Season 7 · Episode 346
LIGHT TALK Episode 346 - "Tried and True Spotlight Excuses - Conversation with June Abernathy"
Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers · Jacques, Kaye, Woods
November 18, 202354m 53s
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Show Notes
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss working with followspots with Follospot Lead, June Abernathy. Join June, Ellen, Stan, and Brackley, as they pontificate about: Starting in "The Circus"; On the road with The Lion King; Dealing with local crews; Picking up the correct girl on "Six"; Adjusting color for fleshtones; Writing texts about followspots; Modern technology for spotlights; Funny followspot operator excuses; Advantages and disadvantages with Ground Control; What is the best angle for followspot positions; June's LDI panel "Incorporating Followspots into Your Lighting Design"; Followspot operator safety concerns; Theater consultant nightmare stories; "Who designed this followspot position?"; and Advice for young women who want to enter the technical theatre profession. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.