The check amount for this year was $3,848, making a total of $9184 since the colour was introduced in 2006. Receiving the cheque on behalf of the Hemsley Lighting Programme was board member John McGraw. The presentation took place at LDI in Las Vegas on the Rosco stand and was presented by Stan Miller, chairman, Rosco Laboratories.
Hemsley Blue was created by Mark Stanley, resident lighting designer for the New York City Ballet and theatre professor at Boston University at the suggestion of Stan Miller, in memory of Gilbert Hemsley. Rosco has pledged to donate royalties from the sale of Hemsley Blue to support the Hemsley Lighting Programmes, a not-for-profit foundation offering internships, master classes, USITT seminars, and professionally critiqued portfolio reviews as a tribute to the late Gilbert Hemsley.
During his lifetime Gilbert Hemsley dedicated himself to the training of young theatre professionals. For 23 years his spirit and legacy have lived on through the generous support of his students, colleagues, and friends. Each year the Hemsley Lighting Programmes strive to bring students and professionals together in ways that bridge the gap between the academic and professional worlds. Rosco's support will help allow these opportunities to continue meeting this important challenge.
(Jim Evans)
