Return-Path: X-Processed-By: Virex 7 on prxy.net X-Real-To: stagecraftlist [at] theatrical.net Received: by prxy.net (CommuniGate Pro PIPE 4.2.6) with PIPE id 19537269; Wed, 23 Feb 2005 03:01:11 -0800 X-ListServer: CommuniGate Pro LIST 4.2.6 List-Unsubscribe: List-ID: Message-ID: From: "Stagecraft" Sender: "Stagecraft" To: "Stagecraft" Precedence: list Subject: Stagecraft Digest #305 Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 03:00:55 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Disposition: inline X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.0.2 (2004-11-16) on prxy.net X-Spam-Status: No, score=-5.5 required=5.0 tests=ALL_TRUSTED,AWL,BAYES_00 autolearn=ham version=3.0.2 X-Spam-Level: X-TFF-CGPSA-Version: 1.4f2 X-prxy-Spam-Filter: Scanned For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Stagecraft Digest, Issue #305 1. Peter Foy by Theatre Safety Programs 2. Re: Need the wisdom of the list-- Slightly OT by Andy Ciddor 3. Gerber Multitools by "Paul Guncheon" 4. Re: Champagne "pop" by Gion DeFrancesco 5. Re: Theatre Cats by Bruce Purdy 6. Re: Need the wisdom of the list-- Slightly OT by "Cyr, Dale" 7. Re: Need the wisdom of the list-- Slightly OT by "Jonathan S. Deull" 8. Re: Champagne "pop" by MissWisc [at] aol.com 9. Re: Gerber Multitools by Stephen Litterst 10. OT: alternate Superman covers... by Michael Sorensen 11. Re: Theatre Cats by Dale Farmer 12. Re: Tube steel rolling units by RHolen [at] vinu.edu 13. re-corking bottles by "David R. Krajec" 14. Re: Summer Jobs MI Shakespeare Festival by Rich Lindsay 15. Re: Theatre Cats by IAEG [at] aol.com 16. Re: Gerber Multitools by Michael Feinberg 17. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by "Joe Golden" 18. Re: Gerber Multitools by "Andy Leviss" 19. Lion King in PHX by CB 20. Re: Gaffers Tape as C-Clamp?? by CB 21. Re: Pilling the Cat - OT by CB 22. Re: OT: Dogs backstage, was Pilling the Cat by CB 23. Re: Theatre Cats by CB 24. Re: Guinea Pigs, was Pilling the Cat by "Stephen E. Rees" 25. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by CB 26. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by CB 27. Re: Guinea Pigs, was Pilling the Cat by "Don Taco" 28. Re: Guinea Pigs, was Pilling the Cat by "Jon Ares" 29. Re: Theatre Cats by CB 30. Film/Television Production Studio by Mark Harvey 31. Re: Champagne "pop" by CB 32. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by Greg Bierly 33. Re: Dogs backstage by SMANKO [at] aol.com 34. Re: Theatre Cats by "Carson Koz Noel at LSFX Co." 35. Star drop rental.... by "David Bowman" 36. Re: Star drop rental.... by Greg Bierly 37. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by "Paul Schreiner" 38. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by IAEG [at] aol.com 39. Re: Star drop rental.... by "Jonathan S. Deull" 40. Re: Dogs backstage by Kevin Lee Allen 41. Re: Film/Television Production Studio by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" 42. Re: Star drop rental.... by gregg hillmar 43. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by "Steve B." 44. Re: Film/Television Production Studio by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 45. Re: Film/Television Production Studio by "Joe Meils" 46. Re: Star drop rental.... by Greg Bierly 47. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by Dale Farmer 48. Re: Theatre Cats by Dale Farmer 49. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by "Chris Warner" 50. Strand 2209/2212 ERS's by "Chris Warner" 51. Re: Theater Cats by June Abernathy 52. Re: Strand 2209/2212 ERS's by "John Gibilisco" *** Please update the subject line of your reply to use the subject *** line of the message you are replying to! Please only reply to *** one message subject in each reply. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-Id: <6.2.1.2.2.20050222053948.01fa70b8 [at] mail.earthlink.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 05:47:03 -0700 From: Theatre Safety Programs Subject: Peter Foy We first met Peter professionally. There is another side to Peter, which some may not have known. Peter was the consummate family man. He glowed when he talked about his children and grandchildren. We have never seen him more excited than when he gave us a tour of the ice rink in Las Vegas, which he built for Teresa, his daughter. That project seemed to be at the top of his list of accomplishments. He will be missed by the industry, but also to his family and as person who knew what was important. Jennie and Jerry Gorrell ------------------------------ Message-Id: <4.3.2.7.2.20050222232340.050eb258 [at] pop3.kilowatt.com.au> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 23:51:06 +1100 From: Andy Ciddor Subject: Re: Need the wisdom of the list-- Slightly OT In-Reply-To: References: At 18:26 22.02.2005, Noah Price wrote in reply to Jeffrey E. Salzberg's enquiry: >>Can/Will anyone recommend software that will let me use my PDA (Pocket >>PC) to remotely operate a notebook computer via WiFi? > >VNC (Virtual Network Computing) runs Windows, Linux, MacOS X, Palm PDA, >etc... might work with a PocketPC PDA as well. > >For more variations, go to Sourceforge.net and search for "VNC" > >I haven't used it yet, but have been planning to try it... VNC is great and works very well. TightVNC (especially the latest development version) is even better. I first came across it being used by System Sound to fine-tune the sound reinforcement for a musical. The guys were using a wireless mac laptop to remotely tweak the audio-matrix control PC and could thus (during previews) live tune the EQ, delays and levels on system, from any seat in the house. We use TightVNC to do everything from IT support over the household network to remote monitoring, system configuration and software support on systems all around the country. Even where both client machines are server are behind their respective firewalls. VNC for the Pocket PC is available from Andy ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 03:03:07 -1000 From: "Paul Guncheon" Subject: Gerber Multitools Message-id: <008401c518de$db6ff100$0202a8c0 [at] yourxhtr8hvc4p> References: I have recently had to use my Gerber Evolution multitool, the one with interchangeable jaws. Normally I use a Victorinox which I had to send in for warranty repair. To make a long story short, the Gerber has started to rust... and I mean all over. I wrote to Gerber and the response I got was a lecture on the molecular structure of steel and a maintenance schedule. I maintained that the rusting was a manufacturer's flaw and that none of my 25 or so other multitools (don't ask) have any rust whatsoever. The customer service guy has started to become insulting and derisive. In any event, I wondered if any other list member has had similar dealings with Gerber. For what it's worth, the Evolution is one of the more poorly designed multitools that I have used. While the interchangeable jaws feature is cool, the jaws are rather weak. They are held open by a spring that is way too strong, making fine work near impossible. The various blades work best with the jaws removed so the handles can open all the way, however the two handles do not "lock" together in any way to make "one handle" making the whole tool rather awkward. The tool does not fold to a compact size and does not fit in its sheath very well. Having several bumps and studs on the body makes for a slight struggle to get the thing into it sheath as well. Although the tool has four interchangeable jaws, the sheath allows for the storage of only one extra jaw and that storage pouch is rather precarious. I do not carry any extra jaws on my belt as I am afraid they will fall out. The size of the tool and the floppy design of its pouch causes the tool to get caught and snag quite often. I'll keep y'all informed about customer service... or lack thereof. Laters, Paul "Your Honour, you're crazy!" said Tom judgmentally. ------------------------------ Message-Id: In-Reply-To: References: Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:38:26 -0500 From: Gion DeFrancesco Subject: Re: Champagne "pop" The added advantage of diet ginger ale over a sparkling fruit drink is spillage. No sugar means no sticky mess. >For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see >--------------------------------------------------- > >MissWisc [at] aol.com wrote: > > >Why don't you just use the sparkling grape juice look-alikes that >are available at the grocery store for $3 a piece? Shake it three >times before you open it and it will POP! > >All the fizzy juice beverages I've seen have screw-top lids ... >which might spoil the illusion a bit. > -- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Gion DeFrancesco Assistant Professor of Theatre/Scene Designer MUT Production Manager Miami University 131 Center for Performing Arts Oxford, OH 45056 513.529.8318 On the web at http://arts.muohio.edu/defranga ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ "There are no hopeless situations; there are only men who have grown hopeless about them." Clare Boothe Luce ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:46:32 -0500 Subject: Re: Theatre Cats From: Bruce Purdy Message-ID: In-Reply-To: > David Letterman versus Johnny Carson (Carson. Far more classy to his guests.) Jay Leno vs. Johnny Carson (Carson again - hands down!) Bruce -- Bruce Purdy Technical Director Smith Opera House ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Need the wisdom of the list-- Slightly OT Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 06:12:24 -0800 Message-ID: <407DF7D68DD30440B5CEB70ED234D1CF0316E308 [at] excuswa100.americas.unity> From: "Cyr, Dale" windows pocket pc comes with a Terminal Services Client. (under the Programs menu) it will run the desktop remotely, via wireless, =20 (assuming the proper infrastructure, of course) of either XP Pro or W2k/W2003/W2003AS server. I've used vnc on desktops, never bothered with it on a ppc, since terminal service works fine,=20 and I don't wanna use up memory on the ppc for a variation of something that's already there :) dale cyr Senior Software Engineer Specialized Peripherals Division Getronics USA At 18:26 22.02.2005, Noah Price wrote in reply to Jeffrey E. Salzberg's=20 enquiry: >>Can/Will anyone recommend software that will let me use my PDA (Pocket >>PC) to remotely operate a notebook computer via WiFi? > >VNC (Virtual Network Computing) runs Windows, Linux, MacOS X, Palm PDA, >etc... might work with a PocketPC PDA as well. > VNC for the Pocket PC is available from=20 Andy ------------------------------ From: "Jonathan S. Deull" Subject: RE: Need the wisdom of the list-- Slightly OT Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 09:17:48 -0500 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: VNC is great and works very well. TightVNC (especially the latest development version) is even better. Yup, another vote for VNC. I've used it for years and it is great. I'll run out and try TightVNC next. Jonathan ------------------------------ From: MissWisc [at] aol.com Message-ID: <1a7.320b8b51.2f4c9ea4 [at] aol.com> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 09:41:40 EST Subject: Re: Champagne "pop" Cc: kightp [at] peak.org In a message dated 2/21/5 11:43:02 PM, kightp [at] peak.org writes: << All the fizzy juice beverages I've seen have screw-top lids ... which might spoil the illusion a bit. >> We have thoso also, Pat, but we can get them with a foil cover and plastic cork that's easily "palmed" and they work great for stage! The local liquor distributor or grocery store manager should be able to order them. You're buying them in case lots so the store is fine with doing a special order. May take a week or two to get though. Kristi ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 09:52:37 -0500 From: Stephen Litterst Subject: Re: Gerber Multitools Message-id: <421B4735.E5094410 [at] ithaca.edu> Organization: IC-Dept. of Theatre Arts References: Paul Guncheon wrote: > --------------------------------------------------- > The customer service guy has started to become insulting and derisive. > > In any event, I wondered if any other list member has had similar dealings > with Gerber. While they weren't insulting and derisive, I've had less-than-stellar dealing with Gerber customer service. When I broke the blade on my original Gerber (Model 400, the first one they released in black) I sent the whole tool in for a warranty repair. Since it was an out-of-date model they threw the tool away and sent me a coupon for a new one. I spent a few months trying to get my original back (I didn't like any of the new designs) and the coupon wouldn't cover the full cost of what I considered an equivalent model. (It covered the cost of a "scout" model) In the midst of it all, the customer service rep with whom I had been working left and I had to start all over with her replacement. I finally got a replacement on which the scissors broke after a week. But I'm not sending anything in to them for repair. Once was enough. Stephen litterst -- Stephen C. Litterst Technical Supervisor Ithaca College Dept. of Theatre Arts 607/274-3947 slitterst [at] ithaca.edu ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20050222145807.51943.qmail [at] web50708.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 06:58:07 -0800 (PST) From: Michael Sorensen Subject: OT: alternate Superman covers... In-Reply-To: sorry to waste the bandwidth, but my wife sent this to me and I was laughing so hard I cried... Also, click on the "On the set of Star Wars 3" link on the side of the page. Hilarious! http://www.nationallampoon.com/supermanisadick/default.asp Enjoy! ===== Michael Sorensen Proton Lighting and Video "We positively charge up your show!" Phone: 520-232-3540 Email: chaoscon666 [at] yahoo.com __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <421B4A59.73F73563 [at] cybercom.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 10:06:01 -0500 From: Dale Farmer Subject: Re: Theatre Cats References: IAEG [at] aol.com wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > In a message dated 2/21/05 10:29:40 PM, ladesigners [at] juno.com writes: > > >So, you fire your pellet gun backstage during shows to test the actors' > >concentration while discouraging rats? > >/s/ Richard > > most of the shooting was limited to the area just outside the theatre in the > old alley, , , and pellet guns don't make a lot of noise in any case, , I > would assume that ClearChannel can afford a better exterminating service than > Sarah Caldwell could! Mr. Ehrenberg ? > > keith I am sure that everyone involved had the appropriate licenses and training that the arcane and mutually contradicting massachusetts laws required for such firearms. --Dale ------------------------------ Subject: Re: Tube steel rolling units Message-ID: From: RHolen [at] vinu.edu Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 09:15:59 -0600 I am moving into a new theatre in Dec. 2006. I would like to make all my rolling platforms out of tube steel with plywood lids and universal casket locks on all sides. Any advice on tube steel design and style of casters? Richard D. Holen Professor Dept. of Theatre Vincennes University 1002 N. 1st Street Vincennes, IN 47591 Office: 812 888 5339 Home: 812 886 9135 Cell: 812 760 8000 rholen [at] indian.vinu.edu ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "David R. Krajec" Subject: re-corking bottles Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 09:23:25 -0600 Message-ID: In-Reply-To: Go on-line and find a home vintner site. They sell corks and bottle corkers. It works well for wine bottles. Champers is another story. I vote for the white plastic corks and ginger ale. David Krajec Assoc. Professor/Theatre Cardinal Stritch University ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: From: Rich Lindsay Subject: Re: Summer Jobs MI Shakespeare Festival Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 10:24:45 -0500 Chad I am willing to have you on board. But i regret that I have not dealt with the international employee issues yet. If you can get info on whats needed on our end I'd gladly put you in the concideration pile. Thanks Rich Lindsay MSF On Jan 17, 2005, at 12:49 PM, Chad Croteau wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > Hi Mr. Lindsay. > > I'm a canadian student in Windsor, Ontario who is looking for > employment > preferrably in an electrics department. I saw your posting to the > Stagecraft Mailing List for the Michigan Shakespeare Festival, and I > was > wondering if I would be eligible for employment, as I am Canadian? > > Any information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. > > Sincerely, > > > Chad Croteau > cpcroteau [at] kelcom.igs.net > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Rich Lindsay" > To: "Stagecraft" > Sent: Monday, January 17, 2005 11:18 AM > Subject: Summer Jobs MI Shakespeare Festival > > >> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> >> I am looking for staff for this summers MI Shakes Fest. >> >> The MSF is a small Equity Company performing Shakespeare in an " >> traditional manner". >> >> I have a returning Scenic/ Lighting Designer. >> We are searching for a Costumer,Costume Shop Staff and Crew. >> I need a Props Master, Head Electrician and Sound co-ordinator. >> We need carpenters and Craft person/ Painter. >> I also have two AEA EMC Asst. Stage Manager spots. >> >> The Costumer position is geared to the young professional or the >> educator >> on semester break.Most of the spots are suited for Students looking >> for an >> entry level professional job with some responsibility. Housing is > provided. >> >> dates are Mid June through Mid July or The first week of August. >> >> More info is available at http://www.umich.edu/~rlindsay/MIS >> >> Inquirys to me at rlindsay [at] umich.edu or 734-763-5031 >> >> >> >> > > > > ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <1d8.37831393.2f4cabb1 [at] aol.com> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 10:37:21 EST Subject: Re: Theatre Cats In a message dated 2/22/05 10:04:53 AM, dale [at] cybercom.net writes: >> keith > > I am sure that everyone involved had the appropriate licenses and training >that the arcane and mutually contradicting massachusetts laws required >for such >firearms. > > --Dale > a pellet gun is a "fire arm" ? hey this was back in the mid 80's, , is there a statute of limitations on shooting rats in the alley with an un licensed pellet gun? I throw myself on the mercy of the court, , , , keith ------------------------------ Message-Id: In-Reply-To: References: Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:05:02 -0500 From: Michael Feinberg Subject: Re: Gerber Multitools > > The customer service guy has started to become insulting and derisive. >> >> In any event, I wondered if any other list member has had similar dealings > > with Gerber. > >I finally got a replacement on which the scissors broke after a week. >But I'm not sending anything in to them for repair. Once was enough. Not to through fuel on the fire, but: I once had a bent saw blade on my Leatherman (resulting from my abuse, not any defect in the product,) so I called Leatherman, got an RMA, mailed it off and a week later had my tool back with a new saw blade plus the whole tool had been cleaned, lubed, and sharpened. Only cost to me was the outbound shipping. -- -Michael Feinberg, CTS ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 09:15:33 -0800 Message-ID: From: "Joe Golden" I have seen 10X the number of twist lock connectors improperly wired than SPG. Most of the time it is wrong strip lengths with insulation under the contact. Most people don't know that there is a strip gage on the connector. ------------------------------ From: "Andy Leviss" Subject: RE: Gerber Multitools Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:32:34 -0500 Organization: Duck's Echo Sound Message-ID: <001a01c518fc$358a52d0$a19afea9 [at] AndyLeviss> In-Reply-To: > > > The customer service guy has started to become insulting and > > derisive. > >> > >> In any event, I wondered if any other list member has had similar > >> dealings > > > with Gerber. > > > >I finally got a replacement on which the scissors broke > after a week. > >But I'm not sending anything in to them for repair. Once was enough. This is why I always buy multitiools from places like Sports Authority or Eastern Mountain Sports. They are very, very good about exchanging it if it's a warranty repair, even if you don't have a receipt. I've had absolutely no hassle from both stores exchanging Leathermans, Gerbers, and Jansport backpacks, in the past. That said, while I love the feature set of my Gerber Legend, I will say that the screwdriver blades on my old Leatherman Wave seem to be tempered much better. I'm still on my first Wave, although I'm on my third Legend due to snapping the tip off a screwdriver head. Mind you, it was partially my fault for doing something silly with the blade, but still... That said, once you've gone to the "everthing on the outside" design of the Legend, and the spring-loaded jaws, it's hard to go back, although the better temper and wider jaws are major benefits to the Wave. For now, though, the Wave stays as my backup piece in the toolbox. If the Legend breaks again, though... Come on, Leatherman, just take the Wave idea one step further and get everything on the outside, and you'll win me back! --Andy Webmaster http://OneFromTheRoad.com Tools, Toys, and Tales for the Theatrical Technician Check out the new Swag Shop! -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.4.0 - Release Date: 2/22/2005 ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050222112918.016e65d0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:29:18 From: CB Subject: Lion King in PHX Dear friends of mine purchased tickets to 'The Lion King' this last weekend, and planned to take their young children to their first bit of 'real' theatre (meaning; other than shows specifically for children otherwise considered too young for a theatrical environment) as they have reached that age, and they wish for their kids to appreciate theatre the way that they do. They are 'people like us', who have given up working in theatre to raise kids, and will resume working in theatre as soon as the kids are old enough for them to spend that kind of time away from them. The sad part of the story is that one of the children became too ill to attend, and missed it. They have been trying everything, up to and including bidding on seats for this weekends shows on ebay, and so far have had no luck. Anyone in the Phoenix area, or who knows anyone in the Phoenix are who has a line on a pair, or knows where reputable scalpers can be found (just kidding), please e-mail me directly, as Mo is heartbroken. I would love to be in touch with anyone who may have a pair and won't be able to attend. Thanks all! Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050222115640.016e65d0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:56:40 From: CB Subject: Re: Gaffers Tape as C-Clamp?? >Ummm...wouldn't want to be standing under THAT light. That's why we have the actors do it, dahling... Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050222120055.016e65d0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:00:55 From: CB Subject: Re: Pilling the Cat - OT >One often heard of the theatre cat. Don't forget shop-cats, and if this list saves one theatre cat, its all worth it. I don't consider this off-topic at all! My favorite is (and I forget her name) the cat at the Thousand Oaks Civic Center theatre. Just a well mannered animal, and friendly as you please. She is also the muse for the backstage potty sign, "When the cat misses her box, we rub her nose in it." Cleanest toilet seat in the buliding... Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050222120442.016e65d0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:04:42 From: CB Subject: Re: OT: Dogs backstage, was Pilling the Cat > the guinea pig died My condolences. Someone has told you, haven't they? GP's are a recycleable expendable? Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050222121055.016e65d0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:10:55 From: CB Subject: Re: Theatre Cats >If we can't even come up with a way to keep a "visitor" cat inside, >how would a contract-bound cat be confined to the premises? (By the way, >our cat is named Gobo. As if we weren't dorked out enough) A theatre cat is the cat of the theatre, and the cat interprets this as 'theatre owner' The owner of a premises will not abandon them. As your visiting cat does not own said premises, there is no sure-fire way to inhibit wandering. And I have owned dogs named 'Coda' and 'Decibelle'. Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-ID: <421B8267.6000203 [at] fredonia.edu> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 14:05:11 -0500 From: "Stephen E. Rees" Reply-To: Rees [at] fredonia.edu Subject: Re:Guinea Pigs, was Pilling the Cat References: Is this where the discussion of the relative merits of Gerbils and Guinea Pigs and which has more dark meat ensues? I sure hope not. ;) Steve CB wrote: >>the guinea pig died > My condolences. Someone has told you, haven't they? GP's are a > recycleable expendable? > Chris "Chris" Babbie > Location Sound > ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050222121746.016e65d0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:17:46 From: CB Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! >twist lock is the only allowable plug on stage something about >needing to be able to lock them. Frustrating, considering Stage ping (2P+G) >is about a third to half the cost. A stripe of Gaff around the connection seems to work well to keep 2PG together, and it even adds a bit of water resistance! (Not proofing, resistance, mind you...) It seems that a small clip would do the job, and if someone (HEY MANUFACTURERS!) could come up with a locking mechanism for 2PG 'wall mounts', twist lock could go the way of the dinosaurs. And in response to the original post, at least your electrician knew that they were supposed to be held in by the screws. I discovered (while loading the truck to take it to Colo Spgs) that the new lights had been converted from 2PG to edison plugs. Nice Hubbles, but the guy didn't know that they came apart. He'd stripped the wires and jammed them into the connector through the strain relief! Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050222122103.016e65d0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:21:03 From: CB Subject: RE: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! >...And considering that twistlocks guarantee you a mechanical connection, Ehm, I just came back with a group that uses three twistlocks friction taped together from the distro to the amp racks. It is nigh-on impossible to put a negative twist on all three (to insure that the positive twist maintains the lock part) and make the connection. Fortunately, we only lost one connection (I said 'nigh on', not 'totally') in twenty-eight shows. Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-ID: <059501c51913$4ed3bee0$e28aaa43 [at] DonTaco> From: "Don Taco" Cc: Rees [at] fredonia.edu References: Subject: Re: Guinea Pigs, was Pilling the Cat Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:18:35 -0800 From: "Stephen E. Rees" > Is this where the discussion of the relative merits of Gerbils and > Guinea Pigs and which has more dark meat ensues? I sure hope not. ;) > Steve Is this the dreaded recurring thread, 'Gerbils vs. Leathermen'? Perhaps I'll name my dogs 'P.C.' and 'Mac.' ------------------------------ Message-ID: <003d01c51914$c5f909c0$0600000a [at] BRUTUS> From: "Jon Ares" References: Subject: Re: Guinea Pigs, was Pilling the Cat Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 11:29:06 -0800 > Perhaps I'll name my dogs 'P.C.' and 'Mac.' Only if they fight a lot, and one walks around with an air of superiority, and the other chews his butt a lot, due to all the bugs he carries. -- Jon Ares Program Director, West Linn HS Theatre Arts www.hevanet.com/acreative www.wlhstheatre.org ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050222123758.016e65d0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:37:58 From: CB Subject: Re: Theatre Cats > It ran up the grand, onto the catwalk, and flung itself off the stage right >walk and ran out the door... Screeching all the way!!! All the actors were >speechless. The audience found it hysterical and thought it was part of the >show. We did a show in Atlanta at a punk club that had a shop pitbull. The loaders were skinheads of the music lover variety, not the racist type, and the pit was a very loving dog. The rastafarians I was touring around weren't having anything to do with either, however, and were convinced that teh sterotypes cast on both were absolutley true. They got used to the skinheads (the alternative was to carry their own crap, *shudder*) and the dog was tied up. As fortune would have it, the dog got loose during their set, and proceeded down center to see who was there. The dog was nearly invisible due to the head high stage and the concrete barriers on the edge, and only those in the balcony were able to see the dog. Every one else was treated to the 'mystery-freak-out-dance', whcih included Kieth 'dancing' on his electric keyboards! Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 13:35:05 -0600 From: Mark Harvey Subject: Film/Television Production Studio Message-ID: <2147483647.1109079304 [at] umd52-36.d.umn.edu> In-Reply-To: References: The Department of Theatre at the University of Minnesota Duluth is exploring the possibility of adding film, video and television production to our program. We're interested in learning what kind of space would be required to adequately teach how to produce film, video and television production. Could anyone steer me towards any reference material, preferably books, that would help me understand more fully what such an endeavor would require in terms of facility? I'm thinking we would need at least one sound stage with lighting and camera operation capabilities, post-production and editing rooms, marketing and research offices, a sound recording studio, and script writing offices. We're also considering including radio production and broadcast space, and an animation studio. I'm curious about how much square footage each of these spaces would require, as well as support space in terms of maintenance and storage. If you could help me locate sources that might be able to answer these basic questions, I'd appreciate the information. ____________________________________ Mark Harvey Associate Professor, Theatrical Lighting and Sound Design University of Minnesota Duluth http://www.d.umn.edu/~mharvey ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20050222124915.016e65d0 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 12:49:15 From: CB Subject: Re: Champagne "pop" >this is why I mentioned earlier to use the cheaper plastic cork that comes on >bulk process "champagne" It's also easier to put a tire stem into the plastic 'corks' and inflate them with a bicycle pump... Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <61949527b3220c0612cc8613aacd2f62 [at] dejazzd.com> From: Greg Bierly Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 15:29:19 -0500 > It seems that a small clip would do the job, and if someone (HEY > MANUFACTURERS!) could come up with a locking mechanism for 2PG 'wall > mounts', twist lock could go the way of the dinosaurs. I have seen three variations over the years. One is the clip on the ground pin. It was a small barb on the male connector pin in the slot that would be pushed out of the way with a small button on the side of the connector. I only saw a few of them back in the early 80's. Along those same lines I saw a similar plastic barb on the external of the connector but was pretty flimsy as I recall. I was shown that the original rosco connectors were set up you could run tieline through the hole in the body of the connector to the mate and tie them together. I found a single piece of gaff down one side of the connection (with a "thank you tab") holds just fine and is much easier to remove than a full wrap around the connection. Greg Bierly Technical Director Hempfield HS ------------------------------ From: SMANKO [at] aol.com Message-ID: <195.3962f13f.2f4cf129 [at] aol.com> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 15:33:45 EST Subject: Re:Dogs backstage John McKernon at stagecraft2004 [at] mckernon.com wrote: > Dogs are actually an accepted part of the backstage scene at many of the > Broadway theaters - I've taken Dylan (one of our Corgis) to rehearsals at > probably a dozen of them, and he's always had a ball. Funny coincidence Re: Dogs backstage............ I'm sitting backstage at the Wilbur Theater in Boston in my office/prop room with my dog, Millie. We are in 'pre-Bway' tryouts for 'Virginia Woolf'. Millie comes to the theater for rehersals each afternoon and to the show every night but would really prefer a run on Boston Common. After a month at the Hyatt how will I ever get her to accept living in New Jersey again. Even worse, they are doing the take-in for CATS today next door at the Wang........ Millie hates cats! Mike Smanko B'way Prop Guy ------------------------------ Message-ID: <001701c51920$f10cc140$0501a8c0 [at] Kozmain1> Reply-To: "Carson Koz Noel at LSFX Co." From: "Carson Koz Noel at LSFX Co." References: Subject: Re: Theatre Cats Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 13:56:11 -0700 Organization: LSFX Co. Electric shock therapy??? Carson "Koz" Noel, III Light and Sound FX Co. / LSFX 5832 E. Camden Street Tucson, AZ 85712 Koz [at] LSFXCo.com Phone - 520.419.4529 Fax - 520.296.9751 *** This communication is intended solely for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain privileged and/or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you have received this communication in error, please send reply to above email address or phone.*** ------------------------------ From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 23:31:40 GMT Subject: Re: Theatre Cats Message-Id: <20050221.153229.26087.142117 [at] webmail15.lax.untd.com> And how, exactly, do you Direct/train a cat to do that? /s/ Richard It ran up the grand, onto the catwalk, and flung itself off the stage right walk and ran out the door. The audience found it hysterical and thought it was part of the show. Carson "Koz" Noel, III ------------------------------ Message-Id: Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 16:07:40 -0500 From: "David Bowman" Subject: Star drop rental.... Hey Gang, Looking for someone willing to rent a star drop? The TD here has contacted a few of the "standard" rental houses. Looking for a drop with a minimum size of 16'H x 34'W and a max of 22'H x 40'W. We would need it in house by Sunday 3/13 and will get it back after strike on 4/24 (a long run of "Grapes of Wrath"). If anyone has one and is willing to rent it, could you please contact me off list (dmbowman [at] syr.edu)? Northeast is preferred, but we'd consider one from wherever.... Thanks! dave B. David M. Bowman Syracuse Stage / SU Drama Master Electrician / Adj. Professor dmbowman [at] syr.edu Dolor Temporarius... Gloria Aeterna.... Cicatrices Virgines Placent! ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <996447397802384e7149b38553ab4a84 [at] dejazzd.com> From: Greg Bierly Subject: Re: Star drop rental.... Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 16:26:03 -0500 I get mine from Mainlight (mainlight.com) in Delaware. They also rent through Rose Brand so whichever is closer. They will ship. They are the most reasonable I have seen in my area. ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 16:42:30 -0500 Message-ID: <6E497ADB607656479C24E6D7BF6B505A0196C72D [at] exchange.rmwc.edu> From: "Paul Schreiner" > It seems=20 > that a small clip would do the job, and if someone (HEY > MANUFACTURERS!) could come up with a locking mechanism for=20 > 2PG 'wall mounts', twist lock could go the way of the dinosaurs. For the most part, in this part of the country at least, twist-locks are pretty much extinct. Every once in a while you find a small clutch of eggs lying in some corner of the occasional shop, but most of those have been broken open and the tasty insides have been devoured by some creature (theatre cats?)....Haven't seen an adult in quite some time (at least til I got my new chain hoist last week). And FWIW, all the "locking" stage pin connectors I've seen have eventually had the locking mechanism fail (most likely due to the fact no one knew they were locking types). When that happens, it tends to be bad...which has colored my world view enough that when I read this suggestion I screamed "Aiieeeee!". ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <144.400a0346.2f4d01e6 [at] aol.com> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 16:45:10 EST Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! In a message dated 2/22/05 4:43:38 PM, pschreiner [at] rmwc.edu writes: >For the most part, in this part of the country at least, twist-locks are >pretty much extinct. Every once in a while you find a small clutch of >eggs lying in some corner of the occasional shop, but most of those have >been broken open and the tasty insides have been devoured by some >creature (theatre cats?)....Haven't seen an adult in quite some time (at >least til I got my new chain hoist last week). to our friends from the north, , aren't Twist Loc's the rule rather than the exception in Canada ? if I recall correctly, even Christi Lites rental offices in the US are all twist loc ? best, Keith Arsenault IAEG - International Arts & Entertainment Group Tampa, Florida ------------------------------ From: "Jonathan S. Deull" Subject: RE: Star drop rental.... Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 16:48:37 -0500 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: We just rented one from Rose Brand a few months ago. Probably the same as mainlight. We had some problems with it -- the controller kept misbehaving, and we had no time to troubleshoot so we didn't use it the way we had originally planned. Jonathan jdeull [at] clarktransfer.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 16:57:34 -0600 From: Kevin Lee Allen Subject: Re: Dogs backstage In-reply-to: Message-id: References: 1. Install dog spa. 2. Room service. On Feb 22, 2005, at 2:33 PM, SMANKO [at] aol.com wrote: > After a month at the Hyatt how will I ever get > her to accept living in New Jersey again. ----- Kevin Lee Allen Production Designer http://www.klad.com 973.744.6352.voice 201.280.3841.mobile klad [at] klad.com =F0 ------------------------------ From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 23:18:51 GMT Subject: Re: Film/Television Production Studio Message-Id: <20050222.151935.5406.159860 [at] webmail01.lax.untd.com> Please, Please, look for lots of CUBIC footage. Height is extremely important! Fight for every inch of height, as you will NEED it. Shoot for 40' or more. Once it is built and signed off, you can always stack temporary dressing rooms or storage rooms around the edges, and move or remove them as needed, just as is done on professional sound stages. /s/ Richard I'm curious about how much square footage each of these spaces would require, as well as support space in terms of maintenance and storage. Mark Harvey ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <1e463b47c8db26feadc2f1030c547af6 [at] hillmardesign.com> From: gregg hillmar Subject: Re: Star drop rental.... Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:48:08 -0500 I can recomend MainLight in Delaware. I've been designing a huge Xmas Pageant for a local megachurch, and they have rented from MainLight for years. Good support, good selection, good price, delivery if needed- (we have found it cheaper to rent a truck and send it up- yes we rent that much FOC)- All around good choice. Yes you seem to be fishing for an individual that has an unused one sitting around, but sometimes that does not work... Sometimes it does... HTH g. _____________________ gregg hillmar scenic & lighting design portfolio & life as we know it: http://www.hillmardesign.com "Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like no one's watching." Satchel Paige On Feb 22, 2005, at 4:07 PM, David Bowman wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > Hey Gang, > > Looking for someone willing to rent a star drop? The TD here has > contacted a few of the "standard" rental houses. Looking for a drop > with a minimum size of 16'H x 34'W and a max of 22'H x 40'W. We would > need it in house by Sunday 3/13 and will get it back after strike on > 4/24 (a long run of "Grapes of Wrath"). > > If anyone has one and is willing to rent it, could you please contact > me off list (dmbowman [at] syr.edu)? Northeast is preferred, but we'd > consider one from wherever.... > > Thanks! > > dave B. > > David M. Bowman > Syracuse Stage / SU Drama > Master Electrician / Adj. Professor > dmbowman [at] syr.edu > > Dolor Temporarius... Gloria Aeterna.... > Cicatrices Virgines Placent! > ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 19:15:19 -0500 From: "Steve B." Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! Message-id: <003101c5193c$c1ef3a20$6401a8c0 [at] SBFF> References: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Schreiner" > For the most part, in this part of the country at least, twist-locks are > pretty much extinct. I think a better phrase would be that Twistloks are extinct in "theatrical lighting" use, for a single pole, 20 amp application. They are certainly widespread in all their assorted ratings in most industrial applications and would be the connector of choice for any usage over 15 amps, single or multi-pole (exclusive of theatrical/TV and film lighting). Indeed, audio rental companies use them extensively for assorted power distribution to amp and processor racks, as well as having usage for motor control systems. Steve Bailey Brooklyn College ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <19c.2e777536.2f4d2703 [at] aol.com> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 19:23:31 EST Subject: Re: Film/Television Production Studio In a message dated 22/02/05 19:36:02 GMT Standard Time, mharvey [at] d.umn.edu writes: > The Department of Theatre at the University of Minnesota Duluth is > exploring the possibility of adding film, video and television > production to our program. We're interested in learning what kind of > space would be required to adequately teach how to produce film, video > and television production. > > Could anyone steer me towards any reference material, preferably books, > that would help me understand more fully what such an endeavor would > require in terms of facility? I'm not sure that there is much reference material around. I worked in this industry for 28 years, including teching how to use the spaces and equipment. But, one learned from those who had gone before. It was called 'on the job' training. That said, I will offer what help I can. > > I'm thinking we would need at least one sound stage with lighting and > camera operation capabilities, post-production and editing rooms, > marketing and research offices, a sound recording studio, and script > writing offices. We're also considering including radio production and > broadcast space, and an animation studio. This is basically right, although don't forget the studio and sound control rooms. The latter could double as the radio control room, but you would need a separate studio space, and this might lead to time constraints. > > I'm curious about how much square footage each of these spaces would > require, as well as support space in terms of maintenance and storage. Your TV studio should be not less than 50' square. and preferably larger. Its control room will be about 30' x 12'. Apart from the vision mixer, this has to take the lighting and vision control desks, and some ancilliary equipment. I can't speak for animation studios. You also need space for the video distributions, pulse distributions, intercom systems, and whatever. You are effectively trying to create a small TV station, even if 'on air' means only 'recording'. Not to mention the lighting dimmers. This is a big undertaking, and you should get specialist advice. I have been across such jobs, and used such studios. It's not easy. Frank Wood ------------------------------ Message-ID: <000801c51942$87a99120$36ecbed0 [at] hppav> From: "Joe Meils" References: Subject: Re: Film/Television Production Studio Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 18:56:37 -0600 Having been an animator for several years, I think I can speak to the animation studio concerns: Optimally, you will want a large, warehouse type space, which can be subdivided with used hard flats into seperate shooting areas. These animation "bays" will allow for anything from stop motion setups, to model stages, without lights spilling into other bays. At least one wall should be permanently rigged for cyc lighting of a blue or green screen. Animation stand(s) should be placed in high ceilinged office spaces which have been either painted flat black, or curtained. One section will also have terminals to view shots in progress, and possibly to act as seperate editing bays. I don't know if you are planning one large shop for scenery and specialized rig construction, but the animation studio should have access to this as well, to construct miniatures, armatures, specialized camera rigs, and the like. (Just be glad you don't have to provide a "clean room" and a couple of multi-head optical printers...) All animation bays will have floor and wall pockets of lights, camera power supplies, and also be plumbed for air, so that dust, hair and other "floating debris" can be blown off a setup before clicking the frames off. Additionally, you will need a large oven for baking foam latex, a double boiler for clays, and shelf upon shelf for cel paints (provided you are going to be teaching traditional methods of animation.) That's the optimal set up to prepare your students for find a job in the expanding world of DV animation and film effects. Now, what you will probably get (if my experience is of any indicator) is the loading dock to some other department, converted to your use. Your animation stand will be a semi home brew affair, and you will inadvertantly place it under a leaking hot water pipe. Blue screen shots will have an odd cinder block pattern to them, and this area will be shunned by all "serious" film making students. (This, despite EVERY SINGLE major film in the last 30 years has featured some form of special effects, or animation. ) Joe UCA Arkansas > Your TV studio should be not less than 50' square. and preferably larger. Its > control room will be about 30' x 12'. Apart from the vision mixer, this has > to take the lighting and vision control desks, and some ancilliary equipment. I > can't speak for animation studios. > > You also need space for the video distributions, pulse distributions, > intercom systems, and whatever. You are effectively trying to create a small TV > station, even if 'on air' means only 'recording'. Not to mention the lighting > dimmers. > > This is a big undertaking, and you should get specialist advice. I have been > across such jobs, and used such studios. It's not easy. > > Frank Wood ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <8975ff0402137e2b29eeb410d327c814 [at] dejazzd.com> From: Greg Bierly Subject: Re: Star drop rental.... Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 21:27:29 -0500 Mainlight and Rose Brand have the same rental inventory all coming out of the Deleware shop as far as I know. We had a two panel drop with different age fibers. The newer panel had to be run at 70 percent to match the older one. Other than that I can recommend them. Greg Bierly Technical Director Hempfield HS ------------------------------ Message-ID: <421BF710.49DECBDC [at] cybercom.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 22:22:56 -0500 From: Dale Farmer Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! References: "Steve B." wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Paul Schreiner" > > For the most part, in this part of the country at least, twist-locks are > > pretty much extinct. > > I think a better phrase would be that Twistloks are extinct in "theatrical > lighting" use, for a single pole, 20 amp application. > > They are certainly widespread in all their assorted ratings in most > industrial applications and would be the connector of choice for any usage > over 15 amps, single or multi-pole (exclusive of theatrical/TV and film > lighting). Indeed, audio rental companies use them extensively for assorted > power distribution to amp and processor racks, as well as having usage for > motor control systems. > > Steve Bailey > Brooklyn College IN my power distribution hat, I use various twist locks extensively, along with the various cam-loc (tm) connectors. If I'm sending more than a 20 amp circuit around, I want the positive locking of a twist lock connector. I also spread the word that I like to have anything that is dimmed to be on a 2P&G connector. Any non-dimmed power on a regular NEMA connector of the appropriate type for it's amperage and voltage. This makes it really easy to distinguish the various flavors of power one could have up on a truss or down on the ground. Nowadays I may be called for 208 or 240 volt plugs for big moving lights and video projectors. Unswitched edison plugs for the DMX splitters, scroller control boxes, and so on. Switched edisons for the mirror ball is a rarity, but still happens sometimes. If they have gone for distributed dimming, I'll be asked for lots of 20 amp circuits all over the place, in pairs. Riggers want three phase power for the motor controller. Sound wants lots of power in amp-land. Video wants lots of power strips for their bazillion little devices with wall-wart power supplies. Oh yeah, we need some outlets over there for the press mult and for the camera crew to plug their stuff in. Stage power for the guitar amps, reading lights and the computer running power point at the lectern, and do you have a little reading light for the lectern too? I like twist locking connectors, when used correctly. --Dale ------------------------------ Message-ID: <421BF981.B10D3C56 [at] cybercom.net> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 22:33:21 -0500 From: Dale Farmer Subject: Re: Theatre Cats References: IAEG [at] aol.com wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > In a message dated 2/22/05 10:04:53 AM, dale [at] cybercom.net writes: > > >> keith > > > > I am sure that everyone involved had the appropriate licenses and > training > >that the arcane and mutually contradicting massachusetts laws required > >for such > >firearms. > > > > --Dale > > > > a pellet gun is a "fire arm" ? hey this was back in the mid 80's, , is > there a statute of limitations on shooting rats in the alley with an un licensed > pellet gun? > > I throw myself on the mercy of the court, , , , > > keith Under the weirdness of Mass firearms law, yes, pretty much anything more potent than an airsoft gun is a firearm. ( and they are talking about similar laws about things that look too much like a gun, such as airsoft guns. ) If you were using something potent enough to kill rats, then under the laws in effect in the 80s would have required you to have a Firearms Identification card. The license you need to carry a pepper spray is a class 4 firearms license, thanks to the 1998 revision of the laws. Welcome to massachusetts, where the criminals have more rights than their victims. Fortunately for the actors, there is an exception for firearms of all types used in theatrical productions, but it requires the prop master or firearms wrangler to have the appropriate licenses, and addional laws then apply. Don't fire a gun near a cat, even a blank gun, this will probably damage it's hearing, possibly permanently, if you do. --Dale ------------------------------ Message-ID: <044a01c5195c$daf01560$6401a8c0 [at] chris> From: "Chris Warner" References: Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:05:05 -0800 Greg - I had heard that there was an education board someplace that mandated that all lights on an educational stage ( highschool mind you), had to be locking. Hence the use of twist lock in the space I am working now. Thanks chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Greg Bierly" To: "Stagecraft" Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005 12:29 PM Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > > It seems that a small clip would do the job, and if someone (HEY > > MANUFACTURERS!) could come up with a locking mechanism for 2PG 'wall > > mounts', twist lock could go the way of the dinosaurs. > > I have seen three variations over the years. One is the clip on the > ground pin. It was a small barb on the male connector pin in the slot > that would be pushed out of the way with a small button on the side of > the connector. I only saw a few of them back in the early 80's. Along > those same lines I saw a similar plastic barb on the external of the > connector but was pretty flimsy as I recall. I was shown that the > original rosco connectors were set up you could run tieline through the > hole in the body of the connector to the mate and tie them together. I > found a single piece of gaff down one side of the connection (with a > "thank you tab") holds just fine and is much easier to remove than a > full wrap around the connection. > > > Greg Bierly > Technical Director > Hempfield HS > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.4.0 - Release Date: 2/22/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.4.0 - Release Date: 2/22/2005 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <045001c5195d$24c37790$6401a8c0 [at] chris> From: "Chris Warner" Subject: Strand 2209/2212 ERS's Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 20:07:08 -0800 I know, I know these fixtures aren't worth much, a space I am working on has 2 that are 10 years old(well the whole strand inventor is 10 years old) that have contacts that have scrotched so badly that they don't make contact with a lamp anymore. Is this common for these fixtures? Thanks in advance Chris -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.4.0 - Release Date: 2/22/2005 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20050223054115.13699.qmail [at] web14127.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 21:41:15 -0800 (PST) From: June Abernathy Subject: Re: Theater Cats >I would assume that ClearChannel can afford a better >exterminating service than Sarah Caldwell could! Mr. >Ehrenberg ? >keith I can tell you, as a recent tenant of the newly renovated Boston Opera House, that the restoration is gorgeous, the backstage is nice, and, um, they still need a cat. Or six. BIG Cats. They are trying, God knows - traps and such everywhere. But the rats have had the run of the joint for 20 years, and they aren't giving in easily. ===== June Abernathy IATSE #321 (Tampa, FL) FOH Electrician The Lion King National Tour (Gazelle) __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail ------------------------------ Message-ID: <001901c5196e$c06b94a0$0200a8c0 [at] om.cox.net> From: "John Gibilisco" References: Subject: Re: Strand 2209/2212 ERS's Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 00:13:10 -0600 Subject: Strand 2209/2212 ERS's > Chris Warner wrote: > have contacts that have scrotched so badly that they don't make contact with > a lamp anymore. Is this common for these fixtures? Chris we have around 100 of these fixtures. They were a few years old when I came on with the theater in 1988. Since then I have only replaced a under a dozen (TP-22?) bases and we work them hard. The 2209, 2212, 2216's fixtures are lamped with GE/ FEL 1000 watt lamps. The 6x4 1/2's use EHG 750 watts. Most of time failure was due to a loose fit on one half of the socket that in turn ruined the base and lamp due to arcing. I've had larger number of Source 4 (circa 1996) bases go bad for the same reason. We keep both parts on hand. They are inexpensive and it only takes about 15 minutes to fix. I'm sure somebody on the list sells the replacements that you need. Best, John Gibilisco Omaha Playhouse ------------------------------ End of Stagecraft Digest #305 *****************************