Donald Holder, Jennifer Tipton, Howell Binkley group session

Jennifer Tipton  came up with a great idea. She says "This year I was hoping to bring several lighting designers together to be on a panel first thing and then spend the morning through lunch so that they could chat with young people at coffee and lunch." So far, Howell Binkley and Don Holder have said they'd join and others may join as well. What a fantastic  session to start off Stage Lighting Super Saturday in NYC on Jan. 14th 2017.

Stage Sound Super Sunday 2017

The SECOND-annual Stage Sound Super Sunday all-day seminar was held on Jan. 15th 2017 at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in the heart of Greenwich Village..

Adhering to the tradition of excellence in producing theatrical design and technology workshops, Stage Seminars is proud to have presented the second annual Stage Sound Super Sunday all-day sound workshop. Stage Sound Super Sunday was produced by well-known New York sound designer Jim Van Bergen and Stage Seminars’ Scott C. Parker. Parker says, "Our second year was a great success. Jim is a terrific sound designer and an excellent educator. I am looking forward to continued success in years to come with Stage Sound Super Sunday."

Stage Sound Super Sunday is a combination of lecture style presentations and hands on exploration of the latest sound equipment. Professionals from the theatrical sound community will present topics including sound design 101, sound equipment: analog and digital, speakers (why all those different sizes?), Wireless microphones and frequencies, and so much more. During the hands-on sessions, attendees will visit with major sound equipment manufacturers and their representatives to explore the latest in sound gear.

Pilbrow to speak at Super Sat 2016

Richard Pilbrow will join Stage Lighting Super Saturday this January 14th to speak about his work on My Fair Lady's 60th anniversary. Richard tells Super Saturday "I researched the Abe Feder MFL for my lighting a 60th Anniversary re-creation of the original production: Oliver Smith, Cecil Beaton, Abe Feder — directed by Julie Andrews at the Sydney Opera House last August"

What an exciting opportunity to hear about the process of re-creating the original production.

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Super Saturday 2017 held at NYU

At 8:00 am on Saturday, January 14th, 2017, the twelfth-annual Stage Lighting Super Saturday all-day seminar took place at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts in the heart of Greenwich Village. Once again, this popular annual seminar involved those wishing to learn about stage, architectural, or entertainment lighting. The sessionswere not too basic nor too advanced. The intense all day seminar was led by theatre lighting professionals presenting sessions covering inspiration, training, product, and just doing it.

For this year Jennifer Tipton came up with a great idea. She said "This year I was hoping to bring several lighting designers together to be on a panel first thing and then spend the morning through lunch so that they could chat with young people at coffee and lunch." Howell Binkley and Don Holder joined Jennifer and the session was fantastic. 

Richard Pilbrow shared his research and design work for his recent My Fair Lady, directed by July Andrews. What a thrill it was to hear about his process. His wonderful associate designer Michael Gottlieb added info from his point of view.

Discount for Teachers and Students

Greetings Everyone. We really want students and educators to come join the workshop. Please use these discount codes when registering to save an additional $25 off of the current registration fee.

Please note that this discount is in addition to both the group rates and the early bird special.

Thanks, Scott

Diana Kesselschmidt, Lighting Paperwork

Diana Kesselschmidt, has designed lighting for over 15 years and for hundreds of productions in theater, dance, opera, concerts, tours, events, fashion, conferences, and industrials.

Her work has been featured at Alice Tully Hall, Avery Fisher Hall, The Kennedy Center, New York Town Hall Theatre, Huntington Theatre, The Highline Ballroom, 30+ productions at the John Drew Theater at Guild Hall, Queens Theatre in the Park, Boston Playwrights Theatre 59 East 59th St., Harvard University’s Bright Hockey Arena, Cortland Rep., Abrons Art Center., Theatre At St. Clement’s, HB Playwrights Theater, Cape Rep Theatre

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Super Saturday

At 8:00 am on Saturday, January 10th, 2015, the tenth-annual Stage Lighting Super Saturday all-day seminar will take place at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. The school is located at 721 Broadway, which is at the corner of Waverly Place in Greenwich Village.

Once again, this popular annual seminar is designed for everyone involved in stage, architectural, or entertainment lighting. The sessions are not too basic nor too advanced. Everyone who attends will benefit. The intense all day seminar will be led by theatre lighting professionals leading sessions about inspiration, training, product, and just doing it.

Approximately 20 manufacturers and technical specialists will demonstrate equipment. Previous years’ supporters included Altman, GAM, Martin Pro, Lee, SeaChanger, Strand and more. Broadway lighting designer Jennifer Tipton will present the keynote opening session.

For more information, please visit www.stageseminars.com or contact Scott Parker at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 1-866-832-4390. Stage Lighting Super Saturday is supported in part by Media Partner, Lighting&Sound America magazine, www.lightingandsoundamerica.com.

Lighting & Sound America Spreads the Word for 2017

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L&SA provides the highest quality coverage of the professional use of lighting, sound, video, staging and rigging technology across the following areas:

Live Performance - theatre, concert touring, festival, dance, opera
Club & Leisure - nightclub, bar, restaurant
Venue Technology - theatre, arena, TV studio, conference
Corporate Events - presentation, display, stage, set

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