigging for LD's to covering the stage with Coke. Join Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Details about the VL3000 series... Does anyone still sell them?, Are we getting too bright?, Reminiscing about the VL2C and the VL4 at the Phillips booth, Arena design tips, What you should know about rigging, Eric Rouse, Thinking about risk and calling out unsafe situations, "The Crippled Dragon", Discovering the director's true aesthetic, Improvising at the production table, Fixing slippery floors with Guello's Mexican Coke, and Working with Aesculus and Caligula. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers present their 2nd Annual URTA Special. This year the Brothers are joined by Executive Director of the University Resident Theatre Association, Tony Hagopian. Join Tony, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Why is URTA necessary, How to prepare for the URTA Auditions, Staying warm in Chicago in January, Supporting professional theatre training, Linking students with appropriate graduate programs, Assessing 43 schools in one day, What to expect on the interview day, Rumors about programs, Surprise schools, What questions to ask, The changing outlook of MFA and BFA programs, What is "Professional Training", and The Loss of the Gatekeeper. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister) celebrate their 2nd straight year broadcasting to a standing room only crowd at LDI! (Seriously, there were very few chairs in the room...) Join Anne, Steve, David and Stan as they pontificate about: Show Doctors, What makes a "good" lighting designer, What type of roles do we see visualization tools playing, Free WYSIWYG for students, How to communicate your design to a director before load-in, The BS Blaster Shock-Collar, Which products at LDI meet the Luminous Group's Certificate of Approval, Water-proof fixtures, Stan's do-it-yourself Darknet, The Cozy Roadie, GLP's FR1, Decisions when growing an inventory, Dopamine again, What we would change to live in better lighting environments, Dealing with slacker ME's, and What you should put on your website. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister) talk about everything from non-traditional dance design to undermining the creative team. Join Anne, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Laying out Truss, How to handle non-team members giving you advice, Assistants undermining the designer, Long Production Tables, Laser Pointers, Recording effects into presets, Asbestos Snow, China Tariffs and Movers... are prices going up?, Where is the Icon M?, The ETC Releve', and What do you want to see at LDI? Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Real Time Control to Amber Fluid. Join David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Lumen Brothers Swag, Is that a Sextant in your Alligator Case?, When will the USA be transitioning to Metric?, LED Retrofits, Using Proper English, Spanners and Shifters, Time to Get a Pint, Urban Dictionaries, "Cue Sucker Deluxe", Lost in the Outback, How to get into Rock n' Roll, Chris Kuroda, Looking at other artists' designs from past productions, Using dramatic and historical research, The value of Art History, A Post-Modernist' View and The Museum of Old and New Art. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister) talk about everything from Scanners to Stubborn Designers. Join Anne, David, Steve, and Stan as they pontificate about: Updated Listener Demographics, Everything you ever wanted to know about scanners, Marc Brickman and the Telescan, Will Robinson and the Spheriscan, Cyberlight Flambe', What's in your Pelican Case?, Multi-Console Networks, Pet Sweat Strikes Again!, Elon's Troubles, Sucky House Equipment, Box Boom Blues, Know your Photometrics, Federal Government regulations for working in the US, and Kicking Your Programmer off the Console. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister) talk about everything from Touring to Pitfalls. Join Anne, David, and Stan as they pontificate about: "The Luminous Group", The LDI Portfolio and Website Review, "Youngish Designers", Anne's obsession with Lighting the Set, Creating the Dramatic Space, Al Gurdon's "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert" Emmy, Tips for your First Tour, Stan's Boy Scout's Motto, Andy Figueroa's wise advice, Relationships on tour, What designers should avoid, Trying something new, Goldfinger, "Broadway Baby", Our favorite theatrical spaces, Merlin Velour, Chamfered Legs, The importance of Masking, and DON'T HANG MASKING IN FULLNESS! Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.