Behind the Scenes Technology Tours
Course Descriptions
Cirque du Soleil "O" Show
- Course Code:
- T1
Bellagio and Cirque du Soleil teamed to create this fantastic, otherworldly environment designed to amaze and astound the audience by using water as the essence of the magical experience. What keeps the artists in control of this magical world is the marriage of cutting edge technology and human performance. Computer control of lighting, audio, special effects and automation keep the artists in the air and audiences on the edge of their seats.
- Member Price:
- $150
- Non-Member Price:
- $229
- On-Site Price:
- $299
University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Course Code:
- T2
Join us for a fascinating tour of the latest technology at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. You’ll visit the state of the art Casino Laboratory and Casino Surveillance Lab at the International Gaming Institute and see the just-completed Thomas and Mack Moot Court facility at the William S. Boyd School of Law.
- Member Price:
- $150
- Non-Member Price:
- $229
- On-Site Price:
- $299
Las Vegas Digital Signage Walking Tour
- Course Code:
- T3
Learn why 'What Happens in Las Vegas' is transmitted around the world digitally ... Discover the secret magic and content impact of Las Vegas Digital Signage. From 'Cactus Pete' to iconic LED Towers, see from the inside out how the strips' digital signage works. A special walking tour led by JP Brozyna, AGF Media. This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.
- Member Price:
- $150
- Non-Member Price:
- $229
- On-Site Price:
- $299
Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian
- Course Code:
- T4
Join Stage Managers and Technical Personnel from the award winning Las Vegas Production of Phantom for a tour of the spectacular Phantom Theatre, designing by David Rockwell, and built to house this production. Hear about the unique challenges faced in creating this remarkable venue, assembling the pieces of and then dropping a ton of chandelier on the audience in each performance and dealing with the vast amount of automated equipment, special effects, audio and lighting systems in the most expensive musical ever produced. After an intro discussion in the auditorium, the tour will include the backstage area, the basement trap room, the chandelier machinery above the dome and the control booth.
- Member Price:
- $150
- Non-Member Price:
- $229
- On-Site Price:
- $299
House of Blues
- Course Code:
- T5
The House of Blues inside Mandalay Bay opened 10 years ago and is regularly recognized as "Club of the Year" in Las Vegas. We will tour this unique live music venue which features Electro-Voice X-Array, Midas consoles, and KT signal processing products. Monte Wise from Bosch Communications Systems and Brian Thomas, HOB Production Manager, will discuss the unique system design and the acoustical challenges of operating this House of Blues. There will also be an overview of the system designs of other House of Blues locations and participants are encouraged to ask questions throughout the tour and presentations. This is a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of one of the nation’s premier live music clubs, the House of Blues Las Vegas!
- Member Price:
- $150
- Non-Member Price:
- $229
- On-Site Price:
- $299
Cirque du Soleil LOVE Tour
- Course Code:
- T6
LOVE is the perfect example of the fusion of audiovisual technology and art. The show, only at The Mirage in Las Vegas, celebrates the musical legacy of the Beatles. With panoramic sound and visuals, this behind-the-scenes adventure should delight all attendees.
- Member Price:
- $150
- Non-Member Price:
- $229
- On-Site Price:
- $299
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