Today we meet guest columnist Luke Esenwein, a rigger for the now-shuttered acrobatic extravaganza. Mr. Esenwein kindly shares his experiences in this very special edition.
It has been an overwhelmingly amazing experience to work on LOVE for the past two and a half years. As a Beatles fan from a young age, I jumped at the opportunity to join the show. I started as a spotlight operator. Perched on a catwalk high above the audience, I focused my light on the talented performers who brought life to the story while absorbing as much knowledge as I could about the show.
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I knew I was where I was meant to be. As my skill set grew and I earned the trust of my colleagues, I was able to operate the lighting console and then work with the rigging team to fly our incredible aerialists and beautiful set pieces. It was everything I ever wanted in a job but it never felt like work. It was a privilege.
