Lighting designer Leroy Bennett designed the last tour, and for this short run, "it's the same basic design," says lighting director Jerome Thompson. "This is somewhat of an extension of that but with a few modifications. I replaced out the Icons with Studio Spot 575s and Studio Beams. But the basic effect is there."
Thompson says he's excited about using the High End Systems equipment. "I'm really sold on the Studio Beams. I'm going to use them for a long time now," he says. "So I've got the equipment living in the truss; I've got the hard edges with the Studio Spots, I've got the Studio Beams and a Hog - what else could I want?"
Thompson shares programming duties with Eric ‘Guido’ Perry. "We're tag-teaming on the Hog," Thompson points out. "The Wholehog II is definitely my choice of console now that I've learned it. It works - it always works and it seems to be everywhere."
(Lee Baldock)
