In this episode of the Lighting Controls Podcast, the team sits down with Kenny Schutz, Principal at Focus Lighting in New York. Kenny shares his journey from theater kid to architectural lighting designer, and how theatrical training uniquely prepares professionals for the world of lighting controls.

💡 Key Highlights:

• Why so many theater professionals transition into lighting design and controls.


• The importance of collaboration, deadlines, and storytelling in lighting projects.


• Focus Lighting’s hands-on approach: in-house testing, mockups, and troubleshooting real-world dimming challenges.


• Memorable stories of flickering fixtures, elevator interference, and the infamous “40 fixtures on one dimmer” problem.


• How Focus Lighting blends creativity with technical expertise to deliver hospitality and residential projects that truly shine.

👉 Tune in to hear Kenny’s insights on controls, programming, and the art of making lighting both reliable and emotional.

Connect with Kenny:

www.linkedin.com/in/kennyschutz1880

www.focuslighting.com

Sponsor: mwConnect, mwconnect.us