They may not be as sexy as some lighting gear, but dimmers and power distribution are critical components of any lighting system, working tirelessly in the background. Power and protection are the keywords with dimming and distro and Sydney’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) now has both thanks to LSC Lighting Systems. CX Digital Network covers the story.
NIDA is Australia’s leading centre for education and training in the performing arts and features six professional performance venues, studios, and rehearsal rooms. As the largest of the performance venues at NIDA, the Parade Theatre offers seating for audiences of up to 707 people in its three-tiered, horseshoe-shaped auditorium. The Playhouse is a 155-seat amphitheatre, designed for more intimate productions. NIDA has three smaller black box theatres – the Space, the Studio Theatre and the Reg Grundy Studio – that are frequently adapted to suit different production needs.