Figure 53, LLC is an American technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland.[3] Figure 53's flagship product is QLab, a proprietary cue-based multimedia playback system for macOS for use in theatre and other forms of live performance. Some of their other products include Go Button and QLab Remote.[4]

Figure 53, LLC
IndustryLive entertainment, Software, Theatre
Founded2006
FounderChris Ashworth[1]
HeadquartersBaltimore, Maryland
Key people
Chris Ashworth (CEO)[2]
Members16[3][1] (2020)
Websitefigure53.com

History

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By the time Figure 53 was incorporated in Maryland in March 2006, QLab had been in development for over 2 years.[5] Over time, it has evolved into an industry standard for show control.[6][7][8][9] In 2018, Figure 53 announced the acquisition of the defunct Playhouse Theatre building, and revamped it to create The Voxel theatre in 2020. The Voxel serves both as a research lab for the company and as a theatre intended to promote and facilitate technological experimentation in performance art.[10][11][12][13]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Team | Figure 53". figure53.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  2. ^ "Easy QLab Control with Python Templates for CL/QL/TF Consoles - Yamaha - Other European Countries". europe.yamaha.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Figure 53". figure53.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  4. ^ "QLab". qlab.app. Archived from the original on May 12, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  5. ^ "Notes from Figure 53 » 2005 » November". November 25, 2018. Archived from the original on November 25, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  6. ^ "QLab Setup Guidefor CL/QL/TF Series". Yamaha Corporation. August 2019. Archived from the original on May 29, 2020.
  7. ^ "QLab 3". entertainment design & technology. Archived from the original on May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  8. ^ "QLab Training - Learn QLab 4 : Online Course - Stage Lighting Tutorials, Information and How To". www.onstagelighting.co.uk. Archived from the original on May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  9. ^ "Tech Talk: Improve Your Tech with QLab". Archived from the original on May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  10. ^ "The Voxel Opening as Home for DIY Theatre in 2020". Baltimore magazine. November 4, 2019. Archived from the original on May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  11. ^ Ashworth, Chris (January 20, 2020). "Ten years ago today, I decided to build a theater". @Chris_Ashworth. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  12. ^ "The Voxel". voxel.org. Archived from the original on May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.
  13. ^ Kaltenbach, Chris. "This 74-year-old Baltimore theater is being reincarnated once again". baltimoresun.com. Archived from the original on May 29, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2020.