LIGHT TALK Episode 346 - "Tried and True Spotlight Excuses - Conversation with June Abernathy"
In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers (and Sister!) discuss working with followspots with Follospot Lead, June Abernathy.\xa0 \xa0 Join June, Ellen, Stan, and Brackley, as they pontificate about: Starting in "The Circus"; On the road with The Lion King; Dealing with local crews; Picking up the correct girl on "Six"; Adjusting color for fleshtones; Writing texts about followspots; Modern technology for spotlights; Funny followspot operator excuses; Advantages and disadvantages with Ground Control; What is the best angle for followspot positions; June's LDI panel "Incorporating Followspots into Your Lighting Design"; Followspot operator safety concerns; Theater consultant nightmare stories; "Who designed this followspot position?"; and Advice for young women who want to enter the technical theatre profession.\xa0 \xa0 Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.