Barbizon Lighting to Sponsor Student Scholarships for Stage Lighting Super Saturday

The 15th annual Stage Lighting Super Saturday workshop, continuing its practical and hands-on educational presentations, will take place on Saturday, February 1st, 2020, at The New York City College of Technology: Entertainment Technology Department located at 186 Jay Street Brooklyn, New York 11201. Super Saturday is produced by Scott Parker with the help of City Tech.

"Developing programs that provide educational opportunities for the next generation of the lighting industry is a priority for Barbizon Lighting and has long been one of our guiding principles," said Barbizon Lighting's president and CEO Tom Madden. "These scholarships provide access and financial support to students who show promise and passion in the field but are not otherwise able to afford admission. The experience allows these promising students the rare opportunity to glean wisdom and inspiration from accomplished industry veterans. Barbizon Lighting hopes these scholarship recipients will someday grow into the industry-leading lighting designers that we see and read about."

To apply, visit stageseminars.com/registration/scholarships

The only event of its kind, Stage Lighting Super Saturday is a one-day intensive series of workshops that provide practical and hands-on educational training to benefit the interests and abilities of all involved in the application of innovative stage, architectural, and entertainment lighting. Intensive subjects include Stage Lighting 101 for those new to the art; the use of conventional long-established luminaires; the latest LED, and traditional Incandescent and arc source instruments; the implementation of color, special effects, mood and scene lighting; and choosing among the myriad of helpful mechanical implements such as consoles, moving lights, computers, and many others. In addition to the workshops, there will also be an impressive manufacturer's showcase featuring approximately 20 technical specialists, as well as manufacturers of superior equipment, will demonstrate techniques and newly available cost-effective products. Among the present and past manufacturing contributors, all noted for their lighting expertise and practical implementation, are such stalwarts as A.C. Lighting, ACT Lighting, ADB Stagelight, Altman Lighting, Apollo Design Technology, Barbizon Lighting, Canto USA, Chauvet Professional, City Theatrical, DraftyApp, Elation Professional, ENTTEC, ESP, ETC, 4Wall, GLP, High End Systems, Lee Filters, LEX Products, Lighting&Sound America, Nemetschek N.A. aka Vectorworks, RC4 Wireless, Robe, Rosco Laboratories, Shadowstone, Selecon, Strand Lighting, and TMB, among many others.

All new, aspiring, and advancing stage and event designers are invited to join this unique event on Saturday, February 1st, 2020, at The New York City College of Technology: Entertainment Technology Department located at 186 Jay Street Brooklyn, New York 11201. Super Saturday is produced by Scott Parker with the help of City Tech and is supported in part by media partner Lighting&Sound America magazine. For more info on seat booking, product exhibition, and partnership enquiries please contact Scott C. Parker at 212-533-3430, via email to super2020@stageseminars.com, or visit the URL below.