Panasonic Donation Assists Next Generation Of Theatre Professionals
Panasonic’s leading DLP laser projectors elevates immersive RADA production.
Bracknell, UK. 17th October 2024 – Panasonic Connect Europe donated leading 1-Chip DLP™ laser projectors to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) to help stage its summer production and train the next generation of theatre professionals. The production – the satirical comedy musical "Urinetown" by Mark Hollman and Greg Kotis - took place in RADA’s largest venue, London’s Jerwood Vanbrugh Theatre, featuring a crew composed entirely of students from the Technical Theatre and Stage Management FdA and BA courses, alongside a cast of final-year BA Acting students.
Panasonic projectors were used to bring Director Nona Shepphard’s vision to life, evoking an atmosphere of a hot, industrial, sweaty, dirty and polluted dystopia in a world where water supplies have run dry. The video backdrop utilised two Panasonic 1-Chip DLP™ laser projectors to create a larger image across the cyclorama, bringing the fantastical world to life in front of the audiences’ eyes. Additionally, a central flown window utilised a Panasonic 1-Chip DLP™ laser projector with an ultra-short throw lens. The lens enables the projector to be positioned very close to the screen, without casting shadows or distracting the actors with bright light.
"It’s wonderful when we’re able to meaningfully integrate video and digital design into our work at RADA. It’s relationships like the one with Panasonic that mean we are able to keep our training up-to-date by exposing our students to the methodologies and technologies that they will find at the highest echelons of the entertainment business."
Head of Lighting
RADA
"The possibilities for new and imaginative set and scenery design are advancing incredibly quickly thanks to the latest Panasonic projectors. This donation allows the next generation of theatre professionals to become familiar with the latest technology and its capabilities. The only limits are the imagination."
Field Marketing Manager
Panasonic Connect Europe
About RADA
The Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) offers world-leading training in the dramatic and production arts. For over a century RADA has been a centre of excellence transforming the next generation of talent. We train some of the most distinguished actors, stage managers, and technicians in the industry. Building on 120 years of experience, RADA is working together to build an academy for the future which will develop the potential of the most talented people, nurturing curious, articulate and socially conscious theatre practitioners who will be change makers and future leaders. Our training nurtures creative expression, empowers individuals and seeks to influence positive change in the creative industries and wider community.
All photo credits to Linda Carter
Director: Nona Shepphard
Designer: Marsha Roddy
Lighting Designer: Matt Leventhall
Video Designer: Tim Reid
Production Video Engineer: James White
Video Programmer: Benet Doeringer
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