QolorTOPIX Episode 4: Jay Woods, Scenic Electrics Engineer

QolorTOPIX Light Conversations by City Theatrical

Hello! Welcome to the 4th Episode of the QolorTOPIX Light Conversations podcast series. This episode is hosted by Jackie Morreale from the City Theatrical Marketing Team. Today we are joined today by Jay Woods, a Scenic Electrics Engineer and 25-year lighting industry veteran with experience on a variety of entertainment projects, including Broadway, touring projects, dance, television, and more. Jay Woods is from Gardiner, New York, and is a graduate of the State University of New York at Purchase. Learn more about his career, his approach to technology and collaboration, and vision for the future of lighting.

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.

Chapters

1. QolorTOPIX Episode 4: Jay Woods, Scenic Electrics Engineer (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Jay Woods (00:01:15)

3. Scenic electrics engineering processes (00:02:07)

4. Scenic electrics process for Broadway shows (00:03:08)

5. How technology helps scenic electrics engineers to help achieve the design intent (00:07:34)

6. Collaboration process between design, production, fabrication and engineering (00:10:54)

7. Differences in process and systems between Broadway and touring shows (00:13:21)

8. Shout outs to colleagues who helped make it all possible (00:15:57)

9. Quick Fire Questions (00:19:39)

10. Thank you and closing (00:20:19)