Theater on the Web

Since the lighting and sound industry is, by nature, extremely technical and tied into the world of electronics and computing, there are many online links to sites that pertain to lighting and sound. Here are just a few.

How are the lighting and sound design community and the costume and scenic design community similar? How are they different? Take a look at the IATSE link and compare it with the United Scenic Artists link listed in Chapter 5. At what community is each union aimed? Where are sound designers and technicians mostly represented? Why?

Lighting Links (http://waapa.cowan.edu.au/lx) This site has extensive links to lighting resources including professional lighting organizations, designers, and retailers.

Lighting and Electronics (http://www.le-us.com) This equipment manufacturer maintains links to safety guides, mathematical formulas for lighting designers and electricians, and a page on which solutions to lighting problems are discussed.

BackstageWorld (http://www.stagelight.se/backstage/010_SweB_eng.html) This is a website for people working in the entertainment industry who want information on the latest sound and lighting equipment.

Theater Sound Design Directory and Resource (http://www.show-control.com/tsindex.html) A comprehensive list of links aimed at sound designers and technicians.