Light Talk with The Lumen Brothers

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Light Labs to Jumping the Shark. Join Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: 200,000 Downloads; Bots get bored too; Bequia; Binkley's Reflections; Readings and Workshops; Virtual or conventional models for light labs; LLC or Independent Contractor; Steve on Artistic Finance; Setting up your financial life; Mone...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers (and Sistah!) interview lighting designer , Adam Honore'. Join Adam, Ellen, Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: New Orleans roots; Escaping  Katrina; Little Shop of Horrors; Cafetorium lighting; Miss Cox goes to New York City; Dusty Thompson; Being successful without an MFA; A young boy's nightclub dreams; Carmen Jones; Finding the ri...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Hog Factor to Turds in the Oatmeal. Join Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Running out of names for  hurricanes; Hog Factor Finalists; LINK Virtual 2020 Event; How Bright is Too Bright?; Understanding contrasts in intensity; Angle vs. intensity; Color and Brightness Threshold; Using natural light in Miami...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers interview Rock n' Roll lighting  legend, Ian Peacock. Join Ian, Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Allies of Light; Waxing comedy about Rick Wakeman; Bad telegrams; Fans of Spotted Dick; Crazy Pink Floyd stories; Humping giant surround sound speakers; "Liverpool Bobby"; Arthur Max; Rogue rockets in the arena; Pink Floyd fixtures; Gra...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers talk about everything from Pointy Sticks to Three Old Buddhas. Join Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: The Red Alert Activist Action; Focus Sticks; Live Stream productions;  "Lickety-Split!"; 30 things you can do with a stage brace; Lonely teachers from the midwest; Finding Comfort in our MixBooks; New LED quack cures; Disrespectful...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Brothers welcome new Lumen Sistah Ellen Lampert-Greaux to the family. Today, the family welcomes Stephanie Freed and Brad Nelms to talk about this week's RED ALERT plans. Join Ellen, Stephanie, Brad, Steve, Stan, and David as they pontificate about: The horrible financial challenges our friends and colleagues are facing; Big plans for big cities; The genesis of t...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from our tribute to Howell Binkley, to Lighting over rehearsals. Join Stan, Steve, and David as they pontificate about: Our tribute to Howell Binkley; Lighting the Romanian Acrobats; Howell's prolific Broadway career; Jersey Boys on a cruise ship; Howell's advice to young designers; Riding the wave of the energy of the show; Tyin...

As many of you know, we record this show earlier in the week. Yesterday we received word that Howell Binkley passed away.  His beautiful art has been seen all over the world   on countless live productions... and of course, his magnificent and inspiring design for Hamilton has, and will be seen by millions. We send our condolences to his family and all his friends in the theatre and dance   commun...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Wire-Nuts to Sloppy Tie-Ins. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: News from LDI; Upcoming guests; Payki Paki Pizza Spinner r oyalties; Zac's "Evil (bass) Ways"; Power Tie-Ins down at the club; Lighting Designers' contributions to society; The political nature of the art of theatre; Polyester pants; Which pr...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Lampies to Noise Boyz. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Google's decision for employees to work at home for the next year; Could this be the end of architectural lighting?; Reflections on the 45th Anniversary of A Chorus Line; Is it a "bulb" or a "lamp"?; Dealing with sexual predators in our industry; T...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Hamilton on Disney Plus to The Farkel Family. Join Brackley, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: News about Ellen; The vast sea of testosterone; Changes for the classroom in the fall; Bringing in unusual guests;  Lighting yourself on fire; Which companies will still be standing after Covid; " Whaaaa Happened?" to the...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers welcome their good friend and LiveDesignOnline guru and LDI Show Creative Director, Ellen Lampert-Greaux. Join Brackley, David, Ellen, Stan, and Steve as they discuss: Cruising around Tierra del Fuego in the Light Talk Catamaran; Letter from Campbell (our youngest fan); A meal for Toffee; Ellen's octopus story; The history of LDI; Steve reveals the...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers welcome good friends and colleagues Zac Borovay and Driscoll Otto for this special Let's Talk About segment on Surviving the Pandemic.  Join David, Driscoll, Stan, Steve, and Zac as they  discuss how Covid-19 has affected their careers as theatre artists, and how they are coping with their young families. The passing of Nick Cordero; Show families;...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Over-Cueing to Nuclear Beans and Weenies. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Luther's letter of complaint; The top four stinky creatures; Teaching design and technology in the same class; Is lighting design prescriptive, responsive, informative, or emotive?; Retiring SO cable; On the road with vomit soake...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Taking Reviews Seriously to "The Master of Density". Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Industry news; The big Yale  announcement; Hamilton on Disney Plus; New QLab educational offers; The new PPPP Program; The differences between Step and Fresnel lenses; Steve's Aviary; Subtractive vs. additive mixing; D...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview Lighting Designer, educator, and leader of the Gilbert Hemsley Internship, our long time friend, and the last "Gilbert Bunny", Mark Stanley. Join Mark, David, Stan  and Steve as they pontificate about:  Equity Library Theatre; Great Gilbert Stories; From horses to lekos; Transformative moments; Cooking for Gilbert; Camembert Cheese in a B...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Fixing Keystoning to Busby Berkley. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: New weekend download record; Opening updates from Broadway and the California film and television industries; Brooklyn College; Managing your bookings; More on the McCandless System and Izenour  Theaters; Gracious Greetings of Butte Mo...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Christo to The Jetsons. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: More updates on The Faroe Islands; Seabird vomit; LDI update; Finding the perfect swag... Part IV; A tribute to Christo; School logo masks; Dealing with Designer's Block; Why use HMI's?; Pani dimming; Using HMI or LED for frontlight; Why did Ameri...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Starting a Lighting Rental Company to Competitive Duck Herding. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Update on The Faroe Islands; John Denver; Lighting setups for video podcasts; Soft lights and ring lights; Sparkle Cam; The key ingredient in developing a collaborative relationship with a director; Starting...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview 2020 Hemsley Internship co-winner, Rachael Blackwell. Join Rachael, David, Stan  and Steve as they pontificate about: Gilbert's legacy; David lets the bunnies out of the bag; Transitioning into the profession during a pandemic; Growing up in the 2nd Golden Age of Television; Television shows with great lighting; "Demon Slayer"; Light and ...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Communicating with Programmers to Learning How to Feel the Music. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about:   Throwing Low Balls; Rosco disses David... AGAIN!; "Walk in the Woods Green"; Design Showcase East Post Mortem; Working with stage managers who have no sense of music; Following a score and music theory f...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers interview Chad Tiller from Rosco. Join Chad, David, Stan  and Steve as they pontificate about: Favorite Brothers and the "Other" Brothers; The "Air Jordan" of lighting; How the MixBook works; When do you choose the color?; An actor turned VP; Early days at Norcostco;  The future of Gel in an LED world; Opti-sculpt; and Gearing up for the start-up a...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Speaking in Tongues to Destroying Creativity. Join David, Brackley, and Steve as they pontificate about: Remembering Matt and Steve; CARES ACT Update; Explaining the PPP and the EIDLP forgivable loan programs; Fun teaching from home; When on-campus classes return; Cryptic feedback from directors; Predictions on when live con...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Mixbooks to Sputnik. Join David, Stan, and Steve as they pontificate about: Disabling smoke alarms; Good looking First Responders;  AGMA and haze; Favorite angles and lighting positions; Pit Rails and Pit Booms;  Incorporating dance lighting angles into all your shows; False preconceived lighting practices; Raw and ugly show...

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, the Lumen Brothers discuss everything from Taking some time off to King Tut. Join Brackley, David, and Steve as they pontificate about: More Letters of Complaint; What to say to students who may not make it; Who to go to when you have to buy stage lights and have no technical knowledge; The Little Old Lady from Pasadena; Mice in Source Fours; A new Chocolate gel... T...