LIGHT TALK Episode 402 - "'Transposition' is a Dirty Word" - Our Discussion with Michael Clark, John Froelich, Chris Maravich, and Justin Partier

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, Lumen Brother David welcomes Opera Resident Lighting Designers Michael Clark, John Froelich, Chris Maravich, and Justin Partier to the show. Join Chris, John, Justin, Michael, and David as they pontificate about: How do lighting designers meet; Followspots anyone?; The responsibilities inherent in being a Resident Lighting Designer; Discussions with visiting guest designers; The time contraints of lighting opera; Organizing the lighting tech time; Ballet companies adapting to new technology; Heartbeats and Humans; Draining the Chicago River; Fond memories of the VL3500; Our fantasy moving lights; Why lighting designs are getting brighter and brighter; We love Robert Juliat; Can AI and VR technology be applied to the opera lighting process?; How and when to adapt to new technologies; Remounts vs. new productions; Working with international designers and directors; Expectation management with American designers; Surprising and classy paperwork from some designers; Advice for young designers; and Blaming it all on Chris. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.