American Society of Theatre Consultants Announces Edgar L. Lustig to Receive First Honorary Fellow

At the annual meeting of the American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC), held this year in St. Louis, Missouri, it was announced Edgar L. Lustig has been named as the first Fellow of ASTC.

Jim Read, ASTC president, stated, "The Fellows membership category has been established to honor members who have rendered conspicuous service or made notable contributions to the advancement or diffusion of the knowledge of theatre consulting, or the fostering of its practical applications, and who have rendered significant service to the ASTC in multiple fashions. In recognition of decades of service to ASTC and his contribution to the world of theatre, we are proud to announce the elevation of Ned Lustig to the most honored status of Fellow of the American Society of Theatre Consultants."

Edgar (Ned) L. Lustig has been a theatre consultant for 46 years. As a founding member, he has served as secretary-treasurer since the formation of ASTC in 1983. The orgnanization says he has made prodigious contributions in technical theatre as technician, manager, technical director, manufacturer, designer, and consultant. Lustig is known for his inventions and innovations in theatre and lighting equipment technology, most notably the dimmer affixed to the lighting instrument. His consulting work includes The Ferrara Theatre in America's Convention Complex, High Point University's Hayworth Fine Arts Center, University of Chicago's Mandel Hall, Wright State University's Recital Hall, and Drake University's Fine Arts Center. In addition, Lustig has contributed his talents as set and lighting designer for theme park work at Busch Gardens Tampa and Williamsburg.