A Labor of Love is Still Labor - with Wu Chen Khoo

with Wu Chen Khoo - Freelance Lighting Designer, Technical Director and Stagehand out of Minneapolis, Minnesota On this episode, we discuss how racism and classism exist in our industry, how travel restrictions can reduce business opportunities, what it’s like for immigrants to be working in entertainment, the role of classism in shaping the work of the local theater, how we can improve working conditions, how to encourage diversity in entertainment, how to create equal opportunities, and the inherent flaws in hiring practices. Please visit: https://www.facebook.com/ClassandtheArts/ and http://www.techtoolstraining.org/

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Stage and Theatrical Lighting in the modern world. Chris is a Designer Relations Developer for Ayrton Lighting, international touring lighting director, programmer and columnist who has dedicated his life to solving problems through pragmatic decision making and mindfulness. He strives to invoke emotion through color, atmosphere and beauty. This podcast takes time to share the unique philosophies, experiences and knowledge that have allowed him and his colleagues to succeed in the hard knocks business of rock 'n roll touring.