Redlands Theatre Festival Lights Up with Recent Donation by Owen Sheeran - City News Group, Inc.
View Upcoming Events View Your Local Sales

Community Calendar

◄ NOVEMBER ►
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 01 02 03 04 05
View Events
Submit Events
directory

Redlands Theatre Festival Lights Up with Recent Donation

By Owen Sheeran, Community Writer
July 30, 2014 at 08:39am. Views: 118

Things are suddenly brighter and more focused at the Redlands Theatre Festival, the recent recipient of nearly $13,000 in donated lighting equipment from 4Wall Entertainment in Las Vegas. The donation, arranged by former RTF member Buddy Pope, and now senior project manager for 4Wall Entertainment's systems division, began use this summer when the festival opened its season on July 11. "4Wall Entertainment has provided the Redlands Theatre Festival with valuable lighting equipment and, in doing so, has enhanced the ability to bring its productions up to current standards and state of the art theatrical technology," said festival founder and producing director Cliff Cabanilla. "We are extremely grateful for this very generous donation and appreciate the gesture very much," he said. "4Wall Entertainment has given the festival tools with which to enlighten live productions and bring even greater appreciation and excitement for audiences to share." Former RTF member Pope said he worked at the festival for a few years during and after college and has always wanted to "pay it forward" to a program that helped him set a course on a career in the theatrical lighting industry. "I am truly thankful to work for an employer that understands the value and importance of community theater," Pope said. "Programs such as RTF are a starting point for many of us to begin careers in entertainment, be it on stage or behind the scenes." Michael Cannon, 4Wall president and CEO, approved the donation and helped to work out the details. "4Wall has strived to donate to a number of theater programs over the past few years, focusing on those with ties to our current employees. Theater is a huge part of our industry that we are proud to support," he said. Pope said the fixtures he selected will help in lighting all the festival's shows in repertory this summer. The equipment allows festival technical staff greater lighting ability and flexibility, RTF's Cabanilla said. "They throw a much more concentrated light in areas that paint the actors and sets, giving the lighting designers greater ability to convey a total picture of what authors and directors are seeking in translating the script to live stage," he said. The 42nd anniversary season of the Redlands Theatre Festival runs through Aug. 23. Curtain time for the six plays and musicals and one concert is 8:30 p.m. This year’s season again celebrates the old and the new, as well as the tried and true, with six shows including Dolly Parton's "9 to 5: The Musical," the musical "Romance Romance," the drama and dance presentation "Through Wonderland," the funny and riveting "Other Desert Cities," Steve Martin's comedy "The Underpants," and a reprise of last year's hit “Love, Loss, and What I Wore.” In addition, there will be a one-night only concert, "Down on the Corner," on Aug. 17, featuring the RFT Band and Singers.

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 811

Athlete of the Week Christopher Michael Lemos, Redlands High School Junior and Varsity Quarterback, proudly represents the Terriers with his dedication, leadership, and passion for the game.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 1448

Redlands Pottery Project joins A.K. Smiley Public Library for a November 14 workshop designed for young artists ages 13 to 18. A lump of clay may not look like much at first. In the hands of a young artist, however, it can become a bowl, a decorative sculpture or an entirely unexpected creation.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.redlands.edu/

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 2813

The University of Redlands Department of Theatre and Dance will present Día de los Muertos and Other Folk Tales November 5 through 8, 2026. Stories told by grandparents often become treasured parts of a family's history. Some are humorous, others mysterious, and many carry lessons that remain meaningful long after the storyteller is gone.

Photo Courtesy of: UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 883

A remote wildfire-monitoring camera overlooks a Southern California landscape. Redlands has partnered with UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia program to improve monitoring of areas near northern Redlands and the Santa Ana River wash.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.akspl.org/events/

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:26pm. Views: 1806

Annual ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Shrine will bring American history to life on November 21. On a November morning in Redlands, the sounds of fifes, drums and historic artillery will offer residents an opportunity to experience a chapter of American history that continues to influence the nation more than 160 years after the Civil War.

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:18pm. Views: 803

The first years of a child's life are filled with milestones that families often remember forever. A baby's first smile, the first attempt to crawl and the first spoken words are moments of celebration. They can also bring questions, uncertainty and new responsibilities for parents learning how to care for a growing child.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.csusb.edu/

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 863

CSUSB’s Department of Physics and Astronomy has earned recognition for it for its work to create a more inclusive, diverse and supportive physics department, earning the Bronze Award from the American Association for the Advancement of Science Physics & Astronomy SEA Change program.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.naco.org/program/operation-green-light-veterans

By William Cortez, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 2125

Operation Green Light returns November 4–11, encouraging residents to recognize military service and help veterans connect with available resources. As darkness settles over San Bernardino during the first week of November, green lights will illuminate several county buildings, transforming familiar government facilities into visible reminders of the sacrifices made by America's military veterans.

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.authentikusa.com/

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 924

As America's most famous highway celebrates its centennial in 2026, San Bernardino reflects on the road that helped shape its neighborhoods, businesses and identity. Long before interstate highways became the preferred routes for cross-country travel, motorists making their way through San Bernardino followed a road that would become one of the most recognizable highways in American history.

Photo Courtesy of: Corina Borsuk and provided courtesy of SBCUSD

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

November 3, 2026 at 03:06pm. Views: 729

Muscoy Elementary students join SBCUSD Superintendent Mauricio Arellano, Board of Education President Mayra Ceballos, Assistant Superintendents Dr. Sandra Rodriguez and Dr. Tasha Doizan, Director MaryRone Goodwin and San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. for the official ribbon cutting ceremony that opened the school’s new outdoor learning center.

Photo Courtesy of: https://riversiderecord.org/; A photo of Moreno Valley City Hall. (Alicia Ramirez/The Riverside Record) Credit: (Photo by Alicia

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:39pm. Views: 1007

A city is often judged by what residents experience every day: the condition of its streets, the reliability of public services, the availability of recreational programs and the ease of obtaining information from local government. Behind those everyday experiences are departments and employees whose work rarely attracts national attention.

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

October 27, 2026 at 02:39pm. Views: 905

Athlete of the Week Zachary Scott Perez, Senior at John W. North High School, is recognized as Athlete of the Week for his dedication and accomplishments as a student athlete.

--> -->