877.871.0138 Established in 1958...... 50 years and counting. Our success is built on a commitment to... * Solve your problems * Meet the performance specifications * Provide excellent and reliable equipment...great performance day after day, year after year...this is how real satisfaction is achieved Gopher Stage Lighting is a lighting resource for architectural, entertainment, and theatrical lighting. Over the years the business evolved from a stage lighting rental company into lighting systems and integration services. Gopher Stage Lighting developed a standard of excellence for our operations. We have a company wide commitment to provide you with excellent and reliable equipment and service. We can simplify a complex project. Beginning with the designer s or engineer s vision of a lighting or rigging system, Gopher Stage Lighting will make that system a reality, pulling together the various technologies into a fully unified system. From basic systems to the latest in digital network technology we will work with you from design concept to system implementation to provide a fully realized installation. The range of services provided by us include: * Contract Document Review * Submittal and Shop Drawing Review * Site Inspection * Product Review and Evaluation * Product Release and Shipping Coordination * Field Inquiries and Clarifications * Installation * System Commissioning and Testing * Programming * Owner Training
www.gopherstagelighting.com This is what we do...... and we do it well. Conventional & Automated Lighting Fixtures Conventional Fixtures like PARs, Ellipsoidals and Fresnels are very common fixtures to find in nearly all venues - from houses of worship to schools and night clubs. They provide an array of effects from color washes to focused patterns for texture and interest. Automated Fixtures like ETC Revolutions and Vari*Lite Fixtures add movement and an additional level of interest. These fixtures can be programmed to incorporate live moves and rotating patterns or they may be used in the place of multiple conventional fixtures for a number of specialized spot focuses. Theatrical Supplies: Tape, Lamps, Gel and more We carry the consumables that keep the show running. Hundreds of lamps for conventional and intelligent lighting, the full line of Lee and Roscolux gels, Gaffers Tape, Spike Tape, Glow Tape, Set Wear Gloves, Littlites, tie line, black wrap and black tack... the list of supplies we stock goes on. When your production manager or stage manager is in need of supplies, you can tell them where to find everything they need. Gopher Stage Lighting really is a one stop shop. Rigging & Draperies Counterweight Rigging is probably the most recognizable rigging system. A series of pulleys and weights that are all powered by a live operator. Motorized Rigging can be broken down into a few categories of its own... Fixed Speed Winches, Variable Speed Winches, Electric Chain Hoists, Fixed and 2-Speed Chain Hoists... With so many options, we will certainly help to determine which one is right for your job. Curtain Track is one more way to customize a space to your needs, whether it s curved or straight, it will create the look you desire. Control, Programming, System Integration & Technical Services Gopher Stage Lighting has the greatest compilation of technical knowledge in the Midwest. Our staff has years of combined theatrical and architectural experience and education. We have worked in every type of venue you could think of, working with all types of gear. From pixilated walls and bar tops in restaurants to state of the art moving lights in world renown theaters, we have seen it all and programmed it all. The knowledge and expertise to combine multiple control systems and integrate them into one, easy to use interface is housed in our South headquarters. Our goal is to offer you the best solution to your control needs. LED Lighting: Theatrical, Commercial, Residential Solid State, LED Lighting is environmentally friendly and aesthetically amazing. The color mixing capabilities are nearly endless and can create some of the deepest, most saturated colors you will ever see. As white LED fixtures become more efficient and reliable Gopher Stage Lighting is keeping ahead of the curve and will be the first to recommend the right product for your application. Whether the project includes one LED fixture or hundreds, Gopher Stage can offer and integrate not only the right fixture but also the control and programming to complete your project perfectly.
877.871.0138 Any Job, Any Size... We have the knowledge to make it great. History... We provide lighting and rigging systems for architectural and entertainment installations. Begun in 1958 by 3 Local 13 stagehands, Joe Bremiester, Sonny Kroen and Larry Gauthier Sr. and continuing today under the ownership and management of Joe & Melanie Holloway, it s been our only business. And Gopher Stage Lighting, Inc. is a certified WBE/SBE corporation. Foundation... We compete on more than just price. Quality, professionalism and service aren t buzzwords - they are expectations, and they are the foundation of Gopher Stage Lighting s success. We know how to work with architects, engineers, and consultants. We understand owner budgets and contractor time lines. We bring all our experience to bear and deliver successful projects. Manufacturer Relations... As a large supplier of professional products, our relationship with our manufacturers is strong. Having deep relationships with our manufacturers helps us bring a broader level of systems expertise to every project. Manufacturing partners support us in every stage - from concept to development to turn-on of the complete system. Qualified Staff... Our staff consists of architectural and entertainment lighting and rigging professionals. We know project changes aren t the exception, they are the rule. We know what to expect. Our team is skilled at creative problem solving, it s the only way to bring projects in on time and on budget. Technically Speaking... Gopher Stage lighting is a factory authorized service center. We specialize in parts and service for all brands of dimming and control systems. We can provide expert diagnosis and repair of these products, both in our shop and on site. Customer Relations... When Gopher Stage Lighting integrates and implements a lighting control and/or rigging system we are standing on knowledge, experience, and relationships built over 50 years. This is why clients like The Guthrie Theater, Ordway Center for The Performing Arts, The Historical Society, and The Science Museum of - to mention a few - choose Gopher Stage Lighting for their stage equipment and lighting systems.
www.gopherstagelighting.com We work in venues of all shape, size and purpose: Theaters, Restaurants, Hotels, Arenas, Houses of Worship, Schools... Walker Art Center Commonweal Theatre Themed Environments W Hotel Lanesboro Kansas City, Orlando, Cairo, Dubai Worldwide In 2004, when the Walker Art Center expanded its building and added on a theater space, they chose Gopher Stage Lighting to do the job. A new control system, new rigging and draperies... Gopher helped to create this brand new space and helped the Walker live up to the high standards it had already set for itself. Commonweal Theater in Lanesboro, MN was quite the undertaking for this small town. An existing building was completely renovated to become the complete theatrical space that it now is. Gopher provided curtains for both the main stage and the rehearsal hall, dimming, lighting controls and fixtures, and the sound system. Themed restaurants have realized the impact of theatricality and how taking things just one step farther can create an amazing experience. Dichroic glass, projections, LED effects, and show control have been utilized in cooperation with Schuler and Shook Lighting Designers. The W Hotel in needed its reception and bar areas to stand out, in true W style. Gopher Stage Lighting created a custom LED set up which included internally lit reception desks and LED accents for the bar. These LEDs are programmed to change color throughout the day to accentuate the perfect mood for the perfect moment. Our operation has three distinct functions: Systems Integration, Project Management, and Technical Services. Target Center Guthrie Theater Cyber Quest Mpls Conv. Center Mohegan Sun Casino Connecticut The Target Center holds some of the largest events in, from concerts to sporting events. Among other projects at the Target Center, Gopher Stage Lighting integrated the controls into one, easy to use system. The arena floor, conference rooms, hallways, suites, and offices are now all controllable from one location with one system anywhere in the building. Since 1963, the Guthrie Theater has been a landmark in. When it came time to expand and build a new space, they turned to Gopher to supply top of the line dimming and control equipment and make sure everything worked as it should. Guthrie on the River is now one of the city s newest landmarks and Gopher was there to make it happen. Cyber Quest, located in the Mohegan Sun Casino, CT, boasts an arcade atmosphere that s top of the line. Gopher Stage Lighting was brought in as a consultant on the best way to create a space that would be both fun and functional. The Convention Center hosts hundreds of conventions and events year round. Thousands upon thousands of people use this facility and when it was time to expand they knew who they wanted on the job. Gopher provided new and expanded dimming and controls as well as intelligent lighting.
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www.gopherstagelighting.com Based...... Not Bound Here is a list of some projects we have contributed to... University of Nebraska Temple Building Lincoln, NE University of Iowa Theatre B, David Thayer Theatre, Mabie Theatre, Space Place Grinnell College Grinnell, IA University of Northern Iowa Television Studio, Lang Hall and Strayer Wood Theatre Iowa Wesleyan College Mount Pleasant, IA Dike-New Hartford School Dike, IA Applington-Parkersburg High School Parkersburg, IA Iowa Public Television Studio 1, Studio 3, Remote Johnston, IA Mystique Casino Dubuque, IA Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino Altoona, IA Wartburg College Newmann Auditorium Waverly, IA Lincoln Schools 4 different school theaters Lincoln, NE Waterloo Schools 2 different school theaters Waterloo, IA East High School Iowa City, IA Concordia College Moorhead, MN Mandan Middle School Mandan, ND The Ordway Center St Paul, MN Mystic Lake Casino Showroom & Gaming Spaces Prior Lake, MN Target Corporation, MN Mill City Museum, MN Rainforest Cafe Dubai, UAE Cairo, Egypt The Guthrie Theater, MN Fort Sills Casino Hotel Fort Sills, OK Little Falls High School Little Falls, MN KARE 11 Television Golden Valley, MN First Evangelical Free Church Ames, IA North Dakota State University Little Country Theatre Fargo, ND Target Field, MN Ellis Family Fine Arts Center Fort Scott, KS Wise Arts Center Wise, VA Urbandale High School Urbandale, IA