LIGHT TALK Episode 198 - "Storytelling in the Purest Form - Interview with Thaddeus Strassberger"

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers interview  director/designer Thaddeus Strassberger. Join Thad, David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about:  Working as a set, lighting, and video designer in the opera world; How the design process is incorporated into the stage rehearsals; Understanding and working with the holistic nature of theatre; Integrating prop design into the reality of the dramatic world; Informing singers about the lighting atmospheres; Communicating with international casts; Working in Beijing and Russia; Stagione and Repertory productions; Lighting advantages in a repertory season; The joy of working with well-rounded directors; "Secret Sauce Tricks"; The differences in theatrical and aesthetic practices in various countries; Laser Pointer focusing; Freelance healthcare access; Alternative healthcare systems; and The holes in theatrical union healthcare plans. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.