Five Generations of Lighting Equipment 5 Generations of Lighting Various lighting systems have been used in Burtness Theatre. The photo below shows five generations of lighting control used in Burtness Theatre over the past 40 years.
Equipment is detailed below the main photo.
Not shown is the system currently used in the Lab Theatre. Resistance Dimmer and Variac Dimmer. Originally used as part of the House Lighting system from 1963-1990. Of Note- the Resistance Dimmer has been a part of theatre technology since the 1920's and is one of the first true electric dimmers. Originally used as part of the performance lighting system from 1963- 1990.