Graham Slater Part 2, theatre lighting - Manawatu Conversations
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Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 25th March 2025. Part 2 of 2. Was an apprentice electrician in the late 1960s when he met his wife who was a member of the Palmerston North Operatic Society. Subsequently joined the PNOS and worked with lighting of productions then later at the Palmerston North Opera House. Lighting equipment in those days had no electronics so control boards were large and generated a lot of heat. He became the Opera House electrician and worked with travelling companies. It became a nightly job. He became the house electrician at the Regent Theatre as well as the Opera House. Travelled New Zealand and Australia as lighting technician with Jesus Christ Superstar. Was able to take wife and young son. Returned to New Zealand and became resident lighting designer at Centrepoint Theatre in Palmerston North for 31 years. Was on the Centrepoint board of trustees. Worked as an AV technician at Massey University at the same time. Completed a BA and MA degree in media studies. Became a tutor then a lecturer. Learned about creating sound tracks for feature films.
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- March 25, 2025