Harry Ligoff
Harry Ligoff (19**-1992). Lighting engineer.
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Biography
He was born in Bethlehem, Free State, South Africa.
His career as lighting engineer started in 1932. He was responsible for lighting during the inauguration of the Voortrekker Monument [1] in 1949. His last position, after a very long career, was as resident lighting electrician at the Civic Theatre, Johannesburg. Harry died at the end of January 1992.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He worked in this capacity for the NTO.
He did the lighting for theatre productions such as I Remember Mama, Die Ryk Weduwee, Minna von Barnhelm, Oedipus Rex, She Stoops to Conquer, Pop Goes the Queen.
Sources
Helikon, 2(9):25-26. 1953.
Tucker, 1997. pp 518-519.
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