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RE: Finding Staff

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 04-19-2024 15:06
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I've actually had some luck from Craigslist in the past - post in the Gigs section, under Crew. Indeed.com is also somewhere that I've seen theatre job postings. Some other places to post might be: Stagejobspro.com Offstagejobs.com. Theatrejobboard.sect.org/find-a-job/ Schooltheatre.org/members ...

RE: List of Online Masters Programs in Theatre Education

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 04-19-2024 14:45
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If anyone is interested in high school theatre management as well as teaching, Full Sail University has a Masters in Entertainment Business ------------------------------ Beth Rand, EBMS NEW! CruiseTechies blog - learn all about career opportunities for your vocational students in theatres aboard ...

Vocational students considering careers?

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 04-08-2024 19:04
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Have they considered a career – and lifestyle – as a theatre technician on board a cruise ship! Hi everyone! I wanted to let you know that I've just disembarked from a cruise on the Norwegian Bliss, where I interviewed the ship's Production Manager, and the Production Stage Manager of Jersey Boys. ...

RE: Firearm safety - the times, they are a changing...

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 04-05-2024 13:05
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Even when using prop weapons, strict policies need to be followed. In fact it's a good idea to have a written policy as a part of your theatre safety manual. Here's an excerpt from my high school theatre operations book... District policies prohibit the carrying, possession or use of a firearm – or ...

RE: Headset/packs/base for Backstage Crew

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 04-05-2024 12:52
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A few random excepts about headsets from my theatre operations book for you... I can't recommend any one brand, but for anyone thinking about installing or upgrading a headset system, consider that both wireless and wired headsets have their benefits and you should probably spec some of each. WIRED ...

RE: How many of you bring up professional theatre in your programs?

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 03-18-2024 09:37
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This is an important topic! In most states tech theatre is a CTE course – meaning it's a vocational subject, and should only be taught by teachers with a CTE endorsement. Sadly, most school districts don't recognize this, and think that the Drama teacher should teach tech theatre. Would they let their ...

RE: Ph.D. Theatre Education

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 03-16-2024 11:53
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If an MFA acts like a PhD in one's state, then that should be reflected in the teachers' Salary Schedule. Check your district's Salary Schedule. For instance, the district I live in (I no longer teach at a district) has salary categories for MA+0 up to MA+90, and then PhD is the same pay rate as MA+90. ...

RE: Solo Running a Dept. - Queries

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 03-14-2024 13:43
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Here's a few free resources for you Betsy, and others in the same boat… Resource Library – 9 editorials to help you level-up support and funding for your school theatre Risk Management Assessment – to help you alert your admin to the need to take your theatre program seriously Level-Up Action Sheet ...

RE: Are most Forum members teachers at public schools?

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 02-20-2024 14:34
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Some of us are members of the high school theatre community as a whole. I myself am a former high school theatre manager, and I am now a high school theatre operations management specialist, and also a lighting designer. I have online courses for drama teachers, as well offering a free newsletter and ...

RE: How bold to be with admin

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 02-14-2024 13:19
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I can help a bit with such a frustrating and eternal topic! Please check out my free Resource Library at: https://www.presett.org/resource-library.html It includes articles on funding, CTE, safety, and one article is titled: "Coaches; Sports Department vs. Theatre Department". Best of luck. Keep ...

CAREER OPTION for your techie vocational students – cruise ship technician!

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 02-01-2024 20:27
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Ahoy there me matey theatre educators! Do you have vocational tech theatre students who you know will go on to become professionals in the entertainment business, who are asking, how do I navigate the rough seas ahead!? Well...I've been researching an often overlooked career option… And, so, I wanted ...

RE: Theatre Department Code of Conduct

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 01-26-2024 14:57
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I don't have a "code of conduct" by name, but I do have a Theatre "Etiquette" handout (read: safety rules) for any events that come into a theatre, which could also be adapted for students. I've attached the handout – I've left if in Word so that anyone may use it and adapt it to their specific situation ...

RE: Theatre Department Code of Conduct

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 01-26-2024 14:56
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RE: New Fine Arts Building Plans?

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 12-06-2023 14:59
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Hi Analiese, It's so great that your school may be getting a new fine arts building! Even if your facility will be small (although 300 seats is nothing to sneeze at!), as well as starting to plan for the physical build of the space, be sure to plan for who will be using it. Because everyone will ...

RE: Updated Theatre Safety Videos??

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 11-13-2023 14:03
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Hi Kristina! Kudos to you for your safety class!! I have a new safety video. It's just general high school theatre safety, though, not specifically set construction. (For that maybe reach out to Chazz Kaskes - I think he's still at Newport High School?) You can see a bit of information about ...

RE: List of Online Masters Programs in Theatre Education

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 11-07-2023 13:01
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For anyone interested in Educational Theatre Operations Management (aka - High School Theatre Management) I did my Masters online in Entertainment Business at Full Sail University. https://www.fullsail.edu/degrees/entertainment-business-master ------------------------------ Beth Rand, EBMS ...

RE: Administrative Guidance for Performing Arts Facilities

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 10-28-2023 20:03
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Hi Dana, I would be very much interested in the results of your survey if you were ok sharing them? Also, a shameless plug for my book "High School Theatre Operations" which is all about the topic. Kind regards Beth ------------------------------ Beth Rand, EBMS NEW! CruiseTechies blog - learn ...

RE: California Theatre Advisor Stipend Amount?

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 10-15-2023 19:54
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I have a free resource for you, comparing sports coaches to the people who work on plays. It's helps you explain to your admin why they are practically one and the same, and why theatre "coaches" should be paid just as much. (Although, hourly, custodians are paid more than either - go figure!) You ...

RE: California Theatre Advisor Stipend Amount?

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 10-14-2023 22:14
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How much per hour are the custodians paid for working an after school hours event? You should get paid at least that hourly rate. ------------------------------ Beth Rand, EBMS 8 FREE Action Steps: Level Up Support and Funding for your school theatre https://www.presett.org/8actionsteps.html TMT ...

RE: Follow Spot

Posted By Elizabeth Rand 09-13-2023 15:16
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Like Jerry, I'm also a fan of Lycian followspots for schools. And, like Michael, I also (highly) recommend www.PNTA.com (they're in Seattle, but they'll ship anywhere). Also, check out https://www.usedlighting.com/search?page=&sort=&grid=h&raw=0&k=followspot&filters=() – you might be able to afford ...