J.R. Clancy, Inc., a design, manufacturing and installation company for rigging equipment, announced the availability of a hand held device that extends the capabilities of the SceneControl automated motion control system to any point in the theatre. SceneControl Hand Held Remote has a six-inch, graphic touchscreen in two-dimensional color and 14 function keys that allow the operator to select sets or multiple sets and move them between show-specific soft limits. From the touch screen, the operator can see and execute the presets and cues that were written on the theatre's SceneControl 500 console.

The new hand held remote extends J.R. Clancy's automated motion control offerings in its SceneControl brand. More information on SceneControl Hand Held Remote is available from J.R. Clancy at 800-836-1885 or www.jrclancy.com.

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Mark O'Brien, a scenic industry professional, has joined Rose Brand as a sales representative in Secaucus, New Jersey. Rose Brand is the premier industry supplier of custom sewn creations, flame retardant specialty fabrics, and production supplies for the entertainment, theatrical, special event, worship, and educational markets.

"His experience as a carpenter, welder, draftsman, and scenic shop supervisor made him a Rose Brand customer. As a member of the sales team, his experienced background will further our goals of providing the top level of support and expertise to our customers' productions," said George Jacobstein, Rose Brand President.

After graduating from Rutgers University - Mason Gross School of the Arts with a BFA in technical theatre, Mr. O'Brien worked at numerous scenic shops including Acadia Scenic, Paper Mill Scene Shop, and Hudson Scenic Studios as production manager.

Rose Brand provided voile sheer curtains to the Meetinghouse Companies to use for its showcase event, Chocolate Decadence, at Temptation in the 2008 Catersource Conference and Tradeshow, and Event Solutions Idea Factory February 24 to 28 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It focused on chocolate as the ultimate temptation.

Rose Brand drapes have been used during numerous presidential and legislative campaigns. The company is a leading supplier of rental drapery in America including Ceremonial Red, Presidential Blue, or Freedom White velour drapery. The company also rents LED Star Drops and Soft LED curtain for a little more sparkle or media pizzazz. Call 800-223-1624 or 800-360-5056 for more information.

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