Mark your calendars, folks! We're bringing our Annual Conference & Stage Expo to Ohio, California, and Maryland in 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively! We'd love to see you at any (or all!) of our upcoming Conferences, but for now, we'll Catch You in Columbus for #USITT25, March 5-8, 2025! | USITT
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Mark your calendars, folks! We're bringing our Annual Conference & Stage Expo to Ohio, California, and Maryland in 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively! We'd love to see you at any (or all!) of our upcoming Conferences, but for now, we'll Catch You in Columbus for #USITT25, March 5-8, 2025! | USITT
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Powering Live Entertainment begins with you. You can support USITT right now with your own contribution. All gifts support member services and programming such as lifelong learning and professional development opportunities. Your contributions help USITT fund research and development projects, recognize and reward member accomplishments, promote health and safety in the industry, and support the vital work of building a more inclusive design and technology community. Join Naoko Skala and use the
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Powering Live Entertainment begins with you. You can support USITT right now with your own contribution. All gifts support member services and programming such as lifelong learning and professional development opportunities. Your contributions help USITT fund research and development projects, recognize and reward member accomplishments, promote health and safety in the industry, and support the vital work of building a more inclusive design and technology community. Join Naoko Skala and use the
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Powering Live Entertainment wouldn't be possible without the generosity and support of our Membership. You can help to support USITT right now with your own contribution. All gifts support Member services and programming such as lifelong learning and professional development opportunities. Your contributions help USITT fund research and development projects, recognize and reward Member accomplishments, promote health and safety in the industry, and support the vital work of building a more inclu
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Powering Live Entertainment wouldn't be possible without the generosity and support of our Membership. You can help to support USITT right now with your own contribution. All gifts support Member services and programming such as lifelong learning and professional development opportunities. Your contributions help USITT fund research and development projects, recognize and reward Member accomplishments, promote health and safety in the industry, and support the vital work of building a more inclu
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The USITT Award, the highest honor given by USITT, recognizes a lifetime of distinguished contributions to the performing arts or entertainment communities in any capacity. This year’s recipient is Rachel Keebler! Rachel Keebler has been a painter since high school and was an SA member of USA 829 from 1981 to 1994. Well known for co-founding Cobalt in 1988, she has been the Owner and Director of Studies at Cobalt Studios since 1993. She has been actively charging, painting, and overseeing the pr
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The USITT Award, the highest honor given by USITT, recognizes a lifetime of distinguished contributions to the performing arts or entertainment communities in any capacity. This year’s recipient is Rachel Keebler! Rachel Keebler has been a painter since high school and was an SA member of USA 829 from 1981 to 1994. Well known for co-founding Cobalt in 1988, she has been the Owner and Director of Studies at Cobalt Studios since 1993. She has been actively charging, painting, and overseeing the pr
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Here at USITT, Arbor Day is also Rig Safe Day! Join USITT and Ed Leahy, the head trainer at Chicago Flyhouse, throughout the day for tips and tricks about rigging, safety, and more! Let’s start by learning how to properly load a shackle. Be sure to check out our YouTube and TikTok channels for full-length videos! #RigSafeDay | USITT
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Here at USITT, Arbor Day is also Rig Safe Day! Join USITT and Ed Leahy, the head trainer at Chicago Flyhouse, throughout the day for tips and tricks about rigging, safety, and more! Let’s start by learning how to properly load a shackle. Be sure to check out our YouTube and TikTok channels for full-length videos! #RigSafeDay | USITT
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Always putting out fires 🔥 | USITT
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USITT2025 was an incredible experience for us and we are grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many talented designers, educators, and students who are shaping the future of entertainment technology. From hands-on sound labs to in-depth conversations, we enjoyed showcasing how our audio solutions bring sound to life in theaters, live events, and beyond. Thank you to everyone who visited our booth, participated in our sessions, and shared their experiences. The USITT community continues
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📝Nominations are open for USITT's Young Designers, Managers, and Technicians (YDMT) Awards! These awards are all about shining a spotlight on young talent just starting out in their careers. Hear several recipients of the 2024 YDMT Awards as they share their experience receiving their awards. 🎙You can listen to the full interviews from each winner now! Follow the link in our bio or search "Technically Speaking" wherever you get your podcasts. Act fast! The last day to submit nominations for ou
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We're getting excited for USITT24 in Seattle, are YOU?! Head to the link in our bio for details on registration, housing, Professional Development Workshops, and more. See you in Seattle! | USITT
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Only 40 more days to go before we bring #USITT24 to Seattle! If you haven't registered yet, you can do so now at the link in our bio. See You in Seattle! | USITT
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We're getting ready for you to join us in Seattle at USITT24 and we want to make sure you know how to get to where you need to be! Check out how to use the elevators at the Seattle Convention Center | Arch to find registration! Head to the Atrium Lobby on the fourth floor to register and retrieve your Conference badge. All attendees MUST go to registration first and obtain their badge before attending any sessions. | USITT
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Venture to Columbus for #USITT25 and check out all of the delicious food options this Midwest gem has to offer! Don't forget! You can take advantage of your exclusive Attendee Savings Pass, courtesy of Experience Columbus, and take a bite out of the city! We'll Catch You in Columbus! | USITT
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USITT24 is right around the corner! Do you know how to get to your hotel from the Seattle Convention Center | Arch? Check out how to get to the Crowne Plaza Hotel from the Seattle Convention Center | Arch at 705 Pike Street. (and psssst, if you haven't already booked your hotel, you should do that soon! Visit the link in our bio to book your stay.) | USITT
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Watch our final video interview from the Stage Expo floor at #USITT23 with Tyler DeLong of the DeLong Rigging Solutions! As always, #USITT Content Coordinator Jenn Shuron talks with Tyler about the DeLong Rigging, why they exhibit with USITT, and what the future holds! Thank you all for following along with this video series! We hope you enjoyed it! | USITT
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Check out our latest video from the #USITT23 Expo Floor with Mark Black from IAStage! As always, #USITT Content Coordinator Jenn Shuron talks with Mark about IA Stage, why they exhibit with USITT, and what the future holds! | USITT
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Are you looking for an opportunity to show off your work at USITT26? Look no further than the Emerging Creatives Showcase! Apply today to join the USITT26 cohort and put your work on display in front of thousands of Conference attendees! More details on how to apply can be found in the deadlines link in bio. // 🔗 usitt.org/conference-and-events/emerging-creatives-showcase | USITT
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Looking for a place to stay while in Columbus for USITT25? Look no further than the Drury Plaza Hotel in Downtown Columbus! Guests can enjoy free hot breakfast, snacks and cold beverages at the 5:30 p.m. Kickback, and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Enjoy easy access to the Columbus Convention Center through the connected bridge from the hotel and get to your sessions, labs, and the Expo floor at USITT25 that much quicker! The deadline to book your stay at the Drury is Feb. 6. Reserve your stay
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Are you an early career artist or technician looking to make waves in the professional world? Or a student hoping to stand out before graduation? Nominations for our 2025 Young Designers, Managers, and Technicians (YDMT) Awards are now being accepted! Submit your work to one of our many awards, win cash prizes from our generous sponsors, and show the world of live entertainment your skills! Winners will be honored at our 2025 Annual Conference & Stage Expo in Columbus, March 5-8. We offer awards
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Here at USITT, Mentorship Matters. And our Stage Management Mentor Project (SMMP) is proof of that. 🟥 SMMP connects professional stage managers with mentees for a week full of practical training experiences at USITT26's most high-profile events! Hear from SMMP Coordinator, Nykol DeDreu, as she dives into the details of SMMP and discusses how this mentorship program can turn into endless opportunities in your professional career. SMMP applications are now open through Nov. 14. See for yourself h
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USITT's Stage Management Mentor Project (SMMP) provides invaluable mentorship opportunities for early-career stage managers as they learn from industry experts at our Annual Conference & Stage Expo! Hear from USITT25 mentees: Juhi, McKenna, and Katelyn, as they recollect their experience in the program. Applications for the 2026 SMMP cohort are closing next week! Dive into the details at the link below. 🔗 usitt.org/conference-and-events/stage-management-mentorship-program | USITT
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📢📢 Calling all Designers, Technicians, Creatives, Innovators, and Industry powerhouses! We want YOU to share your skills and expertise with our USITT25 attendees! Submit your educational session proposal for presentation at USITT25 in Columbus, March 5-8, 2025. Polish up those proposals now - the deadline to submit is July 15, 2024! Learn more and submit your proposal at the link in our bio. | USITT
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On this week's episode, we chat with Lighting Designer Dawn Chiang, our 2024 Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) winner for her work in Lighting Design and Technology. Join us as we ask Dawn about her creative process, impactful industry relationships, her work on the Great White Way, and more! Listen to the full episode at the link in our bio or wherever you get your podcasts! | USITT
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Costume designer and professor at Millikin University Jana Henry Funderburk walks us through the creation of a tote bag design using Adobe Illustrator and a die cutting machine, one of the several makerspace technology stations at this year's Costume Symposium at the The Theatre School at DePaul University in Chicago! | USITT
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Join us at USITT in Seattle March 20th-23rd Visit us at booth 2301 for a chance to check out our latest products and special show offers. | Elation Professional
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We're wrapping up an incredible USITT show! Come by the booth today to get your hands on the new Prodigy Balance rigging solution, ColorSource PAR V Zoom, High End Systems Zeo, ETC SiteLink, and plenty of other product. Thank you to everyone who celebrated our 50th anniversary with us this week. We can't wait to continue the party all year long 🎉 USITT #USITT25 #50YearsOfETC | ETC
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It truly takes a village to put on a show as extensive as our Annual Conference & Stage Expo. In the first edition of our series, "The Humans Who Help Us Power Live Entertainment" we hear from Stage Management Mentor Project (SMMP) Coordinator, Nykol Dedreu, on her experience with USITT. We hope you venture to Seattle to get a glimpse of the many hands it takes to create a show like #USITT24. See You in Seattle! | USITT
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Keeping a rigging system in order is every team member’s responsibility, but sometimes we need a certified inspector to lend us their practiced eye. #RigSafeDay Learn more in our full video here: https://youtu.be/MyWsLbAsxm8 | USITT
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On this week's episode of TECHnically Speaking, we're joined by theatrical and game audio designer and our 2024 Rising Star Award winner, William Lowe. Learn more about William as he chats about the storytelling of sound, how keeping up with industry trends can be a full-time job, and working in the vast world of game audio design. Listen to the full episode at the link below or wherever you get your podcasts! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/usitt24-series-with-william-lowe-2024-rising-star-awa
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Attention scenic artists! 🎨🎨 We invite you to apply for the Cobalt Studios Scholarship, sponsored by our good friends at ROSE BRAND! You could be one of two scenic artists sent on an immersive, educational adventure to study at Cobalt Studios, and have the opportunity to take their specialty pro-seminar: Perspective for Scenic Artists 2 led by Kimb Williamson — scenic artist, USITT Board Member, and Fellow. The training will take place at Cobalt Studios in White Lake, NY from Oct. 22, 2024 – O
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