QolorTOPIX Light Conversations by City Theatrical

QolorTOPIX Episode 9: Michael Chybowski, Lighting Designer and Author of: What Is Lighting Design? A Genealogy Of People And Ideas

Hello and welcome to QolorTOPIX, City Theatrical’s light conversations podcast series. Today we are joined today by Micheal Chybowski [https://www.michaelchybowski.com/], who is a Lighting Designer, Author, and Educator in the Theatre Arts.  Michael has received the American Theatre Wing Design Award, an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence, two Lucille Lortel Awards for his work in New York, and a Drama Desk nomination for his work on the original production of Wit, the Pulitzer Prize winning play at the Union Square Theatre in New York. Michael also designed the subsequent US National Tour and its London West End productions.  QolorTOPIX Light Conversions podcast series by City Theatrical features some of the most unique lighting professionals in the entertainment lighting business. QolorTOPIX conversations range from every sector of light, from film & video, to television, theatre, dance, music, themed entertainment, art, architecture and more. QolorTOPIX is hosted by the City Theatrical Marketing team. The podcast series explores the lives of amazing practitioners of light, by discussing their careers. Thank you for listening to this episode of QolorTOPIX Light Conversations podcast series. Please join us next time for another exciting conversation with one of our customers or collaborators. Have a great day! QolorTOPIX is hosted by the City Theatrical Marketing team. The podcast series will explore the lives of amazing practitioners of light, with the goal of discussing their careers, projects, favorite tools, and vision for the future of the lighting industry.

QolorTOPIX Episode 8: Clifford Spulock, Co-Lighting Designer, 2025 Theme Show at Woodloch Resort

Hello and welcome to QolorTOPIX, City Theatrical’s podcast series. In our eighth episode, we are joined by Delray Beach, Florida-based lighting designer Clifford Spulock [https://www.cliffordspulocklighting.com/], who recently lit the 2025 Theme Show, "The Grand Slam of Entertainment" at Woodloch Resort [https://www.woodloch.com/do-entertainment/] in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. Clifford is a longtime friend of City Theatrical, having collaborated with City Theatrical to create several case studies - based on his experience with Multiverse®  SHoW Baby® wireless DMX, DMXcat®  Multi Function Test Tool, beam control accessories, and Moving Light Assistant™  software - all used to light his prior shows at the Broward Center of the Performing Arts [https://www.browardcenter.org/] in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Join us for this QolorTOPIX Podcast Episode 8, hosted by Jackie Morreale of the City Theatrical marketing team, in which we explore Clifford's experience designing in the Pocono Mountains, outlook for the future of lighting gear, and what makes him tick as a designer. QolorTOPIX Light Conversions podcast series by City Theatrical features some of the most unique lighting professionals in the entertainment lighting business. QolorTOPIX conversations range from every sector of light, from film & video, to television, theatre, dance, music, themed entertainment, art, architecture and more. QolorTOPIX is hosted by the City Theatrical Marketing team. The podcast series explores the lives of amazing practitioners of light, by discussing their careers. Thank you for listening to this episode of QolorTOPIX Light Conversations podcast series. Please join us next time for another exciting conversation with one of our customers or collaborators. Have a great day! QolorTOPIX is hosted by the City Theatrical Marketing team. The podcast series will explore the lives of amazing practitioners of light, with the goal of discussing their careers, projects, favorite tools, and vision for the future of the lighting industry.

QolorTOPIX Episode 7: Reza Behjat, Lighting Designer for English on Broadway

Hello and welcome to QolorTOPIX, City Theatrical’s podcast series. My name is Jackie Morreale, and I am representing the City Theatrical marketing team. I am joined today by Reza Behjat [https://www.rezabehjat.com/lighting] who has recently made his Broadway debut as lighting designer for English [https://www.roundabouttheatre.org/get-tickets/2024-2025/english] at the Todd Hames Theater. Join us for this QolorTOPIX Podcast Episode 7, in which we will explore Reza's background, experience designing English, and his outlook for the future of lighting and directing. QolorTOPIX Light Conversions podcast series by City Theatrical features some of the most unique lighting professionals in the entertainment lighting business. QolorTOPIX conversations range from every sector of light, from film & video, to television, theatre, dance, music, themed entertainment, art, architecture and more. QolorTOPIX is hosted by the City Theatrical Marketing team. The podcast series explores the lives of amazing practitioners of light, by discussing their careers. Thank you for listening to this episode of QolorTOPIX Light Conversations podcast series. Please join us next time for another exciting conversation with one of our customers or collaborators. Have a great day! QolorTOPIX is hosted by the City Theatrical Marketing team. The podcast series will explore the lives of amazing practitioners of light, with the goal of discussing their careers, projects, favorite tools, and vision for the future of the lighting industry.

QolorTOPIX Episode 6: Itohan Edoloyi and Ken Billington, Lighting Designers for Left on Tenth

Hello and welcome to QolorTopix, City Theatrical’s podcast series. Today, we are joined by Itohan Edoloyi [https://itohanedoloyi.com/], who recently made her Broadway debut as lighting designer, and Ken Billington [http://www.kenbillington.com/], who has designed over 100 Broadway shows during his career in lighting. Together, they are lighting designers behind the new Broadway play Left on Tenth [https://leftontenthbroadway.com/], by Delia Ephron. We talked to Itohan and Ken to learn more about their collaborative design process for the show. QolorTOPIX Light Conversions podcast series by City Theatrical features some of the most unique lighting professionals in the entertainment lighting business. QolorTOPIX conversations range from every sector of light, from film & video, to television, theatre, dance, music, themed entertainment, art, architecture and more. QolorTOPIX is hosted by the City Theatrical Marketing team. The podcast series explores the lives of amazing practitioners of light, by discussing their careers. Thank you for listening to this episode of QolorTOPIX Light Conversations podcast series. Please join us next time for another exciting conversation with one of our customers or collaborators. Have a great day! QolorTOPIX is hosted by the City Theatrical Marketing team. The podcast series will explore the lives of amazing practitioners of light, with the goal of discussing their careers, projects, favorite tools, and vision for the future of the lighting industry.

QolorTOPIX Episode 5: Mextly Couzin, Lighting Designer

Mextly Couzin [https://www.mextlycouzin.com/bio] was born in Baja California, México and raised in Los Angeles. She holds a BS in Pure Mathematics and an MFA in Lighting Design from the University of California, San Diego. She currently pays rent in NYC. Mextly loves living playwrights, collaborations with dance makers, opera, and lighting for stage and camera. She also thinks no art installation is complete without lighting. Mextly had her Broadway debut as lighting designer for Job [https://jobtheplay.com/] at the Helen Hayes Theatre in July 2024. She was a recipient of the 1/52 Project [https://www.oneeveryfiftytwo.org/recipients] award, presented by Beowulf Boritt, as an up-and-coming designer in September 2024. Other recent shows include N/A at Lincoln Center and Mexodus, a new musical that will soon be at Berkeley Rep [https://www.berkeleyrep.org/shows/mexodus/]. City Theatrical talked to Mextly Couzin to learn more about her background, her experience lighting Job, and what's next for Mextly. Learn more in this QolorTOPIX [https://www.citytheatrical.com/company/qolortopix] Podcast Episode 5, featuring Mextly Couzin. QolorTOPIX Light Conversions podcast series by City Theatrical features some of the most unique lighting professionals in the entertainment lighting business. QolorTOPIX conversations range from every sector of light, from film & video, to television, theatre, dance, music, themed entertainment, art, architecture and more. QolorTOPIX is hosted by the City Theatrical Marketing team. The podcast series explores the lives of amazing practitioners of light, by discussing their careers. Thank you for listening to this episode of QolorTOPIX Light Conversations podcast series. Please join us next time for another exciting conversation with one of our customers or collaborators. Have a great day! QolorTOPIX is hosted by the City Theatrical Marketing team. The podcast series will explore the lives of amazing practitioners of light, with the goal of discussing their careers, projects, favorite tools, and vision for the future of the lighting industry.