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(17 March 08)–  Jonathan Smeeton’s School of Lighting has held the first Production Lighting 101 class of 2008 at the TLS, Inc./Nashville facilities.

Smeeton is offering four different workshops throughout the year that provide hands-on training for the novice, graduate student and young professional.

With four decades of innovative lighting experience. Smeeton says, “For me it’s a natural progression. Teaching my workshops is simply an extension of the years of teaching touring LD’s methods and techniques. There’s plenty to learn. And being in TLS,Inc.’s totally professional environment has had a tremendous impact on the class.  No off-line visualizing here…It’s all for real”.

TLS,Inc’s president David Milly is happy to have the association with Smeeton and his workshops, and is only too pleased to be able to provide space in the new Nashville facilities.  Milly is a firm believer that training the next generation is what it’s all about. 

To learn more about Jonathan Smeeton and the Smeeton School of Lighting, visit www.robotsforpeace.com. 

(19 Nov 07)– Theatrical Lighting Systems, Inc. (TLS,Inc.) TLS,Inc. is pleased to have received the Parnelli Award for HomeTown Hero Regional Lighting Company of the Year at the annual Parnelli Awards in Orlando, FL.    Named for Rick “Parnelli” O’Brien, the awards honor both individuals and companies in the entertainment industry who keep it moving forward with the “four H’s”: Humanity, Humility, Honesty, and Humor.  These qualities were the defining traits of Rick O’Brien, a renowned production manager and respected colleague.

The award banquet was held in conjunction with ETS-LDI, the industry’s yearly product and services convention. 

The award is voted on by subscribers to Projection, Lights & Staging News and FRONT of HOUSE magazines  It is therefore an award of distinction among peers.  TLS,Inc. wishes to thank those who voted, and hopes to continue carrying out the qualifying traits that allowed us to be nominated and chosen.