Professionals from the theatre lighting industry in Asia will now have a platform from which to share information and ideas on their craft, and foster closer networks with other lighting designers when Esplanade presents the first Asia Light 2003, a theatre lighting seminar, from 13 to 15 October.
The facilitator for Asia Light 2003 is Francis Reid, a theatre lighting specialist with over 40 years of experience and author of the indispensable guide to theatre lighting, The Stage Lighting Handbook. Reid is also an established teacher of lighting design. He was Head of Theatre Design at London's Central School of Art and Design (now known as Central St. Martin's), Dean of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and is now its Honorary Fellow and has also taught at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Esplande's production manager, Kenny Wong says: "We are thrilled to have Francis Reid to be the facilitator for this seminar. It is a real honour for us to welcome Mr Reid, who is a pioneer in the field and one of the best-known theatre lighting person today. The participants can look forward to gain first-hand knowledge from his personal experiences."
Apart from taking part in discussion sessions and sitting through presentations, participants will also be able to make their own presentations to delegates on topics focusing either on Using New Technology or Lighting with Limited Resources. Asia Light 2003 is primarily targeted at theatre lighting designers. However, theatre technical managers, production electricians, managers of lighting facilities, theatre technicians and students of lighting design will also find it of interest.
Further information on the events is available at the web address below.
(Lee Baldock)
