QolorTOPIX Episode 8: Clifford Spulock, Co-Lighting Designer, 2025 Theme Show at Woodloch Resort

Hello and welcome to QolorTOPIX, City Theatrical’s podcast series. In our eighth episode, we are joined by Delray Beach, Florida-based lighting designer Clifford Spulock, who recently lit the 2025 Theme Show, "The Grand Slam of Entertainment" at Woodloch Resort in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania. Clifford is a longtime friend of City Theatrical, having collaborated with City Theatrical to create several case studies - based on his experience with Multiverse®  SHoW Baby® wireless DMX, DMXcat®  Multi Function Test Tool, beam control accessories, and Moving Light Assistant™  software - all used to light his prior shows at the Broward Center of the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Join us for this QolorTOPIX Podcast Episode 8, hosted by Jackie Morreale of the City Theatrical marketing team, in which we explore Clifford's experience designing in the Pocono Mountains, outlook for the future of lighting gear, and what makes him tick as a designer.

QolorTOPIX Light Conversions podcast series by City Theatrical features some of the most unique lighting professionals in the entertainment lighting business. QolorTOPIX conversations range from every sector of light, from film & video, to television, theatre, dance, music, themed entertainment, art, architecture and more. QolorTOPIX is hosted by the City Theatrical Marketing team. The podcast series explores the lives of amazing practitioners of light, by discussing their careers.

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QolorTOPIX is hosted by the City Theatrical Marketing team. The podcast series will explore the lives of amazing practitioners of light, with the goal of discussing their careers, projects, favorite tools, and vision for the future of the lighting industry.

Chapters

• 1:32 Clifford, can you please tell us a bit more about yourself?
• 2:22 What is The Grand Slam of Entertainment show about?
• 3:06 How was it to work on the show?
• 4:18 What made this particular production unique, compared to other musicals that you've worked on?
• 5:14 What was your vision for the lighting design for this show?
• 5:51 What was the most memorable part of designing this show?
• 6:29 Which City Theatrical products from the show were your favorite?
• 7:12 Did you use DMXcat® on this production?
• 8:34 How do you use Moving Light Assistant™ software?
• 9:22 How did you use Environmental Lights Decoders, Wash Bars, and PixelControl Domes for the show?
• 10:48 What’s your favorite scene or song or cue from the show?
• 11:41 How would you say the trend of lighting in scenery will continue?
• 12:48 How do you think that LED technology can be improved in the future?
• 13:28 Is there any new gear that you'd really like to see come on the market in the next few years?
• 14:07 In an ideal world, what do you see for your future in lighting?
• 15:09 Are there any shout outs that you want to give to your collaborators?
• 16:24 Are there any upcoming shows that you'd like to promote?
• 17:00 How would you describe your lighting design in three words?
• 17:36 When in your life did you know that you wanted to be a theatrical lighting designer?
• 18:09 Do you still play an instrument?
• 18:34 What brought you from music to lighting?
• 19:41 Where are you from in New Jersey, and where did you go to college?
• 20:21 Was there a certain show in your childhood that made you feel like you were at home on stage?
• 21:21 Any shout outs to mentors that you met at Surflight or FAU, or anywhere in between in your career?
• 22:17 Conclusion