Elation supports USC School of Dramatic Arts
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“Fixtures like the Fuze MAX Spot, as well as Main Light’s generous loaner programme allow USC School of Dramatic Arts students to prepare for a career in lighting design,” stated Elizabeth Harper, assistant professor of lighting design at the school. “Whether in theatre, themed entertainment, events or the emerging world of virtual and augmented reality, our students bring their stories and creativity to the industry backed by the technical skills to do so.”
The School of Dramatic Arts’ light lab is a flexible space that accommodates everyone from Advanced Programming and Lighting II students to performance majors who haven’t had the opportunity to work with lighting equipment before. “While the advanced students typically graduate into the industry, many of the performance majors have learned that they love lighting design and have gone on to work professionally as well,” Harper states.
In the light lab, students explore programming on multiple lighting consoles using the new fixtures, access that Harper says gives them a step up on their peers by allowing them to practice those necessary skills in a controlled environment and ensuring they are well-prepared for the real world after graduation.
Main Light added the Fuze MAX Spot to inventory in 2022 and made the fixtures available to the university in January. Main Light account executive Patrick Bellino was instrumental in the collaboration and underscored the company’s dedication to the education market. “At Main Light, we have made a strong commitment to the students by providing instructional classes and demo gear to USC and working with professors Elizabeth Harper and Nathan Scheuer to provide the Elation Fuze MAX Spots for their light lab.”
He continues: “When I was a student, I was fortunate enough to get connected to the latest and greatest gear in the lighting industry due to the willingness of someone that I consider a great friend and career mentor. In my role here at Main Light, I now have the opportunity to help support and prepare the next generation of lighting professionals. The relationship between Main Light and USC has been wonderful and it has been a pleasure seeing what the students are able to produce in their light lab with the Fuze MAX Spot fixtures.”
