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Posted By John Black 09-15-2022 20:46
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We actually never touch our rep plot (aside from maintenance!). The reason for this is that up until dress week, we will have multiple events happening in any one of our theatres even while a production is being mounted. We have large stage aprons, so 90% or more of those "other" events are able to happen ...
Posted By John Black 09-15-2022 20:34
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I have a Google form that I send to all event planners 1-week prior to their event. This serves a couple of purposes: (1) it confirms with the planner that the event is actually still happening and at the booked times, and (2) it prompts them to think about support needed. I have a theatre staff that ...
Posted By John Black 03-27-2022 07:50
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I am going to be starting a research project in the near future and am wanting to look at challenges that may be common in K-12 educational theatre. Thought this may be a good place to generate some ideas! Theatre Managers - If you are a Theatre Manager (teaching or non-teaching) at a K-12 school, ...
Posted By John Black 09-23-2021 19:01
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I use Final Cut Pro X for most of our video editing projects.  If your students are used to iMovie, the FCPX is just a step up with many of the same workflows.  I frequently do multi-camera shoots of events.  I do record to external recorders (not the cameras themselves) that are synced.  This allows ...
Posted By John Black 09-20-2021 08:30
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We have full-time theatre technicians who are required to provide support for all users of the theatres.  If the theatre is being used simply as an open space (no technical support, no special staging needs), then we don't require theatre staff be present.  All other situations, however, do require a ...