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Top 10 Places to Rent Lights From

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All things need light. Without us lighting techs, the stage would be dark. So you want a well lit stage, but the auditorium you're performing at has a less then perfect supply of lights. Maybe a few Fresnels, and a handful of Source 4s.

That is simply not enough for your show!

So, you do what all lighting techs do.

Rent.

But who to trust? There are so many places to rent lights from, and many charge fees and other hidden charges. 

These are the companies I've worked with and have given me positive experiences:

SLD Lighting

• SLD has a good supply of lights and accessories to go with them.
• They've got great prices!
• You can pick up all the supplies in NYC.

What should I rent?

1. Six 6" Fresnels= $90
2. Ten Source 4 PARs=$200
3. Four Scoops=$60
4. Gels and frames=$50

And with that, you've got yourself a well lit, mid-sized stage.

And, of course, SLD offers consoles to control the lights, as well as dimmers.

Angstrom Lighting

• Angstrom is known for having well serviced equipment, and a wide collection of gobos and effect lighting
• Last I checked, they offer delivery within a certain radius

What should I get?

1. Ten 6" Fresnels=$85
2. Eight Source 4 PARs=$130

With this, you can light your small sized stage.

Although I use these two companies often, here are some other rental companies I know and work with:

5. Premier Lighting

4. Creative Stage Lighting Co. Inc

3. Angstrom 

2. SLD Lighting

1. Hughies

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