This carbon arc followspot - a piece of stage lighting history which has lived in our upper lobby at the BU Theatre for the last few years - needs a new home.
I would really really really hate to toss it.If you have a good home for it - and can come pick it up before 9/12/08 - let me know. Email me at twilliams at huntingtontheatre.bu.edu
If you think you might know of someone who would like it - please pass this link along.
No - it is not functional - you don't really want to be burning carbon these days - do you?
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oh, I have used those things many times over the year, I have no love for them at all, burned fingers, and you get a tricky one that is hard to keep the the carbon rods aligned .. I have one vote for what to do with it .. .. Boat Anchor!!!
I wish i had the room for it... just for the historic value.
good luck finding a home. is there a museum or anything that would take such a piece?
and what's funny is i swear they still have one of these at my daughter's high school. heh.
I learned to run a carbon trouper at the age of 10 while my father and I refurbished 2 troupers for city of OKC, OK. Until a few months ago still ran carbon Supers until the venue stopped all spot rentals... It was a sad day... Back when it took a REAL stagehand with SKILL!!! I also have a trouper (minus reflector) I will someday restore. You CAN'T Beat EM'
Is this wonderful piece of equipment still available? If the mirror is there I would be interested. Scott Foster, Honolulu fosters005#hawaii.rr.com
hey Scott -
The spot has been taken and should soon be on display in the lobby of a local lighting company.
Todd
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