The Event Technology industry is really pulling together during this downtime, and one of the brightest beacons during all of this is the efforts being made to help those in our industry learn as much as they can while being isolated.

We figured the best way to keep track of all the courses being offered was to create an updating list that we can add to. We’ll be scouring the web for new classes, but we’ll need the help of our readers, too! We will update this list daily! And if you know of anything missing, let us know!

Here are all the classes being offered for free right now:

SEE THE LIST HERE

This topic is an exploration of the storytelling process at Pixar.

1. We are all storytellers
What makes a story great? What makes someone a good storyteller? Storytelling is something we all do naturally, starting at a young age, but there’s a difference between good storytelling and great storytelling. In this lesson you’ll hear from Pixar directors and story artists about how they got their start and what stories inspire them, and you’ll begin to think about what kinds of stories you might want to tell.

2. Character
Characters are at the heart of every film Pixar makes; they’re the individuals we follow on the journey of every story. But how does Pixar come up with those characters, make them more than just generic ideas, and really bring them to life? In this lesson you’ll explore how character development drives the storytelling process at Pixar, and you’ll start thinking about creating characters for your own stories.

3. Story structure
Every story that is told has a foundation, or structure. For example, one of the most basic story structures is “it begins, something happens, and it ends.” But a story’s structure can be complex, and if used well you’re not even aware of it. In this lesson you’ll learn how Pixar structures their films, and you’ll start laying the foundation for your own stories.

4. Visual language
While telling almost any story involves words, characters and structure, making a film involves another aspect of storytelling that Pixar thinks a lot about: visual language. Visual language refers to how imagery is used to convey story ideas or meanings. Perspective, color, and shape can all be used to support a story by guiding the audience to see and feel certain things. In this lesson we introduce you to some basic principles of visual language, and you’ll get to apply those principles to your own stories.

5. Film grammar
Making a movie requires an understanding of the principles and terminology of cinematography, like camera angles, editing, composition, and movement of the camera and characters. This is also known as Film Grammar, and like actual spoken grammar, it is a language used to tell stories in a visual way. Each scene, shot, and frame is considered and crafted using this language. In this lesson we explore the basic Film Grammar used in cinematography and how Pixar approaches its use in storytelling. You will also use these principles to plan shots for your own film.

6. Pitching and feedback
Pixar films take years to make, and the finished version you see in the theater may be very different from the way it was originally envisioned. The filmmaking team refines the films through the parts of their process called pitching and feedback. Pitching is the process of telling your story in very rough form, using storyboards or other rough imagery. After you pitch, you get feedback, which is basically hearing from the people you’re pitching to what they liked and didn’t like. This helps the storyteller assess what is working about their story, and what is not. Pixar goes through this over and over – storyboarding, pitching, getting feedback, re-boarding, and re-pitching – to hone in on the story they really want to tell. Once the film is working in storyboard form, it moves on to Editorial, the department responsible for adding dialogue, music, and sound effects, and figuring out the timing for the entire film. In this lesson you’ll learn how the storyboarding, pitching, feedback, and editorial processes work at Pixar, and you’ll start to apply these ideas to your own stories.

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Webinar Details

Speaker: Stephen Bowles
Organization: Shoflo
Role: Founder & CEO of Shoflo
Date: Thur, April 2, 2020
Time: 1:00pm ET
Duration: 45-minutes

Topic: Learn how Shoflo can help you pull off a virtual live event production.

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ArtUniverse Announced New Scholarships

for participation in physical theatre workshops in Austria.

Three Program Date Options:

24 – 30 April 2020 

Location: 

Laubegg Castle – Austria

Programs are of residential type: 

everything is organised on the same territory: training space and full board accommodation, so that participants can concentrate on creation, intensive training and communication with each other without any distractions of the routine necessities.

You learn more in less time!

Participants:

Another wonderful aspect of NIPAI programs is the multiculturality of our students. The NIPAI draws an incredibly diverse, international groups of students who share a passion for telling, creating and sharing stories. Recent programs included students from from Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, France, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, the USA, UK.

Deadline for Application: 

17th March 2020

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PLASA is the lead international membership body for those who supply technologies and services to the event and entertainment industries.

The Association works to ensure that each sector is fully represented and plays an active role in highlighting best practice and safe working conditions.

PLASA supports its members by providing advisory and support services across business, technical, safety and regulatory issues, as well as a range of membership benefits, events and training courses, including three industry-recognised certification and training programs for riggers and production technicians.

PLASA’s commercial divisions play a crucial role in supporting Association activities. Print and digital editions of magazines LSi and LSA lead the market and are read by professionals in over 120 countries, while PLASA Show in London and regional Focus events provide businesses with the opportunity to showcase their technology and services.

The Association works actively with its members through its Managing Governing Body and specialist working groups. This continual collaboration creates opportunities for all members and shares knowledge, enabling businesses and individuals to grow personally and professionally, benefiting the wider industry.

HISTORY

Stagecraft Institute was founded by Don and Jane Childs and a group of friends to offer a better, more efficient way to train practioners in all areas of live entertainment. SILV was in development for almost 40 years, planning for 3 and conducted their first class in December 2006.

SILV has become a one-of-a-kind intensive training program for students from around the world to meet, learn from, and network with leading experts in live entertainment who are committed to sharing their experience with the next generation.

SILV has evolved into a partnership with industry friends who donate their time, their gear, their studios, workshops, rehearsal spaces and arrange for students to see examples of cutting edge design and technology.

Don’s vision of finding students with “the most potential” is a growing reality. Based on the pattern of Don’s own career, SILV strives to pay back those who have always shared with the next generation in this industry. The practice of teaching students the technology and the sense of accountability and collaboration is at the foundation of SILV.

Don’s favorite quote from his friend Ladislav Vychodil guides SILV.

Integrity is all we have; an artist without integrity has nothing.

As of SILV 2018, over 1000 students have shared the SILV experience.

Learn more about Don’s legacy

GOALS

SILV accepts students with the most potential for success in live entertainment; puts them together with the best teachers who are leading professionals in the field of live entertainment; grows the next generation of focused and qualified practioners in the field.

SILV stresses that to succeed you must be fun to work with, reliable, and accountable; you must challenge yourself; and if you don’t know the answer – go find it.

SILV’s goal for each student is that five years after their training at SILV someone asks them, “Where did you learn all that stuff?” and the student says, “Stagecraft Institute,” the other person will reply, “I should have known!”

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

SILV is proud to have an amazing board of directors, who volunteer their time, resources, and expertise to advise all aspects of our operations.

Current Members

Trevor Burk
Graham Campbell
Jane Childs
Tera Childs
Martin Crawford
Matt Dillingham
Nora Evans
Brian Gale
Bill Groener
Gemma Guy
Gregg Henry
Julie Mauséy
Leonard Miller
Eric Mongerson
Jerry Nadal
Anne Valentino
Marty Wickman

Emeritus Members

Michael Aloian
Kris Hanssen

13 – 19 July 2020

Anfiteatro Academy A.S.D. – via Maira, Latina, Italy

Primarily aimed at professional dancers, physical theatre actors, performance artists who wish to extend their skills and views, as well as it is aimed at choreographers and movement directors interested in gaining new approaches and methods to work with performers in the rehearsal process, in performance production and in education training.

Program consists of several blended sessions with 3 different teachers, focusing participants on the practical exploration of the following topics:

• improvisation and spontaneity – as a tool for rehearsals and making a performance;

• emotional language of the body through dance and movement;

• ensemble building and creating performance pieces in limited rehearsal time;

• movement training, floor-work and animal technique;

• Physical Theatre through a prism of traditional Russian school and contemporary European approaches.

The training is designed as the multidisciplinary intensive lab with participation and practice together with performing arts practitioners from different techniques and countries.

This workshop can lay a solid ground for your further professional development as a performer, choreographer, Regisseur or teacher.  It can help help you to formulate your personal unique approach to work on performances and work with performers, and a general approach to building up a creative process.

The course is taught by experienced professional practitioners, experts in performing arts pedagogy, actors’ training, theatre directing and movement research in intercultural groups and projects.

The working language is English.

At this intensive residency program in Trebnitz Castle (50 km from Berlin), students will be able to practically explore the role of the physical training for the ensemble building process, work with actors in a playful manner, building up a particular atmosphere, cohesion and dynamics within the group. The program is physical, practical, multidisciplinary and multicultural.

Students will be acquainted with methods of actors’ training and rehearsing formed on the base of Russian Theatre Tradition, including Physical Action of Stanislavsky, Psychological Gesture of M. Chekhov and Meyerhold’s Biomechanics.  The core of this workshop is the investigation of the relationship in practice between the theatre director and the performer; the development of this relationship to the particular results.

The program includes intensive practical training, lectures, and discussion forums under the guidance of the theatre director, choreographer and teacher Sergei Ostrenko.

Ostrenko will also introduce you to

• the approach of working with actors on movement, and working with dancers on text, which helps each performer to make their performances more alive;

• the method of psycho-physical approach to performers training;

• the method of active analysis of the play;

• the method of working on the text with actors and dancers.

The workshop is highly recommended for those who are interested in learning about ensemble building, directing, structuring the rehearsal process, to clarify and hone what they already know and to get exposed to new techniques and methodologies, and ultimately, to network with practitioners from different countries and establish future creative partnerships with like-minded people.

All students enrolling in this intensive One-Week Workshop should be aware that this is an introductory course. The limitations of a one-week course should be apparent, given that many people spend years studying and perfecting the craft.

The workshop working language is English.

The program is designed as a multidisciplinary lab for experienced actors, dancers, physical performers, contemporary circus performers, choreographers and directors -performing arts practitioners with professional stage experience working in various genres, techniques and styles – interested in expanding their practical skills, develop international network opportunities and collaborators.

The workshop offers a stimulating environment in which students are able to develop their own movement skills as well as to learn how to direct movement in the performance piece.

These are some of the elements uniquely transformed and combined in Ostrenko’s teaching system to suit the needs of contemporary performers, directors and teachers.

Participants will practically explore the performer’s physicality

as the principal creative instrument, the key to form and style an atmosphere and emotional palette in contemporary performance, stepping beyond the limits of normative text-based acting.

Practical sessions develop in the form of various exercises that progress from simple to compound.

Participants gradually proceed from solo to group improvisations and structures. Every day sets a spectrum of advanced creative tasks, developing the preceding steps. Through the system of consecutive exercises, the group establishes a common language and trust, an ability to collaborate and create together.

The program includes intensive practical training, lectures, and discussion forums under the guidance of the theatre director, choreographer and teacher Sergei Ostrenko.

All students enrolling in this intensive One-Week Workshop should be aware that this is an introductory course. The limitations of a one-week course should be apparent, given that many people spend years studying and perfecting the craft.

The workshop working language is English.

The Program enables students to acquire an understanding of how professional actors are trained, how to develop the method of actors’ training in rehearsal process or in daily training under a director’s guidance.

Students may expect to encounter different movement and directing techniques varying from the principles of traditional theatres to modern approaches. Practical sessions are designed to enhance skills as both a movement teacher and movement director.

During the workshop participants will become acquainted with Ostrenko’s method of psycho-physical training and rehearsal, formed and inspired by the Russian Theatre Tradition.
Methods of Stanislavsky, Meyerhold and M.Chekhov, Meyerhold’s Biomechanics Etudes, Tai-chi for performers, training by method of improvisation, scene composition from exercises to performance: these are some of the elements uniquely transformed and combined in Ostrenko’s teaching system.

Participants will practically explore:

• how to foster connection and cohesion among performers and guide them in the creative process;

• research the connection between physical action and voice, gesture, movement, dance and word;

• explore performer’s physicality as the key to form, style, atmosphere and
  emotional palette;

• the ways of building up the scene composition and performance atmosphere of the performance;

• approaches to develop character and images through movement and improvisation;

• how to encourage performers’ relation with artistic space, freedom in improvisation and spontaneity;

• approaches to unfolding the actor’s creative nature and mounting contemporary professional performances.

The program includes intensive practical training, lectures, and discussion forums under the guidance of the theatre director, choreographer and teacher Sergei Ostrenko.

All students enrolling in this intensive One-Week Workshop should be aware that this is an introductory course. The limitations of a one-week course should be apparent, given that many people spend years studying and perfecting the craft.

The workshop working language is English.

What’s new in the MMIAM program for 2019?

You will study at five prestigious schools ranked among the top worldwide in cultural management research. Learn from teams of highly respected management professors, each with their own speciality in the field.

A Tailor-Made Program

We train a new generation of managers for work in the performing arts, the heritage sector (museums, historic sites) or in cultural industries (film, publishing, sound recording, radio and television).

Learn through theoretical courses, case studies, field work, lectures by world leaders in international cultural management, and visits to well-known cultural organizations and facilities.

A Unique Program for Unique People

In addition to studying in Dallas, Montréal, Bogotá and Milan, you will attend seminars in Mumbai and Delhi, meet managers in Beijing, and have many opportunities to build your contact network in each city you visit.

For more info, visit https://www.master-in-international-arts-management.com/program/

About ETC – High End Systems:

High End Systems Inc. began as a grassroots venture in Austin, TX between a musician, a DJ, and a photographer. Our mission has always been to provide quality lighting products with great service. We’ve gone on to become a global industry leader and innovative force by introducing a series of ground-breaking new technologies that helped define the industry.

We at High End Systems Inc. are proud to call ourselves an ETC company as of April, 2017. Our offices are located in Austin, TX as they have been for years. Combined with ETC we represent one of the most powerful entertainment lighting manufacturers around the globe. Now in our fourth decade of operation, we’re proud to be a pioneer in high power LED automated lighting, a pioneer in digital lighting fixtures, and producer of industry preferred lighting controllers for live event and concert touring applications.

At High End, we innovate and create the lighting products and control systems that illuminate some of the world’s biggest artists on the largest stages. Our portfolio also contains film and television studios, cruise ships, corporate events, theme parks, churches, restaurants and retail spaces.

We attribute our success to staying in touch with the needs of our customers and community. Product research and development is an ongoing collaboration between in-house engineers and lighting professionals in the field and this collaboration is largely to thank for our status as a major industry innovator and intellectual property holder.

As members of the entertainment community, we know reliability is paramount. We maintain rigorous manufacturing standards, while providing industry-leading customer support services.

ETC and High End together, known for innovation and creativity, promise to bring bigger and better things to you for many, many years to come.

ETC – High End – Training Centers & Online Videos:

The High End Systems Training Center is the portal to information about our technical training classes along with online resources including videos and tutorials. Please use the links below to navigate further.

High End Systems offers one of the industry’s top lighting and console training programs, developed to ensure you have the support and most up-to-date technical knowledge needed to be on top of your game in this competitive market.

Free, online videos developed by our Support and Training Department. Topics covered in our videos include Wholehog, DL.3 and DL.2.

Hog Programming (Two-Day Seminar):

This two-day programing introduction course covers the powerful Hog control software, which is used in the Hog 4, Full Boar 4, Road Hog 4, Hedgehog 4 and Hog 4 PC application. Course content is regularly updated as the software continues to add functionality.

This fast-paced course requires a good working knowledge of basic entertainment lighting terminology. Attendees will learn a hands-on approach, using the industry standard Big Hog hardware with Hog 4 operating software, connected to a visualiser.

Topics covered during the two-day course include:

• Console layout
• Patching
• Show file organisation
• Programming
• Timing
• Palettes
• Cues
• Directories
• Pages
• Scenes
• Saving Show Files
• And More…

Sessions are held at ETC’s premises throughout the United States.

Classes run from 09:00 to 17:00; lunch is provided.

Space is limited: Only 6 seats are available for each session. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

This class is always evolving as the HOG Control Software continues to add functionality.

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ABOUT: The Arts Wellbeing Collective

The Arts Wellbeing Collective is an Arts Centre Melbourne initiative that comprises a consortium of Victorian arts and cultural organisations whose shared vision is to effect better mental health and wellbeing for performing arts workers.

Objectives

• To improve support services for Victorian arts workers
• To collate and share information
• To effect industry cultural change
• To improve support networks within and between arts organisations.

The guiding principles that inform the work of the Arts Wellbeing Collective are:

Prevention focused

• Promote positive mental health and wellbeing at all levels, including building practical skills for individuals and leaders, as well as organisational and sector-wide initiatives.
• Raise awareness of mental health, mental health problems and the value of early intervention.

Working in partnership

• Ensure a variety of partnerships state-wide and across the industry – collaboration is core to the Arts Wellbeing Collective and vital to success.
• Work in partnership with relevant experts to gather the best possible evidence-base for information sharing and creating practical tools.

Creating systems level change

• Seek to understand and address systems, cultures and traditions that contribute to poor mental health and wellbeing in the performing arts.
• Aim to drive sector-wide changes in culture and practices.

Long-term thinking

• Prioritise resources and initiatives that have capacity for long-lasting impact, scalability and transferability.
• Stay abreast of national and international trends.
• Focus intently on core vision, objectives, principles and values.

Knowledge creation and dissemination

• Work with experts and industry leaders to find, share, create and translate the best available information, tailored for creative contexts.
• Maintain open access to as much programmatic knowledge as possible, with minimal barriers to engagement.

Encouraging innovation

• We are always learning – we do not have all the answers. Test, trial, evaluate, and share useful findings with energy and authenticity.
• Be rigorously planned, strategically responsive and thoughtfully adaptable.

The Program 2018 – 2021

The Arts Wellbeing Collective program is informed by learning and organisational development principles, positive psychology, and research into workplace wellbeing, all specifically tailored to the unique landscape of the performing arts sector. The program seeks to promote positive mental health and wellbeing for performing arts workers, arts organisations of all shapes and sizes, and the industry as a whole.

The program will roll out across three years, 2018 – 2021. Arts Wellbeing Collective workshops and resources are open access and free of charge. Membership to the Arts Wellbeing Collective is free and open to all performing arts workers and organisations.

SUPPORT FOR DEVELOPING MENTALLY HEALTHY CREATIVE WORKPLACES

The Arts Wellbeing Collective is working in partnership with WorkSafe Victoria, organisational psychologists and industry leaders to support the development of mentally healthy creative workplaces, acknowledging the sometimes unusual needs and composition of creative workplaces.

This is then underpinned with a three-tier program:

1. RESOURCES

The Arts Wellbeing Collective will build practical, tailored resources including tool kits, posters, videos, information sheets, eLearning modules, and more.

2. WORKSHOPS

The Arts Wellbeing Collective will design and deliver face to face workshops, focussed on building knowledge and practical skills to address common mental health and wellbeing challenges in the performing arts. All workshops are co-designed with learning and organisational development specialists, relevant experts and industry practitioners.

3. SECTOR INITIATIVES

The Arts Wellbeing Collective will deliver a series of initiatives aimed at building sector capacity. Initiatives include the roll out of tailored, accredited Mental Health First Aid, the development of a peer support network, and exploring opportunities for increasing access to professional support.

For Support or More Information about Mental Health & Wellbeing: Click Here

Cue2Cue Training:

CUE2CUE training covers step by step instruction and guidance of showcalling and stage management for the event industry. sessions are tailor made from 2 hours to 2 days depending on requirements and include a mix of presentations, practical exerices and Q & A sessions. Masterclass offers a standalone presentation.

 SHOW CALLING:

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For those involved in flying automation systems, acrobatic performance, long and arduous load in/load outs in touring, there are risks. Being a confident and capable first responder can be key in saving a colleagues’ life. NAEMT provide a 2-day course with practical and theory components to up-skill your emergency response. Be aware though, you will need to read the textbook thoroughly and brush up on your medical terms. This is no easy course to pass. Here is NAEMT’s summary:

ABOUT NAEMT: National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians

Formed in 1975 and more than 72,000 members strong, the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is the nation’s only organization that represents and serves the professional interests of all EMS practitioners, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders, and other professionals providing prehospital and out-of-hospital emergent, urgent or preventive medical care.

NAEMT members work in all sectors of EMS, including government service agencies, fire departments, hospital-based ambulance services, private companies, industrial and special operations settings, and in the military.

NAEMT serves its members by advocating on issues that impact their ability to provide quality patient care, providing high quality education that improves the knowledge and skills of practitioners, and supporting EMS research and innovation.

NAEMT Mission Statement:
The mission of the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) is to represent and serve emergency and mobile healthcare practitioners including emergency medical technicians, advanced emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders, paramedics, advanced practice paramedics, critical care paramedics, flight paramedics, community paramedics, and mobile integrated healthcare practitioners.

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS):

NAEMT’s Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is recognized around the world as the leading continuing education program for prehospital emergency trauma care. The mission of PHTLS is to promote excellence in trauma patient management by all providers involved in the delivery of prehospital care.  PHTLS is developed by NAEMT in cooperation with the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma. The Committee provides the medical direction and content oversight for the PHTLS program.

PHTLS courses improve the quality of trauma care and decrease mortality. The program is based on a philosophy stressing the treatment of the multi-system trauma patient as a unique entity with specific needs. PHTLS promotes critical thinking as the foundation for providing quality care. It is based on the belief that, given a good fund of knowledge and key principles, EMS practitioners are capable of making reasoned decisions regarding patient care. The course utilizes the internationally recognized PHTLS textbook and covers the following topics:

• Physiology of life and death
• Scene assessment
• Patient assessment
• Airway
• Breathing, ventilation and oxygenation
• Circulation, hemorrhage and shock
• Patients with disabilities
• Patient simulations

PHTLS is the global gold standard in prehospital trauma education and is taught in 64 countries. PHTLS is appropriate for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, physicians, and other prehospital providers. PHTLS is accredited by CAPCE and recognized by NREMT.

The following PHTLS courses are offered to address the needs of providers and instructors:

• Provider Course: 16-hour course for EMTs, paramedics, nurses, physician assistants, physicians and other prehospital providers.  Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a certificate of completion, a wallet card recognizing them as PHTLS providers for 4 years, and 16 hours of CAPCE credit.  This course may be offered as a classroom course, or a hybrid course where students take 8 hours of the course online followed by 8 hours in the classroom.

• Refresher Course:  8-hour classroom course for individuals who have successfully completed the 16 hour PHTLS provider course within the past four years.  Current PHTLS provider certificate or wallet card required. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a certificate of completion and 8 hours of CAPCE credit.

• PHTLS for First Responders Provider Course: 8-hour classroom course for first responders including emergency medical responders (EMR), firefighters, rescue personnel and law enforcement officers. Upon successful completion of this course, students receive a certificate of completion, a wallet card good for 4 years and 8 hours of CAPCE credit.

• Online PHTLS Module: 8-hour online module that covers the didactic portion of the 16 hour provider course. Upon successful completion of the module, students receive a certificate of completion and 8 hours of CAPCE credit.

• Instructor Update: 4-hour course for current PHTLS instructors that provides a comprehensive overview of content and features of a new edition of PHTLS. This course is offered in a classroom format in conjunction with EMS World Expo, and subsequently as an online course. This course is required with each new edition of PHTLS to maintain current instructor status.

For More Information on NAEMT, PHTLS or Locating a NAEMT Course: Click Here

Are you offering a course, class, event, or other professional development opportunity and want to share it with industry professionals around the globe? Contact us at [email protected].

ABOUT US: International Career Institute (ICI)

The International Career Institute (ICI) is a leader in distance education with some of the most diverse course offerings available to students. It is part of a network of affiliated colleges established in 1978 which together educate tens of thousands of students yearly worldwide.

ICI students are given skills that will change their employment prospects and increase their value to employers. The Institute listens to employers, through its strong links to industry. Our tutors are professionals who are not full-time teachers but rather practitioners who actively work in their field of specialization. ICI currently offers over 50 exciting career and lifestyle focused courses to a broad range of adult learners regardless of location or prior experience and education.

ICI is accredited and recognised by the International Association of Private Career Colleges. IAPCC accreditation ensures that the Institute has met IAPCC benchmarks in the areas of course content, course delivery, student assessments, administration and tutorial faculty.

Mission:

Our mission is to provide our learners with high-quality courses that develop highly effective graduates who have the knowledge and skills to embark on a new chosen career or advance themselves in careers they may already be engaged with.

Philosophy:

“Real Skills for the Real World” is the fundamental philosophy toward learning at ICI. Our learning content, faculty and graduate outcomes are geared towards imparting practical knowledge and skills. The Institute was founded on the principle that the key to success in today’s business and work environment is knowledge.

Purpose:

The International Career Institute is a private provider of education and training whose purpose is:

• To create and advance new and existing career prospects for its learners
• To instil within each student that the key to success in today’s business and work environment is knowledge
• To cater to a broad range of people ranging from school leavers to men and women in established careers
• To offer programs that focus on the application of theory, concepts and skills so that graduates can meet future challenges that may be presented
• To provide curricula developed in consultation with practitioner faculty who are industry experts
• To support students with services that foster success, personal development and career potential.

Courses: (For Full List – Please Check the Website)

Frontline Management:

There are certain skills you need to become a frontline manager. Our Frontline Management course is designed in conjunction with industry representatives and helps you learn the skills you need to succeed quickly and conveniently.

Project Management:

Become a qualified project manager. The course provides an opportunity to interact with and learn from very successful, highly qualified and experienced professionals. It also allows you to enter one of the fastest growing professions.

Business Management:

This course develops the skills necessary for managing a small business, or a department within a larger business. Developed by professionals with many years of experience, it covers a range of topics that will ensure your career in Management has a strong foundation.

How Will You Benefit?

• Fast track your career in frontline management
• Learn the inside secrets of how frontline managers effectively manage people and projects
• Study a frontline management course that was designed in conjunction with prominent industry representatives
• Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
• Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
• Have access to a tutor
• Easy interest free payment plans from as low as €28 per week

Career Prospects:

The Frontline Management course covers the core management requirements required by supervisors, team leaders and operational managers. The course is particularly appropriate training for those who want to become:

• an effective team member
• a proactive and innovative contributor
• recognised as someone who can plan and consistently reach their goals
• an effective and efficient team-orientated manager
• a person capable of improving profitability and strategic outcomes.

On completion of this qualification you will be prepared to enter into management and supervisory positions in a broad range of industries.

Prerequisites:

There are NO previous work or education requirements for entry into any course level. Students may enrol directly into the diploma or advanced diploma levels without completing lower ranked qualifications. Graduates can expect higher course levels to result in higher potential salary, positions and skill capabilities.

Course Length:

The average time within which students complete studies is:

DIPLOMA LEVEL: 24 Weeks

ICI courses allow you to study at your own pace with no assignment deadlines. This means that you determine the pace of the course and within which time period you will ultimately complete your studies in.

• Completing your course with ICI is flexible as you can fast-track and graduate in a matter of months. You complete activities and submit assignments whenever you are ready.
• The maximum time given to complete a program is three years.

Study Mode: Online Learning

This entire course is carried out via Distance Learning (also known as correspondence learning). Distance learning is ideal if you need to adapt around work, family, or other commitments. It is also extremely beneficial should you simply wish to fast track your studies (and career) and not be locked into a timetable.

Our course content and learning experience ensure that your course is relevant and interesting. Learning, tutorial assistance and assessments take place whenever and wherever you are in the country or world. It takes place at your own pace on your own terms to fit your lifestyle. As an ICI student, you’ll never endure a pop quiz, spend countless hours and hundreds of dollars travelling, and never be late with an assignment or for class.

Recognition & Accreditation:

This course is recognised and accredited by the International Association of Private Career Colleges (IAPCC). The courses offered by ICI are unique as they take a very “hands on” approach. Our courses are not designed to teach you just the “theory” behind the industry – they are written and tutored by industry professionals and will fast-track you into a new career of your choice.

Various government departments and business’s have enrolled their own staff with ICI for further training and development and is a strong indicator of acceptance and recognition by employers and industry.

Recommended: Frontline Management

Recommended: Project Management

Recommended: Business Management

For More Information: Click Here

About AVID:

Thirty years ago, Avid got started by breaking new ground to reimagine content creation. Our revolutionary nonlinear editor was the first to digitize video content. It redefined the media industry and is still the gold standard.

Today, Avid is reimagining the entire media value chain with powerful platforms for creating, managing, storing, distributing and monetizing film, television and music. Our open tools and platforms empower more than a million users and thousands of media enterprises to tell powerful stories and build better businesses.

With enhanced collaboration, advanced automation, end-to-end integration and workflow orchestration, Avid today is uniquely helping aspiring artists, creative professionals, production teams and media enterprises to thrive in the digital era.

The world’s most prominent media companies, teams and creative individuals across film, television and music rely on Avid to enlighten, entertain and engage audiences. With Avid, our customers modernize their workflows, standardize their infrastructure, optimize their operations and maximize the value of their content.

Avid has a reputation that’s strong on delivering innovation that provides advantages to every participant in media and entertainment. Our work on behalf of our customers has earned us some thrilling recognition along the way, including two Oscars®, a Grammy® and 16 Emmys®.

With over 25,000 members, the Avid Customer Association brings together the world’s most innovative and influential community of media and entertainment professionals. This customer run-and-led organization fosters deep collaboration between Avid and the people around the world who choose our products for a lifetime of success.

We believe working together is the best way to navigate the challenges and maximize the opportunities in the digital era.

AVID: Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) Overview:

The Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) course introduces fundamental concepts and principles, covering everything an individual needs to know to complete a basic Pro Tools project, from initial setup to final mixdown.

Students also learn to build sessions that include multi-track recordings of live audio, MIDI sequences and virtual instruments. Hands-on exercises and projects introduce essential techniques for creating sessions, recording and importing audio and MIDI, editing session media, navigating sessions and arranging media on tracks, and using basic processing and mixing techniques to finalize a production. Included with the course material is a download of media files and Pro Tools sessions to accompany the exercises and projects in the text.

Together with the second course in the series, Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110), this course provides the foundation training required to prepare for the Avid Certified User: Pro Tools certification exam.

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for both new and experienced users seeking to build a solid foundational understanding of the software.

PREREQUISITES

• No experience with Avid software is required
• A working knowledge of Windows or Macintosh or operating systems
• Basic audio recording and DAW knowledge, such as a familiarity with microphones, understanding of basic audio and MIDI recording techniques, knowledge of basic multi-track mixing concepts (such as setting levels and panning), and familiarity with digital audio equipment such as MIDI controllers and audio interfaces

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Create a Pro Tools session document or cloud-enabled project with appropriate parameter settings
• Accomplish common audio production tasks
• Employ navigation and editing skills in a multi-track document
• Incorporate proper recording and mixing techniques for audio and MIDI files in the Pro Tools environment
• Analyze and interpret session file structures
• Recognize and navigate the user interface and tool set

LENGTH

Suggested length: 16 hours

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AVID: Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110) Overview:

The Pro Tools Fundamentals II (PT110) course expands upon the basic principles taught in the Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101) course and introduces the core concepts and techniques students need to competently operate a Pro Tools system running mid-sized sessions.

Students learn to build sessions designed for commercial purposes and improve the results of their recording, editing, and mixing efforts. The hands-on exercises provide experience setting up sessions, importing media, working with digital video, spotting sound effects, using loop recording and MIDI Merge techniques, working with virtual instruments, warping with Elastic Audio, applying Real-Time Properties, creating clip loops, applying signal processing, using automation, and using submixes and track groups to simplify a final mix.

Together with the first course in the series, Pro Tools Fundamentals (PT101), this course provides the training required to prepare for the Avid Certified User: Pro Tools certification exam.

AUDIENCE

This course is designed for:

• Musicians
• Audio Engineers
• Sound Editors for Film or Television

PREREQUISITES

• Completion of the Pro Tools Fundamentals I (PT101)course, or equivalent experience
• Ability to create sessions, select appropriate session parameters, record audio and MIDI, use Edit modes and tools effectively, set Grid and Nudge values, create and recall memory locations, navigate tracks and media, create Edit selections using a variety of common techniques, use plugins for signal processing and virtual instruments, create a basic mix, and use basic automation techniques

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• Manage large track counts and multiple channels of simultaneous inputs and outputs
• Create appropriate Pro Tools software and hardware settings
• Select appropriate settings in the Playback Engine dialog
• Set up and modify input/output (I/O) settings
• Assess and integrate virtual instruments and specialized plugins for specific music and
• Utilize advanced recording techniques to capture multiple record takes in succession
• Analyze Elastic Audio processors and methods to select appropriate options
• Utilize Elastic Audio techniques MIDI Real-Time Properties to achieve desired tempo and/or rhythmic effects and outcomes
• Apply clip-based editing techniques to audio and MIDI tracks
• Incorporate automated mixing techniques into a Pro Tools workflow for selective during a session post-production tasks automation
• Be ready to sit the associated certification exam

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ABOUT ETC – HIGH END:

High End Systems Inc. began as a grassroots venture in Austin, TX between a musician, a DJ, and a photographer. Our mission has always been to provide quality lighting products with great service. We’ve gone on to become a global industry leader and innovative force by introducing a series of ground-breaking new technologies that helped define the industry.

We at High End Systems Inc. are proud to call ourselves an ETC company as of April, 2017. Our offices are located in Austin, TX as they have been for years. Combined with ETC we represent one of the most powerful entertainment lighting manufacturers around the globe. Now in our fourth decade of operation, we’re proud to be a pioneer in high power LED automated lighting, a pioneer in digital lighting fixtures, and producer of industry preferred lighting controllers for live event and concert touring applications.

At High End, we innovate and create the lighting products and control systems that illuminate some of the world’s biggest artists on the largest stages. Our portfolio also contains film and television studios, cruise ships, corporate events, theme parks, churches, restaurants and retail spaces.

We attribute our success to staying in touch with the needs of our customers and community. Product research and development is an ongoing collaboration between in-house engineers and lighting professionals in the field and this collaboration is largely to thank for our status as a major industry innovator and intellectual property holder.

As members of the entertainment community, we know reliability is paramount. We maintain rigorous manufacturing standards, while providing industry-leading customer support services.

ETC and High End together, known for innovation and creativity, promise to bring bigger and better things to you for many, many years to come.

ETC – HIGH END – TRAINING SESSIONS & ONLINE VIDEOS:

High End Systems offers one of the industry’s top lighting and console training programs, developed to ensure you have the support and most up-to-date technical knowledge needed to be on top of your game in this competitive market.

We are bringing the Hog programming classes to one of ETC’s many training centers. Class sizes are limited to provide a hands-on, intense learning environment. The same product specialists — who are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — will work side by side with you to take your abilities with our products to the next level. You will leave our class with creative ideas for upcoming shows, time-saving tips and tricks and a new level of confidence of your technical capabilities.

As part of your registration, you will receive a Widget for a single universe of DMX with the HogPC software.

We have a money-back guarantee on every class. All attendees receive a High End Systems certificate of completion. Our classes fill up quickly, so sign up today!

HOG FAMILY TRAINING: BASIC

This programming introduction course covers the powerful Hog control software, which is used in the Hog 4, Full Boar 4, Road Hog 4, Hedgehog 4 and Hog 4 PC application. Course content is regularly updated as the software continues to add functionality.

This fast-paced course requires a good working knowledge of basic entertainment lighting terminology. Attendees will learn a hands-on approach, using the industry standard Big Hog hardware with Hog 4 operating software, connected to a visualiser.

• This class is always evolving as the HOG Control Software continues to add functionality.
• The course is fast-paced and requires that attendees have a good working knowledge of basic entertainment lighting terminology.
• This programing introduction course covers the powerful HOG Control Software, which is used in the HOG 4, Full Boar 4, Road Hog 4, Hedgehog 4 and Hog 4PC.
• Attendees will learn a hands-on approach, using the industry standard HOG 4 operating software, connected to a visualizer.
• The class will cover console layout, patching, show file organization, programming, timing, palettes, cues, directories, pages, scenes, saving show files and much more.

Topics covered during the two-day course include:

• Console layout
• Patching
• Show file organisation
• Programming
• Timing

Classes run from 09:00 to 17:00

Space is limited: only 8 seats are available for each session. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

You must be at least 16 years of age to attend this session.

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The Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) is an industry-wide program that has brought together an unprecedented group of industry organizations, businesses and individuals to create a program of rigorous assessments for professional technicians. ETCP focuses on disciplines that directly affect the health and safety of crews, performers, and audiences. You may become certified through ETCP in the following areas: Rigger – Arena, Rigger – Theatre, Entertainment Electrician and Portable Power Distribution Technician.

ESTA runs ETCP, and the following organizations maintain seats on the ETCP Council: Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology (CITT), InfoComm International, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), The League of American Theatres and Producers, Themed Entertainment Association (TEA), and United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT).

The ETCP Certification Council membership also includes the following entertainment business leaders: Cirque du Soleil, Disney Theatrical Productions, Live Nation, NBC Universal, PRG, and PSAV.

Personnel certification is the voluntary process by which a nongovernmental organization grants recognition to an individual who has demonstrated mastery in a discipline. ETCP is responsible for:

• Creating exams based on identified bodies of knowledge
• Conducting said exams
• Awarding certifications
• Managing certification renewal

ETCP is a program of ESTA. The following organizations maintain seats on the ETCP Council:

• Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP)
• Canadian Institute for Theatre Technologe (CITT)
• InfoComm International
• International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)
• International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM)
• The League of American Theatres and Producers
• Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)
• United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT)

ETCP Certification Council membership also includes the following entertainment business leaders:

• Cirque du Soleil
• Disney Theatrical Productions
• Live Nation
• NBC Universal
• PRG
• PSAV
• Walt Disney Park and Resorts

Become an ETCP Certified Technician and join the ranks of the elite.

ETCP offer the following courses and certification in the following areas:

1. Entertainment Electrician
2. Portable Power Distribution Technician
3. Rigger – Arena
4. Rigger – Theatre

Get Certified: Entertainment Electrician

All experienced electricians are invited to take ETCP’s entertainment electrician certification exam. The intent of the electrical examination is to evaluate and validate the competency of the upper third of electricians working in the entertainment industry. These positions typically involve liability issues, the health and safety of workers and audiences, and compliance with the electrical and other laws of the local area, including laws requiring performance by Qualified Personnel. Those who pass this rigorous test will become ETCP Certified Entertainment Electricians and will be recognized as the industry’s best.

This examination covers many areas of the entertainment industry including, but not limited to: theatres, film/ TV studios and on location, arenas/stadiums/sporting events, carnivals/fairs/festivals, circuses, cruise ships, industrial/corporate events, religious events/houses of worship, theme parks, touring concerts/theatre, and other places of public assembly throughout the United States and Canada.

Get Certified: Portable Power Distribution Technician

All experienced power distribution technicians 21 years of age and above are invited to take ETCP’s PPDT exam. The intent of this examination is to evaluate and validate the knowledge and skill base of the upper two-thirds of Portable Power Distribution Technicians working in the entertainment industry. These positions typically involve the health and safety of technicians, performers and audiences, and require compliance with OSHA and other laws. Those who pass this rigorous test will become ETCP Certified Portable Power Distribution Technicians.

This certification meets a need within the entertainment industry to define the required knowledge and skillsets surrounding the assembly, use, and disassembly of portable power systems. This certification will provide documentation of knowledge and assist the employer in determining a worker’s status as a qualified portable power technician.

The ETCP PPDT Certification is focused on a large population of industry workers in the roles of lighting technicians, stagehands, portable power set/strike technicians, as well as facility maintenance personnel for a wide variety of venues. This certification targets the top two-thirds of people working with this technology at various types of facilities in the corporate, trade show, outdoor event, theatrical, and motion picture/television segments of the entertainment industry.

Get Certified: Rigger – Arena / Theater

All experienced riggers 21 years of age and above are invited to take ETCP’s rigging certification exams. The intent of the rigging examinations is to evaluate and validate the knowledge and skill base of the upper third of riggers working in the entertainment industry. These positions typically involve the health and safety of technicians, performers and audiences, and require compliance with OSHA and other laws. Those who pass this rigorous test will become ETCP Certified Riggers and will be recognized by other professionals as the industry’s best.

There are two ETCP rigging credentials, each with its own exam:

• ETCP Certified Rigger – Arena
• ETCP Certified Rigger – Theatre

An applicant may seek certification in either or both of these divisions. Each division has its own separate examination covering the specific knowledge, skills and abilities needed.

The Arena certification encompasses rigging that employs chain hoists and truss systems to temporarily suspend objects from overhead structures in any environment. ETCP recognizes that these methods and hardware are used throughout the entertainment industry in arenas, convention and trade show spaces and in theatrical venues. However the principles, practices, and components are consistent and similar in all applications and are different from those used in traditional theatrical spaces.

The Theatre certification encompasses rigging that employs the use of counterweighted systems, mechanical systems and hydraulic systems, usually, but not always, permanently installed in facilities for the use of theatre technicians in the execution of their rigging responsibilities.

You do not have to live in the USA to get access to these courses. ETCP provide ways for people around the world to gain this accreditation online and by providing exam centers in various locations, but you do have to pass the eligibility requirements and provide the relevant documentation to prove your readiness to undergo the course.

ETCP Mission Statement

We endeavor to develop a Personnel Certification Program to the highest standards that recognizes individuals who have demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in specific entertainment technology disciplines. By providing a thorough, independent assessment of aptitude, ETCP strives to enhance safety, improve performance, stimulate training, reduce workplace risk, and give due recognition to the professional skills of entertainment technicians.

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Over the last few years, social media has revolutionized communication for people and businesses alike. As your business adapts to this development, it can be difficult to know exactly how to best devote your resources and energy. A well thought out, and well-documented social media strategy is a foundational piece of your business’ social media success. This course will turn your attention to the elements of your business you must consider when developing a social media strategy, the goals you want your social efforts to achieve and the various ways you can use social media to support your business objectives.

Social Media Strategy from A to Z Course Online with Hootsuite Academy

Price: FREE

Course curriculum

Estimated time to complete: 0.5 hours

1. Introduction

• 1.1 Course Overview
• 1.2 Course Materials

2. Before You Start: What is a Social Media Strategy?

• 2.1 Before You Start: What is a Social Media Strategy?
• 2.2 The Value of a Social Media Strategy
• 2.3 Overview of Social Media Strategy Components and General Best Practices
• 2.4 Conducting a Social Media Audit
• 2.5 Quiz
  

3. Setting Strategic Goals

• 3.1 Setting Strategic Goals
• 3.2 Setting Objectives, KPIs and Key Supporting Messages
• 3.3 Specifying Brand Persona and Voice
• 3.4 Quiz
• 3.5 Community Discussion

4. Choosing the Right Social Media Strategy

• 4.1 Choosing the Right Social Media Strategy
• 4.2 Strategies and Tools to Consider
• 4.3 Factoring in Timing and Key Dates
• 4.4 Putting Together a Content Game Plan
• 4.5 Quiz

5. Administrative Considerations

• 5.1 Administrative Considerations
• 5.2 How to Set Up the Roles and Responsibilities on Your Team
• 5.3 Creating Social Media Guidelines and Policy for Your Company
• 5.4 Creating a Critical Response Plan
• 5.5 Quiz

6. Evaluating Your Success

• 6.1 Evaluating Your Success
• 6.2 Applying Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement to Your Social Media Strategies
• 6.3 Using Data to Adjust Course
• 6.4 Quiz
• 6.5 Recommended Next Steps

7. How Hootsuite Helps with Social Media Strategy [OPTIONAL]

• 7.1 How Hootsuite Helps with Social Media Strategy
• 7.2 Introduction to Hootsuite Organizations and Permissions
• 7.3 An Introduction to Hootsuite Analytics
• 7.4 How to Use Boards in Hootsuite Analytics

To take this course, you will be asked to create an account with Hootsuite, but trust TheatreArtLife, it is worth it!

To take the course or for more information: Click Here!

About Meyers Sound: The Meyers Sound Philosophy:

A Relentless Drive to Quality.

Keeping the design, engineering, and manufacturing at the headquarters in Berkeley, California is the Meyer Sound way to ensure that every paper cone, every circuit board, and every driver is handcrafted to meet our extremely demanding standard.

We continuously analyze production methods and material selection and exercise the exhaustive quality control behind the legendary unit-to-unit consistency and reliability of Meyer Sound products.

No Risk. No Innovation.

A firm believer that every challenge is an opportunity, CEO John Meyer has cultivated a culture of hard work where we are not afraid to go against conventional wisdom.

From pioneering self-powered technology and SIM audio measurement to linear sound systems, Meyers is at the origin of numerous major audio innovations leading to more than 40 patents, a staggering list of industry and engineering awards, and a reputable distinction in advancing the science of audio.

In the End, It’s All about the Results.

Innovation, however, is never the end goal. All Meyers systems are the result of an engineering pursuit that considers all elements from the audio source to how humans hear.

With Meyer Sound, audio practitioners also benefit from a full package of system design and validation tools, training, and support, all of which are provided to make exceptional listening experiences easier to achieve.

Portable System Deployment: Training

This course provides the foundation today’s engineers and technicians require to accurately deploy portable live sound systems, whatever the size and application.

Attendees acquire a working knowledge of the entire process, from initial system design to final verification, and everything in between. All topics are demonstrated in practice using Meyer Sound solutions, including loudspeakers, rigging hardware, the MAPP XT System Design Tool, Galileo GALAXY Network Platform, Compass Control Software, RMServer Remote Monitoring System, MDM Power and Signal Distribution Module, and SIM 3 Audio Analyzer.

Whether you are an aspiring student, or a seasoned professional with decades of touring experience, equip yourself with the tools and techniques to take your ideal sound system from concept to reality.

This course is eligible for 13 AVIXA Renewal Units for CTS, CTS-D and CTS-I certification levels.

Language of Instruction: English

Change the Way You Think About Sound

A Legacy of Learning

Meyer Sound enjoys a long history of educating the professional audio community, dating back to the early development of the original SIM Seminar. Comprehensive and science-based, our training program delivers content tailored to all disciplines and experience levels. Whether you are an aspiring student, a touring sound veteran, a skilled system integrator, or an audio consultant with multiple advanced degrees, we present tools and techniques to help you attain the best possible performance from your sound system.

Experts in the Field

Our instructors draw from a deep well of knowledge, built on decades of experience as system designers, technicians, and FOH engineers. Their extensive work in the field, across many industry sectors, affords them a unique ability to explain intricate concepts in comprehensible terms, all while maintaining a fun, engaging learning environment.

The Modular Edge

Meyer Sound approaches training with the same eye toward innovation that defines our products. Never static, our program continues to evolve with groundbreaking content and instructional techniques. In that spirit, we introduce our new modular course format, promising the utmost topical precision, scalability, and application. With this step forward, we strike an essential balance between theory and practice to situate concepts firmly in the technology, and by extension, the real world.

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Are you suffering from depression? You are not alone.

GOOD MENTAL HEALTH MEANS BEING ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN LIFE, BEING CONFIDENT AND HAVING SELF-ESTEEM.

With good mental health we can enjoy being around other people and our environment, fully explore our skills and creativity. Good mental health supports resilience and relationships.

While the arts and entertainment sector brings an enormous amount of joy to Australians, recent research has identified that performers, technicians and other support workers experience an unusually high incidence of depression, anxiety and other aspects of mental distress that are also leading to high rates of suicide.

RESPECT, COMPASSION & COLLABORATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING IN THE AUSTRALIAN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

Entertainment Assist is dedicated to raising awareness about mental health in the Australian entertainment industry by commissioning research, advocating for workplace and educational transformation and identifying support pathways for those in distress.

Vision:

For mental health in the Australian entertainment industry to be actively and openly addressed.

Mission:

To promote and facilitate enhancement of mental health and wellbeing in the Australian entertainment industry.

Values:

Respect. Compassion. Collaboration.

About Entertainmnet Assist:

Entertainment Assist is a national health promotion charity that raises awareness about mental health and wellbeing in the Australian entertainment industry and advocates for generational change where:

• Industry workers are educated to be aware of their own mental wellbeing,
• Industry workers are educated to support their peers around mental health; and
• Industry employers actively support the mental health and wellbeing of employees.

Governed by a Board of Directors, Entertainment Assist is committed to reducing the shockingly high rates of anxiety, depression, suicide, isolation and other matters associated with working in the Australian entertainment industry.

Entertainment Assist is for everyone working in the Australian performing arts and entertainment industry including performers, support workers, crew and technicians.

By encouraging open conversations in workplaces from concert halls to rehearsal studios and construction workshops, Entertainment Assist supports a resilient industry culture through peer-to-peer, advocacy, education and research.

Entertainment Assist’s advocacy is based on its research, education and training initiatives, identification of appropriate resources and promotion of appropriate mental health practices in performing arts and entertainment industry workplaces.  We aim to communicate these resources as widely as possible by working collaboratively with entertainment industry colleagues including our peers, industry associations, membership organisations, individual employers and expert bodies.

Australians – Check out their site for more information especially if you or a colleague need support.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/entertainmentassist

Twitter: @entertainassist

For help or more information about Entertainment Assist: Click Here!

What’s Worrying You?

Your mental health is really important. If you have any worries about it then don’t be afraid to talk, ask or seek help. The ArtsMinds information hub is here to help you find sources of support.

One in four people will experience mental health problems each year and it’s important we can access the right support when we need it. It’s also important to remember that the majority of people will recover from or learn to manage their mental health issue.

About ArtMinds: Set up to support people in the creative industries

ArtsMinds is a collaborative initiative from BAPAM (British Association of Performing Arts Medicine), Equity, Spotlight and The Stage to bring together into one place a raft of resources for performers and creative practitioners facing mental health issues. Our starting point was to try to uncover the scale of mental health issues within our industry by putting out a survey to our members and networks to which more than 5000 people responded. This site reflects their concerns.

BAPAM

The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) is a healthcare charity giving medical advice to people working and studying in the performing arts. BAPAM helps you overcome (and preferably avoid) work-related health problems, and we are dedicated to sharing knowledge about healthy practice.

Equity

The UK trade union for professional performers and creative practitioners. A campaigning, caring and organising union we are proud of our strong record of making things better for professional artists. Members are at the heart of all Equity activities and they drive forward the work of the union.

The Stage

The Stage provides news and services for the entertainment and performing arts industry. Established in 1880, The Stage is a must-read for anyone working in the theatre industry in the UK and beyond, offering news, reviews, interviews, advice and more. Each month 500,000 people read The Stage across the website and its weekly newspaper and use the job site.

Spotlight

Spotlight is the UK’s leading casting platform, connecting professional performers with the most influential casting directors across the UK and in Europe. We are passionate about helping each performer on Spotlight establish and maintain a successful career, and alongside having access to the best roles in television, film and theatre, we provide our members with regular career development opportunities and tailored, supportive advice.

Support in the following areas:

•Health

•Career

•Relationships

•Finances

•Help for others

We know that life can be the hardest act of all.

ArtsMinds is here to support performers and creative practitioners in need. Hotlines and Immediate Support Available for those in the UK.

If you or someone you need help or assistance or want more information on ArtMinds: Click Here!

About TAIT:

TAIT is the World Market Leader in designing, constructing and delivering the finest live event solutions in the world.

Whether it’s creating awe-inspiring spectaculars, complex touring stages, theatre engineering solutions, brand activations or cruise ship installations, TAIT delivers world-class solutions for live experiences. With its proprietary entertainment automation platform, custom-made products, and creative engineering, TAIT’s cutting-edge offerings continue to advance industry standards and exceed client expectations. As a global network of over 600 employees in 12 office locations, TAIT has worked on projects in over 30 countries, all 7 continents and even outer space.

TAIT’s diverse group of clients include Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, The Metropolitan Opera House, NASA, National Geographic, Beyoncé and The Olympics.

Markets:

•Concert Touring
•Permanent Installations
•Kinetic Architecture
•Experimental + Brand Activation
•Theatre
•Spectacular
•Film
•Television

Capabilities:

•Automated Rigging
•LED Integration
•Scenic
•Show Control
•Staging
•Performer Flying

TAIT UNIVERSITY

As TAIT Navigator develops so does the demand for Navigator operators. The goal of TAIT Navigator University is to develop highly skilled and knowledgeable operators by providing them with the proper training toolkit. To register for Navigator Training, you must email [email protected]

• Classroom Training
• On-Site Training
• Basic, Intermediate and Advanced courses
• Certification

ABOUT TAIT NAVIGATOR

Tait Towers do offer training on the Navigator system and here are the courses they offer:

NAV 101 – Introduction to Automation (4 Day Class)

NAV 103 – Basic TAIT Navigator (4 Day Class)

NAV 201 – Advanced Cue Programming and Rules (4 Day Class)

NAV 208 – IO, Axis IO and Tuning Basics (4 Day Class)

NAV 301 – Objects and Lace Attachments (4 Day Class)

ONLINE TRAINING FOR IQ

Master the future of entertainment automation anytime, anywhere through the power of iQ’s interactive learning community.

• Online Access
• Interactive Learning Portal
• Custom-user Dashboards
• Simulated Video Tutorials

For More Information on TAIT or Training on Navigator or IQ Powered by Navigator: Click Here

History of Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity

Founded in 1933 by the University of Alberta, Department of Extension, with a grant from the U.S.-based Carnegie Foundation, Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity began with a single course in drama. Its success generated additional programs and the Centre became known as The Banff School of Fine Arts in 1935. While arts programming continued to grow and flourish, conferences were introduced in 1953 and management programs in 1954.

In 1970, to acknowledge the broader educational role of the school as well as its move toward a centre of experiment and innovation, it was renamed The Banff Centre for Continuing Education (The Banff Centre for short). In 1978, Alberta government legislation granted The Banff Centre full autonomy as a non-degree granting educational institution under the governance of an appointed board.

In the mid-1990s, The Banff Centre, along with most public institutions in Alberta, sustained cuts to its operating grant. The Centre responded in an entrepreneurial way and launched a successful capital campaign (The Creative Edge) to raise funds for state-of-the-art revenue generating conference facilities, as well as a new Music & Sound complex. The new facilities opened in 1996, the same year the Centre’s fourth division, Mountain Culture programming, was created. A few years later, in 1999, The Banff Centre was recognized as a National Training Institute by the federal government and was awarded $3 million over three years for theatrical training programs.

In 2016, The Banff Centre changed its name to Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity.

Today, the Centre continues its role as a catalyst for creativity. The global leader in arts, culture, and creativity, the Banff Centre is a leader in the development and promotion of creative work in the arts, sciences, business, and the environment.

Mission:

Banff Centre exists to inspire artists and leaders to make their unique contribution to society. We aspire to be the global leader in arts, culture, and creativity.

Vision:

Human potential is realized at Banff Centre. As a unique creative and learning experience, we curate innovative  programs that develop artists and leaders, inspiring them to conceive and create powerful works and ideas that are shared with the world.
Banff Centre is a catalyst for knowledge and creativity through the power of our unique environment and facilities in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, our rich learning opportunities, cross-disciplinary and cross- sectoral interactions, outreach activities, and performances for the public.

Mandate:

In January 2009, the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology approved a mandate for Banff Centre. The mandate articulates the Centre’s role as a specialized Arts and Culture Institution providing non-parchment programs in the arts and creativity, and in leadership development, mountain culture, and the environment.

Programs:

•Dance
•Indigenous Arts
•Leadership
•Literary Arts
•Media and Production
•Music
•Opera
•Playwrights
•Theatre
•Visual Arts

Practicum Available:

•Wigs & Makeup Technician
•Boots & Shoes Technician
•Musical Theatre Creation
•Scenic Artist
•Scenic Carpenter
•Wardrobe Technician
•Lighting Design
•Set & Costume Design
•Props Builder
•Digital Media
•Adventure Filmmaker (Workshop)
•Audio Recording Engineer
•Audio Post Production
•Video
•Photography
•Choral Art: Conductors & Composers
•Choral Art: Choirs
•Singer-Songwriter
•Sound Technician
•Staging Technician
•Lighting Technician
•Music Stage Management & Production Assistant
•Technical Direction

For More Information: Click Here

About Meyers Sound: The Meyers Sound Philosophy:

A Relentless Drive to Quality.

Keeping the design, engineering, and manufacturing at the headquarters in Berkeley, California is the Meyer Sound way to ensure that every paper cone, every circuit board, and every driver is handcrafted to meet our extremely demanding standard.

We continuously analyze production methods and material selection and exercise the exhaustive quality control behind the legendary unit-to-unit consistency and reliability of Meyer Sound products.

No Risk. No Innovation.

A firm believer that every challenge is an opportunity, CEO John Meyer has cultivated a culture of hard work where we are not afraid to go against conventional wisdom.

From pioneering self-powered technology and SIM audio measurement to linear sound systems, Meyers is at the origin of numerous major audio innovations leading to more than 40 patents, a staggering list of industry and engineering awards, and a reputable distinction in advancing the science of audio.

In the End, It’s All about the Results.

Innovation, however, is never the end goal. All Meyers systems are the result of an engineering pursuit that considers all elements from the audio source to how humans hear.

With Meyer Sound, audio practitioners also benefit from a full package of system design and validation tools, training, and support, all of which are provided to make exceptional listening experiences easier to achieve.

System Design & Optimization

This course explores the relationship between the predictive perspective of the MAPP XT System Design Tool and actual sound system performance as measured with the SIM 3 Audio Analyzer. The instructor will generate and compare data using both tools, in order to help users better understand the correlation between the two. Upon completion of the course, attendees will possess a clearer idea of how sound systems behave in both modeled and real space, and with it, a more informed approach to accurately designing and optimizing systems using Meyer Sound solutions.

This class will be taught in English, and is eligible for 13 AVIXA Renewal Units for CTS, CTS-D and CTS-I certification levels. You must be present for the entire course to receive certification.

Change the Way You Think About Sound

A Legacy of Learning

Meyer Sound enjoys a long history of educating the professional audio community, dating back to the early development of the original SIM Seminar. Comprehensive and science-based, our training program delivers content tailored to all disciplines and experience levels. Whether you are an aspiring student, a touring sound veteran, a skilled system integrator, or an audio consultant with multiple advanced degrees, we present tools and techniques to help you attain the best possible performance from your sound system.

Experts in the Field

Our instructors draw from a deep well of knowledge, built on decades of experience as system designers, technicians, and FOH engineers. Their extensive work in the field, across many industry sectors, affords them a unique ability to explain intricate concepts in comprehensible terms, all while maintaining a fun, engaging learning environment.

The Modular Edge

Meyer Sound approaches training with the same eye toward innovation that defines our products. Never static, our program continues to evolve with groundbreaking content and instructional techniques. In that spirit, we introduce our new modular course format, promising the utmost topical precision, scalability, and application. With this step forward, we strike an essential balance between theory and practice to situate concepts firmly in the technology, and by extension, the real world.

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About Us: RIG (Rigging International Group):

Rigging International Group (RIG) is Las Vegas Nevada’s premier rope access service and training provider. We specialize in on and offshore rope access solutions for clients in need of the utmost in professionalism and quality code standards. All of our technicians are IRATA and SPRAT certified as well as certified in their given trades and crafts.

RIG was created out of client necessity to provide rope access services to industries that demand a higher standard of management and operation procedures. We offer a vast range of industrial experience and a dedicated program to safety, quality and production.

We partner with our clients to provide a safe and cost effective approach no matter how large or small your project is. Our goal at RIG is to satisfy your needs in any work at heights scenario where general means of access is not possible. From offshore oil platforms in Alaska’s Cook Inlet to refineries in Louisiana, you can count on RIG to get the job done safe, efficiently and cost effectively.

IRATA/SPRAT CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS:

Length: 4 days of training followed by 1-day IRATA assessment and/or 1-day SPRAT evaluation. Dual certification candidates must attend both days of testing.

Cost:
$1600 SPRAT Certification
$1700 IRATA Certification
$1900 IRATA/SPRAT Dual Certification

Rope access is a tested method of work which is recognized globally for its safety and effectiveness. Rope access is utilized across many industries – oil and gas, power generation, entertainment rigging, and construction.

The Industrial Rope Access Trade Association (IRATA) and the Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) are internationally recognized standards for rope access work. Certification is attained by completing a 4-day course, then passing a written test and practical evaluation administered by an independent evaluator on day 5. The practical assessment is pass/ fail. We will spend much of our time climbing and practicing techniques on rope. We will also cover theoretical material and equipment specifications. Some coursework needs to be completed in the evenings, requiring 1-2 additional hours per day.

RIG instructors are experienced rope access and rescue professionals who are dedicated to the highest standards of safety. Our company performs incredibly challenging projects at height, in a variety of industries. We train to be able to meet the demands of the most rigorous work conditions and environments.

Candidates must be suitable for rope access work, which requires a good level of fitness, a head for heights and an aptitude for ropes and related systems. Medical contraindications include, but are not limited to: heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, blackouts, fear of heights, vertigo, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug abuse, psychiatric illness, and diabetes. A medical evaluation by a doctor is recommended prior to the start of the course. The systems and equipment used limit user weight to 310 lbs.

Prior to certification, all candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum age of 18 years
• Sign a liability release form and statement of physical and mental fitness to perform rope access work.

Candidates who are renewing at their current level must bring their logbooks. Candidates upgrading to L2 or L3 must present logbooks documenting the required experience at their current level. IRATA up-grade requirements are shown in the flowchart below, SPRAT upgrade requirements can be found in the SPRAT Certification Requirements.

Rope access Technicians who are upgrading or revalidating shall provide their logbooks to the IRATA International trainer member company at the start of the training course. Where rope accessTechnicians have lost their logbooks, they shall arrange for a replacement to be issued, completed and verified before assessment. Candidates who are not competent at their existing level may require additional training. As little time is available on upgrade courses for refresher training, pre-course evaluation is recommended. Expired and direct entry candidates must meet additional requirements and should contact a training company to discuss their situation.

EQUIPMENT AND ATTIRE

All the climbing equipment will be provided. Personal equipment, including helmets, is only permitted if you have traceability and inspection records for them. Appropriate clothing for climbing in a harness is advised. The following are general recommendations:

• Pants or shorts that come down to the knee.
• Short or long sleeve shirts are fine; a collar can keep the straps from chaffing the neck.
• Lightweight shoes or boots. Socks that cover the shin.
• Gloves are not required but a thin pair may be useful.
• A bandana or buff may also be comfortable inside the helmet.

The material being covered during our four days of training can be found on
www.irata.org
IRATA International Code of Practice (ICOP)
IRATA Training, Assessment and Certification Scheme (TACS)

www.sprat.org

SPRAT Safe Practices
SPRAT Certification Requirements

We look forward to training with you!

FALL ARREST RESCUE:

Length: 2 day

Cost: $800

DESCRIPTION:

OSHA requires that “the employer shall provide for the prompt rescue of employees in the event of a fall or shall assure that employees are able to rescue themselves.” This course includes instruction and practical exercises in self rescue and assisted rescue, using a variety of techniques and equipment. We recommend this training for designated rescue teams, and also for any personnel working in remote or otherwise complicated locations, where rescue services would not be able to access in a timely manner.

TOPICS COVERED:

CONFINED SPACE ENTRANT, ATTENDANT, SUPERVISOR, AND RESCUER TRAINING:

Length: 3 days
Cost: $1000

Description:

A hands on course covering topics related to confined space work and rescue applications. The target audience is teams that perform work or rescue services in confined spaces. The focus will be on best work practices that allow safe access to permit required spaces. Simulated entries and rescues from IDLH-type atmospheres that require the use of supplied air respirators will also be included. Our facility is designed to simulate a variety of situations, so that teams are able to practice the most difficult scenarios.

TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:

For More Information: Click Here

About Us: Actors Fund:

At Actors Fund, we offer a broad spectrum of programs, a calendar of workshops and online resources to support the unique, essential needs of all who work in entertainment and the performing arts. Whether on stage or on camera, behind the scenes or below the line, we assist everyone working in theater, film, television, radio, music, dance, opera and circus. Administered through our offices in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, these programs help people across the country to solve problems and make positive changes in their lives.

Resume Writing (Los Angeles & Burbank)

Are you tired of sending your resume out and not getting any response? In this workshop you will gain techniques, tips and tools that will increase your visibility in a competitive job market. Get acquainted with your transferable skills and accomplishments and begin to market them effectively.

LOCATIONS:

PREREQUISITE:

ATTENDANCE RULES:

CONTACT EMAIL:

RECURRENCE:

THE CAREER CENTER

Career counseling, employment training and job development to help you find work that can be done while continuing in the industry or while developing a new professional direction. Career Transition For Dancers helps dancers to thrive during all phases of their careers.

The Career Center (formerly The Actors Fund Work Program) can help you to identify and find fulfilling secondary work that complements your performing arts and entertainment career. Career Transition For Dancers assists dancers during and post-career with career planning and transition support as well as emergency financial assistance and scholarships.

SOCIAL SERVICES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Our free and confidential social service programs are available nationally and address a wide array of challenges faced by people in performing arts and entertainment. With respect and understanding, our professional social workers offer counseling and support groups, education, emergency financial assistance and practical help.

For More Information: Click Here

LOCATION: 

PREREQUISITE:

ATTENDANCE RULES: 

CONTACT EMAIL: 

RECURRENCE:

DATES:

Tuesday, Jul 03, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday, Jul 17, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday, Aug 07, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday, Aug 21, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday, Sep 04, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday, Sep 18, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday, Oct 02, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday, Oct 16, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday, Nov 06, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday, Nov 20, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday, Dec 04, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Tuesday, Dec 18, 2018, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

THE CAREER CENTER

Career counseling, employment training and job development to help you find work that can be done while continuing in the industry or while developing a new professional direction. Career Transition For Dancers helps dancers to thrive during all phases of their careers.

The Career Center (formerly The Actors Fund Work Program) can help you to identify and find fulfilling secondary work that complements your performing arts and entertainment career. Career Transition For Dancers assists dancers during and post-career with career planning and transition support as well as emergency financial assistance and scholarships.

SOCIAL SERVICES AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Our free and confidential social service programs are available nationally and address a wide array of challenges faced by people in performing arts and entertainment. With respect and understanding, our professional social workers offer counseling and support groups, education, emergency financial assistance and practical help.

For More Information: Click Here

About Show Technology:

Show Technology are the leading professional lighting distributors offering lighting solutions for commercial, entertainment and architectural projects across Australia and New Zealand. Our products are used in a diverse range of entertainment and architectural applications such as concerts, theatres, opera, television studios, schools, nightclubs, bridges, public spaces, convention centres, clubs, house of worship and churches, to name a few.

Our trainers are the best in their fields and teach with first-hand knowledge and experience. The topics are presented comprehensively and are illustrated in detail. To provide you with the best tutorial environments, the courses contain real equipment and products. The ratio of students to teachers is limited to make the process as comfortable and effective as possible. The MA Lighting University training that we deliver is industry recognised, and attendees completing these successfully will receive a MA University certificate.

MA Training:

The training programme of the MA University is certified worldwide by MA Lighting, so we can guarantee continuity of knowledge independent of your training location.

The program consists of modular units; the knowledge gained on graduation from the MA dot2 & GrandMA2 user trainings is the premise for all further training. To suit your specific needs the MA training programme has a special focus on Concert Touring/Live Events and Theatre/Musicals/TV/Film.

GrandMA2 User Training:

Duration: (2) Two Days

The ‘GrandMA2 User Training is a starter course intended for beginners with existing knowledge from GrandMA2 online tutorials on the MA Lighting YouTube channel. This 2 day hands-on training course is perfect for technicians and programmers new to MA2 but with some experience on other moving light consoles.

The course is conducted with a maximum of 10 students with no more that 2 people per console. Topics we will cover include:

• Console Set up
• Fixture control
• Using presets
• Programming cues
• Working with Effects
• MA Network
• Version 3.3 software revision

All equipment, lunch and refreshments are provided. Each day starts at 10am sharp and end around 4:30pm.

MA dot2 User Training:

Duration: (1) One Day

This one day MA dot2 hands on course is perfect for beginners and operators with some experience on other moving light consoles.

The course will cover the following:

• Hardware
• Console Layout and Connections
• Controlling Fixtures
• Groups & Presets
• Storing Cues, Cue Lists, Chases & Effects
• Backups & Networking
• Customizing Your Show
• Editing Your Show
• Live Operation

All equipment, lunch and refreshments are provided for the course. The event starts at 10am sharp and ends around 5pm. For more information please email [email protected]

For More Information: Click Here

As our industry is constantly progressing, we at MA Lighting believe that solid knowledge and constant learning are not only needed – they are essential. While shows are getting more and more complex these days, there is a constant need to always stay up to date. Software and features evolve. There is always something to learn and areas to improve.

If you are new the grandMA lighting console and want to get started with the basics, grandMA offers a collection of instructional YouTube videos to demonstrate the basics of grandMA programming:

Another source of education is from MA Lighting.

MA provides a number of courses and access to training at their MA University. The focus can be on concerts, touring and live events OR theatre, musicals, television and film.

MA Lighting has this to say about their courses:

By providing comprehensive training programs, MA Lighting aims to offer its customers the best possible qualifications. This is particularly important when it comes to grandMA2 console and dot2 training; however, it is equally relevant when using an MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) or setting up a network via MA-Net2/MA-Net utilising the corresponding MA hardware solutions.

Our trainers are the best in their fields and teach with first-hand knowledge and experience. The topics are presented comprehensively and are illustrated in detail. To provide you with the best tutorial environments, the courses contain real equipment and products. The ratio of students to teachers is limited to make the process as comfortable and effective as possible. Trainings within the MA Lighting University are industry recognised, and attendees completing these successfully will receive a certificate.

Two strong elements form the basis of the MA University concept, aimed to deliver the best learning experience for you. Both elements of the MA University training concept – E-learning and hands-on training – offer multiple advantages. In combination, they guarantee the best possible learning experience and a sophisticated understanding of MA’s products and philosophies for you.

Don’t have access to a grandMA console? No problem. MA provide a PC version of the grandMA software which has all the functionality of the real thing.

Finally, learn from the best. Find a lighting programmer who uses a grandMA system, and request that they let you tag along on their next gig, or at least ask for a quick tutorial in a live situation.

Get programming!

For More Information: Click Here

Women’s Audio Mission is a San Francisco/Oakland-based nonprofit organization that uses music and media and an incredible “carrot” of an audio training environment –  the only professional recording studio in the world built and run by women –  to attract over 1,500 underserved women and girls every year to STEM and creative technology studies that inspire them to amplify their voices and become the innovators of tomorrow. WAM’s award-winning curriculum weaves art and music with science, technology and computer programming and works to close the critical gender gap in creative technology careers.

About WOMEN’S AUDIO MISSION:

Women’s Audio Mission addresses two critical issues:

1. Less than 5% of the people creating the sounds, music and media in the daily soundtrack of our lives are women.
2. The alarming 70% decline in women/girls enrolling in college STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) programs since the year 2000.

WAM’s accomplishments include:

•500+ women have been placed in paid positions with Google, Pixar, SFJazz, NPR, Dolby Laboratories, KQED, recording Mary J. Blige & Hillary Clinton for Apple, Comedy Central, Tracy Chapman, Animal Planet, Electronic Arts, etc

•The White House Office of Social Innovation visited WAM to learn about WAM’s revolutionary methods of educating young women and girls.

•WAM was recently featured on the SF Chronicle: wam.rocks/SFChron2016; KQED: wam.rocks/KQED2016; and NBC News: http://wam.rocks/wamNBCnews

•WAM was named “Best of the Bay” by the San Francisco Bay Guardian.

•2,000+ classes given to 12,000 women/girls over 15 years

•WAM’s recording studio is the only professional recording studio in the world built and run entirely by women.

•WAM has produced and recorded albums for over 150 artists from 21 countries, including GRAMMY-winners Kronos Quartet, acclaimed author Salman Rushdie for NPR, Angélique Kidjo (2014 GRAMMY Winner), Oscar-nominated film, “Dirty Wars”, tUnE-yArDs, Clarence Jones (Martin Luther King’s Speechwriter), award-winning singer Tanya Tagaq, and St. Lawrence String Quartet, providing work experience for 215+ women.

•WAM was awarded Google RISE Awards in 2015 and 2016 for our integration of computer science into our curriculum.

Get Involved:

•Become A Member or Ally
Be the first to know about special members only and VIP events, get free magazine subscriptions and passes to conferences as well as discounts on audio gear and text books.

Student or Professional Member Levels are for anyone who is woman-identified (transgender or cisgender), non-binary or gender non-conforming.

The Ally Level is for men or other identified persons that want to show their ongoing support of WAM’s programs and initiatives.

• Training

• Events

• Job Postings

• And More…

For more information on Woman’s Audio Mission (WAM): Click Here

The Actors’ Fund program enables dancers to define their career possibilities while developing the skills necessary to excel in a variety of disciplines in order to thrive during all phases of their careers.

Founded in 1985, Career Transition For Dancers enables dancers to define their career possibilities and develop the skills necessary to excel in a variety of disciplines outside of dance.

Core program services include:

•Career Counseling and Guidance Program
•Scholarship and Grant Program

Dancers are also eligible to receive individual and group counseling services, referrals for healthcare and health insurance and, where eligible, access to emergency financial assistance.

ELIGIBILITY:

For dancers interested in career counseling and guidance:

•An active dancer must currently be working professionally (or withing the last 12 months) in the performing arts and/or entertainment industry
OR
•Currently be enrolled in a competitive dance/training/education program and intend to derive income as a professional dancer
OR
•Former dancers must have a minimum of seven years paid employment in the performing arts and/or entertainment industry with five years of earnings of at least $5,000 a year,
OR
•Dancers over 65 must be able to document that his/her primary life earnings were derived from the entertainment industry

For dancers interested in a scholarship or grant:

•A professional dance career of 7 or more years (years need not be consecutive or current) within the past 20 years;

•100 weeks or more of paid dance employment in the United States (US citizens with global dance experience inclusive);

•Total gross earnings of a minimum of $56,000 (arrived at by combining the annual gross income of the 7 highest earning years within the past 20 years);

•Document a financial need;

•Consultation with a Career Counselor, either in person or by telephone (depending on proximity to one of our offices);

FOR ASSISTANCE, PLEASE CONTACT:

We provide assistance nationally. For more information and an application, please contact our regional office closest to you.

New York City
Patch Schwadron, Senior Career Counselor
917.281.5992
[email protected]

Chicago
Maryellen Langhout, Career Counselor
312.414.0500
[email protected]

Los Angeles
Sophia Kozak, Career Counselor
323.330.2472
[email protected]

Or For More Information on this or other programs, Click Here:

Mentorly mentor and acclaimed visual artist Olivia Knapp wishes she too have had access to a resource that could connect her with artists working in her desired field before spending substantial amounts on art school tuition that didn’t directly yield her career. That’s why she’s so keen on giving back through Mentorly, alongside our many other brilliant visual artists, Jason Cantoro, Dave Todaro, MissPixels and Lisa McLinden. Let them guide you on finding your own aesthetic and technique and getting your work known!

Learn More

Rational Acoustics offer the following courses:

Smaart Operator Fundamentals

Smaart Basics

Application Practicums

These courses are offered in numerous locations in USA, Europe, Australia, Africa and South America

To become an accomplished Rigger requires both experience and training.

There are no countries except for Australia, who require you to have a certificate in Rigging prior to getting on the job. Given the risks associated with the job, it is the individual’s responsibility to gain the training, experience and knowledge to be confident in the practical application of their work.

Here are some training resources for you to consider:

USA – The Entertainment Technician Certification Program – Arena and Theatre Rigging Certifications

UK – Professional Lighting and Sound Association – National Rigging Certificate

UK – Professional Lighting and Sound Association – National Event Lifting Certificate

AUSTRALIA – Workplace Health & Safety – Rigger Licenses

AUSTRALIA – Workplace Health & Safety – Dogger (DG) Licenses

WORLDWIDE – Industrial Rope Access Trade Association

“It is the mission of the North American Theater Engineering and Architecture Conference (NATEAC) to promote communication between the architects, engineers, consultants, and manufacturers responsible for designing and building new theaters and renovating existing facilities in North America. It is also our goal to promote a higher level of interaction between these professionals and the end users of their facilities.”

The requirements of performance spaces are more complex than ever before. With the meteoric rise of digital technology and the ever expanding diversity of these facilities, there is an increasing need for those responsible for these spaces – the architects, engineers, consultants, manufacturers and end users – to have an opportunity to share in their knowledge of 21st century technology. NATEAC will help facilitate the process of design, construction and renovation of traditional and non-traditional theatres to the benefit of all who use them.

NATEAC 2016 will offer more than 60 panelists speaking at 24 sessions on topics ranging from LED power requirements to gender issues in public restrooms and prefabricated theatres.

Visit this site for more information about the 2020 NATEAC.

Vision Statement

We envision a world in which the joy of making music is a precious element of daily living for everyone; a world in which every child has a deep desire to learn music and a recognized right to be taught; and in which every adult is a passionate champion and defender of that right.

Mission Statement

NAMM’s mission is to strengthen the music products industry and promote the pleasures and benefits of making music.

Objectives

Join the lighting industry’s largest annual event from May 3—7, 2020 in Las Vegas. Equip yourself with the knowledge, connections and ideas you need to boost your professional growth and business. 24,000+ professionals from over 70 countries attend LightFair every year. If you are in the industry, you don’t want to miss LightFair.
Early-bird pricing ends March 2, 2020.

Invest in your professional growth.

Need help getting approval to attend? Our justification kit has you covered.

Learn. Take advantage of 85 conference sessions, over 150 speakers, 200+ hours of accredited courses, six specialized learning tracks and the opportunity to earn up to 37.5 CEU credits.

Get inspired. World-renowned industry experts Sir David Adjaye and Karim Rashid will deliver the keynote and opening-day addresses respectively. Over 500 exhibitors will showcase their latest products, designs and solutions.

Connect. Expand what you know and whom you know. Network with over 500 exhibitors, 150+ conference speakers, design and technology leaders, peers and prospects from across the industry.

Discover. Participate in engaging Design Synergist presentations, guided pavilion tours, exhibitor-led presentations and numerous networking opportunities.

If you are serious about growing your business and/or giving your professional development and career advancement a boost, register for LightFair 2020 today. 

Who attends LightFair?

This is the 31st year of LightFair. Each year, 24,000+ professionals from over 70 countries attend the event, including

• Lighting Designers, Specifiers, Architects, Consultants, Representatives
• Lighting and Electrical Distributors
• End Users, Utilities, ESCOs
• Electrical Contractors, Electrical Specialists, Construction/Real Estate Professionals and more
• See below for admission policy

Visit this site for more info.

NAB Show will not take place this April in Las Vegas. NAB is focused on continuing to provide value and connection for our Show community, and is announcing new online offerings including NAB Show Express, as well as enhancements to NAB Show New York, in the weeks and months to come.

LEARN MORE HERE

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NAB Show® is an unrivaled source. For content professionals from all corners of the media, entertainment and technology ecosystem. For those seeking to create superior audio and visual experiences. For those striving to drive listeners and viewers in larger numbers for greater reach. No matter where you fall on the content continuum—from creation to distribution, management to monetization—you’ll find a renewed path to clarity and confidence that takes your work in bold new directions.

• Get the latest insights and predictions on emerging tech and trends
• Meet pioneers behind the newest techniques and technologies in every category
• Learn hands-on with new gear, software and methods

Visit https://www.nabshow.com/ for more info.

On 12 March, the Hessian Ministry for Social Affairs and Integration issued general decrees prohibiting large-scale events expected to attract more than 1,000 visitors due to the background of the rapid spread of SARS CoV-2 infections. At the present time, it cannot be assumed that the current situation will have changed by the time the postponed event was to have been held. Therefore, Messe Frankfurt has decided to cancel the event. 

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Prolight + Sound is the sector’s most important international meeting place for technologies and services relating to entertainment, shows and events, audio-visual systems integration and content creation. Come and join us! The 25. Prolight + Sound anniversary edition will take place from May 26-29. Be there!

Let yourself get inspired by these topics:

ProLight:
The latest solutions for professional lighting technology.

ProAudio:
The complete spectrum of products for audio technology.

ProStage:
All about the theatre and stage technology.

ProMedia:
The future of professional AV media technology and systems integration.

ProEvent:
New technologies for special visitor experiences.

Awards:
Important award ceremonies for the sector.

For more info, visit this site.

Exhibit Hall Access $25.00
– Includes Exhibit Hall access on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18
– Includes access to the Light it Up Reception on Tuesday, March 17

Exhibit Hall + Session Pass $50.00
– Includes Exhibit Hall access on Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18
– Includes unlimited access to all Sessions throughout the event (Sessions schedule will be released in coming weeks)
– Includes access to the Light it Up Reception on Tuesday, March 17

DLF MEMBERS
Free Admission for Exhibit Hall Access only (Pre-registration required). Educational Sessions are not included.

IES NEW YORK CITY SECTION MEMBERS
Free Admission for Exhibit Hall Access only (Pre-registration required). Educational Sessions are not included.

STUDENTS
Free Admission for Exhibit Hall Access + Sessions Pass. To be eligible, students MUST register in advance online and present a Student ID at the show.

EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Registration for Educational Sessions is available on a first come, first serve basis.
Sessions schedule will be released in coming weeks
Individual Sessions: $10 per session
Unlimited Sessions: $50

Visit https://leducation.org/registration/ for more info.

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Firmly established as one of the industry’s favourite events, PLASA Focus Leeds attracts the biggest brands and the brightest minds that the industry has to offer.

Not only that, thousands of entertainment technology professionals from across the north of England continue to attend the show year on year due to its friendly and inclusive atmosphere.

The show appeals to those eager to see the latest technologies showcased for the first time in the UK, fresh from international launches. Together with the programme, which delivers two-days of expert-led content, PLASA Focus Leeds keeps visitors up-to-date and inspired with the latest technology and trends.

Showlight is regarded as being one of the best networking events in the business, with the next event, taking place in 2021. Showlight 2021 will take place from 22-25 May at the beautiful French town of Fontainebleau, near Paris. Sign up to our new Mailing List to receive up-to-date information. Why not take a look at images from our 2017 event.

• See
  Delegates can see the latest lighting products in a small-scale exhibition that forms just one part of Showlight. Exhibitors get an invaluable opportunity to receive user feedback in a relaxed and non-pressured environment.
• Hear
  Showlight features a series of enjoyable and informative presentations and papers. If you have an idea for a paper for Showlight 2021, be sure to get in touch!
• Network
  There are plenty of opportunities to network during Showlight, both at the exhibition and during our popular visit programme and conference dinner.

Showlight offers ample opportunities to network with your industry friends and colleagues.

C2: Montreal – The Most Forward-Thinking Business Event in the World.

Welcome to the three-day immersive event that will transform the way you do business.

C2 brings together Commerce and Creativity to explore trends, opportunities, disruptions and major shifts on the horizon. Every year, this is where more than 6,500 decision makers and creative minds unite to collectively shape, experience, and challenge the future of business.

What is C2 Montréal?

C2 Montréal is the most forward-thinking business event in the world. Named best conference four years running, C2 is much more than just simply a conference. We combine progressive and inspiring content in a highly creative, festival-like setting that will blow your mind. At C2, guests transform into active participants who aren’t afraid to dive right in. C2 is for business leaders who want to lead the pack.

Inspiring Talks: Inspiration from the world’s top innovators

The coronavirus pandemic has darkened the live sound landscape, with events canceled, jobs lost, and colleagues living in isolation. As the industry faces uncertain times, technology providers are stepping up to support audio pros with expanded online learning resources. We’ve put together a list of courses, webinars, and certification classes for any experience level—and they’re all free. (Interested in lighting and control system training? We cover some of those options here.)

We know people are in dire straits, and skills-building isn’t enough to navigate this crisis. For help with financial or mental health issues, MusiCares’ COVID-19 Relief Fund, SoundGirls’ Surviving Coronavirus Resources page, and Tour Support are great starting points. If you’re in a position to support others, consider donating to the organizations above, the Roadie Rescue campaign, joining the call for a federal aid package for the events industry, participating in the Recording Academy’s efforts to advocate for protecting music makers as part of coronavirus relief funding, or even just reaching out to check in on a colleague.

Check out FREE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

My Name is Ulrike Storch and I am a performing artist with a passion for 

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE in the performing arts world, which is why I created this blog. 

READ HERE

Embodiment is an antidote to the violence, disconnection and overwhelm caused by numbing, and a return to our shared humanity. For this reason, ​our goal is to make the 20’s the embodiment decade​,​ and help humanity thrive. The Embodiment Conference is a university, a fiesta and a catalyst. In a cynical age this is a bold vision, yes, but if not now when?

TEC will again be a uniquely rich opportunity for diverse learning, and will not only help you to come home to the anchor of your body in a chaotic world: to energise and inspire you personally, but also to connect with others for whom the body matters too. TEC will use global online community, to create local communities and real-world action.

Participants have an opportunity not just to get a bunch of information, but to clarify and digest that into wisdom. Through this event you can:

Learn from the leaders and innovators in the field
Gain deep personal insights (we will provide a platform to help with this)
Deepen and reboot your own practice
Easily learn about many new areas
Build real relationships and gain a community of support that will continue long
after the event (online and in-person).
Have a really good time doing all this 🙂

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I and You by Lauren Gunderson

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One afternoon, Anthony arrives unexpectedly at classmate Caroline’s door bearing a beat-up copy of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, an urgent assignment from their English teacher. Homebound due to illness, Caroline hasn’t been to school in months, but she is as quick and sardonic as Anthony is athletic, sensitive, and popular. As these two let down their guards and share their secrets, this seemingly mundane poetry project unlocks a much deeper mystery that has brought them together. I and You is an ode to youth, life, love, and the strange beauty of human connectedness.

Website: IAndYouPlay.tumblr.com

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Stage Managing the Arts in Canada Paperback by Winston Morgan (Author, Contributor)

About the Author

WINSTON MORGAN (1952 – 2016) stage managed in Canada for twenty-seven years and had the opportunity to work in a variety of situations including small, medium and large theatres across Canada, as well as festival and commercial productions. Winston worked at the Toronto International Film Festival Group as Venue Manager from 1994 until retiring in 2010. He was also involved with the Rendezvous with Madness Film Festival, Madness and Arts International Festival, Dubai International Film Festival, Workman Theatre Arts and taught Stage Management sessions at Ryerson University, Humber College, York University, George Brown College and the National Theatre School. He created S.M.Arts – Stage Managing the Arts in Canada in 1997, in order to fulfill what he saw as a need for professional development training for stage managers working in Canadian performing arts. S.M.Arts, now a not-for-profit organization, is entering its 21st year. It presents an annual 10-day Toronto conference as well a 4-day mini conference in a different city across Canada. Winston also founded a sister organization entitled P.M.Arts – Production Managing the Arts, which provides professional development for Production Managers across Canada.

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Whenever You’re Ready: Nora Polley on Life as a Stratford Festival Stage Manager by Shawn DeSouza-Coelho (Author)

Whenever You’re Ready is an intimate account of the career of Nora Polley, who ― in her 52 years at the Stratford Festival ― has learned from, worked with, and cared for some of the greatest directors, actors, stage managers, and productions in Canadian theatrical history. In so doing, Nora became one of the greatest stage managers this country has ever seen.

Here is an account of the Stratford Festival’s history like no other. From her childhood forays into a theater her father, Victor, worked tirelessly to help maintain, to her unexpected apprenticeship and the equally unexpected 40 years of stage management it ushered in, this is the Stratford Festival seen exclusively through Nora’s eyes. Here is an immersive account of a life spent in service of the theater, told from the ground floor: where actors struggle with lines and anxieties, where directors lose themselves in the work, where the next season is always uncertain, and where Nora ― a stage manager, a custodian, a confidante, a pillar, a rock ― finds her rhythm, her patience, her perseverance, her love, her consistency, and her invisibility. These are the qualities that make a stage manager great and, whenever you’re ready, this book will show you why.

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Why Is That So Funny?: A Practical Exploration of Physical Comedy by John Wright (Author)

This unique exploration of the principles and practice of physical comedy starts with a discussion of the various types of laughter that can be provoked by performance. It then presents graduated sequences of over a hundred games and exercises devised to demonstrate and investigate the whole range of comic possibilities open to a performer. The result is an intensely practical and thoroughly stimulating investigation of how comedy works in physical terms.

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Le Cirque (French) by Pascal Jacob (Author)

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Le corps en jeu (French) by Collectif (Author), Odette Aslan (Editor)

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Le Théâtre Du Geste: Mimes et Acteurs (French Edition) by Jacques Lecoq (Editor)

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Acting (Re) Considered (Worlds of Performance) by by Phillip B. Zarrilli (Editor)

This second edition includes five new essays and has been fully revised and updated, with discussions by or about major figures who have shaped theories and practices of acting and performance from the late nineteenth century to the present.
The essays – by directors, historians, actor trainers and actors – bridge the gap between theories and practices of acting, and between East and West. No other book provides such a wealth of primary and secondary sources, bibliographic material, and diversity of approaches. It includes discussions of such key topics as:
* how we think and talk about acting
* acting and emotion
* the actor’s psychophysical process
* the body and training
* the actor in performance
* non-Western and cross-cultural paradigms of the body, training and acting.
Acting (Re)Considered is vital reading for all those interested in performance.

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A Dictionary of Theatre Anthropology: The Secret Art of the Performer by Eugenio Barba & Nicola Savarese

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To the Actor: On the Technique of Acting by Michael Checkhov

2014 Reprint of 1952 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Chekov has recorded the results of his many years of experimenting, testing and verifying in the professional theater and schools of theater. He brings to the actor far greater insight into himself and the character he is to portray, which enables him to approach any role with new ease and skill. Chekhov was told by Stanislawsky to organize his observations and thoughts and present them to his audience. Preface by Yul Brynner. Illustrated by Nicolai Remisoff.

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Stella Adler: The Art of Acting by Howard Kissel 

Stella Adler was one of the 20th Century’s greatest figures. She is arguably the most important teacher of acting in American history. Over her long career, both in New York and Hollywood, she offered her vast acting knowledge to generations of actors, including Marlon Brando, Warren Beatty, and Robert De Niro. The great voice finally ended in the early Nineties, but her decades of experience and teaching have been brilliantly caught and encapsulated by Howard Kissel in the twenty-two lessons in this book.

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An Actor Prepares by Constantin Stanislavski 

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True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor by David Mamet

One of our most brilliantly iconoclastic playwrights takes on the art of profession of acting with these words: invent nothing, deny nothing, speak up, stand up, stay out of school. Acting schools, “interpretation,” “sense memory,” “The Method”–David Mamet takes a jackhammer to the idols of contemporary acting, while revealing the true heroism and nobility of the craft.

He shows actors how to undertake auditions and rehearsals, deal with agents and directors, engage audiences, and stay faithful to the script, while rejecting the temptations that seduce so many of their colleagues. Bracing in its clarity, exhilarating in its common sense, True and False is as shocking as it is practical, as witty as it is instructive, and as irreverent as it is inspiring.

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Respect for Acting by Uta Hagen (Author), Haskel Frankel (Contributor), Angele Masters (Narrator)

For many years, Uta Hagen was asked to write a book. Finally she did, and here it is: an account of her own struggle with the techniques of acting and based on her teachings. Respect for Acting is a book for people who respect (or wish they could) the theater on both sides of the footlights, for actors and audiences who favor truth in a creative process.

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Sanford Meisner on Acting by Sanford Meisner

Written in collaboration with Dennis Longwell, it is essential reading for beginning and professional actors alike. Throughout these pages Meisner is a delight—always empathizing with his students and urging them onward, provoking emotion, laughter, and growing technical mastery from his charges.

With an introduction by Sydney Pollack, director of Out of Africa and Tootsie, who worked with Meisner for five years.

“This book should be read by anyone who wants to act or even appreciate what acting involves. Like Meisner’s way of teaching, it is the straight goods.”—Arthur Miller

“If there is a key to good acting, this one is it, above all others. Actors, young and not so young, will find inspiration and excitement in this book.”—Gregory Peck

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Audition Mass by Michael Shurtleff

His legendary course on auditioning has launched hundreds of successful careers. Now in this book he tells the all-important HOW for all aspiring actors, from the beginning student of acting to the proven talent trying out for that chance-in-a-million role!

“What a book! Yet it’s so simple that you learn without feeling it happen. Thank you, Michael; we needed it.”–Joshua Logan

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Stage Management by Lawrence Stern (Author), Jill Gold (Author)

Revered as the authoritative resource for stage management, this text is rich with practical resources, including checklists, diagrams, examples, forms and step-by-step directions. In addition to sharing his own expertise, Stern has gathered practical advice from working stage managers of Broadway, off-Broadway, touring companies, regional, community, and 99-seat Equity waiver theaters. In its 11^th edition, the book is now fully in color and updated to include new information on Equity contracts, social media applications in stage management, and working with high school productions.

This book is written for Stage Management courses in university Theatre programs.

About the Authors

Year of the King: An Actor’s Diary and Sketchbook – Twentieth Anniversary Edition Paperback

by Antony Sher 

In 1984 Antony Sher, hailed as “the most exciting actor of his generation” by the Observer, made his debut – on homemade crutches – as the infamous Richard III in the Royal Shakespeare Company production of the play. He would go on to win the Laurence Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for best actor. In his own words and sketches, he chronicles his personal and professional journey to this award-winning performance, from the moment he was offered the role to opening night, in the critically acclaimed book Year of the King, now available in this special 20th anniversary edition.

From his brainstorm to use crutches to bring the king’s deformity to life, to his research for the role, which included watching interviews with psychopaths, reading about mass murderers, and speaking with doctors and physically challenged individuals, to his visit to his homeland of South Africa, to his experiences in working with the Royal Shakespeare Company, the reader is given a front-row seat to Sher’s physical and mental preparation – or rather transformation – for his landmark performance as “the bottled spider.”

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Improvise. Scene from the inside out (Second edition) by Mick Napier

Renowned improve instructor and award-winning director Mick Napier has been at the heart of the professional improvisation community for more than 25 years.

The first edition of Improvise, quickly earned its position as necessary reading for improve students across the country and around the world and gave birth to a new generation of performers who questioned ‘The Rules’ of improvisation. This expanded and revised edition has a new foreword by The Late Show host Stephen Colbert, additional advice and tips for success, and a full reproduction of Mick Napier’s web journal from his time directing the famous show Paradigm Lost for The Second City that included Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, and Kevin Dorff.

Please Note: Contains occasional adult language.

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Automation in the Entertainment Industry: By Mark Ager & John Hastie

In the last 15 years, there has been a massive growth in the use of automation in entertainment, especially in theatres, and it is now recognised as its own discipline. However, it is still only used in around 5% of theatres worldwide.

In the next 25 years, given current growth patterns, that figure will rise to 30%. This will mean that the majority of theatre personnel, including directors, designers, technical staff, actors and theatre management, will come into contact with automation for the first time at some point in their careers. This book is intended to provide insights and practical advice from those who use automation, to help the first-time user understand the issues and avoid the pitfalls in its implementation. In the past, theatre automation was seen by many as a complex, unreliable and expensive toy, not for general use. The aim of this book is to dispel that myth.

“Excellent book to have on hand for those working in theatrical automation. I use it as a reference in the automaton training sessions I teach and read it occasionally for fun.”

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The term “Paralian” comes from ancient Greek origins, meaning “one who lives by the sea”. There could be no more apt title for Liam Klenk’s memoir. In Paralian – Not Just Transgender, he recounts the sweeping and nomadic movements of his life via the lens of the rivers, lakes and oceans by which he periodically makes a home. Water is the element of change and transition. It is also the element at the heart of so many human-nature entanglements; the resource that has always defined and guided the movements of our species. Fittingly for a tale of bodies, travels, challenges, transitions, and wandering, Liam uses bodies of water to parse the sections of his life like chapters in a narrative.

The voice and experience of Liam Klenk is tender, vulnerable, and honest. It comes to the reader unassumingly and asks only for a patient ear. As the title would suggest, Paralian – Not Just Transgender tells a tale far wider in scope than Liam’s courageous journey through gender reassignment. If anything, the story is about the events that occur before, during, and afterwards. Paralian tells the story of a human being finding his place in this world against a lifetime of adversity.

Written with an engaging sense of humour, this incredibly frank memoir challenges common stereotypes and will find readers still thinking about what they have read long after they finish the book.

Paralian has won best debut book at the 2016 Rainbow Awards. It has also been named as “Recommended Read” by several book review platforms including Bookmuse, Bookbag, Reader’s Favorite, etc.

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Stage Management Theory as a Guide to Practice offers theory and methodology for developing a unique stage management style, preparing stage managers to develop an adaptive approach for the vast and varied scope of the production process, forge their own path, and respond to the present moment with care and creativity.

This book provides tactile adaptive strategies, enabling stage managers to navigate diverse populations, venues, and projects. Experiential stories based on extensive experience with world-renowned artists exemplify the practices and provide frameworks for self-reflection, synthesis, and engagement with theory-guided practice. This book empowers stage managers to include the ‘How You’ with ‘How To’ by flexing collaborative muscles and engaging tools to guide any collaborative project to fruition with creativity, curiosity, and the drive to build connections.

Exploring topics such as group dynamics, ethics, culture, conflict resolution, and strategic communication, Stage Management Theory as a Guide to Practice: Cultivating a Creative Approach is an essential tool for advanced stage management students, educators, and professionals.

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WELCOME TO THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS PROGRAM

The ESTA Technical Standards Program is the only ANSI-accredited standards program dedicated to the needs of the entertainment technology industry. The standards created under the TSP are used directly or indirectly every day by almost every manufacturer, dealer, installer, production company and end user. These standards prevent accidents, protect lives and property, save time and money, solve problems, inform the industry, and enhance creativity.

The TSP is comprised of over 350 volunteer experts who devote time and knowledge to drafting American National Standards for the benefit of the whole entertainment technology industry.

ProSight Specialty Insurance has partnered with ESTA to ensure that you have access to the latest technical standards free of charge. ESTA and ProSight are committed to ensuring the safety of crews, performers and audiences.

ProSight’s insurance experts have over 300 years combined experience and understand the specific problems that entertainment businesses deal with every day.

The Technical Standards Program has a collection of standards available to you online to use as a resource.

Price: Free of Charge

There are 3 recognized organizations who influence the standards Entertainment Technology:

• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
• Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA)
• Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA)

ESTA and PLASA voted to a merger in 2010 providing a platform for all Entertainment Technology standards in the UK and North America to work together on setting standards. PLASA also work closely with the BSI in the UK and CENELEC in Europe.

Whether you are looking for standards in performer flying, counterweight rigging systems, use of truss, powered hoist systems, fog and smoke, electrical power, fall protection, the Technical Standards Program website provides them here.

Control Protocols:

• ANSI E1.37-1, Additional Message Sets for ANSI E1.20 (RDM) – Part 1, Dimmer Message Sets
• ANSI E1.31, Lightweight streaming protocol for transport of DMX512 using ACN
• ANSI E1.30-10, EPI 32, Identification of Draft Device Description Language Modules
• ANSI E1.30-7, EPI 29, Revised Rules for Allocation of Internet Protocol Version 4 Addresses to ACN Hosts
• ANSI E1.30-4, EPI 26. Device Description Language (DDL) Extensions for DMX512 and E1.31 Devices
• ANSI E1.30-3, EPI 25, Time Reference in ACN Systems Using SNTP and NTP
• ANSI E1.30-1, EPI 23, Device Identification Subdevice
• ANSI E1.27-2, Standard for Permanently Installed Control Cables for Use with ANSI E1.11 (DMX512-A) and USITT DMX512/1990 Products
• ANSI E1.27-1, Standard for Portable Control Cables for Use with USITT DMX512/1990 and E1.11 (DMX512-A) Products
• ANSI E1.20, Remote Device Management over USITT DMX512
• ANSI E1.17, Architecture for Control Networks
• ANSI E1.11, USITT DMX512-A, Asynchronous Serial Digital Data Transmission Standard for Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories
• ANSI E1.3, Lighting Control Systems – 0 to 10V Analog Control Specification
• Application Guide for ANSI E1.3 – 2001, Lighting Control Systems 0 to 10V Analog Control Specification
• Recommended Practice for Ethernet Cabling Systems in Entertainment Lighting Applications
• Supplement to the Recommended Practice for Ethernet Cabling in Entertainment Lighting Applications

Electrical Power:

• ANSI E1.32, Guide for the Inspection of Entertainment Industry Incandescent Lamp Luminaires
• ANSI E1.24, Dimensional Requirements for Stage Pin Connectors
• ANSI E1.19, Recommended Practice for the Use of Class A Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) Intended for Personnel Protection in the Entertainment Industry
• ANSI E1.16, Configuration Standard for Metal-Halide Ballast Power Cables

Floors:

• ANSI E1.34, Measuring and Specifying the Slipperiness of Floors Used in Live Performance Venues
• ANSI E1.26, Recommended Testing Methods and Values for Shock Absorption of Floors Used in Live Performance Venues

Fog & Smoke:

• ANSI E1.40, Recommendations For the Planning of Theatrical Dust Effects
• ANSI E1.29, Product Safety Standard for Theatrical Fog Generators that Create Aerosols of Water, Aqueous Solutions of Glycol or Glycerin, or Aerosols of Highly Refined Alkane Mineral Oil
• ANSI E1.23, Design and Execution of Theatrical Fog Effects
• ANSI E1.14, Recommendations for Inclusions in Fog Equipment Manuals
• ANSI E1.5, Theatrical Fog Made with Aqueous Solutions of Di- and Tri-Hydric Alcohols
• Introduction to Modern Atmospheric Effects, 4th Edition

Followspot Position:

• ANSI E1.28, Guidance on planning followspot positions in places of public assembly

Photometrics:

• ANSI E1.48 – 2014, A Recommended Luminous Efficiency Function for Stage and Studio Luminaire Photometry
• ANSI E1.41 – 2012, Recommendations for Measuring and Reporting Photometric Performance Data for Entertainment Luminaires Utilizing Solid State Light Sources
• ANSI E1.36, Model Procedure for Permitting the Use of Tungsten-Halogen Incandescent Lamps and Stage and Studio Luminaires in Vendor Exhibit Booths in Convention and Trade Show Exhibition Halls
• ANSI E1.35, Standard for Lens Quality Measurements for Pattern Projecting Luminaires Intended for Entertainment Use
• ANSI E1.25, Recommended Basic Conditions for Measuring the Photometric Output of Stage and Studio Luminaires by Measuring Illumination Levels Produced on a Planar Surface
• ANSI E1.9, Reporting Photometric Performance Data for Luminaires Used in Entertainment Lighting

Rigging:

• ANSI E1.44, Common Show File Exchange Format For Entertainment Industry Automation Control Systems – Stage Machinery
• ANSI E1.22, Fire Safety Curtain Systems
• ANSI E1.21, Temporary Ground-Supported Overhead Structures Used To Cover Stage Areas and Support Equipment in the Production of Outdoor Entertainment Events
• ANSI E1.15, Recommended Practices and Guidelines for the Assembly and Use of Theatrical Boom & Base Assemblies
• ANSI E1.8, Loudspeaker Enclosures Intended for Overhead Suspension–Classification, Manufacture and Structural Testing
• ANSI E1.6-4, Portable Control of Fixed-Speed Electric Chain Hoists in the Entertainment Industry
• ANSI E1.6-3, Selection and Use of Chain Hoists in the Entertainment Industry
• ANSI E1.6-2, Entertainment Technology — Design, Inspection, and Maintenance of Electric Chain Hoists for the Entertainment Industry
• ANSI E1.6-1, Entertainment Technology – Powered Hoist Systems
• ANSI E1.4, Manual Counterweight Rigging Systems
• ANSI E1.2, Design, Manufacture and Use of Aluminum Trusses and Towers
• ANSI E1.1, Construction and Use of Wire Rope Ladders

Stage Machinery:

• ANSI E1.42 – 2016, Entertainment Technology – Installed Stage Lift Safety Standard Stage lifts, such as orchestra pit or theatre forestage lifts, are not the subject of any current national standard. As result, safety requirements and inspections of them are inconsistent. The BSR E1.42 project is to develop a standard for stage lifts that can be referenced by the IBC and NFPA. The scope is limited to safety and to lifts that are installed as a part of the building and that are not purpose-built for a single theatrical production.

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1. 1. Save your CV or resume as a PDF file.  Sending a Word or Pages file may seem “amateur” to many organizations.
   2. Save As “YOUR NAME.MONTH-YEAR”  Do not save the document under the file name “Resume”.  Someone may file it away haphazardly and you will never be found again. Ex: Joe Smith CV-March 2017.pdf
   3. If you are sending a cover letter, save the file using the same format as your CV: Joe Smith Cover Letter-March 2017.pdf  (Do not send a cover letter in the body of the application email).
   4. Add your country code to your phone number. You are sending your resume overseas, don’t make the future employer search for the country code to use to call you. Ex: +853 000 0000
   5. Be creative with your CV or resume format.  Most organizations do not expect to see standard business formatting like in the past, especially international companies.  Take the opportunity to highlight your personality and style.
   6. Proof it. Double check it. Get a friend to check it. Do not send a CV with spelling and grammatical errors and mistakes.
   7. Make yourself accessible. Provide multiple ways to communicate with you: Skype, WhatsApp, Email address, Phone number, Voxer. If companies contact you to ask for a time to chat, go to timeanddate.com – world meeting planner. Look up the employers time zone and your time zone and set aside dates and times that work for you, listing both time zones. 
   8. Add specific details. Rather than simply listing your past employment, expand on some of the last projects/shows/gigs that you have worked on and include your duties and responsibilities. Keep it short and precise. Overseas employers may not be familiar with the projects/shows/gigs you are referencing so make sure they understand what your role was within them.
   9. Colored Type or No? Many of my colleagues and I have debated about color on a CV. As someone who has scanned through hundreds of CV’s, I like color, I remember color. Don’t be afraid to use it but keep it simple and subtle.
   10. Watch your page length. Many employers prefer to see a CV or resume that is 1-2 pages only. 

1.  Tips suggested by Anna Robb: Head of Stage Management – The House of Dancing Water – Macau, China

Hello and welcome to the Curtain Call Theatre Podcast. The only podcast that will bring you backstage during a show in London and UK theatre. After publishing our inaugural theatre book, “Curtain Call: A Year Backstage in London Theatre”, we thought the next logical step would be to get our audio content out there for you. From the dresser to the A-List star. Hear what it really takes to make a show happen and immerse yourself into the world of backstage.

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Backstage Chats with Women In Music connects music fans with female artists and industry insiders who remind us to be dreamers, to be rule breakers, and to unleash your inner rock stars! We’re on a mission to promote gender equity in the music industry by amplifying the voices and careers of women in music. Hosted by Thea Wood, the show is produced by Backstage Chats Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering scholarship grants to the next gen of female music makers. Women are underrepresented on stage, on air, and behind the scenes in the music biz, so it’s our mission to create gender parity one episode and scholarship at a time!

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Concept

Gender Amplified is a nonprofit organization that aims to celebrate Women in music production, raise their visibility and develop a pipeline for girls and young women to get involved behind the scenes as music producers. The movement also connects passion for music with technical skills that can be used in a wide range of scientific and arts based fields, areas in which Women are traditionally underrepresented.

Mission

The mission of the Gender Amplified movement is to provide a platform for the promotion and advancement of women in music production and to identify and motivate the next generation of women music producers. By organizing public events that foster healthy dialogue about the role gender plays in the music making process, Gender Amplified endeavors to give voice to a subculture of women who are using music technology to create their own music and perpetuate their unique identities.

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From the independent film producer who has to make his or her day despite inclement weather, to the guitar tech changing the umpteenth set of strings on the bus at 2 AM, I’m fascinated by these people and their stories.

That’s where the idea for the short film ROADIE was born.

I released the film in 2004 with the hopes that it would find its way onto the thousands of tour buses crisscrossing each other from venue to venue. A couple of awards and a few buses later, turns out it’s had something of a life of its own.

If you’ve ever wondered who some of those people are in the long list of credits at the end of a movie and how they got there, or who those sweaty guys in black T-shirts are on stage before a concert or what the hell a record producer actually does, then this podcast is for you.

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About This Show

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Beats in a Bottle Presents Women in Audio with Tangela

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House Lights Up has been produced with the insights, expertise, experience and generous contributions of Greta Bradman, Rachel Dunham, Gabriel Edwards, Matt Heyward, Luke Hunter, Zoe Knighton, and Rob Tremlett. Presented by the Arts Wellbeing Collective – an Arts Centre Melbourne initiative dedicated to promoting positive mental health and wellbeing in the performing arts.

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A Theatre Maker In Mzansi – A Podcast By Katlego Chale

 A Theatre Maker in Mzansi is a monthly show about Theatre industry topics in South Africa. The show will feature in-depth interviews with prominent writers, actors, directors, designers, producers and just about all kinds of artists. The podcast drops on the last Friday of each month and is hosted by Katlego Chale.

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Webinar Details

Speaker: Stephen Bowles
Organization: Shoflo
Role: Founder & CEO of Shoflo
Date: Thur, April 9, 2020
Time: 1:00pm ET
Duration: 45-minutes

Topic:
Learn pro tips for using Shoflo’s teleprompter feature while presenting during remote and live events.

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About Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin

Award-winning actor Alec Baldwin gives the listener unique entrée into the lives of artists, policy makers and performers.

Alec sidesteps the predictable by taking listeners inside the dressing rooms, apartments, and offices of people such as comedian Chris Rock, political strategist Ed Rollins and Oscar winner Michael Douglas. Alec pursues great conversations in unexpected places to find out what motivates his guests, how they feel about what they do and what keeps them up at night. Here’s The Thing: Listen to what happens when a man you think you know surprises you.

Here’s the Thing has its roots in public radio. In 2009, Alec joined with producers Lu Olkowski, Trey Kay, Kathie Russo, and Emily Botein to find fresh ways to engage in conversation on the radio. The group developed the idea of a new show that at its heart would look at what makes interesting people tick and create a platform for new and emerging ideas to be presented.

Here’s the Thing: Listen to what happens when someone who’s used to being the guest finds himself in chair of the host.

Read more about this project

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Danica Jenelle Horton, director and educator, is joined by Joshua W. Brewer, playwright and director. Having each worked in a plethora of theatrical endeavors, we’ve been there, and we know you have, too. We also aim to incorporate our fellow theatre nerds in every department from a variety of backgrounds to give our listeners access to the voices of those in a historically underrepresented field. In an effort to do so, we will also be providing transcripts of all our episodes to ensure our friends with hearing impairments can also enjoy our discoveries.

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The Parsnip Ship’s live events and audio podcasts are eclectic and transformative, creating communities in person and digitally. Through our work, we revolutionize the way you hear theater.

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Episodes are released monthly in 2020 and are free to access from anywhere.

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Created and hosted by Melissa Crespo, Werking Artist is a podcast dedicated to working and thriving as a theater artist. Each episode features interviews with different artists facing everything from critics, climate change, parenting and more.

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The Pitch: Standing By is an original podcast recorded across Canada, featuring conversations with individuals whose silent actions make live performance happen. Take a listen behind the curtain, and meet the people who bring the live experience of arts and culture to life! (Hosted by effervescent Canadian stage manager, Maddy Henry!)

Recommended for: Artists working behind-the-scenes, including SMs, PMs, wardrobe magicians & beyond!

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The Pitch: Jen and Kyla – two performing artists coming to you from Toronto & New York City. We have a blast of a time interviewing our peers in show biz, unveiling their secrets about balancing this crazy unconventional life, and debating issues in the arts. We play games and ask insightful questions, all while sipping on our guests’ favourite drink (or chugging…chugging is a better description.) Join us for lots of laughs, endless banter, and insight into the minds of some of North America’s finest theatre workers, onstage and off.

Recommended for: Musical theatre enthusiasts, or anyone who loves a strong drink & a good laugh.

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The Pitch: The Title Block is a podcast about Canadian theatre designers and their craft. It is hosted by Michael Kruse, a former lighting designer. Each episode we focus on one designer and their body of work and talk about their training, philosophy, and history.

Recommended for: Designers, and those who want to learn more about what they do!

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The Pitch: Eric Gensler, President of Capacity Interactive (a digital marketing consulting firm for the arts), speaks with thinkers inside and outside of the arts about leadership, marketing, organizational culture, and innovation.

Recommended for: Arts marketers, administrators, managers, and folks who are curious about the business of art.

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The Pitch: PLAYME from CBC Podcasts celebrates the best of Canadian Theatre on a national and international scale. This project helps raise the profile of Canadian playwrights by highlighting new works through a series of podcasts, making it accessible to audiences worldwide. PlayME from CBC Podcasts is transforming the way we experience Canadian theatre, by taking a bold an innovative approach to disseminating plays. The podcast features distinguished actors, and focuses on current and relevant scripts geared to the growing “on-demand” audience.

Recommended for: Anyone who wants to hear new Canadian plays (or program them!)

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The Hilarious World Of Depression is a series of frank, moving and funny conversations with top comedians and creative people who have dealt with depression. Hosted by humorist and public radio host John Moe and with guests such as John Green, Russell Brand, Margaret Cho, Wayne Brady and Wil Wheaton, this winner of the Webby Award for Best Comedy Podcast is a must to catch.

A show about clinical depression…with laughs? Well, yeah. Depression is an incredibly common and isolating disease experienced by millions, yet often stigmatized by society. The Hilarious World of Depression is a series of frank, moving, and, yes, funny conversations with top comedians who have dealt with this disease, hosted by veteran humorist and public radio host John Moe. Join guests such as Maria Bamford, Paul F. Tompkins, Andy Richter, and Jen Kirkman to learn how they’ve dealt with depression and managed to laugh along the way.

The Hilarious World of Depression is not medical treatment and should not be seen as a substitute for therapy or medication. But it is a chance to gain some insight, have a few laughs, and realize that people with depression are not alone and that together, we can all feel a bit better.

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Tony Award Winning Broadway Producer Ken Davenport interviews industry professionals to get their perspective on the industry. Collectively, guests on The Producer’s Perspective Podcast have won 76 Tony Awards, 12 Grammy Awards, 7 Academy Awards, 5 Emmy Awards and 1 Pulitzer Prize.

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DALLAS TAYLOR

Dallas Taylor is the host and creator of Twenty Thousand Hertz, a lovingly crafted podcast revealing the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. Dallas is also the Creative Director of Defacto Sound, where he has led thousands of high-profile projects ranging from blockbuster trailers and advertising campaigns to Sundance award-winning films and major television series. Dallas is a sought-after speaker at conferences, a regular contributor to major publications, and a respected thought leader on the narrative power of sound. Follow him @D_LLAS.

DEFACTO SOUND

A sound design team dedicated to making television, film, and games sound insanely cool. Whether it’s a high-profile ad or trailer, an independent documentary, or something in between, Defacto brings thought, style, and experience to all of their projects. For more information visit DEFACTOSOUND.COM.

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The host David W. Collins is a voice actor, sound designer, writer, mixer and composer with an extensive background in theater, music and post-production. His renaissance-man career has given him high-level insight into how great entertainment is made, whether it’s a movie, an animated series, a video game, a piece of music, or live entertainment. As a host, David loves sharing this knowledge via interviews and podcasts.

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Build your career as a sound engineer. The podcast for live audio professionals. Interviews with the leading innovators in concert, theatre, and corporate production

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Inspired by the beloved NPR radio show, “CAR TALK”, LIGHT TALK features the musings and rantings of David Jacques, Stan Kaye, and Steve Woods. These three designers have been lighting the stages of the world for many, many decades. Burnt out and abused by the industry and the insanity of the profession, Stan, Steve, and David have escaped to the hallowed halls of academia where they wildly and fearlessly pontificate to innocent students of the art. LIGHT TALK takes these rantings to the world. Look for our weekly Pod Cast discussing the issues of our time. Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and very little makes sense. Welcome to LIGHT TALK!

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THE ENSEMBLIST IS AN ONLINE ADVOCATE FOR THE TALENTED ARTISTS WHO WORK IN BROADWAY ENSEMBLES.

The Ensemblist is an inside look at the experience of being a Broadway performer – from the first rehearsal through performing eight shows a week and beyond. What started as an audio podcast for those curious about how Broadway really works turned into an avenue for young and aspiring professional artists to learn more about theatre from the inside out. Created and hosted by Mo Brady and Nikka Graff Lanzarone.

In addition to more than 150 podcast episodes, available on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn and Podbean, The Ensemblist’s blog features daily posts from artists about their work and lives. The Ensemblist is also active on both Instagram and Twitter, with more than 10,000 followers on each platform.

Through our posts, podcasts and features, we are changing the conversation about what it means to be a successful theatre artist.

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99% Invisible is about all the thought that goes into the things we don’t think about — the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world. With over 400 million downloads, 99% Invisible is one of the most popular podcasts on iTunes and is available on RadioPublic, via RSS and through other apps.

99% Invisible started as a project of KALW public radio and the American Institute of Architects in San Francisco. Originally, host and creator Roman Mars produced 99% Invisible from his bedroom. Roman Mars is also a founding member of the podcast collective, Radiotopia.

While Mars has since upgraded from his bedroom digs to a studio behind his house and an office shared with 99pi’s wonderful staff (in beautiful downtown Oakland, California), most of the equipment and production process remains the same.

We are a completely independent production. Funding comes directly from our phenomenally dedicated listeners, including our record-breaking Kickstarter campaign, and from podcast underwriters.

If you’d like to support our show, you can donate here. If you’re wondering where to begin listening, see the F.A.Q. below as well as staff favorites. Be sure to sign up for our newsletter, too.

Our beautiful website, custom episode player and playlist system were created by the dynamic designer-and developer duo known as Duck Brigade with help from Michael Waggoner and 99pi’s own Digital Director, Kurt Kohlstedt – you can read his articles here.

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A weekly interview podcast dedicated to theatre professionals whose stories aren’t told as often as the stars. From artistic directors, playwrights, and producers to scenic designers, stage managers, and box office managers, the hope is that we all learn something new from each, unique perspective.

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You know those conversations you have at the bar after a long day of tech? The moments where you sit with your friends and colleagues and discuss what you love about being a designer, but also what drives you mad? Imagine getting to listen in on those conversations with some of the most fascinating, celebrated, and sought after theatrical designers working today. That is what in 1: the podcast strives to be.

A long-form, uncensored, candid chat with designers of all walks of life talking about their lives in the theatre. No topic is off limits. From life on the road to life in a Broadway theatre. From trying to get noticed in New York to making a splash in regional theatre. You’ll never know what to expect from each episode. You might learn about a designer’s latest inspiration, or how they got started, their most embarrassing moment, or their favorite collaborator. Hosted by real life (we think) designer Cory Pattak, in 1: the podcast offers unprecedented access into the world of theatrical design, direct from the industry’s most interesting movers and shakers. All the world’s a stage, so draw back the curtain and come meet the magic makers who bring those worlds to life.

Cory Pattak is a New York City based Lighting Designer and host of in 1: the podcast. Credits include Final Follies (Primary Stages), Stalking the Bogeyman (New World Stages), Revolution in the Elbow…(Minetta Lane), Handle with Care (Westside Theatre), C.O.A.L., Witnessed by the World, Do Not Disturb (59E59), Skippyjon Jones (Theatreworks USA), This Side of Paradise (St. Clements), Unlocked, Nymph Errant, With Glee, The Blue Flower (Prospect Theatre), Hot Mess in Manhattan (Chernuchin), Ingmar Bergman’s Persona (HERE), The Maiden’s Prayer (InProximity Theatre), Dreyfus in Rehearsal (Beckett Theatre), Mercy Thieves, Ride (Outhouse Theatre), They’re Playing Our Song, Our Town (Actor’s Fund), Thank You Kind Spirit (Target Margin), Happy We’ll Be (Roseland Ballroom), Freddie Falls in Love (Pershing Square-Diamond Stage), Spitting in the Face of the Devil (United Solo Fest) and many NY Fringe and NYMF shows.

Regional credits include Flashdance: the musical (US National Tour), In the Heights, Little Shop of Horrors, The Music Man (Kennedy Center-Broadway Center Stage), Dog and Pony (Old Globe), The Fabulous Lipitones (Goodspeed), A Little More Alive, Side by Side by Sondheim (Kansas City Rep), In the Heights (Olney Theatre; Helen Hayes Nom), Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods (Portland Stage), The Prince of Egypt, Newsies (Tuacahn Amphitheater), Born Yesterday, Newsies, The Audience, Other Desert Cities, Me and My Girl (Maltz Jupiter), The Book of Joseph, Everything is Wonderful (Everyman Theatre), Single Girls Guide, A Christmas Carol (Cap Rep), Santaland Diaries, Fully Committed (Syracuse Stage), Mansfield Park (Indianapolis Opera), The Other Place, The Road to Where, Forever (Weston Playhouse), Havana Music Hall (Actors’ Playhouse; Carbonell Nom), The Rocky Horror Show (Lyric Theatre of OK), Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Playhouse Christmas Show (Bucks County Playhouse), Always, Patsy Cline (Bristol Riverside), Liberty (Warner Theatre), A Christmas Carol (Arkansas Rep), Shipwrecked! (Penguin Rep), Violet (Capital City Theatre), 42nd Street (Resorts Casino, Atlantic City), A Chorus Line, Rent, My Fair Lady, Guys and Dolls, Hairspray, South Pacific, The Music Man, Memphis, Thoroughly Modern Millie, 1776 (Engeman Theatre), High School Musical (Surflight), Woodloch Pines Resort, Noises Off, Les Miserables, Spelling Bee, Parallel Lives, Boeing Boeing, No Sex Please… (Northern Stage), Cats, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Footloose, Annie (Pittsburgh Musical Theatre), Rounding Third, Our Lady of 121st Street (The Redhouse), The Complete Works…Shakespeare (Shadow Lawn Stage.)

International: Sunset Boulevard, Singin’ In The Rain (IMM, Sãu Paulo, Brazil; Bibi Ferreira Award-Best Lighting Design), Letters to Santa Clause (Misi Producciones, Bogatá Colombia)

Associate/Assistant: Newsies (Paper Mill, Broadway, US Tour, Theatrical Film), Peter and the Starcatcher (NYTW, Broadway, New World Stages, US Tour – Tony Award), A Time to Kill, An Evening..Patti Lupone & Mandy Patinkin, The Story of My Life, Irena’s Vow (Broadway), Heathers: the musical (New World Stages), Band Geeks, How to Succeed… (Goodspeed), Daddy Long Legs (Off-Broadway/Various Regional/London), Chicago, Wizard of Oz (US Tours), 42nd Street (TOTS Tour), Side Effects (MCC), Paint Your Wagon, Lost in the Stars, Where’s Charley (Encores!), The Devil’s Music (St. Lukes), Shamu’s Xmas Miracle (Seaworld), Gem of the Ocean, I Am My Own Wife (Pittsburgh Public), Essential Self-Defense, Rapture Blister Burn (Playwrights Horizons), The Internationalist (Vineyard), Altar Boyz (Adirondack Theatre Fest), The Yellow Brick Road (Theatreworks USA), and multiple years of BC/EFA Easter Bonnet and Broadway Backwards.

Cory is a proud member of United Scenic Artists Local 829 and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Design/Technical Theatre from Syracuse University. www.corypattak.com

In the Around the Traps Podcast you can meet some of the extraordinary people who work in and around live theatre and performance. There is a creative army of absolutely dedicated and tenacious people, who will do literally anything to make sure that the show goes on. In this series are going to hear some of their truly bizarre, fantastic and outstanding stories.

Presented by: Marrianne Carter

Sound by: Julian Hewitt

Music by: Sean Peter

Logo by: Isabella Andronos

For more information email: [email protected]

SESSION 1: In the first session recorded on January 2, 2020, Anna, Gareth and Matthew discuss working globally and in different genres of entertainment, detail differences and similarities working from culture to culture. All of the challenges and issues of working internationally.

SESSION 2: In the second session recorded on January 3, 2020, Anna, Gareth and Matthew discuss the world of show stops. How and why they have experienced show stops, how they have dealt with them (and messed them up!). What you could expect if you have to stop a show and how to keep people safe.

WATCH REPLAY OF WEBINAR HERE

By joining AV Educate you are taking your first step forwards helping them all create better AV experiences through training and collaboration. For the veterans in the industry, they have a responsibility to teach and educate the ones that don’t have the knowledge we do. That’s why this group is about building a Growth Mindset, by Building a Community of Growth minded people.

1) Post a PPT, PDF or any other materials you have that you think will benefit someone else in the group.

2) Ask the community what kinda training you want, AV Educate will work with you and the whole community to make it happen.

3) Make a Friend or two.

4) MOST IMPORTANTLY!! Use common sense and help maintain a welcoming community.

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Before the eighties were out d&b HQ had settled into an old spinning mill in the nearby town of Backnang. Today, it is home to more than five hundred co-workers whose determination, know how and good humour bring d&b quality to life. While the products are conceived, hand made and dispatched globally from here, partners in almost one hundred countries, ensure human shaped support is never far away.

Two beliefs, one simple mission

Since those early garage days the world has seen some of the greatest technological and social changes. But for d&b two ideas have stood the test of time, supporting and uniting a generation of audio enthusiasts, for whom sound is about more than volume: it is something shared, wanted, and experienced. Just like any art.

First, is the belief that everyone should experience the same impeccable quality of sound, regardless of their position in the audience. This fair minded preoccupation embedded in the company its mission: Democracy for listeners.

Second, is the idea that loudspeakers and electronics should be built systematically, that is, to work in total unity. As a result, d&b loudspeakers can only be driven by d&b amplifiers; it’s an exclusive, but technically beneficial union, maximizing efficiency, consistency and ease of use. A fully integrated way of working that sets d&b out from the crowd.

What began with the integration of amplifier and loudspeaker now manifests as a company fundamental, from the way business networks operate to the way new technologies fit into existing practices. This holistic vision, emphasizing the importance of the whole and the interdependence of its parts has a name: the d&b System reality.

Transporting knowledge and experience

Beyond the technical components, System reality manifests as a service and support structure in orbit around every d&b solution. Delivered by expert, sometimes quirky professionals, this practical setup includes education and training (renowned for its aha moments), service, application assistance, technical information, custom solutions and financing, not to mention a knowledgeable sales and distribution network. All carefully and thoughtfully conceived; to continuously elevate the quality of sound systems, not just for listeners, but for users, owners and business. For better life, art, society and enterprise: today and tomorrow.

Video Tutorials:

d&b tutorials are handy preparation for seminars and workshops, or to expand or refresh the grey cells after a training session; or if you want to know more on how to get the best out of combining d&b components in the system workflow. They fit the bill on all three counts. The videos have been divided into chapters, each focusing on a particular topic to enable information to be accessed quickly and easily, or for viewing in sequence for a complete step-by-step guide.

Line arrays

Line Arrays

This section summarizes the general topics related to d&b line array applications.

•Teaser
•Inside the Box. A Digital Table Talk.
•Acoustical Targets. A Digital Table Talk.
•Full Package.
•More Art. Less Noise.

ArrayCalc is the powerful software tool to start each d&b system workflow.

•Introduction & Overview
•Venue Editor
•Sources View: Line Arrays
•Sources View: Point Sources
•Sources View: Sub Array
•Array Processing Simulations
•Time Alignment
•3D Plot
•Rigging Plot
•Amplifiers: Remote
•Snapshots & Parts Lists

What does ArrayProcessing, how does it work and how can ArrayProcessing be used on a d&b system? This will be explained in various chapters.

•What is ArrayProcessing?
•Planning in ArrayCalc
•Configuring the System Amplifiers in R1

Rigging

Rigging

Basic rigging procedures for various systems. A quick refresh how to setup or dismantle a d&b system.

•Rigging Tutorial. GSL8, GSL12 Compression Mode
•Rigging Tutorial. GSL8, GSL12 Compression Mode – Chain Motor
•Rigging Tutorial. GSL8, GSL12 Tension Mode
•De-Rigging Tutorial. GSL8, GSL12 Compression Mode
•De-Rigging Tutorial. GSL8, GSL12 Tension Mode
•Rigging Tutorial. SL-SUB
•De-Rigging Tutorial. SL-SUB
•Rigging Tutorial. SL Rigging Accessories
•Rigging V8, V12, or Y8, Y12
•De-Rigging V8, V12, or Y8, Y12
•Rigging V-SUB and V8, V12 or Y-SUB Y8, Y12
•De-Rigging V-SUB and V8, V12 or Y-SUB Y8, Y12
•Rigging V-SUB or Y-SUB
•De-Rigging V-SUB or Y-SUB

Rigging with ArrayCalc

•Rigging Plot
•ArrayCalc Viewer App

Integration

Special functionalities of d&b systems for the handshake with external controls and system controls or simply a feature overview of the integration functionalities of d&b systems.

D80 & D20 Tutorial 1

•Device Setup: Overview & Navigation
•Device Setup: Input Modes
•Device Setup: Output Modes
•Device Setup: Remote View
•Channel Setup

10D & 30D Tutorial

•Overview
•Initial Device Setup
•GPIO
•Input Management

Remote networks

How to control a d&b system via the integrated remote control protocol and the R1 Remote control software.

R1 Tutorial

•Software Overview and Navigation
•Device View
•Group View
•Remote Views
•Connect to a Remote Network

Configuring the system amplifiers in R1

•Amplifiers: Remote

d&b System amplifiers

This section shows the manual setup and control of a d&b system amplifier.

D80 & D20 Tutorial 1

•Device Setup: Overview & Navigation
•Device Setup: Input Modes
•Device Setup: Output Modes
•Device Setup: Remote View
•Channel Setup

10D & 30D Tutorial

•Overview
•Initial Device Setup
•GPIO
•Input Management

Simulation

A step by step introduction to the feature set of the ArrayCalc simulation software.

ArrayCalc is the powerful software tool to start each d&b system workflow.

•Introduction & Overview
•Venue Editor
•Sources View: Line Arrays
•Sources View: Point Sources
•Sources View: Sub Array
•Array Processing Simulations
•Time Alignment
•3D Plot
•Rigging Plot
•Amplifiers: Remote
•Snapshots & Parts Lists

Once the system has been designed, calculated and optimized in the ArrayCalc simulation software, the .dbac2 or .dbev files can be shared via email, AirDrop, Dropbox or downloaded onto any iOS or Android device.

•ArrayCalc Viewer App
•What is NoizCalc?
•Software Workflow

For More Information or to Proceed to the d&b Online Tutorials: Click Here

Getting your first big contract is no small feat and the questions rarely end there. If you need guidance on how to go about auditioning, writing a resumé, freelancing, castings, and maintaining a well-balanced life on the road, we have many of the industry’s best touring dancers to help and inspire you! Kremlin Principal Dancer, Joy Womack, Afra Hines and Ariana DeBose of “Hamilton” and “A Bronx Tale”, Stephanie Amurao from Batsheva, Bern Ballet, and LA Dance Project, Actress and Dancer, Kathryn McCormick and Jenny Heinz of “Wicked”, are just a few of our outstanding mentors who can’t wait to show you the ropes!

Mentorly is the first online arts mentorship platform providing accessible and engaging opportunities to connect with emerging and professional artists from around the world.

About Mentorly:

Mentorly is the very loved brainchild of professional Dancer, Ashley Werhun and Filmmaker, Katherine Macnaughton. As working artists, both experienced a significant gap in mentorship within the arts. After speaking to hundreds of artists and assessing their all-too-common pain points, the gap led to an urgent call to action: to provide artists with direct access to mentors who are eager to help them grow and steer their careers forward.

“Our mission is to empower artists by fostering learning through creative exchanges and to giving back to the community through our InKind Fund.”

Every joining member helps to build a stronger community of artists that welcomes all levels, backgrounds, and creative disciplines. Welcome to the family!

Want to help us build the arts community and the next generation of great artists? We want to partner with you!

Learn More by Clicking Here!

INNOVA is the new online on demand learning platform brought to you by ESTA and USITT.  Whether you are seeking continuing education credits or simply wish to increase your knowledge, INNOVA’s programming allows you to view courses from anywhere at anytime.

CATALOG

• Catalog includes programs presented live at an earlier date and courses that have been prepared specifically for INNOVA.
• Courses cover a wide range of disciplines from basic level to advanced.
• New courses added each quarter so please check back on a regular basis.
• You can purchase courses individually or in bundles at a reduced rate.
• Click here to view catalog

Browse the course catalog to see which courses interest you. A description of the course, course length, presenter bios, and continuing education credit eligibility are available for each course.

*Electrics

*Rigging

*Scenery

*Welding

*Safety

INNOVA also offers free “quick fire” sessions as a service to the industry. These are short presentations on a range of subjects from writing resumes and interviewing techniques to introductions to each of the American National Standards developed under ESTA’s Technical Standards Program.

Quick Fire Sessions on ESTA’s American National Standards

ESTA’s Technical Standards Manager, Karl Ruling, and Assistant Manager, Erin Grabe, explain why the standard exists and what problem it was intended to solve. They walk you through how the standard is structured, some of the key issues the working group faced in drafting the standard and how they went about achieving consensus, and highlight some of the most important concepts in the document. After listening to one of these sessions, you’ll be able to dive right into the standard.

Recommended Practice for the Use of Class A Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters

Architecture for Control Networks (ACN)

Configuration Standard for Metal Halide Ballast Power Cables

Recommended Practices and Guidelines for the Assembly and Use of Theatrical Boom & Base Assemblies

Recommendations for Inclusions in Fog Equipment Manuals

DMX512-A – Asynchronous Serial Digital Data Transmission Standard for Controlling Lighting Equipment and Accessories

Reporting Photometric Performance Data for Luminaires Used in Entertainment Lighting

Loudspeaker Enclosures Intended for Overhead Suspension–Classification, Manufacture and Structural Testing

Suite Standards for Powered Hoist Systems in the Entertainment Industry

Theatrical Fog Made With Aqueous Solutions Of Di- And Trihydric Alcohols

Manual Counterweight Rigging Systems

Lighting Control Systems – 0 to 10 V Analog Control Specification

Design, Manufacture and Use of Aluminum Trusses and Towers

Construction and Use of Wire Rope Ladders

We’ll eventually be covering all of ESTA’s ANSI Standards in these sessions, so please check back for more.

For More Information: Click Here

Are you an aspiring music producer, recording engineer, live sound engineer or sound designer?

Get a jump-start on your career with essential training at SoundChannel!

SoundChannel is a project of Women’s Audio Mission (WAM). WAM is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women and girls in music production and the recording arts.

SoundChannel brings the award winning, college-tested curriculum of Women’s Audio Mission to a worldwide audience using new online delivery methods. SoundChannel’s online courses have re-invented the textbook, creating an entirely different learning experience: study at your own pace, see equipment up close and personal, interact and test yourself, access DIY projects and the best reading lists to brush up on the math and science necessary for a complete understanding of the field of professional audio and recording. SoundChannel not only teaches you the right way to do all things audio but also teaches you why, by delving into the math and science that govern sound and the gear used in professional audio and recording.

SoundChannel Training Library features:

•Animated, interactive e-textbooks that include audio examples, video demonstrations, DIY projects and quizzes so you can test your own progress.

•College-level content created by award-winning college professors and seasoned industry professionals. Used by colleges across the country.

•Resource library that delves deep into the science and electronics of sound and audio gear.

•Self-paced, unlimited access online 24/7.

•Affordable.

Whether you’re brushing up on recording techniques, or learning the fundamentals, there’s something here for you.

Over 6,000 students from 93 countries have been trained at SoundChannel.

SoundChannel is unlike any other available training material because it is:

1. Created and tested in a rigorous college environment by a tenured professor and 25 year audio professional.

2. Based on the science behind music production. Most music production training is weak in theory because it has been created without a solid foundation in science. It makes the content harder to understand because it seems like “magic”. SoundChannel’s materials were developed by an electrical engineer, who is an expert at making the science interesting and understandable.

3. Using current music industry references. The author was a former major-label recording artist and is an active record producer that works with artists whose music is on commercial radio stations, in Hollywood films and on television.

4. Gender and racially balanced. SoundChannel’s materials visually tie the trainings to producers, artists, educators from diverse backgrounds so that students see themselves represented in the field. There is no other training like it.

5. Revolutionary in its delivery method – full of interactive quizzes, tests and branches to other levels of difficulty or other areas of interest.

6. Full of up-close demonstrations from various viewing angles in real, world-class recording environments.

This project was made possible by funding from the San Francisco Arts Commission, Cultural Equity Grants, and ZeroDivide.

SIGN UP NOW:

A subscription gives you full, unlimited access to the entire SoundChannel Library. The materials are typically used by 1-2 semester course so keep that in mind when you choose a plan. You save more when you sign up for a longer plan. It’s the perfect companion for your studies.

School/Non-Profit Group Discounts:

Group discounts are available for schools and non-profits for groups as small as five. Depending on the size of the class, group pricing can be as low as $20/student per semester.

About WOMEN’S AUDIO MISSION (WAM):

Women’s Audio Mission is a San Francisco/Oakland-based nonprofit organization that uses music and media and an incredible “carrot” of an audio training environment –  the only professional recording studio in the world built and run by women –  to attract over 1,500 underserved women and girls every year to STEM and creative technology studies that inspire them to amplify their voices and become the innovators of tomorrow. WAM’s award-winning curriculum weaves art and music with science, technology and computer programming and works to close the critical gender gap in creative technology careers.

Women’s Audio Mission addresses two critical issues:

1. Less than 5% of the people creating the sounds, music and media in the daily soundtrack of our lives are women.
2. The alarming 70% decline in women/girls enrolling in college STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) programs since the year 2000.

To SIGN UP NOW or for MORE INFORMATION: Click Here

Writing is a often a long, solo journey, but it doesn’t have to be! Connect with our wonderful mentors who have all been in your shoes and who have published dozens of articles, stories and novels between them. Whether you need feedback on your manuscript or advice on how to publish your work, they have the answers you’re looking for. Our notable mentors include Allie Larkin, Farzana Doctor, Meags Fitzgerald, Jackie Viramontez, Guillaume Morissette and Greg Santos, to name just few.

Mentorly is the first online arts mentorship platform providing accessible and engaging opportunities to connect with emerging and professional artists from around the world.

Are you hitting a wall with monetizing your passion? We have just the right mentors to give you bridge the gap between making art and selling it. Gain knowledge from Art Director, artist and curator Caterina Rizzi who is also the Co-Founder of the wildly successful and fast-growing startup Breather. This highly-regarded mentor and entrepreneur will help you turn your exceptional talent into a vibrant business. Don’t wait to book, your career depends on it!

Active shooter situations are unpredictable and evolve quickly. Typically, the immediate deployment of law enforcement is required to stop the shooting and mitigate harm to victims. Because active shooter situations are often over within 10 to 15 minutes, before law enforcement arrives on the scene, individuals must be prepared both mentally and physically to deal with an active shooter situation.

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The world of fashion is forever changing and Andrea Lauer is on the leading edge of it. As a fashion technologist, she lectures at MIT and New York University where you can learn about sensors, electronics, and material science or how to break into the industry of technological wearables and how they weave into everyday lives. Andrea’s built artistic companies and collectives and has designed for Broadway and Theater. As a Chief Creative Officer, you’re in the most capable of hands. Fashion not your thing? Mentorly has wonderful mentors in Industrial Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Lighting and Stage Design, who are all eager to connect with you!

Looking to start a career in music? Take advantage of a rare opportunity to be coached by our acclaimed music  mentors Andrew Wan, Ross Snyder, Paul Cargnello and Caracol, to name a few. Whether in classical or experimental electronic, these mentors thoroughly understand the industry and could be your secret edge to getting your next big break!

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Anahita Ghazvinizadeh, Jacob Patrick, Derek Branscombe and Pawel Pogorzelski all have two things in common: they are successful filmmakers, each with a distinctive style and approach to filmmaking, and they are eager to help you navigate your film career! Gain insight into the nuts of bolts of producing and directing a film, music video, and corporate video and learn how to get your work onto the silver screen at festivals!

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Let’s be clear right upfront: Facebook marketing is not the same thing as Facebook advertising. Yes, your Facebook marketing strategy can include advertising (more on that below), but since Facebook is, after all, a social network, your strategy should also include efforts to build lasting relationships and ongoing engagement through valuable content that’s not about making the sale.

How to create a Facebook marketing plan in 7 steps

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If you’re looking to build a company from the ground up, fundraise like a pro, produce a show or a festival, and make your employees think more creatively, find the guidance you need by connecting with renowned artist and social entrepreneur, John Michael Schert! John Michael has gone from Professional Dancer to Executive Director and Producer of companies like Trey McIntyre Project and the Treefort Music Fest. He has graced the pages of the New York Times for his innovative work and regularly lectures at the Chicago Booth School of Business and Google.

Learn More at Mentorly.co

Mentorly is the very first online arts mentorship platform, connecting artists around the world.

Mentorly is their direct link to mentorship.

Head over to Mentorly.co and sign up as a mentor, mentee, or both. Pick your discipline, browse our community of critically acclaimed mentors, request an hour-long session, and meet your chosen mentor via videoconference – all seamlessly hosted on our intuitive platform.
The experience is curated by Mentorly, taking all of the guesswork and intimidation out requesting guidance.

At Mentorly, we believe in supporting emerging artists, because talent and hard work aren’t the only defining factors of success. Thanks to mentors’ generous donations, our InKind Fund sponsors artists lacking the financial means to book a session with the mentor of their choice.

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Whether you like to test your body’s limits or simply love entertaining audiences, passion for Circus Arts isn’t everything; you need to practice extensively with a clear idea of your unique offering and that’s just a first step… Which school do you choose? What company do you audition for? Tania Holt, world-touring aerialist with Cirque du Soleil, choreographer, and coach is available to help you find your way. Connect with her on Mentorly.co.