The Croatian National Theatre in Zagreb presents The Medium, Gian Carlo Menotti's musically eclectic English-language opera that mixes Italian verismo with musical-like American modernity, as one might expect from a thoroughly American-Italian composer and man of theatre. With the help of her daughter and a mute servant, phony psychic Madame Flora uses her clients' grief to deceive them. But one night, an uncanny encounter leads to murder and madness. In just one hour, The Medium offers enough suspense to rival any thriller. Watch free online at Opera Vision.
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Podcasts:
• Light Talk: Episode 246: Comfortably Numb: The Lumen Brothers discuss everything from lighting holiday shows to The Rockettes. Join David, Steve, and Zak as they pontificate about: More cancellations on Broadway; The Pink Floyd "Their Mortal Remains" exhibition; Dissecting The Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular; The "Great Wurlitzer Organ"; Smelling the camels; Bringing theatre into other peoples' worlds; Commercialism and Religion combined for family entertainment; Projecting snow; Cheap snow effects; Particle generators; Nutcracker rules; Lighting the floor; Are followspots passé?; and What to communicate to stage managers on holiday shows. Listen Here.
• Artistic Finance: Ethical Investing with Chris Lose: Is it possible to ethically invest in the stock market? We tackle that question with lighting director, programmer, and the design rep for Ayrton lighting, Chris Lose. Investopedia reports that the top 100 socially responsible ETFs hold $30 billion dollars in assets. A large portion of those holdings are with millennial investors. Chris explains why and how he invests ethically. We also discuss how taking small actions can gain momentum. Specifically with charity, small amounts of money in the right place, can create a big impact. Chris mentions he started getting finances in shape at age 28. Whether or not you have time to add this episode to your playlist, take note of that. If you're younger than 28, get a jump start on saving and investing. if you are older than 28, time to catch up with Chris. It's always a great time to invest, but the sooner you start, the easier it is. Listen Here.
• Artistic Finance: Multiple Streams of Income with Ebony Madry (LIVE from LDI): Have you ever heard that the average millionaire has seven streams of income? Lighting designer Ebony Madry joins the show to discuss that and multiple streams of Income for live event workers. Host Ethan Steimel and Madry chat about the challenges of multiple income streams, what they look like for arts workers, and provide examples of people in the entertainment industry who have multiple streams of income. This episode was recorded LIVE in Las Vegas at Live Design International, the leading tradeshow and conference for live design professionals around the world. Listen Here.
• USITT: TECHHnically Speaking: TECHnically Speaking: Breaking Down Disability in the Industry: A talk with playwright, librettist, and host of the Break a Leg! Disability in the Arts Podcast, Nicole Zimmerer, and sound designer and podcast producer Scott MacDonald to break down the realities of living and working with a disability in the industry. Listen Here.
• Geezers Of Gear: Live Design's Marian Sandberg and ACT Entertainment's Ben Saltzman are the special guests on LDI—The Show Must Go On.
"I know that people have feelings, one way or another about going to LDI this year. I've been talking and listening to so many folks who are either fired up, on the fence, or completely ignoring that there's a show, and doing other things instead. For ME... this is the 30th anniversary of a big moment in my life, and career. At LDI in Reno 1991— I was approached by Martin's US distributor to become their Sales Manager, and a really great career in this crazy business was formed," says Fairbairn. "Your decision to attend is so important. It's true, LDI is an important gathering place for our business each and every fall—LDI matters...and yes...The Show MUST Go On!! Watch Here!
Live Design Online, On Demand:
• LDI New Tech Breaks: Don't miss LDI's Virtual New Tech Breaks now On Demand: Presentations of new products and technology from LDI2021 exhibitors including: MyCaseBuilder, Zanni, Madrix, and Propared. Register Here and watch when you can, some really good products here, like Zanni's Ovees (pictured below), which will take you into immersive worlds of AR and VR.
• Celebrating The Tonys: Interviews with Tony-nominated sound designer Jonathan Deans (Jagged Little Pill), and Tony winner for Moulin Rouge, Peter Hylenski, moderated by Abe Jacob, and sponsored by Meyer Sound. The second session, sponsored by ETC, features lighting designer Justin Townsend, Tony nominated for Jagged Little Pill and the winner for Moulin Rouge. Free. Register Here.
• Live Design Virtual Webcasts: Extend Your Reality: How to use the latest technology to create spectacular live experiences. This three-session virtual event is free to watch and sponsored by disguise, the platform for creatives and technologists to imagine, create and deliver spectacular live visual experiences. Three sessions that take you deep into the world of xR production. Ellen Lampert-Gréaux, creative director for Live Design/LDI, moderates. The tech and design savvy panelists are from disguise as well as such companies as Studio Lab, All Of It Now, Far Right Productions. Free. Register Here.