Following the events of 11 September, PRG companies have contributed their support to US relief efforts by filling several requests to provide equipment and crew to charitable and commemorative productions. On Friday, 21 September, the nationally televised 'America: A Tribute to Heroes' became the most widely distributed television production and the most successful charity fund-raiser in history. Fourth Phase's New York and Los Angeles facilities provided scenic projection equipment, film and crew for the projection imagery designed by Jean Doherty under production designer Roy Bennett's direction, while Fourth Phase New Jersey supplied both intelligent and conventional lighting systems to the East Coast portion of the production. Yankee Stadium hosted several thousand people on Sunday, 23 September for a commemorative service. PRG supported this event by providing a variety of services and equipment, and even recruiting other theatrical vendors for the cause.

Scenic Technologies furnished crew and equipment for stage platforming and railings, stair units, truss, and other support elements. In addition to the individual employees who volunteered, ProMix Electrotec made a large donation of equipment for the speaker system, as well as on-stage monitors, in-ear monitors and feeds for the television broadcast. Fourth Phase New Jersey provided perishables along with some power distribution gear. Another notable PRG contribution is lighting equipment supplied by Fourth Phase New Jersey to 'Remembrance and Reflection: An Observance to Remember New Jersey's Victims and Honor Our Heroes' on 23 September at New Jersey's Liberty State Park.

Currently, Fourth Phase is preparing for a variety of forthcoming concerts. 'United We Stand', scheduled for 21 October at RFK Stadium in Washington DC will utilize lighting equipment, trussing, crew and production services provided by the Los Angeles and Nashville facilities, along with support from Orlando and Atlanta. Nashville, with support from other Fourth Phase shops, will also supply equipment to the 'Concert for the Americas' at Madison Square Garden on 20 October, and Nashville's 'Country Freedom Concert' on the 21st October.http://www.prg.com


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