Vari-Lite Shines Like Gold at Olympic Games

Vari-Lite is providing automated lighting for the opening/closing ceremonies as well as other events surrounding the Olympic games.

DALLAS -- Feb. 13, 2002 -- From the opening ceremonies until the last medal is awarded, Vari-Lite Inc. (Nasdaq: LITE) will play a prominent role in lighting the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. More than 1,200 VARILITE luminaires are being used to light events within and surrounding the Olympic Games, including the nightly concerts following the medals presentations at the medals plaza.

Just as the athletes have spent years training for the competition," said Rusty Brutsché, chairman and CEO of Vari-Lite, organizers have shown the same dedication in preparing for the way the games and events are presented. We were up here exactly a year ago for a trial run on the opening ceremonies, so it has been a painstaking process to make sure the proper equipment is in place and being used. Vari-Lite is extremely proud to be an integral part in the way these events are presented worldwide."

A lighting package that included 204 VL2416 wash luminaires, 146 VL5 wash luminaires, 238 VL5Arc wash luminaires, 54 VL6 spot luminaires, 52 VL6C spot luminaires, 126 VL7 spot luminaires and 2 Virtuoso control systems lit the opening ceremonies and will be used during closing ceremonies on Feb. 24. Bob Dickinson is the lighting designer for the events. He is supported by lighting directors Andy OReilly and David Grill.

The medals plaza, which was designed by lighting designer Bob Barnhart, features a turntable stage that rotates following each nights medals presentation to form a headliner stage for concerts from artists such as Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow, Creed, Dave Matthews Band, *NSYNC, Foo Fighters and Brooks & Dunn. Lighting the medals plaza are 6 VL2402 wash luminaires, 172 VL5 wash luminaires, 70 VL5Arc wash luminaires, 122 VL6C spot luminaires, 2 VL7 spot luminaires and 2 Virtuoso consoles. Operating the equipment at the medals plaza are lighting directors Matt Firestone and Paul Sharwell.

All of the automated lighting equipment and support is provided by VPLS Los Angeles, which also provided equipment for the Olympic street parade.

Publicly traded on the Nasdaq National Market since 1997 under the symbol LITE, Vari-Lite International Inc. is a leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of automated lighting products and distributor of lighting systems and related production services. The Company markets its products and services primarily to the entertainment industry, serving such markets as concert touring, theater, television and film and corporate events. The Companys manufacturing and sales division sells VARILITE® automated lighting equipment through a dedicated sales staff and a worldwide network of independent dealers. Through its domestic and international offices, the Companys VLPS rental division offers complete automated and conventional lighting systems and lighting production services. For more information, visit the website at www.vari-lite.com.
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