Norman Coates's guest appearances

Norman Coates

Casting Light Podcast

Chris Lee

Eddie Kramer

Laura Frank

Kevin Campbell

Haskell Wexler

Daniel Connell

Guy Smith

Scott Barnes

Jeff Croiter

Elizabeth Harper

Al Crawford

Bobby Hale

Brad Schiller

Steve Lieberman

Mike Grabowski

OwlTail

Norman Coates' official UNCSA photoWe're back for more with the Director of Lighting at the UNCSA School Of The Arts Design and Production Department!  This time, we discuss an exciting project that serves the area around UNCSA, as well as the lighting students themselves: the Winston–Salem Light Project.  Students create major architectural lighting installations on landmark buildings and in other spaces, and in the process, are introduced to an entirely different part of the business from performance lighting.We discussed Norman's professional career: his work on Broadway, in regional theater, on corporate events, and for opera, including his work during the summer at the Princeton Festival.  We also had a chance to discuss his thoughts on the business itself, and where it is headed.  We are immensely thankful that he was able to spend so much time with us, and thankful that you continue to download and listen!

Norman Coates' official UNCSA photoWe're back for more with the <a href="http://www.uncsa.edu/faculty-staff/norman-coates.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Director of Lighting</a> at the <a href="http://www.uncsa.edu/index.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UNCSA School Of The Arts</a> Design and Production Department!  This time, we discuss an exciting project that serves the area around UNCSA, as well as the lighting students themselves: the <a href="http://www.lightproject.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winston–Salem Light Project</a>.  Students create major architectural lighting installations on landmark buildings and in other spaces, and in the process, are introduced to an entirely different part of the business from performance lighting.We discussed Norman's professional career: his work on Broadway, in regional theater, on corporate events, and for opera, including his work during the summer at the <a href="http://princetonfestival.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Princeton Festival</a>.  We also had a chance to discuss his thoughts on the business itself, and where it is headed.  We are immensely thankful that he was able to spend so much time with us, and thankful that you continue to download and listen!

Norman Coates Part 2: in service to his industry, his city, and his art

Just over 40 years ago, Norman Coates took a trip from Philadelphia to New York to see a production of Waiting For Godot.  Before the show was over, he knew he'd found the art he truly loved.  Norman's passion for lighting has driven him to create stunning designs on Broadway and off, for national tours, in regional theaters and opera houses all over the US, and become the Director of Lighting in the Design and Production Department at UNCSA.  He's held that position for over 25 years.Join us for the first of two episodes with Norman, where we'll hear about his thoughts and philosophy on teaching lighting design, how the program at UNCSA works, and what responsibilities design schools have to their students and to the business.  How much should design schools tailor their coursework for the current state of the industry when the industry is always changing?  If we strive to teach the fundamentals, what are they exactly?Be sure to come back for the second half of the interview, when we'll discuss the Winston–Salem Light Project, Norman's professional career, and what advice he has for students and new professionals.  Thanks for downloading and listening!

Just over 40 years ago, Norman Coates took a trip from Philadelphia to New York to see a production of Waiting For Godot.  Before the show was over, he knew he'd found the art he truly loved.  Norman's passion for lighting has driven him to create stunning designs on Broadway and off, for national tours, in regional theaters and opera houses all over the US, and become the Director of Lighting in the Design and Production Department at UNCSA.  He's held that position for over 25 years.Join us for the first of two episodes with Norman, where we'll hear about his thoughts and philosophy on teaching lighting design, how the program at UNCSA works, and what responsibilities design schools have to their students and to the business.  How much should design schools tailor their coursework for the current state of the industry when the industry is always changing?  If we strive to teach the fundamentals, what are they exactly?Be sure to come back for the second half of the interview, when we'll discuss the Winston–Salem Light Project, Norman's professional career, and what advice he has for students and new professionals.  Thanks for downloading and listening!

Norman Coates Part 1: the life of a designer, the responsibilities of an educator