Introduction to Show Networking

A trusted expert, John Huntington draws on more than three decades of experience in the field and classroom to clearly explain what goes on behind the scenes bringing bold performances to life in real-world settings. Huntington has worked on live shows, feature films, concerts, and installations with major companies and venues throughout the entertainment industry, including: Associates & Ferren, The Metropolitan Opera, Production Arts Lighting, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Radio City Music Hall, Thoughtful Designs/PRG, and the Tribeca Film Festival. Huntington has written over 40 articles for industry publications such as Lighting and Sound America, ESTA’s Protocol, Live Design, Lighting Dimensions, USITT’s TD&T, Theatre Crafts, and hundreds of others on his popular blog, www.controlgeek.net. Huntington is a professor at New York City College of Technology/CUNY (“City Tech”) and through his company, Zircon Designs, does show technology and audio consulting and training. He is a member of IATSE Local #1, has a NYS Class B Laser Operator’s Certificate of Competence, holds a Level 3 Dante Certification, is a Subject Matter Expert for the ESTA ETCP Entertainment Electrician certification program, and is an ETCP-recognized Electrical and Dante-certified Trainer. Huntington has a BFA from Ithaca College, an MFA from the Yale School of Drama, is a storm chaser and an award-winning photographer, and has lived in New York City since 1990.