Figure 53
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| Industry | Live entertainment, Software, Theatre |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Chris Ashworth |
| Headquarters | Baltimore, Maryland |
Key people | Chris Ashworth (CEO) |
| Members | 16 (2020) |
| Website | figure53 |
Figure 53, LLC is a United States-based technology company situated in Baltimore, Maryland. Its primary offering is QLab, a proprietary cue-driven multimedia playback software designed for macOS, widely utilized in theatre and live event productions. The company’s portfolio also includes products such as Go Button and QLab Remote.
History
Established as a corporation in Maryland in March 2006, Figure 53 had been developing QLab for approximately two years before incorporation. Since its inception, QLab has gained recognition as a leading standard within the show control industry. In 2018, the company purchased the former Playhouse Theatre building and by 2020 had converted it into The Voxel theatre. This space serves dual purposes as both a research facility for the company and a venue dedicated to fostering innovation in performance art technology.