The Oxford dictionary says that art is “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.” Wikipedia expands that definition to include technical skills, as in, “Art is a diverse range of …Continue Reading

Detroit is known for many things. It’s the Motor City, the Arsenal of Democracy, and the birthplace of Motown. It’s home to four major sports franchises: the Tigers (MLB), the Lions (NFL), the Pistons (NBA), and the Red Wings (NHL). It’s the fourth largest city in the Midwest and now, it’s home to the largest …Continue Reading

Remember last week’s post about the grid extension at Baltimore’s Everyman Theatre? The post called out the unique tiered construction of the grid and subsequent extension. The design choice begged the question: why tiered? Of course, it optimizes flexibility, but how, exactly? We reached out Everyman Theatre’s Technical Director, Bill Jamieson, to learn more. Mr. …Continue Reading

The Everyman Theatre in Baltimore, MD, expanded their SkyDeck™ system this summer. Technical Director Bill Jamieson said, “We are so excited to see the new tension grid panels in place! The grid extension is everything that I had hoped for. In fact, we are very pleased with the entire process and the result of this project.” Installed …Continue Reading