The Team Behind The Scenes
Like any other performance, there are people - very important people - that work behind the scenes, that never get the full credit or attention that they deserve; whose talent, skills and ability allow a performer to present the best show possible. This is no different with Robert LAMAR's Theatre of the MIND™. Although an audience may only see LAMAR during a performance, there are a few individuals who work tirelessly to ensure that each performance of Theatre of the MIND™ goes on without a hitch. Audio, lighting, video and special effects would not be possible without their expertise. They are, in essence, YOUR eyes and ears.
"An idea can turn to dust or magic, depending on the talent that rubs against it." ~ Bill Bernbach
Richard BONNER
Show Director
Richard has been with Theatre of the MIND™ since its beginnings in 1995. His responsibilities include administrating and participating in the technical end of the stage show (audio, lighting and special effects) and also managing the entire production while on the road. This includes trucking, road crew, show personnel, backstage concerns and coordination with the venue staff.
Richard is also the company director of Atlantic Illumination Entertainment Lighting, a stage lighting production company in Atlantic Canada. Throughout his career, Richard has had the opportunity to work with the likes of Bachman Turner Overdrive, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, George Jones, B.B. King, k.d. lang, Gordon Lightfoot, Muddy Waters, George Thorogood and April Wine, to name but a few from his impressive resume.
You may contact Richard at richard@RobertLAMAR.ca or call toll-free 1.888.98.LAMAR (1.888.985.2627), extension 803.
Richard is also the company director of Atlantic Illumination Entertainment Lighting, a stage lighting production company in Atlantic Canada. Throughout his career, Richard has had the opportunity to work with the likes of Bachman Turner Overdrive, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, George Jones, B.B. King, k.d. lang, Gordon Lightfoot, Muddy Waters, George Thorogood and April Wine, to name but a few from his impressive resume.
You may contact Richard at richard@RobertLAMAR.ca or call toll-free 1.888.98.LAMAR (1.888.985.2627), extension 803.
Todd MASTERS
Stage Manager
Todd's connection with Robert LAMAR goes all the way back to high school (just a few "short" years ago). Sharing an interest in all things magic, Todd and Robert became immediate friends...a friendship that has lasted to this day. In fact, Todd worked as a Stage Assistant for Robert long before Robert LAMAR's Theatre of the MIND™ was even a thought.
Trevor MacDONALD
Visual Effects Director
Trevor has been a part of Theatre of the MIND™ from the very beginning. Trevor is responsible for all video production, special effects and specialty lighting. Trevor started in the entertainment business at a young age having been greatly influenced by both magicians and sideshows.
Starting a small disc jockey service when he was young, Trevor has successfully grown his business into Spotlight Productions, an Atlantic Canadian company which manages projects that require large-scale video, music, lighting, audio visual, special effects and other entertainment needs. To his credit, Trevor has worked with talents such as Big Sugar, Hedley, Collective Soul, Treble Charger, Sum 41, K-OS and Sloan.
You may contact Trevor at trevor@RobertLAMAR.ca.
Starting a small disc jockey service when he was young, Trevor has successfully grown his business into Spotlight Productions, an Atlantic Canadian company which manages projects that require large-scale video, music, lighting, audio visual, special effects and other entertainment needs. To his credit, Trevor has worked with talents such as Big Sugar, Hedley, Collective Soul, Treble Charger, Sum 41, K-OS and Sloan.
You may contact Trevor at trevor@RobertLAMAR.ca.
Aaron PECK
Intelligent Lighting Designer
Coming soon: Aaron's bio.
Rick WALKER
The Voice
The ethereal essence of Rick Walker has audibly pervaded Theatre of the MIND™ from the outset. His old-school, rich, deep, sultry voice welcomes all prior to the commencement of every show. In fact, the first thing Robert LAMAR hears before walking through the curtains onto the stage is Rick's vocalizations. He is an entity that belies the age-old parental admonition of, "It's better to be seen then heard." In this case, until now, Rick was always heard but never seen.
Born, raised, and married in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Rick started off working part-time in his family's well-established business, Walker's Printing, before later becoming shareholder, then owner/operator. During this time, Rick earned a Business Administration degree and, as if that wasn't enough, The Voice also received a Broadcast Diploma where he ventured into the broadcasting industry for a stint. During this period he recorded various commercials and public service announcements. Now retired—and when he isn't lending his talents to Robert LAMAR's Theatre of the MIND™—Rick, on occasion, will perform voice-over work.
You may contact Rick at rick@RobertLAMAR.ca.
Born, raised, and married in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Rick started off working part-time in his family's well-established business, Walker's Printing, before later becoming shareholder, then owner/operator. During this time, Rick earned a Business Administration degree and, as if that wasn't enough, The Voice also received a Broadcast Diploma where he ventured into the broadcasting industry for a stint. During this period he recorded various commercials and public service announcements. Now retired—and when he isn't lending his talents to Robert LAMAR's Theatre of the MIND™—Rick, on occasion, will perform voice-over work.
You may contact Rick at rick@RobertLAMAR.ca.