14 DAY TRIAL // Apple Hot News is featuring the Blue Man Group, an organization with a dynamic blend of music, comedy, and multimedia, and productions in seven cities worldwide, plus touring shows, as the group is described on Apple's web site, under iPhone. The company has tracked down some of the members of the group, has had a few talks with them, and has learned that the Blue Man organization relies on the iPhone a great deal.
“Mute, earless, and clearly mystified by modern technology, the blue-skinned trio that performs as Blue Man Group might seem like improbable iPhone users,” Apple explains on its web site. “But behind the scenes, Blue Man Group is an international business with more than 400 technical and creative specialists, performers, and support staff in seven concurrent productions. And iPhone 3G has landed a vital role in the group’s artistic and business operations, thanks to features like Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support and a rich collection of third-party apps that boost both creativity and productivity,” the Mac maker reveals.
Blue Man Group Creative Director Michael Quinn is cited in the piece as saying that “With the amount of travel we do, it’s essential that we’re able to communicate,” he says. “iPhone is a big part of that.”
Jeff Turlik, associate creative director and music director for Blue Man Group, adds that “iPhone is not only a great creative tool — it’s a great way for any business to stay organized.” He further says that “It’s easy to share information and connect with each other, from scheduling meetings to sharing audio and video files or even spreadsheets.”
Initially formed by “blue men” Phil Stanton, Chris Wink, and Matt Goldman, The Blue Man Group is a creative organization that produces theatrical shows and concerts featuring music, comedy and multimedia. The group has recorded music and scores for films. Television appearances include shows such as The Tonight Show, Scrubs, and Arrested Development. The Group also has a children's museum exhibit ("Making Waves"), and is responsible for a set of custom-made musical instruments, many of which are crafted from common materials, such as PVC pipes. The trio's “blue” appearance is truly unique.