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Typical evening in Chicago.
January 24, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Typical evening in Chicago.
A professional stagehand works here.
January 9, 2026 at 5:29 PM
A professional stagehand works here.
Final (probably) post of this series. The fun ads. I want that shirt.
January 8, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Final (probably) post of this series. The fun ads. I want that shirt.
“How can I be sure these ads are really from 1980?”
Well…
Well…
January 6, 2026 at 2:19 PM
“How can I be sure these ads are really from 1980?”
Well…
Well…
Unexpected holiday train is the best way to ride a holiday train.
January 5, 2026 at 9:39 PM
Unexpected holiday train is the best way to ride a holiday train.
It’s early, my heat has been out for 2 days, and I still need to eat breakfast before the call starts. But at least I didn’t approve this ad from 1980:
January 5, 2026 at 1:13 PM
It’s early, my heat has been out for 2 days, and I still need to eat breakfast before the call starts. But at least I didn’t approve this ad from 1980:
Continuing on this: back when a lighting console was truly a full console, with its own support structure. Also, I want every console ad to have people (real or painted) doing the “ta-dah!” pose.
January 3, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Continuing on this: back when a lighting console was truly a full console, with its own support structure. Also, I want every console ad to have people (real or painted) doing the “ta-dah!” pose.
Continuing on this, “The Best Choice is Always Kliegl!” 3 ads for the Performer series of lighting consoles (one in color!), and a “Klieglights for the 80’s!”
Unfortunately, this period was near the end of Kliegl’s 100 year run. Many of Kliegl’s design concepts remain in use today.
Unfortunately, this period was near the end of Kliegl’s 100 year run. Many of Kliegl’s design concepts remain in use today.
January 2, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Continuing on this, “The Best Choice is Always Kliegl!” 3 ads for the Performer series of lighting consoles (one in color!), and a “Klieglights for the 80’s!”
Unfortunately, this period was near the end of Kliegl’s 100 year run. Many of Kliegl’s design concepts remain in use today.
Unfortunately, this period was near the end of Kliegl’s 100 year run. Many of Kliegl’s design concepts remain in use today.
It’s not a Sawzall, it’s a Cutawl!
Seriously, kinda want one, though they do not appear to be made anymore.
Seriously, kinda want one, though they do not appear to be made anymore.
January 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
It’s not a Sawzall, it’s a Cutawl!
Seriously, kinda want one, though they do not appear to be made anymore.
Seriously, kinda want one, though they do not appear to be made anymore.
My wife brought home a bound set of Theatre Crafts magazines from 1980, and I thought I’d share some of the ads we found. Some of which (like this one) I swear were still being run largely unchanged in the early to mid 90’s.
January 1, 2026 at 8:32 PM
My wife brought home a bound set of Theatre Crafts magazines from 1980, and I thought I’d share some of the ads we found. Some of which (like this one) I swear were still being run largely unchanged in the early to mid 90’s.
Theatre is a serious business.
December 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Theatre is a serious business.
Venting a CO2 dewar (off camera) about 8’ away from the near side of this lift. Vent nozzle is about same height as top rail of lift basket. 410 PSI venting through an opening a little bigger in diameter than a pea.
#LifeInTheTheatre
#LifeInTheTheatre
December 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Venting a CO2 dewar (off camera) about 8’ away from the near side of this lift. Vent nozzle is about same height as top rail of lift basket. 410 PSI venting through an opening a little bigger in diameter than a pea.
#LifeInTheTheatre
#LifeInTheTheatre
Me: “I keep having all these important conversations, but I’m not sure anyone is taking me seriously.”
Me having those conversations:
Me having those conversations:
December 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Me: “I keep having all these important conversations, but I’m not sure anyone is taking me seriously.”
Me having those conversations:
Me having those conversations:
When they say the performance has been canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances,” this is the real reason. #StageShotSunday
November 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
When they say the performance has been canceled “due to unforeseen circumstances,” this is the real reason. #StageShotSunday
Booth tree is up. We can have Christmas now.
A tradition going back over 25 years.
A tradition going back over 25 years.
November 29, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Booth tree is up. We can have Christmas now.
A tradition going back over 25 years.
A tradition going back over 25 years.
Someone in the lighting shop got fancy with the donuts. #StageShotSunday
November 17, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Someone in the lighting shop got fancy with the donuts. #StageShotSunday
Steps to the past… er… future.
November 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Steps to the past… er… future.
So… If you are waiting on a reply to your account confirmation request, there seems to be an issue either with my email program or Google at the moment.
If you have recently sent an account confirmation request, I likely have confirmed/activated the account. Please try logging in.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
So… If you are waiting on a reply to your account confirmation request, there seems to be an issue either with my email program or Google at the moment.
If you have recently sent an account confirmation request, I likely have confirmed/activated the account. Please try logging in.
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Shovel-based rigging is the only true form of rigging. #ChangeMyMind #StageShotSunday
November 9, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Shovel-based rigging is the only true form of rigging. #ChangeMyMind #StageShotSunday
Amazingly the first time I’ve seen someone keep a theatre manual in a booth. #StageShotSunday
October 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Amazingly the first time I’ve seen someone keep a theatre manual in a booth. #StageShotSunday
Broadway In Chicago looking out for their (largely suburban resident) audiences tomorrow.
And honestly, partnering with Metra is a good idea for all productions year-round.
And honestly, partnering with Metra is a good idea for all productions year-round.
October 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Broadway In Chicago looking out for their (largely suburban resident) audiences tomorrow.
And honestly, partnering with Metra is a good idea for all productions year-round.
And honestly, partnering with Metra is a good idea for all productions year-round.
7 years ago today:
October 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
7 years ago today:
October is for baseb… er, pumpkins.
October 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
October is for baseb… er, pumpkins.