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LIGHT TALK is a show featuring three seasoned professional lighting designers and educators who discuss the latest developments in the world of live entertainment and architectural lighting design. Steve Woods (SMU), Stan Kaye (University of Florida), and David Jacques (California State University Long Beach) offer sage, and sometimes controversial advice to professionals and students of lighting ... more

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In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister "Breaks Out the Bucket" to answer unanswered questions from the 2025 Light Talk at LDI Show, and discusses the Merger of Tait and Silent House.

Join Ellen, Dennis, Steve, Zac, and David ... more

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome acclaimed lighting designer Ben Stanton to the show!

Join Ben, Ellen, Zac, Steve, and David, as they discuss: Shoverling snow; Early days at UMASS as a jazz drummer; Teaching at ... more

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister welcome Award Winning Director and Production Designer Eric Siegel to the show!

Join Eric, Ellen, Dennis, Steve, and David, as they discuss: Nautical navigation; Getting started in TV Di... more

In this episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers and Sister review the 2026 Grammy Awards Show, Super Bowl Halftime Show, and The Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies.

Join Dennis, Steve, Zac, David, and Guest Lumen Sister Hannah Kerman, as they di... more

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Ben Stanton
Lighting Designer
Broadway and teaching at Brooklyn College
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 465 - "All That Jazz! - Our Conversation with Broadway Lighting Designer Ben Stanton"
Eric Siegel
Television Director and Production Scenic Designer
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 464 - "Put a Baby on that Pigeon! - Our Conversation with Eric Siegel"
Bob Dickinson
A legendary lighting designer with extensive experience in theatrical and televised lighting design.
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 462 - "Respecting the Moment - Our Conversation with Bob Dickinson - Part 2"
Dr. Robert Andrew Dickinson
Celebrated television lighting designer
Full Flood Incorporated
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 461 - "Feeling, Listening, and Supporting the Content - Our Conversation with Bob Dickinson - Part 1"
Jeff Nellis
A theatrically trained lighting designer, currently working in the corporate and events sector.
UVLD
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 459 - "Be Tenacious and Nice - Our Conversation with Jeff Nellis"
Darius Knight Evans
Rising senior at Boston University, BFA in lighting design, and recent designer for Mother Mary.
Boston University
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 458 - "Lighting, Art, and Pizza - Our Conversation with Elena Hewett and Darius Knight Evans"
Elena Hewett
BFA in Lighting Design and BA in Comparative Genocide Studies, currently based in Michigan.
Western Michigan University
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 458 - "Lighting, Art, and Pizza - Our Conversation with Elena Hewett and Darius Knight Evans"
Kelsey Aragi
Winner of the grand prize of the LDI Light Talk show.
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 455 - "Welcome Carol - Our 2025 LDI Show Review"
Rane Renshaw
A lighting designer, director, and programmer with over 15 years of experience in concerts, theater, and multifaceted productions.
Freelance lighting designer
Episode: LIGHT TALK Episode 452 - "A Certified Banger! - Our Conversation with Rane Renshaw"

Hosts

Steve Woods
Host of the show, a seasoned lighting designer and educator from Dallas, Texas with a humorous and approachable style.
Dennis
Co-host known for his entertaining insights and creativity in lighting design and production.
David Jacques
Co-host of the show, lighting designer, and educator with extensive experience in the theater industry.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Love this podcast!

    Hi! I am not anonymous! I absolutely love this podcast! As an early-career lighting designer, I find this podcast to be tremendously enlightening. It’s virtually every episode where I learn something and it sticks with me. It’s fantastic, and I love their humor and I love them! They’re great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Traviswb
    United States7 years ago
  • Master Class

    I'm working my way thru this recent find, and got tired of noting which episodes should be required listening for lighting students, because EVERY episode had SOMEthing that is exceptionally relevant to any student in Lighting Design. The Brothers handle listener questions without talking down to new designers, and going in depth for more advanced designers. It's a master class in Lighting Design at every level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Norman Viking
    United States7 years ago
  • Love!!!!

    Love this show!! The hosts are hilarious and it’s very informational!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JePayne_
    United States7 years ago
  • Favorites

    As a technical theatre person myself, listening to these 3 is highly enjoyable!

    Keep it up guys!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bgvrt
    United States7 years ago
  • From a listener

    Stan: Only good things - I hope I managed to do you and your work justice!

    David: too late, I did of course write about Light Talk 😉

    Seriously though, the show has a lot going for it. It is one of those things which help make the world a better place. It's got a good balance of serious, solid information, some generally useful life advice, and luminous humour. I also like how everyone is warm and friendly and non-judgemental (my favourite phrase must be Steve's "there are no villains here"!). A... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stankaye
    United States7 years ago

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The dynamic between the hosts fosters a friendly atmosphere that resonates well with both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the lighting design field.
Many find the discussions relevant and applicable to their own experiences in lighting design and technical theater.
Listeners appreciate the informative and educational content that balances humor and professional topics.

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LIGHT TALK Episode 466 - "WE LOVE DOGS (we swear)!!!"
Q: What is the relationship felt or observed between lighting supervisors and the LDs in practice?
Lighting supervisors are trusted partners who know the local crews, gear, and facilities and can offer practical, in-venue solutions that improve efficiency, like suggesting follow spots or remounting for rep shows; their input often guides cuing and logistics.
LIGHT TALK Episode 464 - "Put a Baby on that Pigeon! - Our Conversation with Eric Siegel"
Q: So television, film, theater, what's your oyster?
I always believe that like the look of a program is a kind of an organism in which every part of it's connected to the DNA of another part.
LIGHT TALK Episode 464 - "Put a Baby on that Pigeon! - Our Conversation with Eric Siegel"
Q: Just kicking it off, you know, you and I have been friends for years, but I don't really know how you started. What inspired you as a young Eric to become a director for television?
I was always a visual kid. I mean, I loved drawing and comic books, which I eventually realized were essentially storyboards. I liked taking photographs and making little 8-millimeter films with our family's Bell and Howell movie camera and editing in my room.
LIGHT TALK Episode 462 - "Respecting the Moment - Our Conversation with Bob Dickinson - Part 2"
Q: Do you have any words of wisdom that you could give them?
Don't worry about your paycheck. Focus on gaining experience and following your gut in design.
LIGHT TALK Episode 459 - "Be Tenacious and Nice - Our Conversation with Jeff Nellis"
Q: How does a young, new Jeff Nellis get into this world?
Focus on understanding the tools as a designer, not just the mechanics, be tenacious, and expose yourself to opportunities by being present in the right environments.

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1. Ben Stanton
2. Eric Siegel
3. Bob Dickinson
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5. Jeff Nellis
6. Darius Knight Evans
7. Elena Hewett
8. Kelsey Aragi

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