In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Alvin Ailey's 'Cry,' Ailey All Access presents a newly filmed version featuring Ailey company member Jacqueline Green. In 1971 Ailey choreographed 'Cry' on his muse Judith Jamison and presented it to his mother for her birthday. He dedicated the piece to "all Black women everywhere--especially our mothers." The world premiere of this piece was at New York City Center in 1971, with lighting by Chenault Spence and costumes by A. Christina Giannini. It was restaged by Masazumi Chaya. Music: Alice Coltrane's "Something about John Coltrane," Laura Nyro's "Been on a Train," The Voices of East Harlem "Right on. Be Free."
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Looking Ahead, Register In Advance:
• October 26 @ 3pm Eastern: frame:work:women: A frame:work social event, this event is open to women creative video professionals working in live events, installations and virtual production in roles from technical to design to producing. This gathering will bring together the women in our community for an opportunity to get to know each other while we share our work and work experiences. Sorry gents, we're going to ask you sit this one out. Please join hosts Abigail Holmes of NYX Design, Alexandra Hartman of Savages, and Laura Frank, founder of frame:work for 90 minutes of women led, techie and design chat, and community food for the soul. More Info Here
This event is open to women creative video professionals working in live events, installations and virtual production in roles from technical to design to producing. This gathering will bring together the women in our community for an opportunity to get to know each other while we share our work and work experiences. Sorry gents, we're going to ask you sit this one out.
• October 28 @ 3pm Eastern: Technical Planning Of A Video Wall: Area Four Industries is delighted to announce the latest in a series of free Webinars addressing key issues in the Event Entertainment industry. Each of these Webinars features advice and recommendations from industry experts and are aimed at anyone with an interest in maintaining rigging best practices.
As you will be aware, LED screen walls play an indispensable role in the event industry and are used at huge stadium events as well as at more low-key, intimate occasions.
However, rigging these walls is no laughing matter and requires detailed planning and precise execution.
Norbert Tripp (Technical Director at A4I) discusses the key factors involved with the process with two experts - Chris Böttger (Tors Rigging Service, Germany) and Stefan Pries (Creative Technology, Los Angeles, USA). Free. Register Here.
• November 3 @ 12pm Eastern: LDI New Tech Breaks: Presentations of new products from LDI exhibitors including MyCaseBuilder, Zanni, ARRI , Madrix, and Propared. Register Here.
• November 9 @ 4pm Eastern: USITT: Fall Protection Plans Meet Theatrical Reality: The entertainment industry is full of novel fall hazards - from temporary stages to orchestra pits and “torm” positions. Any time an employee is required to utilize fall protection equipment, they first must be “authorized" to do so—what does that mean? This presentation will cover that question and discuss a variety of “problem areas” in our industry and how to mitigate the fall hazards they present. Free. Presented by Phil van Hest. Register Here.
• November 15-21: LDI2021: A comprehensive professional training program for the entertainment design and technology industry. Complete details here.
Live Design Webcasts On Demand:
• 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.
• 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, will moderate. 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..
• 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, will moderate. The tech and design savvy panelists are from disguise as well as such companies as Studio Lab, All Of It Now, Far Right Productions. Register Here..
Podcasts:
Podcasts:
• 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!
• Light Talk: Electronic Countermeasures: An Interview With Kerstin Hovland: The Lumen Brothers and Sistah, Ellen, Driscoll, and David, plus special guest Kerstin, pontificate about: What does "Post Disciplinary" mean?; Video/lighting collaboration and integration; Collaborating on The MTV Music Video Awards; Designing to the music with The Foo Fighters; Integrating performance into design; Wonderful experiences inside "The NBA Bubble"; Epicurean delights furnished by the NBA; Conjugal visits; and Advice for those entering the profession. Listen Here:
Things To Buy:
• Behind The Scenes Holiday Cards: Each design comes in a package of 10; Printed on 5 x 7 white card stock; Blank white envelopes included; Card packs are shipped in late November. Buy Here.
Exhibits:
• Showstoppers! Spectacular Costumes from Stage & Screen: Over 100 garments from Broadway, TV, film, and dance on display thru September 26, 2021. A great way to see costumes close up, and check out the detail and the craftsmanship. The venue is at Times Square, near 42nd & Broadway and the maze-like exhibit has been created by Thinc Design. Presented by the Costume Industry Coalition. All proceeds from the exhibition will raise money for the Costume Industry Coalition Recovery Fund, which continues to support one of the hardest hit sectors of the entertainment industry.
Older Podcasts:
• USITT: TECHnically Speaking: USITT's 2021 TDMY (Young Designers, Managers, and Technicians) winner podcast series comes to a close with costume artist Annie Ulrich, winner of the 2021 Barbara Matera Award for Costume Making. Annie Ulrich fell into theatre during her undergraduate studies at Middlebury College in Vermont, where she graduated with a BA in Theatre and Studio Art in 2013. From there, she freelanced as a costume designer and took on the role of assistant shop manager in the same costume shop at Middlebury. In the Spring of 2021, Annie completed her MFA in Theatre and Dance (Costume Technology) from the University of Texas at Austin. Listen Here.