We have been fortunate to speak with and learn from many lighting and scenic design professionals over the years, with careers ranging from film and video to live entertainment and architainment and beyond. Explore our library of City Theatrical interviews below, with the most recent interviews listed first.
Featured Interview: Steve Ramsey, Chief Lighting Technician
Read more about Mr. Ramsey's 26 years of experience as a Brooklyn, New York-based gaffer and Chief Lighting Technician for such notable films as West Side Story (2021), Joker (2019), Bridge of Spies (2015), and Winter's Tale (2014) in this March 2023 City Theatrical Interview.
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Steve Ramsey
March 2023 Chief Lighting Technician Interview on a career in film lighting.
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Jennifer Schriever
August 2022 Designer Interview on recent Tony Award nomination for A Strange Loop.
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Bradley King and Beowulf Boritt
June 2020 Interview on Flying Over Sunset on Broadway.
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Andrew Nikel
April 2020 Retirement Interview with City Theatrical USA Sales Team Member.
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Andrew Voller
August 2019 Interview with this UK-based designer and creator of Moving Light Assistant software.
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June Abernathy
June 2019 Interview with this Author of The Spotlight Operator's Handbook.
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Quinn McDonald and Jack O'Connor
February 2019 Interview with Next Generation designers
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Tyler Micoleau and Scott Pask
November 2018 Conversation on LED Tape with designers of The Band's Visit on Broadway.
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Andrew Voller
September 2016 Interview on developing Moving Light Assistant software.
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Dawn Chiang
February 2011 Interview with one of the most talented Lighting Designers and Theatre Consultants.
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Ivan van Perre Jr
December 2010 Interview with this Broadway Stagehand turned Inventor.
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Greg Husinko
October 2007 Interview on being Production Electrician at LeReve, Las Vegas.
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Fred Foster
September 2001 Interview by Gary Fails, on the late Fred Foster's role as the CEO of ETC.
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| 2020-09 City Theatrical Reopening Story: SLEEPLESS London, a Q&A with Lighting Designer Ken Billington | 1335 KB | Download2020-09 City Theatrical Reopening Story: SLEEPLESS London, a Q&A with Lighting Designer Ken Billington |
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| 2020-09 City Theatrical Interview with Lighting Designer Michelle Poley, Founder of LightCue | 1391 KB | Download2020-09 City Theatrical Interview with Lighting Designer Michelle Poley, Founder of LightCue |
| 2020-08 City Theatrical Interview with Godspell Lighting Designer Matthew E. Adelson | 1203 KB | Download2020-08 City Theatrical Interview with Godspell Lighting Designer Matthew E. Adelson |
| 2020-06 City Theatrical Conversation with Tony Award Winning Designers Bradley King and Beowulf Boritt, on Flying Over Sunset | 1414 KB | Download2020-06 City Theatrical Conversation with Tony Award Winning Designers Bradley King and Beowulf Boritt, on Flying Over Sunset |
| 2020-05 City Theatrical Interview with Lighting Designer Isabella Byrd | 1208 KB | Download2020-05 City Theatrical Interview with Lighting Designer Isabella Byrd |
| 2020-04 City Theatrical Interview with Jane Cox | 902 KB | Download2020-04 City Theatrical Interview with Jane Cox |
| 2020-03 Retirement Interview with City Theatrical's Andrew Nikel | 1539 KB | Download2020-03 Retirement Interview with City Theatrical's Andrew Nikel |
| 2020-01 City Theatrical Interview with Lighting Designer Japhy Weideman | 779 KB | Download2020-01 City Theatrical Interview with Lighting Designer Japhy Weideman |
| 2019-12 City Theatrical Interview with ABTT Technician of the Year 2019 Martin Chisnall | 580 KB | Download2019-12 City Theatrical Interview with ABTT Technician of the Year 2019 Martin Chisnall |
| 2019-10 City Theatrical Designer Interview with London-based Lighting Designer Tim Deiling | 838 KB | Download2019-10 City Theatrical Designer Interview with London-based Lighting Designer Tim Deiling |
| 2019-09 City Theatrical Interview with Jay Woods - Consultant, Lighting Designer, and Planner | 1547 KB | Download2019-09 City Theatrical Interview with Jay Woods - Consultant, Lighting Designer, and Planner |
| 2019-08 City Theatrical Interview with UK-based Lighting Designer and Programmer Andrew Voller | 1287 KB | Download2019-08 City Theatrical Interview with UK-based Lighting Designer and Programmer Andrew Voller |
| 2019-06 City Theatrical Interview with June Abernathy, Front Light Supervisor and Author of The Spotlight Operator's Handbook | 819 KB | Download2019-06 City Theatrical Interview with June Abernathy, Front Light Supervisor and Author of The Spotlight Operator's Handbook |
| 2019-04 City Theatrical Interview with Lighting Designer Al Crawford, Founder/CEO of arc3design | 634 KB | Download2019-04 City Theatrical Interview with Lighting Designer Al Crawford, Founder/CEO of arc3design |
| 2019-02 City Theatrical Interview with Next Generation Lighting Designers Quinn McDonald and Jack O'Connor | 1375 KB | Download2019-02 City Theatrical Interview with Next Generation Lighting Designers Quinn McDonald and Jack O'Connor |
| 2018-11 City Theatrical Conversation on LED Tape with the Tony Award Winning Designers Behind The Band's Visit on Broadway | 1635 KB | Download2018-11 City Theatrical Conversation on LED Tape with the Tony Award Winning Designers Behind The Band's Visit on Broadway |
| 2018-05 City Theatrical Interview with Scenic Designer Tom Lenz | 1360 KB | Download2018-05 City Theatrical Interview with Scenic Designer Tom Lenz |
| 2018-04 City Theatrical Interview with Phil Widmer from LIVE and Eyewitness News on CBS | 465 KB | Download2018-04 City Theatrical Interview with Phil Widmer from LIVE and Eyewitness News on CBS |
| 2018-01 City Theatrical Interview with JR Sample, Touring Professional | 549 KB | Download2018-01 City Theatrical Interview with JR Sample, Touring Professional |
| 2016-09 Interview with Andy Voller on Developing Moving Light Assistant Software | 278 KB | Download2016-09 Interview with Andy Voller on Developing Moving Light Assistant Software |