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  In Memoriam: Robert Fletcher
Robert Fletcher, the prolific costume designer for both stage and screen, died peacefully in Kansas City, MO on April 5 at the age of 98.
Robert "Bob" Fletcher was a costume designer with more than six decades of experience. He ...
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Andrew King Joins PK SOUND as Global Senior Brand Support
PK SOUND, the robotic line array company, has announced the appointment of Andrew King to the role of global senior brand support. Reporting directly to PK's recently appointed chief strategy officer, James Oliver, ...
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Chauvet Professional Names Jean Lariviere Channel Relationship Manager
Chauvet Professional has further strengthened its relationship to the lighting designer with the appointment of well-known industry figure, Jean Lariviere, as the company's Channel Relationship Manager for Concert & ...
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Yale School of Drama Announces Reorganization and New Leadership Model of Design Department
Beginning July 1, 2021, Yale School of Drama will align all five Design disciplines -- Costume, Lighting, Projection, Set, and Sound -- in one department instead of two, to promote the most robust common core offerings for all ...
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Meyer Sound Realigns Top-Level International Sales Management
Meyer Sound announces a strategic realignment of all top-level sales management responsibilities outside of the Americas. Meyer Sound Germany has been renamed Meyer Sound Europe and, under the leadership of managing director Wolfg ...
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IALD Chief Executive Officer Marsha L. Turner to Step Down
The International Association of Lighting Designers (IALD) announces Marsha L. Turner, CAE will step down as chief executive officer of the association and executive director of the IALD Education Trust after 18 ...
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Matt Hallard Joins Ayrton Sales Team
Ayrton announces the appointment of Matt Hallard as the latest member of its expanding international sales team. Hallard takes up the position of regional sales manager for the UK, Ireland, Benelux, Spain, Italy, Portugal ...
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QSC Promotes Frank West to VP, Systems Americas
QSC announces the promotion of Frank West to vice president, systems Americas (US, Canada, and Latin America). In his new position, West will play a critical role in continuing to maintain positive sales momentum while ...
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Listen Technologies Names New Regional Sales Manager
Listen Technologies Corporation, provider of advanced wireless listening solutions for 22 years, has named Micheline "Mikey" Shaffer western regional sales manager. Shaffer will lead the team selling Listen Technologies' full ...
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In Memoriam: Rodney F. Kaiser
Rodney F. Kaiser, 77, of DeWitt, NY passed away peacefully March 27.
Kaiser was born and raised in Rochester, NY; attended Clarkson College and graduated from University of Rochester. A true behind the scenes entertainment ...
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WSDG Announces Andrew Swerdlow and Jonathan Bickoff as New Partners
Global architectural acoustics design firm WSDG (Walters-Storyk Design Group) has awarded partnerships to project managers Andrew Swerdlow and Jonathan Bickoff. The announcement reflects the firm's commitment to ...
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Forrest Breese Joins Point Source Audio Sales Team
Point Source Audio has expanded its knowledgeable sales team with the addition of Forrest Breese as account manager for the Western US. Breese has been a familiar face around California's pro audio industry for many years and ...
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Arbane Groupe Hires Alain Boone as International Sales Manager
Arbane Groupe has hired Alain Boone, formerly of loudspeaker manufacturer Nexo, as its new international sales manager. Boone will oversee the development of an exclusive distribution network for Arbane Groupe and its brands ( ...
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Shure Announces Promotions for Key Executives
Shure Incorporated announces that four executives have been promoted to vice president and senior vice president roles at the company.
Mike Hader has been promoted to vice president of global software in the product ...
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New General Manager Pete Borchetta Dedicated to Customer Satisfaction
Pete Borchetta, award-winning lighting designer, professor, developer and former vice president of product innovation has been tapped to lead Altman Lighting as general manager.
"We are thrilled to announce that Pete Borchetta ...
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In Memoriam: Pat Collins
Lighting&Sound America has learned of the death, last weekend, of the noted lighting designer Pat Collins.
As of today, information about her death and personal details have not been made available, but over the course ...
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In Memoriam: Michael Alboher
The following is a statement from WorldStage:
"The WorldStage family is saddened to report the passing of Michael "Mikey A" Alboher, on March 24, 2021. Michael's long tenure as a video engineer began at Scharff Weisberg Inc. in ...
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Initial Howell Binkley Fellow Announced
The Howell Binkley Fellowship Program announces Kat Zhou (katzhoudesign.com) as its inaugural Fellow for the 2021 - 2022 season. Zhous recently received her MFA in design from Boston ...
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Ultratec Special Effects Continues to Grow Globally
With a plan for continued business growth across North America and Europe, Ultratec Special Effects welcomes two new additions to its sales team. Young-Hoo (Aaron) Dengra Ju has joined as the European sales lead for both ...
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Electrosonic Group Appoints Lori Cross as Chair of the Board
Electrosonic, an international Audiovisual and Technology Services Company, appoints Lori Cross as non-executive chair of the group to fast-track its transformation and expansion strategy.
Cross has been a board member for ...
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