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Good morning,
I posted this last fall, but did not receive any responses. Does anyone have a suggestion for a Theatre consultant in our near the Columbus, OH area.  Our district is moving ahead at breakneck speed to redesign our black box and so far there have been ideas presented which show a misconception of how a black box is used.

Thank you,
Holly Thompson

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Holly Thompson
OH
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Hi Holly, 

My thought is to check with your local universities that offer theatre. Perhaps there is a professional person there that would be willing to offer input and advice. 

Best of luck,
Wendy Hughes
New Jersey

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Wendy Hughes
Drama Teacher
Bogota High School
NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-16-2022 07:29
From: Holly Thompson
Subject: Theatre Consultant needed

Good morning,
I posted this last fall, but did not receive any responses. Does anyone have a suggestion for a Theatre consultant in our near the Columbus, OH area.  Our district is moving ahead at breakneck speed to redesign our black box and so far there have been ideas presented which show a misconception of how a black box is used.

Thank you,
Holly Thompson

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Holly Thompson
OH
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Try posting on controlbooth: https://www.controlbooth.com/ There are a lot of theater professionals on it, including theater designers and consultants.

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Ken Buswell
Drama Teacher
Peachtree City, GA
http://mcintoshtheater.org/

Theater kills ignorance
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-16-2022 07:29
From: Holly Thompson
Subject: Theatre Consultant needed

Good morning,
I posted this last fall, but did not receive any responses. Does anyone have a suggestion for a Theatre consultant in our near the Columbus, OH area.  Our district is moving ahead at breakneck speed to redesign our black box and so far there have been ideas presented which show a misconception of how a black box is used.

Thank you,
Holly Thompson

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Holly Thompson
OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 6/17/2022 8:59:00 AM
From: Ken Buswell
Subject: RE: Theatre Consultant needed

Try posting on controlbooth: https://www.controlbooth.com/ There are a lot of theater professionals on it, including theater designers and consultants.

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Ken Buswell
Drama Teacher
Peachtree City, GA
http://mcintoshtheater.org/

Theater kills ignorance
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-16-2022 07:29
From: Holly Thompson
Subject: Theatre Consultant needed

Good morning,
I posted this last fall, but did not receive any responses. Does anyone have a suggestion for a Theatre consultant in our near the Columbus, OH area.  Our district is moving ahead at breakneck speed to redesign our black box and so far there have been ideas presented which show a misconception of how a black box is used.

Thank you,
Holly Thompson

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Holly Thompson
OH
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Thank you all who have given me suggestions. I am passing these on to other members of the group and hopefully, we will get what we need.
Holly


Original Message:
Sent: 6/18/2022 9:30:00 AM
From: Dana Taylor
Subject: RE: Theatre Consultant needed

Hello,

Although not in Columbus, you might try Paul Sanow (northern Kentiucky). He, and others can be found here:

https://theatreconsultants.org/members/astcmembership-roster/

Dana

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Dana W. Taylor

Dana W. Taylor Consulting, LLC

USITT Board of Directors

812-455-9763

Technical Theatre for Teachers

Original Message:
Sent: 6/17/2022 8:59:00 AM
From: Ken Buswell
Subject: RE: Theatre Consultant needed

Try posting on controlbooth: https://www.controlbooth.com/ There are a lot of theater professionals on it, including theater designers and consultants.

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Ken Buswell
Drama Teacher
Peachtree City, GA
http://mcintoshtheater.org/

Theater kills ignorance
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-16-2022 07:29
From: Holly Thompson
Subject: Theatre Consultant needed

Good morning,
I posted this last fall, but did not receive any responses. Does anyone have a suggestion for a Theatre consultant in our near the Columbus, OH area.  Our district is moving ahead at breakneck speed to redesign our black box and so far there have been ideas presented which show a misconception of how a black box is used.

Thank you,
Holly Thompson

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Holly Thompson
OH
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I grew-up in Columbus!  I'd be happy to work with you on this project.  For every consultant, we are just a plane ride away.  I'll PM you with more information.

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Erich Friend
Theatre Consultant
Teqniqal Systems LLC
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-18-2022 13:32
From: Holly Thompson
Subject: Theatre Consultant needed

Thank you all who have given me suggestions. I am passing these on to other members of the group and hopefully, we will get what we need.
Holly


Original Message:
Sent: 6/18/2022 9:30:00 AM
From: Dana Taylor
Subject: RE: Theatre Consultant needed

Hello,

Although not in Columbus, you might try Paul Sanow (northern Kentiucky). He, and others can be found here:

https://theatreconsultants.org/members/astcmembership-roster/

Dana

--

Dana W. Taylor

Dana W. Taylor Consulting, LLC

USITT Board of Directors

812-455-9763

Technical Theatre for Teachers

Original Message:
Sent: 6/17/2022 8:59:00 AM
From: Ken Buswell
Subject: RE: Theatre Consultant needed

Try posting on controlbooth: https://www.controlbooth.com/ There are a lot of theater professionals on it, including theater designers and consultants.

------------------------------
Ken Buswell
Drama Teacher
Peachtree City, GA
http://mcintoshtheater.org/

Theater kills ignorance

Original Message:
Sent: 06-16-2022 07:29
From: Holly Thompson
Subject: Theatre Consultant needed

Good morning,
I posted this last fall, but did not receive any responses. Does anyone have a suggestion for a Theatre consultant in our near the Columbus, OH area.  Our district is moving ahead at breakneck speed to redesign our black box and so far there have been ideas presented which show a misconception of how a black box is used.

Thank you,
Holly Thompson

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Holly Thompson
OH
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We have used Schueler Shook, Inc (there is an office in Chicago) to help us with theatre design.  Perhaps they could recommend someone locally.  I also did a quick search of Columbus to see if other theaters had Black Boxes and I found several.  You could contact those theaters to find out who designed them and assisted with the project.  It could be there is a local theatre tech person who has expertise who could, for a fee, talk to your design team.  When my school put in a Black Box the architect had no idea what was needed and put the HVAC and plumbing for that wing of the building through the theater.  It was so loud no theatre could ever happen there.  Thankfully we figured it out early in the process and the school stopped construction and hired someone else to redesign with input from our tech director.  It is worth the effort to find someone to help you with this.

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Diane Landis
MN
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-16-2022 07:29
From: Holly Thompson
Subject: Theatre Consultant needed

Good morning,
I posted this last fall, but did not receive any responses. Does anyone have a suggestion for a Theatre consultant in our near the Columbus, OH area.  Our district is moving ahead at breakneck speed to redesign our black box and so far there have been ideas presented which show a misconception of how a black box is used.

Thank you,
Holly Thompson

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Holly Thompson
OH
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There is no one geographically close to you. I'm in Wisconsin - about 9 hour drive away.

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Kristi Ross-Clausen
Safety Maven/Consultant
IATSE 470/Actors Equity
Alliance for Wisconsin Theatre Education
Association for Quality in AV Board
AVIXA/USITT
Teacher, Author, Speaker
Appleton, WI
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-16-2022 07:29
From: Holly Thompson
Subject: Theatre Consultant needed

Good morning,
I posted this last fall, but did not receive any responses. Does anyone have a suggestion for a Theatre consultant in our near the Columbus, OH area.  Our district is moving ahead at breakneck speed to redesign our black box and so far there have been ideas presented which show a misconception of how a black box is used.

Thank you,
Holly Thompson

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Holly Thompson
OH
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Original Message:
Sent: 6/16/2022 7:30:00 AM
From: Holly Thompson
Subject: Theatre Consultant needed

Good morning,
I posted this last fall, but did not receive any responses. Does anyone have a suggestion for a Theatre consultant in our near the Columbus, OH area.  Our district is moving ahead at breakneck speed to redesign our black box and so far there have been ideas presented which show a misconception of how a black box is used.

Thank you,
Holly Thompson

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Holly Thompson
OH
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