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Stagecraft Digest, Issue #570

 1. Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not mixing
    by CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
 2. Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not  mixing
    by CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
 3. Re: LDI
    by Herrick Goldman <Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com>
 4. Re: LDI Lister's Meeting
    by LITETROL [at] aol.com
 5. Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not  mixing
    by "Alf Sauve" <alf.sauve [at] mindspring.com>
 6. Re: LDI Lister's Meeting
    by Herrick Goldman <Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com>
 7. Re: Cat jokes
    by Jacqueline Haney Kidwell <jacki14fr [at] yahoo.com>
 8. Re: LDI Lister's Meeting
    by IAEG [at] aol.com
 9. LDI - wireless dimming seminar
    by "Jim at TheatreWireless.com" <stagecraft [at] theatrewireless.com>
10. Re: Styrofoam
    by Chris Fretts <cfretts [at] indianarep.com>
11. Re: LDI
    by "Michael S. Eddy" <mseddy2900 [at] hotmail.com>
12. Re: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
    by "Michael Diederich" <mdiederich [at] mvcc.edu>
13. Re: LDI
    by IAEG [at] aol.com
14. Re: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
    by "Peter Scheu" <peter [at] scheuconsulting.com>
15. Philly area rental houses?
    by IAEG [at] aol.com
16. Re: Styrofoam
    by Steve Larson <tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com>
17. Costume job opening
    by Tom Grabowski <tomgrab [at] utpa.edu>
18. Re: Styrofoam
    by Stephen Litterst <slitterst [at] ithaca.edu>
19. Re: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
    by Greg Bierly <gbierly [at] dejazzd.com>
20. Keeping a pool warm (metamorphosis)
    by b Ricie <b_ricie [at] yahoo.com>
21. Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not mixing
    by "Donald Robert Fox" <dsgnrlight [at] hotmail.com>
22. Re: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
    by Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
23. Re: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
    by Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
24. Re: Philly area rental houses?
    by Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
25. UK Work
    by "Tom Hackman" <hackman [at] davisandelkins.edu>
26. Server update
    by Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
27. Holding fire in my hands
    by "Frank E. Merrill" <Lamplighter [at] tcon.net>
28. Re: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
    by IAEG [at] aol.com
29. Re: Styrofoam
    by Jason Cowperthwaite <jasonclights [at] gmail.com>
30. Re: Styrofoam
    by Steve Larson <tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com>
31. Re: Holding fire in my hands
    by IAEG [at] aol.com
32. Re: UK Work
    by Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
33. Re: Holding fire in my hands
    by rokit at bellsouth dot net <rokit [at] bellsouth.net>
34. Re: Holding fire in my hands
    by rokit at bellsouth dot net <rokit [at] bellsouth.net>
35. Re: Holding fire in my hands
    by Art Corey <artcorey [at] cox.net>
36. Re: Holding fire in my hands
    by "Ray-Pfeifer, Merel" <raypf1mg [at] cmich.edu>
37. Re: Holding fire in my hands
    by Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
38. Re: UK Work
    by Charlie Richmond <charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com>
39. Re: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
    by Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
40. Re: Catwalk Policy Advice
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
41. Re: Catwalk Policy Advice
    by Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
42. Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not mixing
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
43. Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not mixing
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
44. Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not mixing
    by "Michael Denison" <mdenison [at] cottey.edu>
45. Wicked Tour-St. Louis
    by Nick Barnes <barnzo00 [at] yahoo.com>
46. Re: Catwalk Policy Advice
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
47. Re: Holding fire in my hands
    by gary levinson <artsink_list [at] earthlink.net>
48. Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity notmixing
    by Dale Farmer <dale [at] cybercom.net>
49. Finding Rights
    by MissWisc [at] aol.com
50. Re: Working alone and catwlaks
    by "Bill Conner" <bill-conner [at] att.net>
51. Re: LDI
    by StevevETTrn [at] aol.com
52. Re: Styrofoam
    by "David Paul Stock" <Dave [at] davidpauldesigns.com>

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Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20051101051936.00b43390 [at] pop.west.cox.net>
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 05:19:36
From: CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
Subject: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not mixing

>A pastor performing a baptism was electrocuted inside
>his church

The philosophical and theological possibilities are endless here, but I'll
save those for a amore appropriate list.  It isn't the water so much as it
is the grounded plumbing and the water as a conductor.  Anyone else in the
water shoujld have been fine, but anyone in there touching the pastor would
have stood a chance of electrocution.  
I carry a small 'pig sticker' on my belt to this day, from my old rock
days, to disconnect guitarists from their amps if they grab a hot mic.  It
mostly just serves to remind me that AC can rear its ugly head where you
least expect it sometimes.
Curiosity leads me to ask why he got electrocuted this time, and never
before?  Anyone knowing anything about what changed from the previous
baptisms to this one is encouraged to post...
				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...

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Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20051101052541.00b43390 [at] pop.west.cox.net>
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 05:25:41
From: CB <psyd [at] cox.net>
Subject: Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not
  mixing

>There is, unfortunately, a lot of mythology out
>there in the theatrical and show community about how
>sound system power is special and has all these special
>needs.

?!?  No, sound doesn't require any special power attention, only clean
sounding power.  Yeah, if every manufacturer of sound equipment followed on
particular method of grounding their gear, it wouldn't matter much, but
until that happens, we'll have to bust hums, and we'll have to work harder
if sound considerations aren't made when the facility is laid out or the
distribution is planned.  Fact of life.

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Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 07:50:28 -0500
Subject: Re: LDI
From: Herrick Goldman <Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com>
Message-ID: <BF8CCEC4.85A8%Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-25293774 [at] prxy.net>

I'll be there from Wednesday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon. I'll be at the
Rosebrand party as well.  Also the Omni-Rosen-Brady-Bunch sunken bar is a
convenient meeting point. The Peabody bar is just too small. Sadly both
close at midnight. :P

-H

-- 
Herrick Goldman
Lighting Designer, NYC
www.HGLightingDesign.com
917-797-3624
"To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in
light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS



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From: LITETROL [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <21e.189a3b3.3098bfa4 [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 07:55:00 EST
Subject: Re: LDI Lister's Meeting

In a message dated 11/1/2005 7:51:20 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com writes:

Also the Omni-Rosen-Brady-Bunch sunken bar is a convenient meeting  point. 
The Peabody bar is just too small. Sadly both close at midnight.  :P


But, Herrick, the LDI floor closes at 6PM, yes?  That sound like 6  hours to 
me!

best,  s. (Friday PM through Sunday  Noon)

steve [at] litetrol.com
Lite-Trol Service Co., Inc.
485 West John  Street
Hicksville NY 11801
800 548 3876
516 681 7288 fax
 

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Message-ID: <02e801c5dee3$de5c2390$6501a8c0 [at] ALFOFFICE>
Reply-To: "Alf Sauve" <alf.sauve [at] mindspring.com>
From: "Alf Sauve" <alf.sauve [at] mindspring.com>
Cc: alf [at] sauve.org (Alf Sauve)
Subject: Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not  mixing
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 07:57:49 -0500

Being employeed as a TD at one church and an active volunteer at another, I
have an interest finding out what happened.   I'll continue to monitor.

Here's the latest from University Baptist Church:  (www.ubswaco.org)

Alf

==================================================
 Dated:              October 31, 2005; 4 :00 p.m.
The congregation of University Baptist Church continues to mourn the loss of
 its pastor Kyle Lake as a result of an accidental electrocution at services
 on Sunday, October 30, 2005. The determination of the cause of the accident
 is being reviewed by technical professionals and authorities. We have no
 further information available to us at this time about the cause of this
 tragedy. As a result of the need to allow for the evaluation of the
 facilities and this accident, Sunday services for November 6, 2005 for
 University Baptist Church will be moved to the chapel at Truett Seminary.

 Our focus at this time is to mourn the loss of Kyle Lake and to celebrate
 his life with his family, the University Baptist Church congregation and 
the
 community.


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Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 08:12:44 -0500
Subject: Re: LDI Lister's Meeting
From: Herrick Goldman <Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com>
Message-ID: <BF8CD3FC.85AC%Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-25297948 [at] prxy.net>

Yes? Your point being? Have you met your fellow listers? 6 hours is just a
warm up. 

On 11/1/05 7:55 AM, "LITETROL [at] aol.com" <LITETROL [at] aol.com> wrote:

>
> 
> But, Herrick, the LDI floor closes at 6PM, yes?  That sound like 6  hours to
> me!
> 
> best,  s. (Friday PM through Sunday  Noon)
> 
>
-- 
Herrick Goldman
Lighting Designer, NYC
www.HGLightingDesign.com
917-797-3624
"To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in
light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS



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Message-ID: <20051101131604.81147.qmail [at] web36206.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 05:16:03 -0800 (PST)
From: Jacqueline Haney Kidwell <jacki14fr [at] yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Cat jokes
In-Reply-To: <list-25294638 [at] prxy.net>

So sorry, everyone.  I meant this to be a private
response--I shouldn't try to post after a tech
rehearsal.

           Jacki

--- Jacqueline Haney Kidwell <jacki14fr [at] yahoo.com>
wrote:
> 
> --- "Ray-Pfeifer, Merel" <raypf1mg [at] cmich.edu> wrote:
> 
> > Some of us feline fanciers actually enjoyed the
> > slight diversion.  I sent



		
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From: IAEG [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <e4.74dca612.3098c4a0 [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 08:16:16 EST
Subject: Re: LDI Lister's Meeting


In a message dated 11/1/05 8:13:41 AM, Herrick [at] HGLightingDesign.com writes:

<< Yes? Your point being? Have you met your fellow listers? 6 hours is just a
warm up.  >>


i will be a good boy, , , as I will most likely be hitting the 98 mile road 
back home direct from the bar


very best,

Keith Arsenault

IAEG -  International Arts & Entertainment Group 
Tampa, Florida

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From: "Jim at TheatreWireless.com" <stagecraft [at] theatrewireless.com>
Cc: Show-Control [at] yahoogroups.com
Subject: LDI - wireless dimming seminar
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 08:29:56 -0500
In-Reply-To: <list-25297897 [at] prxy.net>
Message-Id: <20051101133004.CCMR1799.tomts40-srv.bellnexxia.net [at] p3m866>

Hi everyone. 

Ian Phillips of Shaw Festival, and myself, will be presenting the wireless
dimming seminar at LDI in Orlando this year.  This is specifically NOT a
brand promotion.  We will be discussing radio (spread spectrum, narrow band,
various frequencies, response patterns, antennas), batteries (types,
charging cycles, maintenance), safe wiring of low voltage/high amperage
circuits, and more.

This seminar is on Fiday Nov. 11 from 4pm to 5:30pm (subject to change,
please confirm on site).

Numerous handouts will be provided.  To ensure we have enough copies of
everything, please let me know you will be attending at
mailto:seminars [at] theatrewireless.com.

Thanks!
Jim Smith
www.theatrewireless.com/seminars.htm







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Message-ID: <FD538F8E0ED7D211A70C00A0C9E924C70126207A [at] irt_admin.indianarep>
From: Chris Fretts <cfretts [at] indianarep.com>
Subject: RE:Styrofoam
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 08:46:13 -0500 

Jason Cowperthwaite wrote:

>Anyone have any sources for large blocks of white bead styrofoam?  We
>are looking for several that are approx. 10'x3'x3'.  Sources in the
>MD, DC, VA area would be best.

I get my large blocks of white beadfoam and custom foam molding profiles
from Cellofoam.  They have a branch here in Indiananpolis as well as one in
Virginia listed below.  Not exactly the DC area I know, but I have found
them to be very quick and helpful.

www.cellofoam.com
33 Baron Park Road., FALMOUTH, VA 22405 
Toll FREE (800) 288-7663 FAX (540) 899-5429

Chris Fretts
Technical Director 
Indiana Repertory Theatre 

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Message-ID: <BAY114-DAV9DC6B4B32BF526E283C49C66F0 [at] phx.gbl>
Reply-To: <mseddy2900 [at] hotmail.com>
From: "Michael S. Eddy" <mseddy2900 [at] hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: LDI
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 08:51:21 -0500
In-Reply-To: <list-25297897 [at] prxy.net>

Herrick wrote:
> I'll be there from Wednesday afternoon thru Sunday afternoon. I'll be at
the
> Rosebrand party as well.  Also the Omni-Rosen-Brady-Bunch sunken bar is a
> convenient meeting point. The Peabody bar is just too small. Sadly both
> close at midnight. :P
> 
While Herrick, like many of us, plan our social-networking out well in
advance, here is a word of caution, information, or whatever.

There are two Rosen hotels: The Rosen Centre (formerly the Omni) with its
Brady- Bunch sunken bar, where I wiled away many a brain cell, and the Rosen
Plaza. The Rosen Plaza is at the other end of the convention center and is
the show hotel as well as the ESTA hotel. The Rosen Centre, while closer to
the LDI show is apparently not an "official LDI hotel". 

So, who names two hotels that are adjacent to a convention center Rosen?
And, which hotel is the hotel of choice for the stagecrafters? I'm at the
Rosen Plaza and are preparing for the fun hike!

Enquiring minds, ya know.

Michael S. Eddy
Eddy Marketing & Consulting 
mseddy2900 [at] hotmail.com


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Subject: RE: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 08:54:04 -0500
Message-ID: <CA2E466B6CEC9B449481950C30F907E73A63A8 [at] mvcc-newexch.mvcc.edu>
From: "Michael Diederich" <mdiederich [at] mvcc.edu>

>>>> But do not rely on the rope lock to hold
you, especially if you have a long lanyard.  The shock load of a person
falling 6 feet is pretty staggering.  Could go as high as 2500
pounds.<<<<

I'm having an issue with this coming up in a couple of weeks. A group is
being brought in to do an acrobatic performance and for one act they
want to tie off a safety line on one performer. They assured the person
who booked the event that they do this very often without problems, so
he is on board with the stunt. I was a little worried about the shock
load possibilities (it's a safety line but I assume it will have a
pretty decent amount of slack so they can still perform) but the events
coordinator here keeps assuring me they do this all the time, so it's
ok. I finally told them to go ahead because nothing I said was
convincing them it could be a bad idea. Sure, if the guy doesn't fall
everything is fine, but he might fall...hence the safety line! I did say
that I take no responsibility for anything that may happen to either
performer or equipment but that isn't going to help me too much if
someone wants to drag my name into this.

The best quote of all the conversations we had about this:
"You said the rope lock would hold 150 pounds...this guy is only 120
pounds...do the math." I actually laughed, which only made him angry,
but I couldn't help it.

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From: IAEG [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <9f.6b33d30c.3098cf66 [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 09:02:14 EST
Subject: Re: LDI


In a message dated 11/1/05 8:53:26 AM, mseddy2900 [at] hotmail.com writes:

<< So, who names two hotels that are adjacent to a convention center Rosen? >>


Mr. Rosen did


very best,

Keith Arsenault

IAEG -  International Arts & Entertainment Group 
Tampa, Florida

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Reply-To: <peter [at] scheuconsulting.com>
From: "Peter Scheu" <peter [at] scheuconsulting.com>
Subject: RE: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 09:15:15 -0500
Organization: Scheu Consulting Services, Inc.
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAAFIzFiG12TU6sr87xtBG2l8KAAAAQAAAAyvB1qGB8X02tXfk44LRdTgEAAAAA [at] scheuconsulting.com>
In-reply-to: <list-25298598 [at] prxy.net>

Michael Diederich wrote:

>The best quote of all the conversations we had about this:
>"You said the rope lock would hold 150 pounds...this guy is 
>only 120 pounds...do the math." I actually laughed, which only 
>made him angry, but I couldn't help it.

Have HIM do the math... The assumptions are 120 lbs, falling 6 feet, and
let's assume the amount of "slop" in the systems (rigging and fall arrest)
stops him in 6" (which may be generous).

120 lb x 72 in = 8,640 lb / 6 in = 1,440 lb + 120 lb = 1,560 lb.   ***
[(WxDf)/Ds]+W ***

Gee... Only just over 10 times the recommended working load of the rope
lock. Close enough? Right?  ;-)

Assume you'll tie that lineset off to some part of the building (not the
locking rail), that's been OK'd by an engineer.

Peter Scheu
 
Scheu Consulting Services, Inc.
Syracuse, NY
www.scheuconsulting.com




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From: IAEG [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <6d.50bcbe2a.3098d6c0 [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 09:33:36 EST
Subject: Philly area rental houses?

Friends, , with the demise of McMANUS, 

I need some reccomendations for Philadelphia area rental houses for a Philly 
suburb area Nutcracker.

my needs aren't great,   some Source Four pars, , some basic old fashioned 
side arms,  a couple of dry ice style foggers, , etc

any suggestions ? 


very best,

Keith Arsenault

IAEG -  International Arts & Entertainment Group 
Tampa, Florida

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Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:31:11 -0500
Subject: Re: Styrofoam
From: Steve Larson <tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com>
Message-ID: <BF8CE65F.828C%tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-25298514 [at] prxy.net>

Falmouth is on the north side of Fredericksburg
just across the Rappahannock River.  This is
only 45 miles south of DC on 95, which I'll
bet you already know.

Atlantic Foam is located on the south side
of Fredericksburg.  Field trip!

Steve

> From: Chris Fretts <cfretts [at] indianarep.com>
> Reply-To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
> Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 08:46:13 -0500
> To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
> Subject: Re: Styrofoam
> 
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Jason Cowperthwaite wrote:
> 
>> Anyone have any sources for large blocks of white bead styrofoam?  We
>> are looking for several that are approx. 10'x3'x3'.  Sources in the
>> MD, DC, VA area would be best.
> 
> I get my large blocks of white beadfoam and custom foam molding profiles
> from Cellofoam.  They have a branch here in Indiananpolis as well as one in
> Virginia listed below.  Not exactly the DC area I know, but I have found
> them to be very quick and helpful.
> 
> www.cellofoam.com
> 33 Baron Park Road., FALMOUTH, VA 22405
> Toll FREE (800) 288-7663 FAX (540) 899-5429
> 
> Chris Fretts
> Technical Director
> Indiana Repertory Theatre 


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From: Tom Grabowski <tomgrab [at] utpa.edu>
Subject: Costume job opening
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 08:44:46 -0600
Message-ID: <20051101084446921.00000002516 [at] TGRABOWSKI>

	Here is A costume job opening that we have at the University of Texas-Pan =
American.  Could you please send it on the anyone you think might be intere=
sted.  Thanks.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, COSTUME DESIGN
University of Texas - Pan American =

University of Texas - Pan American F05/06-03 Department Of Communication. U=
TPA is seeking a Designer/Costumer for the Theatre Television Film area wit=
hin the Communication Department. This is a tenure track position, with bot=
h teaching and design responsibilities and full benefits. UTPA has both gra=
duate (MA) and undergraduate programs in Theatre. The TTF Area has a curren=
t total of 7 full-time faculty and a staff of 2.5, approximately 100 underg=
raduate majors and 10 graduate students. The production facilities include =
a 297 seat thrust theatre, and a 60 x60 black box 2 TV studios supported by=
 well-equipped scenic and costume shops. RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordination/des=
ign of all costume production for a 4 show main stage season. Supervision o=
f student workers and upkeep of the costume shop and stock. Teaching respon=
sibilities include costuming and make-up classes with the potential for cla=
sses in other areas of expertise. Experience in other areas such as publici=
ty/graphics design, business management or children's theatre is a plus. =


QUALIFICATIONS: MFA in Costume Design/Production with at least one year of =
University level teaching preferred, Experience and skills in sewing, costu=
me painting, cutting and draping required. Ability to teach university leve=
l courses is required. Experience in computer assisted design desired. Port=
folio and/or evidence of design and costume construction work will be requi=
red of candidate to be interviewed. Professionalism, good leadership, organ=
izational skills and a commitment to the collaborative process is essential=
. APPOINTMENT DATE: By September 1, 2006, or until position is filled. AA/E=
OE: UTPA is an AA/EOE employer. APPLICATION: Send letter of application, re=
sumes/vita and three letters of recommendation to: Search Committee Chair C=
/O Dr. Salma Ghanem; Chair, Department of Communication; The University of =
Texas-Pan American 1; 1201 W. University Drive; Edinburg, Texas 78541. For =
more information contact Marian Monta at 956-381-3586, 956-381-2187 Fax or =
monta [at] panam.edu, or visit the departmental web page at www.panam.edu/dept/c=
omm UTPA Theatre is accredited by NAST and TETA. =


-- =

Tom Grabowski			University of Texas-Pan American
Designer				Communication Department
Tomgrab [at] UTPA.edu			Edinburg, Texas 78541
956/381-3588			FAX 956/318-2187


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Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:46:17 -0500 (EST)
From: Stephen Litterst <slitterst [at] ithaca.edu>
Subject: Re: Styrofoam
In-reply-to: <list-25299056 [at] prxy.net>
Message-id: <3118.172.164.210.177.1130856377.squirrel [at] 172.164.210.177>
References: <list-25298514 [at] prxy.net> <list-25299056 [at] prxy.net>

> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> Falmouth is on the north side of Fredericksburg
> just across the Rappahannock River.  This is
> only 45 miles south of DC on 95, which I'll
> bet you already know.

So that's what, a 2 hour trip?  One way?

Steve L.


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In-Reply-To: <list-25293920 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-25293920 [at] prxy.net>
Message-Id: <cf916d32c32219ece1e4ef0d196208f0 [at] dejazzd.com>
From: Greg Bierly <gbierly [at] dejazzd.com>
Subject: Re: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:00:12 -0500

Bill Sapsis wrote:
> Anybody see the Today Show this morning?  We did a rappelling thing 
> with Al
> Roeker and Mat Lawer (sp?)  It was good fun and they were great sports 
> to
> try this stunt.  Not every one can take that leap of faith and lean 
> out over
> the edge of a building like that.

The rappelling part would be easy for many of us, the dressing up like 
superheros on national TV would be the difficult part for me (an many 
other introverts that prefer the behind the scenes).  I couldn't help 
but wonder how much the production, stunts, set, costumes, props, etc 
cost for the Today show Halloween Costume segment.  They spent a pretty 
penny on some good gags.

Greg Bierly
Technical Director
Hempfield HS


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Message-ID: <20051101150642.64923.qmail [at] web50610.mail.yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 07:06:42 -0800 (PST)
From: b Ricie <b_ricie [at] yahoo.com>
Subject: Keeping a pool warm (metamorphosis)
In-Reply-To: <list-25292115 [at] prxy.net>

I designed and built Metamorphosis a few years back.
The pool was 12'x18'x2'. We were able to maintain a
water temperature of 70 no problem using a small
(5gal) water heater. The "TRICK" to getting the water
hot enough is you have to keep it in the water heater
long enough to heat. If you just circulate water it
will warm and it will take forever. We added a timer
into the equation. With the timer in place the water
would circulate for 15 min then the water would heat
for 15min then back to circulate. By the time the
actors were ready to hit the water it was a cozy 70.
Beware of the discharge hose. Depending on how hot the
thermostat is in the water heater the water might be a
bit hot.
  Covering the pool is also very important for reasons
other than heat retention. How secure is the room? Are
you in a school? If so, you might consider a pool
alarm or some way of making sure no one tampers with
your pool when no one is around. (one floater or that
can of dye can ruin your day).
  You also might want to consider using dehumidifiers
and fans between shows to keep moisture in the floor
and soft good under control. 
  Water gets heavy, make sure the floor you are
building on can handle the weight.
  We used a pond liner for our pool. The liner worked
great and the garden shop gave us a terrific discount.
Garden shops also have all sorts of pondy stuff and
their staff can be a good resource for research.
  You might need more than a filter to keep the pool
clean, a few pool skim nets are a big help as is a
pool clarifyer. (clarifyer helps the small particulate
matter to clump together for easy removal.)
  Have your crew do a good clean up at the end of the
show. Standing water on your show deck will cause the
wood to degrade causing a splintering danger. 
Less standing water will lessen the chance.
Best of luck, it is a fun show.


Brian Rice 
508-685-0716
b_ricie [at] yahoo.com
"Blessed are the cracked: For it is they who let in the 
light."


	
		
__________________________________ 
Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 
http://mail.yahoo.com

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In-Reply-To: <list-25297651 [at] prxy.net>
From: "Donald Robert Fox" <dsgnrlight [at] hotmail.com>
Subject: RE: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not mixing
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 15:26:40 +0000

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<DIV></DIV>Dept. of Theatre Arts
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<DIV></DIV>From:&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>CB &lt;psyd [at] cox.net&gt;</I><BR>Reply-To:&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>"Stagecraft" &lt;stagecraft [at] theatrical.net&gt;</I><BR>To:&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>"Stagecraft" &lt;stagecraft [at] theatrical.net&gt;</I><BR>Subject:&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not mixing</I><BR>Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;<I>Tue, 01 Nov 2005 05:19:36</I><BR>For info, archives &amp; UNSUBSCRIBE, see &lt;http://stagecraft.theprices.net/&gt;<BR>---------------------------------------------------<BR><BR>&gt;A pastor performing a baptism was electrocuted inside<BR>&gt;his church<BR><BR>The philosophical and theological possibilities are endless here, but I'll<BR>save those for a amore appropriate list.&nbsp;&nbsp;It isn't the water so much as it<BR>is the grounded plumbing and the water as a conductor.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anyone else in the<BR>water shoujld have been fine, but anyone in there touching the 
pastor would<BR>have stood a chance of electrocution.<BR>I carry a small 'pig sticker' on my belt to this day, from my old rock<BR>days, to disconnect guitarists from their amps if they grab a hot mic.&nbsp;&nbsp;It<BR>mostly just serves to remind me that AC can rear its ugly head where you<BR>least expect it sometimes.<BR>Curiosity leads me to ask why he got electrocuted this time, and never<BR>before?&nbsp;&nbsp;Anyone knowing anything about what changed from the previous<BR>baptisms to this one is encouraged to post...<BR>Chris "Chris" Babbie<BR>Location Sound<BR>MON AZ<BR><BR>Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rates<BR>negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment...<BR></FONT></BLOCKQUOTE></div></html>


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Message-ID: <b7318c480511010734u2ab9d436rbf9ce87ccf865d2d [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:34:15 -0500
From: Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
In-Reply-To: <list-25298598 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-25298598 [at] prxy.net>

Anybody who deals with flying performers knows that the rope lock will
not hold in this situation.  The solution is to "chain" the arbor to
locking rail.  Now the chain (or cable, or ratchet strap, or whatever)
is holding the load, not the rope lock.  In the case you describe you
want that "safety" to be VERY close to a lift cable, otherwise the
batten will be bent if the performer falls.

-Delbert

On 11/1/05, Michael Diederich <mdiederich [at] mvcc.edu> wrote:
> I'm having an issue with this coming up in a couple of weeks. A group is
> being brought in to do an acrobatic performance and for one act they
> want to tie off a safety line on one performer. They assured the person
> who booked the event that they do this very often without problems, so
> he is on board with the stunt. I was a little worried about the shock
> load possibilities (it's a safety line but I assume it will have a
> pretty decent amount of slack so they can still perform) but the events
> coordinator here keeps assuring me they do this all the time, so it's
> ok. I finally told them to go ahead because nothing I said was
> convincing them it could be a bad idea. Sure, if the guy doesn't fall
> everything is fine, but he might fall...hence the safety line! I did say
> that I take no responsibility for anything that may happen to either
> performer or equipment but that isn't going to help me too much if
> someone wants to drag my name into this.

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Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:40:51 -0500
Subject: Re: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
From: Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
Message-ID: <BF8CF6B3.4899%bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-25299381 [at] prxy.net>

Yes, they do.  Fortunately, in this case they spent some of it with me.

www.sapsis-rigging.com
800.727.7471
800.292.3851  fax
267.278.4561 mobile

Join the Long Reach Long Riders on their 3rd annual cross country charity
motorcycle ride.   <www.LRLR.org>






On 11/1/05 10:00 AM, "Greg Bierly" <gbierly [at] dejazzd.com> wrote:

> The rappelling part would be easy for many of us, the dressing up like
> superheros on national TV would be the difficult part for me (an many
> other introverts that prefer the behind the scenes).  I couldn't help
> but wonder how much the production, stunts, set, costumes, props, etc
> cost for the Today show Halloween Costume segment.  They spent a pretty
> penny on some good gags.



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Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:41:41 -0500
Subject: Re: Philly area rental houses?
From: Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
Message-ID: <BF8CF6E5.489A%bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-25299028 [at] prxy.net>

Mainlight in Wilmington DE
Starlight in New Jersey.

Bill S.
www.sapsis-rigging.com
800.727.7471
800.292.3851  fax
267.278.4561 mobile

Join the Long Reach Long Riders on their 3rd annual cross country charity
motorcycle ride.   <www.LRLR.org>






On 11/1/05 9:33 AM, "IAEG [at] aol.com" <IAEG [at] aol.com> wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Friends, , with the demise of McMANUS,
> 
> I need some reccomendations for Philadelphia area rental houses for a Philly
> suburb area Nutcracker.
> 
> my needs aren't great,   some Source Four pars, , some basic old fashioned
> side arms,  a couple of dry ice style foggers, , etc
> 
> any suggestions ?
> 
> 
> very best,
> 
> Keith Arsenault
> 
> IAEG -  International Arts & Entertainment Group
> Tampa, Florida



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Message-ID: <005201c5defc$883b26f0$87d11ed8 [at] Hackman1>
From: "Tom Hackman" <hackman [at] davisandelkins.edu>
References: <list-25284113 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: UK Work
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:54:19 -0500

Hello Listers,
I have an academic advisee (a Design and Technical Theatre major)  who spent 
last spring semester in London. While there, she developed ... an 
attachment, that's a good term for him. Consequently, she is interested in 
returning to the UK to live and work after her graduation in May. Does 
anybody have any suggestions for handling immigration, job searches, etc? 
Anybody need a dedicated, if somewhat experience-limited, technician in 
London?
TIA

Tom Hackman
TD/Scene Designer
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV 


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Message-Id: <10C03EBD-F7E0-4618-9E9C-D54E330A9D8B [at] interstellar.com>
From: Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
Subject: Server update
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 07:54:31 -0800

I'm downloading the Mac OS X 10.4.3 major update right now, if our  
server disappears you'll know what happened.  It actually froze twice  
for 30 seconds at a time while I was typing this.  Hope it works...

--
Jerry Durand
Durand Interstellar, Inc.
Los Gatos, California, USA
www.interstellar.com



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Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:57:34 -0500
From: "Frank E. Merrill" <Lamplighter [at] tcon.net>
Reply-To: "Frank E. Merrill" <Lamplighter [at] tcon.net>
Message-ID: <669322492.20051101105734 [at] tcon.net>
Subject: Holding fire in my hands

O Wise Oracles, I beseech thee yet again....

It is time for my annual spectacular lighting of an outdoor bonfire,
and I thank all of the suggestions I got last year for the
"Finger-of-God-lights-the-fire" effect.

THIS year I'm thinking of summoning some great unseen power to form a
ball of fire in my outstretched hands, and then lay that ball of fire
into the pyre pile.

Oh yeah:  I'd rather not sacrifice the flesh of my hands and arms for
the sake of the effect.

At this point, I'm thinking of a ball of limestone soaked in kerosene
and mounted in a wooden ice-cream-cone shaped doohickey containing a
9-volt battery which excites a squib when a concealed circuit is
completed....

Any better ideas?

Best regards,
  Frank E. Merrill
  MERRILL STAGE EQUIPMENT
  Indianapolis
  Established 1946
  www.merrillstage.com 
 
  Running THE BAT!  Natural e-mail system v.3.60        mailto:Lamplighter [at] tcon.net


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From: IAEG [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <19a.40178a3c.3098eaff [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:59:59 EST
Subject: Re: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)


In a message dated 11/1/05 10:42:31 AM, bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com writes:

<< 
Yes, they do.  Fortunately, in this case they spent some of it with me. >>


then Bill, , , 

next time you're working with the TODAY show folks,,teach them to lay a vinyl 
dance floor, 

their segment with the Rockettes this morning was embarrasing how badly the 
floor looked, , 


very best,

Keith Arsenault

IAEG -  International Arts & Entertainment Group 
Tampa, Florida

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Message-ID: <3eb8da960511010759v74b4a89flb3c79efa749b03e [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:59:22 -0500
From: Jason Cowperthwaite <jasonclights [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Styrofoam
In-Reply-To: <list-25299199 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-25298514 [at] prxy.net> <list-25299056 [at] prxy.net>
	 <list-25299199 [at] prxy.net>

Thanks for the sources.  They all look great... now to get them to
price war w/ each other so I can get the foam w/in budget ;)

Jason Cowperthwaite

On 11/1/05, Stephen Litterst <slitterst [at] ithaca.edu> wrote:
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> > ---------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Falmouth is on the north side of Fredericksburg
> > just across the Rappahannock River.  This is
> > only 45 miles south of DC on 95, which I'll
> > bet you already know.
>
> So that's what, a 2 hour trip?  One way?
>
> Steve L.
>
>

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Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 11:03:18 -0500
Subject: Re: Styrofoam
From: Steve Larson <tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com>
Message-ID: <BF8CFBF6.8297%tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-25299199 [at] prxy.net>

Depends when you try it.  5 pm headed
south on weekdays is tough.  I would
often kick over to US 1 and beat the
traffic.  Sunday 5 pm headed north
is the worst.

Steve

> From: Stephen Litterst <slitterst [at] ithaca.edu>
> Reply-To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
> Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 09:46:17 -0500 (EST)
> To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
> Subject: Re: Styrofoam
> 
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
>> ---------------------------------------------------
>> 
>> Falmouth is on the north side of Fredericksburg
>> just across the Rappahannock River.  This is
>> only 45 miles south of DC on 95, which I'll
>> bet you already know.
> 
> So that's what, a 2 hour trip?  One way?
> 
> Steve L.
> 


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From: IAEG [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <1df.477f6896.3098ee59 [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:14:17 EST
Subject: Re: Holding fire in my hands


In a message dated 11/1/05 11:07:28 AM, Lamplighter [at] tcon.net writes:

<< 
Oh yeah:  I'd rather not sacrifice the flesh of my hands and arms for
the sake of the effect.

At this point, I'm thinking of a ball of limestone soaked in kerosene
and mounted in a wooden ice-cream-cone shaped doohickey containing a
9-volt battery which excites a squib when a concealed circuit is
completed....

Any better ideas? >>



can you say   Zel Gel ? 

( not certain of a souce for this, but there are probably those on the list 
who do know of one ) 

very best,

Keith Arsenault

IAEG -  International Arts & Entertainment Group 
Tampa, Florida

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Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 11:19:16 -0500
Subject: Re: UK Work
From: Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
Message-ID: <BF8CFFB4.48B3%bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-25300097 [at] prxy.net>

She should contact the ABTT.  They should be able to help her.
<office [at] ABTT.org.uk>   Tell them I sent her.

Bill S.
www.sapsis-rigging.com
800.727.7471
800.292.3851  fax
267.278.4561 mobile

Join the Long Reach Long Riders on their 3rd annual cross country charity
motorcycle ride.   <www.LRLR.org>


On 11/1/05 10:54 AM, "Tom Hackman" <hackman [at] davisandelkins.edu> wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Hello Listers,
> I have an academic advisee (a Design and Technical Theatre major)  who spent
> last spring semester in London. While there, she developed ... an
> attachment, that's a good term for him. Consequently, she is interested in
> returning to the UK to live and work after her graduation in May. Does
> anybody have any suggestions for handling immigration, job searches, etc?
> Anybody need a dedicated, if somewhat experience-limited, technician in
> London?
> TIA
> 
> Tom Hackman
> TD/Scene Designer
> Davis & Elkins College
> Elkins, WV 
> 



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From: rokit at bellsouth dot net <rokit [at] bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Holding fire in my hands
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:18:52 -0600
Message-Id: <20051101161852.XWXE7203.ibm61aec.bellsouth.net [at] mail.bellsouth.net>

I'm interested in hearing the "Finger of God Lights The Fire" story, myself!  So if you guys would reiterate, it sounds like a neat way of starting our Madrigal Dinner this year!



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From: rokit at bellsouth dot net <rokit [at] bellsouth.net>
Subject: Re: Holding fire in my hands
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 10:18:52 -0600
Message-Id: <20051101161852.XWXE7203.ibm61aec.bellsouth.net [at] mail.bellsouth.net>

I'm interested in hearing the "Finger of God Lights The Fire" story, myself!  So if you guys would reiterate, it sounds like a neat way of starting our Madrigal Dinner this year!



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Message-ID: <43679922.4000404 [at] cox.net>
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 10:34:42 -0600
From: Art Corey <artcorey [at] cox.net>
Subject: Re: Holding fire in my hands
References: <list-25300121 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-25300121 [at] prxy.net>

Sounds sort of like an Olympic torch.

How about a safety refinement to your idea? Fill the base of the cone 
with Sterno jellied fuel, and reduce the amount of kerosene. The 
kerosene will be the showy part of the flame, then the sterno will burn 
longer and not be quite so likely to splash about.

Guy Fawkes would be proud.

Regards,
Art Corey

Frank E. Merrill wrote:

>For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
>---------------------------------------------------
>
>O Wise Oracles, I beseech thee yet again....
>
>It is time for my annual spectacular lighting of an outdoor bonfire,
>and I thank all of the suggestions I got last year for the
>"Finger-of-God-lights-the-fire" effect.
>
>THIS year I'm thinking of summoning some great unseen power to form a
>ball of fire in my outstretched hands, and then lay that ball of fire
>into the pyre pile.
>
>Oh yeah:  I'd rather not sacrifice the flesh of my hands and arms for
>the sake of the effect.
>
>At this point, I'm thinking of a ball of limestone soaked in kerosene
>and mounted in a wooden ice-cream-cone shaped doohickey containing a
>9-volt battery which excites a squib when a concealed circuit is
>completed....
>
>Any better ideas?
>
>Best regards,
>  Frank E. Merrill
>  MERRILL STAGE EQUIPMENT
>  Indianapolis
>  Established 1946
>  www.merrillstage.com 
> 
>  Running THE BAT!  Natural e-mail system v.3.60        mailto:Lamplighter [at] tcon.net
>
>
>
>  
>



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Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 11:45:24 -0500
Subject: Re: Holding fire in my hands
From: "Ray-Pfeifer, Merel" <raypf1mg [at] cmich.edu>
Message-ID: <BF8D05D4.F50%raypf1mg [at] cmich.edu>
In-Reply-To: <list-25300121 [at] prxy.net>

There is a product out there, I know it as fickle fire.  It is a metal box
that houses a zippo type flint and a pad that is soaked in lighter fluid.
Magic item that looks like you are holding a ball of flame in your hand.  To
extinguish you flip the lid closed.  Very simple to use, looks real good
too.  .

Thomas James Productions in Terre Haute hooked me up with it a few years
back.  But you may also be able to find one through a magic trick supplier.


-- 
Merel Ray-Pfeifer
Technical Director
Dept of Speech Comm. & Dramatic Arts
Central Michigan University
Mt Pleasant, MI  48858

989/774-6594
 




On 11/1/05 10:57 AM, "Frank E. Merrill" <Lamplighter [at] tcon.net> wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> O Wise Oracles, I beseech thee yet again....
> 
> It is time for my annual spectacular lighting of an outdoor bonfire,
> and I thank all of the suggestions I got last year for the
> "Finger-of-God-lights-the-fire" effect.
> 
> THIS year I'm thinking of summoning some great unseen power to form a
> ball of fire in my outstretched hands, and then lay that ball of fire
> into the pyre pile.
> 
> Oh yeah:  I'd rather not sacrifice the flesh of my hands and arms for
> the sake of the effect.
> 
> At this point, I'm thinking of a ball of limestone soaked in kerosene
> and mounted in a wooden ice-cream-cone shaped doohickey containing a
> 9-volt battery which excites a squib when a concealed circuit is
> completed....
> 
> Any better ideas?
> 
> Best regards,
>   Frank E. Merrill
>   MERRILL STAGE EQUIPMENT
>   Indianapolis
>   Established 1946
>   www.merrillstage.com
>  
>   Running THE BAT!  Natural e-mail system v.3.60
> mailto:Lamplighter [at] tcon.net
> 


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Message-ID: <b7318c480511010852l57bfca44l192ea6688657717e [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:52:24 -0500
From: Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Holding fire in my hands
In-Reply-To: <list-25300794 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-25300121 [at] prxy.net> <list-25300794 [at] prxy.net>

Talk to Mark Dirksie at Action Specialist
(http://actionspecialists.com/) about Action Fire Gel.   We set Mark
on fire in May and it was a lot for fun to watch him burn for 45
seconds

-Delbert
--
Delbert L. Hall
ZFX Flying Director
Phone: 714-585-7070

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Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 16:55:34 +0000 (GMT)
From: Charlie Richmond <charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com>
Subject: Re: UK Work
In-Reply-To: <list-25300097 [at] prxy.net>
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.63.0511011654340.23372 [at] viscount.richmondsounddesign.com>
References: <list-25284113 [at] prxy.net> <list-25300097 [at] prxy.net>

On Tue, 1 Nov 2005, Tom Hackman wrote:

> the UK to live and work after her graduation in May. Does anybody have any 
> suggestions for handling immigration, job searches, etc? Anybody need a

Direct mail to you bounced back by your spam filter.  Clear me for communication 
and I will provide more information... ;-)

Charlie

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Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 12:16:25 -0500
Subject: Re: Fall arrest on a pipe batten (was Catwalk Policy Advise)
From: Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
Message-ID: <BF8D0D19.48CC%bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-25298860 [at] prxy.net>

Yeah, Peter's right.  The locking rail is designed for approximately 200
pounds of uplift per linear ft.  Assuming, of course, that it's anchored in
to the floor properly.  You should have something designed as an anchorage
point.  

The point I was trying to make was that you really want to limit the fall
distance, and hence, the force created by the fall, to as little as
possible.  If you only need a 3 ' lanyard then use only a 3' lanyard.

Bill S.

www.sapsis-rigging.com
800.727.7471
800.292.3851  fax
267.278.4561 mobile

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motorcycle ride.   <www.LRLR.org>








On 11/1/05 9:15 AM, "Peter Scheu" <peter [at] scheuconsulting.com> wrote:

> Assume you'll tie that lineset off to some part of the building (not the
> locking rail), that's been OK'd by an engineer.



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From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <140.4fb3c9f6.30990acc [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 13:15:40 EST
Subject: Re: Catwalk Policy Advice

In a message dated 01/11/05 02:24:14 GMT Standard Time, 
delbert.hall [at] gmail.com writes:

> > Falling off the catwalk should be substantially impossible.
>  
>  Unfortunately for him, John Horvat at Seneca Valley High School proved
>  that your statement above to be completely untrue.

Read the words. "Should be" is a statement of intent. "Substantially 
impossible" means very difficult to do inadvertently, and with normal use.

I have a strong dislike of being told that I am a liar, when it is not true.


Frank Wood

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Message-ID: <b7318c480511011030t30ea0f1q7ff3b511324391b9 [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 13:30:52 -0500
From: Delbert Hall <delbert.hall [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Catwalk Policy Advice
In-Reply-To: <list-25301808 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-25301808 [at] prxy.net>

Frank, I did not call you a "liar" I said that your statement was
unture (you are mistaken).  Lots of catwalks cannot be made so that it
is "substantially impossible" to fall off of them without making them
impractical for the purposes for which they are intended.  I have
never seen a loading rail which was "substantially impossible" to fall
off of, have you?  Because it is possible to fall from these
locations, workers should wear fall protection.  This does not reduce
the chances of falling, but it does reduce the chances of dying as the
result of a fall.

-Delbert

On 11/1/05, FrankWood95 [at] aol.com <FrankWood95 [at] aol.com> wrote:
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> In a message dated 01/11/05 02:24:14 GMT Standard Time,
> delbert.hall [at] gmail.com writes:
>
> > > Falling off the catwalk should be substantially impossible.
> >
> >  Unfortunately for him, John Horvat at Seneca Valley High School proved
> >  that your statement above to be completely untrue.
>
> Read the words. "Should be" is a statement of intent. "Substantially
> impossible" means very difficult to do inadvertently, and with normal use=
.
>
> I have a strong dislike of being told that I am a liar, when it is not tr=
ue.
>
>
> Frank Wood
>

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From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <232.15bed4.30991192 [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 13:44:34 EST
Subject: Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not mixing

In a message dated 01/11/05 12:21:46 GMT Standard Time, psyd [at] cox.net writes:

> >A pastor performing a baptism was electrocuted inside
>  >his church

Pure bad installation. All exposed metalwork MUST be securely earthed. This 
includes microphone bodies, and there are no exceptions to this rule.

In this case, somebody made one, and is responsible for the Pastor's death. 
Many guitarists and singers have been killed by their equipment. Lifting earths 
is often a quick fix for hum problems, but it should never, never ever, be 
done.


Frank Wood

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From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <d4.335300c3.309912dd [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 13:50:05 EST
Subject: Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not mixing

In a message dated 01/11/05 12:27:31 GMT Standard Time, psyd [at] cox.net writes:

> ?!?  No, sound doesn't require any special power attention, only clean
>  sounding power.  Yeah, if every manufacturer of sound equipment followed on
>  particular method of grounding their gear, it wouldn't matter much, but
>  until that happens, we'll have to bust hums, and we'll have to work harder
>  if sound considerations aren't made when the facility is laid out or the
>  distribution is planned.  Fact of life.

It isn't hard to do. The important thing is that the safety earth should not 
ever be a part of the signal path. 

The design of the earth system needs as much consideration as does that of 
the signal paths. It often doesn't get it.


Frank Wood

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Message-ID: <43676CF9.24421.21DD0B6 [at] localhost>
From: "Michael Denison" <mdenison [at] cottey.edu>
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 13:26:17 -0600
Subject: Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity not mixing
Reply-To: <mdenison [at] cottey.edu>
In-Reply-To: <list-25299676 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-25297651 [at] prxy.net>

What's a "pig sticker"?

> I carry a small 'pig sticker' on my belt to this day, from my old rock
> days, to disconnect guitarists from their amps if they grab a hot mic.

Michael A. Denison 
Technical Director 
Cottey College 
1000 West Austin 
Nevada, MO 64772

(417) 667-8181 x 2265
FAX: (417) 667-8103
mdenison [at] cottey.edu
www.cottey.edu



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Message-ID: <20051101195354.1394.qmail [at] web32605.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 11:53:54 -0800 (PST)
From: Nick Barnes <barnzo00 [at] yahoo.com>
Subject: Wicked Tour-St. Louis

Hello,

I'm a looooong time lurker and first time poster, so I
hope this works correctly.

I'm wondering if anybody on the list happens to either
be on or know anybody on the Wicked tour coming thru
St. Louis' Fox Theatre in a few weeks.  I recently
graduated from St. Louis University and am just
wondering if I could get a sneek peak at how this
particular show works.  I have tickets to the last
performance in town, but I can head down at any time. 
There would of course be a frosty adult beverage in it
for the "tour guide" or anybody else who can help.

Thanks,
Nick Barnes
Production Manager
Meet This Old House Tour/US Concepts
Cell: 847-989-8885
nabarnes [at] gmail.com

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From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <144.5108af90.30995d60 [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 19:08:00 EST
Subject: Re: Catwalk Policy Advice

In a message dated 01/11/05 18:33:20 GMT Standard Time, 
delbert.hall [at] gmail.com writes:

> Frank, I did not call you a "liar" I said that your statement was
>  unture (you are mistaken).

I find it difficult to draw a distinction between making an untrue statement 
and telling a lie.

Returning to the topic, I think that you would be hard pressed to fall off 
ours, without a deliberate intention or wilful foolishness. If you were to climb 
to the outside of them, the bets are off. 

I have seen it done, for difficult rigging of a set, but with a harness. We 
have few suicidal riggers, although an 18' fall onto an even surface is 
unlikely to be fatal. Remember that a parachute jump is equivalaent to coming off a 
12' wall. Not something I want to do, but I know how to fall.

Frank Wood

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In-Reply-To: <list-25300382 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-25300382 [at] prxy.net>
Message-Id: <93ae4a01a940baa926e33a62aced6f34 [at] earthlink.net>
From: gary levinson <artsink_list [at] earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Holding fire in my hands
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 20:51:53 -0500

Stepping out from lurk mode -

gary zeller's website is http://www.zeller-int.com/zellermain.htm

(zel gel is his invention)

gary levinson

back to lurk...


On Nov 1, 2005, at 11:14 AM, IAEG [at] aol.com wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see 
> <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
>
> In a message dated 11/1/05 11:07:28 AM, Lamplighter [at] tcon.net writes:
>
> <<
> Oh yeah:  I'd rather not sacrifice the flesh of my hands and arms for
> the sake of the effect.
>
> At this point, I'm thinking of a ball of limestone soaked in kerosene
> and mounted in a wooden ice-cream-cone shaped doohickey containing a
> 9-volt battery which excites a squib when a concealed circuit is
> completed....
>
> Any better ideas? >>
>
>
>
> can you say   Zel Gel ?
>
> ( not certain of a souce for this, but there are probably those on the 
> list
> who do know of one )
>
> very best,
>
> Keith Arsenault
>
> IAEG -  International Arts & Entertainment Group
> Tampa, Florida
>


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Message-ID: <4368213A.F4F3686B [at] cybercom.net>
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 21:15:22 -0500
From: Dale Farmer <dale [at] cybercom.net>
Organization: The  fuzz in the back of the fridge. 
Subject: Re: Another unfortunate case of water and electricity notmixing
References: <list-25297651 [at] prxy.net> <list-25302552 [at] prxy.net>



Michael Denison wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> What's a "pig sticker"?
>
> > I carry a small 'pig sticker' on my belt to this day, from my old rock
> > days, to disconnect guitarists from their amps if they grab a hot mic.

    When you said pig sticker, I thought of a medium sized knife.  Just
the right size to execute a full grown pig before they realize what I
just did to it, and decide to take me with him.   While there *are* one
or two guitarists I've met who would improve the world if they were
to encounter one, I doubt that was what you meant.

    --Dale



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From: MissWisc [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <fb.7c9b4f8e.30998390 [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 21:50:56 EST
Subject: Finding Rights

Is there a comprehensive list of companies who  administer theatrical 
performing rights (Samuel French, MTI, etc?)

Kristi   


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Message-ID: <000201c5df5a$82891600$aa80a8c0 [at] BCA1>
Reply-To: "Bill Conner" <bill [at] bcaworld.com>
From: "Bill Conner" <bill-conner [at] att.net>
Subject: RE: Working alone and catwlaks
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 13:35:16 -0600

I was about to take offense at Doom's statement "and so many catwalks are 
death traps in the theaters in this country" but perhaps they are.  I 
endeavor to assure convenient and very high quality technical circulation 
and access in buildings I consult on, meaning no ducts or braces to duck or 
crawl under, good and convenient illumination, regulation compliant 
railings, and so on.  I obviously see and experience catwalks in these 
facilities more than average facilities.  So, maybe Doom is correct in 
proclaiming many catwalks in entertainment facilities "death traps".  Still, 
I don't find many incidents reported where someone has been injured or 
killed in connection with proper use of catwalks, so what is the story? 
Having been a proponent for many code changes that impact the design of 
catwalks, what's not working and what is working?  Where are the incidents 
that result in injury?

Thanks.

Bill Conner



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From: StevevETTrn [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <1d8.49324695.309994f5 [at] aol.com>
Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 23:05:09 EST
Subject: Re: LDI

In a message dated 11/1/2005 8:53:26 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
mseddy2900 [at] hotmail.com writes:
>So, who names two hotels that are adjacent  to a convention center Rosen?

Mr. Rosen, who owns the hotels.
 
Steve Vanciel
Orlando, FL
 

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From: "David Paul Stock" <Dave [at] davidpauldesigns.com>
Subject: RE: Styrofoam
Date: Wed, 2 Nov 2005 00:01:46 -0500
Message-ID: <JDEFKFAHNOLHEFKPPONLEEHHCAAA.Dave [at] davidpauldesigns.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-25287399 [at] prxy.net>

Jason,

Try Calling the Shakespeare theatre in DC and ask for Becky or Chester.
They use a company out of Baltimore that make foam cubes and may be able to
help you.  I don't know the company name off hand so try and pester the
folks at Shakes.. in DC.  They used some fairly large blocks of bead foam to
construct the  bed for that Scottish tale.

Their # is 301-927-3147

Good Luck,

-----Original Message-----
From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net]On Behalf Of Jason
Cowperthwaite
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 10:58 AM
To: Stagecraft
Subject: Styrofoam


For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
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Hi folks,

Anyone have any sources for large blocks of white bead styrofoam?  We
are looking for several that are approx. 10'x3'x3'.  Sources in the
MD, DC, VA area would be best.


Thanks!

Jason Cowperthwaite


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