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Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers


LIGHT TALK is a place where lighting designers can feel free to express what really annoys them about the industry, lighting education, and the art of stage lighting design. Inspired by the beloved NPR radio show, "CAR TALK", LIGHT TALK features the musings and rantings of David Jacques, Stan Kaye, and Steve Woods. These three designers have been lighting the stages of the world for many, many decades. Burnt out and abused by the industry and the insanity of the profession, Stan, Steve, and David have escaped to the hallowed halls of academia where they wildly and fearlessly pontificate to innocent students of the art. LIGHT TALK takes these rantings to the world. Look for our weekly Pod Cast discussing the issues of our time. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and very little makes sense. Welcome to LIGHT TALK!

Jan 16, 2021

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers interview  director/designer Thaddeus Strassberger.

Join Thad, David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about:  Working as a set, lighting, and video designer in the opera world; How the design process is incorporated into the stage rehearsals; Understanding and working with the holistic nature of theatre; Integrating prop design into the reality of the dramatic world; Informing singers about the lighting atmospheres; Communicating with international casts; Working in Beijing and Russia; Stagione and Repertory productions; Lighting advantages in a repertory season; The joy of working with well-rounded directors; "Secret Sauce Tricks"; The differences in theatrical and aesthetic practices in various countries; Laser Pointer focusing; Freelance healthcare access; Alternative healthcare systems; and The holes in theatrical union healthcare plans.

Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.