Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Vincent P. Testa, the founder of multiple trade publications and president of Testa Communications, passed away Monday, April 19. The cause was complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 05:23PM[SHARE]Riedel Communications named Trip Wootten regional sales manager for the U.S. Southeast. Reporting to Rich Zabel, Vice President of Sales, Riedel Communications Inc., the Americas, Wootten…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 05:23PM[SHARE]USITT has put Jody Harris in charge of all sales and sponsorship activities for the Institute. Executive Director David Grindle made the announcement last week. This is an expansion of her d…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 04:32PM[SHARE]In digital times, they may seem like relics from the past, but spirit levels remain indispensable tools in everyday industrial operations like technical theater. Two new spirit level types f…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 01:08PM[SHARE]An essential mic kit designed for sound professionals offers changeability according to miking situation Delivering the perfect lav miking solution is as easy as one, two, three with the new…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 09:28AM[SHARE]Monday, April 26, 2021
April 26th is the day that IATSE Local One was formed back in 1886 when many members of the Theatrical Mechanical Association met at 187 Bowery in the heart of what was then the theatrical d…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 06:30PM[SHARE]PLASA is hosting a second PLASA Online May 10-13, 2021 following on from its debut in October 2020. The program will address the most pertinent issues facing the industry, present pioneering…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 03:46PM[SHARE]The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reopened the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) portal on April 26, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. The portal appears to be now open and working. Th…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 01:10PM[SHARE]Due to the uncertainty of New York local and state restrictions regarding mass gatherings in August, as well as government restrictions that impede international travel, the LEDucation commi…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 09:46AM[SHARE]Sunday, April 25, 2021
The Playwrights Realm, based in NYC, is offering a webinar on working with Stage Managers on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. This is the second edition of their The Making Theate…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 01:08PM[SHARE]Friday, April 23, 2021
As their farewell graduation party draws to a close, one of the students in Fame climbs atop a New York City taxi cab and belts out the familiar refrain "I'm going to live forever!" It…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 01:46PM[SHARE]Award supports administrators in developing their leadership and management skills Carmelita Becnel, the production stage manager for the Program in Theater in the Lewis Center for the Arts,…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 12:09PM[SHARE]The National Theatre in London is using Riedel Communications' DisTag distance monitoring device to ensure proper social distancing as rehearsals begin again. Worn around the neck or carr…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 10:07AM[SHARE]Thursday, April 22, 2021
Virtual Showlight 21 announces that registration for its online event on May 25, 2021 is now open. Tickets can be obtained from Hubilo. Tickets are free of charge, but delegates are encourag…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 01:29PM[SHARE]disguise is proud to announce that it is receiving research and development funding from Innovate UK to expand its work in virtual production. Innovate UK is part of the United Kingdom…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 11:28AM[SHARE]Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group ("Cirque du Soleil"), the world's leading producer of high-quality live entertainment, marks a milestone moment in the company's history today. The Cirqu…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 11:27AM[SHARE]Wednesday, April 21, 2021
The NY Public Library for the Performing Arts is holding a free online webinar, Shop Talk: Beyond the Scenes with Prop Artisans, which is an exploration of the eclectic world of theatre prop…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 05:12PM[SHARE]The General Director of the San Francisco Opera, Matthew Shilvock takes you backstage to go inside the set of The Barber of Seville, opening on April 23, 2021 and runs through May 15. There'…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 05:06PM[SHARE]As theaters reopen and we get back to work (safely) some of our skills are going to be rusty and we will have to retrain our muscle memory. Just remember, people will still steal your Sharpi…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 04:48PM[SHARE]4Wall Entertainment has launched a new animated short limited series, Light Humor. Watch Episode 2, The Focus. You would think a day called 'Focus' would be calm and productive, but most Lig…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 04:13PM[SHARE]Schuler Shook is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher Sprague, ASTC, to Principal. Based in Schuler Shook's Chicago office, Sprague is a leader in the field of theatre consulting…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 03:55PM[SHARE]The Conservatory of Theatre Arts at Webster University is proud to welcome Christina Watanabe as Assistant Professor of Lighting Design. In an announcement from the Conservatory, they commen…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 03:54PM[SHARE]13-part how-to video library covers the compact NX2â„¢ lighting console from A to Z. NX4â„¢ training video series also available Last month, Obsidian Control Systems made available a…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 12:40PM[SHARE]AirAffair Air Filtration System and BriteShot Decontamination Tent Help Venues to Reopen Safely Amidst COVID BriteShot, a vendor of LED lighting solutions, has shifted its manufacturing stra…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 12:20PM[SHARE]Here is a timelapse video of the load-in for Pelléas e Mélisande at Teatro Regio located in Parma Italy. The two-week load-in and focus has been edited down to just over a minute. This pro…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 12:05PM[SHARE]Moving light manufacturer Robe Lighting s.r.o. launches its new T2 Profileâ„¢ Â luminaire offering an array of innovative technologies and the color finesse of Robe's Multi-Spectral LE…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 11:58AM[SHARE]The Guild of Scenic Artists is holding an upcoming webinar entitled, Scenic Artists Offstage, that will cover skills and stories from industries beyond theater. This Webinar Summit is Free a…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 11:47AM[SHARE]Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The Staatsschauspiel Dresden in Germany joins a long and growing number of high-profile performing arts venues that are investing in Robe's T1 series of moving lights, a refined product line…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 11:44AM[SHARE]Monday, April 19, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced UK theatres to close in December 2020, the National Theatre's pantomime, Dick Whittington, at the Olivier Theatre had only previewed four times. The perform…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 02:47PM[SHARE]Sunday, April 18, 2021
In celebration of the 40 years since the founding of d&b audiotechnik, here's a message from d&b CEO Amnon Harman on d&b's 40th birthday: April 18th is a very special day for d&a…
SOURCE: Stage Directions at 10:10AM[SHARE]Thursday, April 15, 2021
To preserve the industry's history and provide a deep body of research spanning nearly a century, the NAMM Resource Center is honored to receive the physical archives of Musical Merchandise …
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