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Stagecraft Digest, Issue #806

 1. Cats Moon Design
    by "Dana Taylor" <taylordw [at] msdmv.k12.in.us>
 2. Re: EFX PLUS 2
    by "Andrew Nikel" <anikel [at] citytheatrical.com>
 3. Re: Ruler tape
    by Steve Shelley <mrtemplate [at] earthlink.net>
 4. Re: Cats Moon Design
    by Kevin Lee Allen <klad [at] klad.com>
 5. Fly system at Beloit Memorial High School
    by "Peter Scheu" <peter [at] scheuconsulting.com>
 6. Re: Cats Moon Design
    by "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
 7. Re: Cats Moon Design
    by IAEG [at] aol.com
 8. Re: Ruler tape
    by Stephen Litterst <slitterst [at] ithaca.edu>
 9. Re: Hammers
    by "Paul Guncheon" <paul.guncheon [at] hawaiiantel.net>
10. SASL meeting (was: Re: tshirt hell...)
    by Michael Sorensen <chaoscon666 [at] yahoo.com>
11. Re: Ruler tape
    by "David Bowman" <dmbowman [at] syr.edu>
12. Re: Ruler tape
    by Barney Simon <barney [at] JosephCHansen.com>
13. Re: Hammers
    by Clive Mitchell <bigclive1 [at] ntlworld.com>
14. Re: ...A mans Job
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
15. Re: Hammers
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
16. Re: ...A mans Job
    by "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
17. Re: Fly system at Beloit Memorial High School
    by Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
18. Re: ...A mans Job
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
19. Re: designs on recent works
    by <psyd [at] cox.net>
20. Re: new job titles...
    by <psyd [at] cox.net>
21. AV company in the Indianapolis area
    by "Abby Downing" <aldowning [at] onlocationls.com>
22. Re: AV company in the Indianapolis area
    by "Curtis L. Mortimore" <clmortimore [at] bsu.edu>
23. Re: designs on recent works
    by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
24. Re: designs on recent works
    by "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
25. Re: designs on recent works
    by MissWisc [at] aol.com
26. Re: designs on recent works
    by Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
27. Re: AV company in the Indianapolis area
    by "RD" <doomster [at] worldnet.att.net>
28. Re: Hammers
    by Stuart Wheaton <sdwheaton [at] fuse.net>
29. Re: designs on recent works
    by Stuart Wheaton <sdwheaton [at] fuse.net>
30. Re: Hammers
    by "Josh Ratty" <josh.ratty [at] verizon.net>
31. Re: Hammers
    by rwhitco [at] comcast.net (Randy Whitcomb)
32. Re: Hammers
    by "Don Taco" <taco [at] peak.org>
33. Attending a rock concert was Re: designs on recent works
    by "Idaho Scenic & Rigging" <idahoscenic [at] earthlink.net>
34. Re: Hammers
    by "Idaho Scenic & Rigging" <idahoscenic [at] earthlink.net>
35. Re: Attending a rock concert was Re: designs on recent works
    by Bruce Purdy <bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com>

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Message-Id: <s4642c29.096 [at] gw1.msdmv.k12.in.us>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 06:32:33 -0500
From: "Dana Taylor" <taylordw [at] msdmv.k12.in.us>
Subject: Cats Moon Design

Hello:

I have been asked to do the lighting design for a production of "Cats". At =
a directors meeting last night, the stage director asked about the moon =
and clouds which appeared in the original production. My question, was =
this a scenic element or
a lighting element? In either instance, do you know how it was done. We =
will then talk with them about the intellectual property and/or copyright =
issues.

Thanks,

Dana Taylor =20

Dana W. Taylor
Mt. Vernon Sr. High School
812.838.4356

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From: "Andrew Nikel" <anikel [at] citytheatrical.com>
Cc: tiptd [at] theatreinthepark.com
Subject: Re: EFX PLUS 2
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 07:43:22 -0400
Message-ID: <JNEMKLCHNOMOHOGEILMLCELEDBAA.anikel [at] citytheatrical.com>

Dear Steve -

Well, I like it but I'm admittedly biased. ;-)

We were working on a database of Quicktime videos of different discs - I'll
see if we have anything on snow I can e-mail you. Another option may be to
set up a demo for you through a local dealer - that way you can mock it up
and get a real feel for it. Please let me know if that's something you would
like to pursue.

Best,

Andrew

Andrew Nikel - Sales Manager
City Theatrical, Inc.
752 East 133rd Street, Bronx, NY 10454
Voice:  718-292-7932 x23, Fax: 718-292-7482
email:  anikel [at] citytheatrical.com
web:    www.citytheatrical.com


>Anyone out there used an EFX Plus 2 with a Source 4?

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Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 07:56:05 -0400
Subject: Re: Ruler tape
From: Steve Shelley <mrtemplate [at] earthlink.net>
Message-ID: <C089F015.BFCC%mrtemplate [at] earthlink.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-30140021 [at] prxy.net>

I've been searching for this stuff for years, tried to get city theatrical
interested some years ago. Would be a godsend to measure out sheave wells...

On 5/11/06 10:29 PM, "Dave Marks" <dave.marks [at] insightbb.com> wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> I'm looking in all the wrong places....
> I'm looking for adhesive ruler tape, hopefully 1 1/2 inch wide x 30
> feet, on a roll, to mark out our deck.
> For some reason, my brain won't engage and remind me where I bought this
> the last time.
> 
> Dave Marks
> Peoria, IL

-- 
Steve Shelley
Ltg & Scenic Coordinator
Spoleto Festival USA
(843) 720-1140 prod office
(843) 724-1195 fax
MrTemplate [at] Earthlink.net
www.spoletousa.org
Www.fieldtemplate.com



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Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 07:56:10 -0400
From: Kevin Lee Allen <klad [at] klad.com>
Subject: Re: Cats Moon Design
In-reply-to: <list-30150754 [at] prxy.net>
Message-id: <A484CF32-5D1B-4B2B-B3DF-52D8237BCE0F [at] klad.com>
References: <list-30150754 [at] prxy.net>


If memory serves (yuk, yuk) it was both. In any case, the action =20
takes place at night, so the moon is a logical light source. The =20
script might even refer to moonlight.


On May 12, 2006, at 7:32 AM, Dana Taylor wrote:

> I have been asked to do the lighting design for a production of =20
> "Cats". At a directors meeting last night, the stage director asked =20=

> about the moon and clouds which appeared in the original =20
> production. My question, was this a scenic element or
> a lighting element? In either instance, do you know how it was =20
> done. We will then talk with them about the intellectual property =20
> and/or copyright issues.


-----
Kevin Lee Allen
Architect of Dreams
http://www.klad.com
973.744.6352.voice
201.280.3841.mobile
klad [at] klad.com
=F0




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Reply-To: <peter [at] scheuconsulting.com>
From: "Peter Scheu" <peter [at] scheuconsulting.com>
Subject: Fly system at Beloit Memorial High School
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 08:37:30 -0400
Organization: Scheu Consulting Services, Inc.
Message-ID: <!~!UENERkVCMDkAAQACAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAABgAAAAAAAAAFIzFiG12TU6sr87xtBG2l8KAAAAQAAAA3v4PaWiOLEG0FT2yZgpr9gEAAAAA [at] scheuconsulting.com>

Some of you may remember that a while back I had passed on a request =
from a
group at a Wisconsin high school that was fighting the PTB for =
replacement
their stage rigging systems. They were looking for testimonials about =
the
importance and viability of HS performing arts programs. Some of you =
were
very gracious and stepped up to send Greg your stories.

Well, I guess it helped. See the e-mail below I received this morning. =
To
those who sent stories, thanks.

Peter Scheu
=20
Scheu Consulting Services, Inc.
Syracuse, NY
www.scheuconsulting.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Gregory Wallendal [mailto:gwallend [at] sdb.k12.wi.us]=20
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 4:02 AM
Subject: Fly system at Beloit Memorial High School


Dear advocates,

After a year and a half of screaming my head off about the importance of =
a
fly system in our school, begging the district to fund the renovation,
fundraising, starting a parent advocacy group, and writing letters, we =
were
successful! The school district is going to fund the rigging of our =
theater.
I want to thank each and every one of you for your support and advocacy. =
The
performing arts are essential to the success of our students and a =
proper
facility is instrumental to their success. Whether they are band, choir,
dance, theatre, or just crossing the stage to receive their senior =
award,
every student in the district and community benefits from our stage, and
those who benefit continue to grow and become integral members of our
society (a person's a person no matter how small, you know).

Thank you for your letters, your time, and your support. We finally did =
it
and your efforts were key to demonstrating the community's concern for =
our
childrens' futures.  Read the article about our success, it was on the =
Front
Page of the Beloit Daily News on Wednesday, 5-10-06:

http://www.beloitdailynews.com/articles/2006/05/10/news/news05.txt

Our rigging is scheduled to be installed sometime this summer, upon =
official
approval of the school board on May 23rd. In the meantime, we can relish =
in
the fact that not only did we succeed in getting the rigging replaced, =
but
we also bolstered the performing arts advocates around the country to =
stand
up for what really matters: a program that builds connections and =
fosters
lifelong learning in such diverse ways that simply cannot be measured by =
a
standardized test.  During our campaign we received testimonials from =
New
York, Kansas, California, as well as many other far reaching locations
advocating the importance of basic theater technology, responsibility, =
and
community action.

All of you are my hero. Please continue to keep an eye on our theater's
progress through our website,=20

http://www.sdb.k12.wi.us/memorial/theatre/

Yes, we have succeeded in our immediate task, but our advocacy for the =
arts
will not diminish. As is true in many movements, apathy grows. This will =
not
happen within this group.  Our charter is to continue to advocate for =
the
arts and push for further advances in the community and our schools--the
connection I make with my students is the most important of all--we will
continue to fundraise and continue to advocate, and continue to make the
connection between performing arts in our schools and both personal =
success
and the success of the community as a whole when a cultural program such =
as
theatre is given proper recognition.

Again, thank you for everything you do.

Greg Wallendal
Beloit Memorial High School
Theater Director


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Reply-To: <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
From: "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
Subject: RE: Cats Moon Design
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 09:03:34 -0400
Message-ID: <008101c675c4$79fdbdf0$6601a8c0 [at] Dell>
In-Reply-To: <list-30151307 [at] prxy.net>



> If memory serves (yuk, yuk) it was both. In any case, the action  
> takes place at night, so the moon is a logical light source. The  
> script might even refer to moonlight.

...And if the reason for wanting the moon is as cited above, then it's a
valid approach; if the reason is, "because that's how they did it on
Broadway," then it's not.


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From: IAEG [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <413.1797801.3195e21c [at] aol.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 09:05:32 EDT
Subject: Re: Cats Moon Design


In a message dated 5/12/06 9:04:23 AM, stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com writes:

<< > If memory serves (yuk, yuk) it was both. In any case, the action  
> takes place at night, so the moon is a logical light source. The  
> script might even refer to moonlight.

...And if the reason for wanting the moon is as cited above, then it's a
valid approach; if the reason is, "because that's how they did it on
Broadway," then it's not. >>



isn't "MOONLIGHT" in the "Memory" refrain? 

best regards,

Keith Arsenault

International Arts & Entertainment Group
Tampa, FL

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Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 11:02:23 -0400
From: Stephen Litterst <slitterst [at] ithaca.edu>
Subject: Re: Ruler tape
In-reply-to: <list-30151298 [at] prxy.net>
Message-id: <4464A37F.30302 [at] ithaca.edu>
References: <list-30151298 [at] prxy.net>

Steve Shelley wrote:
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> I've been searching for this stuff for years, tried to get city theatrical
> interested some years ago. Would be a godsend to measure out sheave wells...

Woodworker's Warehouse or almost any other woodworking supply store/website.

A google on "Adhesive measuring tape"  yields 1.1 million hits, some of 
which are pretty useful.

Steve L.


-- 
Stephen Litterst
Technical Supervisor
Ithaca College, Theatre Arts
607.274.3947
slitterst [at] ithaca.edu

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Message-ID: <000d01c675d5$16b2ac90$0202a8c0 [at] HUNKACRAP>
From: "Paul Guncheon" <paul.guncheon [at] hawaiiantel.net>
References: <list-30148329 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: Hammers
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 05:02:28 -1000

<<Compressor?  Wouldn't you rather have a Spit or Paslode nail gun powered
by a little cylinder of gas and a battery?  As used extensively on
British construction sites.  No trailing hose or compressor.>>


erm... no. My experience with Paslode is that while they great when they
work, they are quite temperamental. In addition, they are rather expensive
to use. While Paslode claims the gun will sink 1500+ nails with each $9.00
tank of gas, my gun will only do about 500, if that. Air guns are faster as
well.

Also, repair technicians for Paslode charged $120.00 ($2.00 / minute) for
repairs. This was 10 years ago.

Air will also power a variety of guns that Paslode doesn't make. Never heard
of "Spit".

Laters,

Paul

"Paint it blue again," Tom said reassuringly.



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Message-ID: <20060512153550.52474.qmail [at] web50710.mail.yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 08:35:50 -0700 (PDT)
From: Michael Sorensen <chaoscon666 [at] yahoo.com>
Subject: SASL meeting (was: Re: tshirt hell...)
In-Reply-To: <list-30148329 [at] prxy.net>

<<CB <psyd [at] cox.net>wrote:
Subject: SASL meeting (was: Re: tshirt hell...)

>>Nimbus Brewery,
>anyone?  FYI, I live down in Rita Ranch,
>So, should we have a SASL meeting at the official
brewery of the Southern Arizona Stagecraft Listers? 
How many would be interested?  What if Mike is
buying the first round?  What if I buy the second?
Oh, and Michael, why didn't you want to live in
Tucson?
				Chris "Chris" Babbie
				Location Sound
				MON AZ

I've got the first round covered!  And why don't I
live in Tucson proper?  Lemme 'splain:  #1: Better
schools for my kids, #2 Bigger and newer house for the
money, and #3 my wife works at the Raytheon plant out
by the airport.

Next weekend (19-21) works well, but weekend after
I've got inlaws in town (I'll probably need a drink
that weekend!!)




Michael Sorensen
Proton Lighting and Video
"We positively charge up your show!"
Phone: 520-232-3540  
Email: chaoscon666 [at] yahoo.com

"It's all just a scam, isn't it?  
You get those actors to put on a 
show, just so you can have a good 
reason to play with your toys." 
--Christopher Stasheff, "A Slight Detour"

__________________________________________________
Do You Yahoo!?
Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
http://mail.yahoo.com 

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Message-Id: <s464793e.025 [at] gwia201.syr.edu>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 12:01:55 -0400
From: "David Bowman" <dmbowman [at] syr.edu>
Cc: dave.marks [at] insightbb.com
Subject: Re: Ruler tape

Dave (et all),

Back when I worked at Production Advantage (95-99) they had it in stock on =
the shelf. I'm pretty sure it was a ProTapes product so if they don't have =
it now, they can get it....

On their website it's called Measurement Tape (part # PPMT)  It's =BD" x =
50 yrds

www.producttionadvantageonline.com  or 1-800-424-9991

dave B.


David M. Bowman
Syracuse Stage / SU Drama
Master Electrician / Adj. Professor
dmbowman [at] syr.edu

Dolor Temporarius... Gloria Aeterna....
Cicatrices Virgines Placent!

>>> dave.marks [at] insightbb.com 5/11/2006 10:29 PM >>>
For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
---------------------------------------------------

I'm looking in all the wrong places....
I'm looking for adhesive ruler tape, hopefully 1 1/2 inch wide x 30=20
feet, on a roll, to mark out our deck.
For some reason, my brain won't engage and remind me where I bought =
this=20
the last time.

Dave Marks
Peoria, IL



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Message-ID: <4464BCB2.3060402 [at] JosephCHansen.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 12:49:54 -0400
From: Barney Simon <barney [at] JosephCHansen.com>
Reply-To:  Barney [at] JosephCHansen.com
Organization: Joseph C Hansen Co., Inc
Subject: Re: Ruler tape
References: <list-30151298 [at] prxy.net> <list-30155469 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-30155469 [at] prxy.net>

Stephen Litterst wrote:
> A google on "Adhesive measuring tape"  yields 1.1 million hits, some 
> of which are pretty useful.
Wow, I never would have thought to actually USE Google, and I guess that 
you suspect that Mr. Marks might never have either.  How do you use your 
Google searches?  Do you get the warm personal interaction and feedback 
there that get here?  Did it narrow the search down to the personal 
recommendation of "Woodworker's Warehouse" or is that your personal touch?

When I want a cold, impersonal, computer generated list of potentially 
useful websites, I personally use Copernic Agent.  It uses about 15 
search engines, compiles the result, combines duplicates, ranks them, 
eliminates dead links, gives me a preview screen shot, and eliminates 
all those pesky ads.  It also allows me to specify which country I am 
interested in searching - looking for that audio vendor in Turkey?   
Unfortunately it does not recognize mirror sites.  You've seen them, the 
ones that all look exactly the same but have different vendor names?  
But I guess you cannot have everything.

-- 
Barney Simon



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Message-ID: <xkKJ7kDm3LZEFw2i [at] ntlworld.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 17:55:02 +0100
From: Clive Mitchell <bigclive1 [at] ntlworld.com>
Subject: Re: Hammers
References: <list-30110651 [at] prxy.net> <list-30111028 [at] prxy.net>
 <list-30130649 [at] prxy.net> <list-30139882 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-30139882 [at] prxy.net>

In message <list-30139882 [at] prxy.net>, Dale Farmer <dale [at] cybercom.net> 
writes
>True, but those non-refillable fuel cylinders add up fast, and are 
>often not interchangeable with others.  Granted on a construction site, 
>the economics change a bit, but in a scene shop, compressed air is 
>already there, and the tools generally last longer.

The fuel cylinders seem to come with each box of nails.

-- 
Clive Mitchell
http://www.bigclive.com

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From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <26e.a40bf9a.31961f61 [at] aol.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 13:26:57 EDT
Subject: Re: ...A mans Job

In a message dated 12/05/06 02:40:42 GMT Daylight Time,=20
normanlazarus [at] yahoo.com writes:

> =E2=80=9CIf I have dealings with an orthodox Jew, I=20
>  shall=3D20
>  avoid the Sabbath, out of courtesy.=E2=80=9D
> =20
>  Please don=E2=80=99t patronize me, no Orthodox or Conservative
>  Jew is going to do business on the Sabbath.

Believe me, I had no intention of being patronising. Nor do I see how the=20
statement you quote can be construed as such. There are some very strict=20
sabbatarian sects of Christianity, and I should treat them with the same cou=
rtesy.=20
> =20
> =20
>  Please Frank, please, just let it go. I know from past
>  posts you feel you have to be right. Your conceptions
>  about Jews and Judaism are very misinformed, just
>  stop.

I'm afraid that I can't. You claim that I am misinformed: what have I posted=
=20
that is wrong? The clustering round the Synagogue is an observable fact in=20
some parts of London,=20
as is the distinctive dress of the Hasidim, which is also often to be seen i=
n=20
Antwerp.

Enlighten me, off list if you wish.

Frank Wood

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From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <270.a49a0c0.31962061 [at] aol.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 13:31:13 EDT
Subject: Re: Hammers

In a message dated 12/05/06 03:21:15 GMT Daylight Time, dale [at] cybercom.net 
writes:

> True, but those non-refillable fuel cylinders add up fast, and are often 
>  not interchangeable with others.  Granted on a construction site, the 
>  economics change a bit, but in a scene shop, compressed air is already 
>  there, and the tools generally last longer.

It may be there, or not. And hammers are practically immortal, apart from the 
difficulty of obtaining hafts for special purpose ones. 

Frank Wood

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Reply-To: <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
From: "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
Subject: RE: ...A mans Job
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 13:35:38 -0400
Message-ID: <00d101c675ea$7c4ebd90$6601a8c0 [at] Dell>
In-Reply-To: <list-30158810 [at] prxy.net>

 
> You claim that I am misinformed: 


Frank? Misinformed?  Might as well claim that the sun rises in the east.


> that is wrong? The clustering round the Synagogue is an 
> observable fact in 
> some parts of London,

Your error is in attributing that to Jewish behavior, as opposed to its
being the behavior of some Jews.

But tell us again the difference between Jews and English.


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Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 13:49:21 -0400
Subject: Re: Fly system at Beloit Memorial High School
From: Bill Sapsis <bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
Message-ID: <C08A42E1.CB8D%bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-30152106 [at] prxy.net>

Congrats on the news but I gotta tell you that getting a rigging system
designed, built and installed by the end of this summer ain't going to be
easy.  Not one that's right, that is.

If I can be of assistance...
Bill S
ETCP Certified Rigger - Theatre
www.sapsis-rigging.com
800.727.7471
267.278.4561 mobile

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






On 5/12/06 8:37 AM, "Peter Scheu" <peter [at] scheuconsulting.com> wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Some of you may remember that a while back I had passed on a request from a
> group at a Wisconsin high school that was fighting the PTB for replacement
> their stage rigging systems. They were looking for testimonials about the
> importance and viability of HS performing arts programs. Some of you were
> very gracious and stepped up to send Greg your stories.
> 
> Well, I guess it helped. See the e-mail below I received this morning. To
> those who sent stories, thanks.
> 
> Peter Scheu
>  
> Scheu Consulting Services, Inc.
> Syracuse, NY
> www.scheuconsulting.com
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gregory Wallendal [mailto:gwallend [at] sdb.k12.wi.us]
> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 4:02 AM
> Subject: Fly system at Beloit Memorial High School
> 
> 
> Dear advocates,
> 
> After a year and a half of screaming my head off about the importance of a
> fly system in our school, begging the district to fund the renovation,
> fundraising, starting a parent advocacy group, and writing letters, we were
> successful! The school district is going to fund the rigging of our theater.
> I want to thank each and every one of you for your support and advocacy. The
> performing arts are essential to the success of our students and a proper
> facility is instrumental to their success. Whether they are band, choir,
> dance, theatre, or just crossing the stage to receive their senior award,
> every student in the district and community benefits from our stage, and
> those who benefit continue to grow and become integral members of our
> society (a person's a person no matter how small, you know).
> 
> Thank you for your letters, your time, and your support. We finally did it
> and your efforts were key to demonstrating the community's concern for our
> childrens' futures.  Read the article about our success, it was on the Front
> Page of the Beloit Daily News on Wednesday, 5-10-06:
> 
> http://www.beloitdailynews.com/articles/2006/05/10/news/news05.txt
> 
> Our rigging is scheduled to be installed sometime this summer, upon official
> approval of the school board on May 23rd. In the meantime, we can relish in
> the fact that not only did we succeed in getting the rigging replaced, but
> we also bolstered the performing arts advocates around the country to stand
> up for what really matters: a program that builds connections and fosters
> lifelong learning in such diverse ways that simply cannot be measured by a
> standardized test.  During our campaign we received testimonials from New
> York, Kansas, California, as well as many other far reaching locations
> advocating the importance of basic theater technology, responsibility, and
> community action.
> 
> All of you are my hero. Please continue to keep an eye on our theater's
> progress through our website,
> 
> http://www.sdb.k12.wi.us/memorial/theatre/
> 
> Yes, we have succeeded in our immediate task, but our advocacy for the arts
> will not diminish. As is true in many movements, apathy grows. This will not
> happen within this group.  Our charter is to continue to advocate for the
> arts and push for further advances in the community and our schools--the
> connection I make with my students is the most important of all--we will
> continue to fundraise and continue to advocate, and continue to make the
> connection between performing arts in our schools and both personal success
> and the success of the community as a whole when a cultural program such as
> theatre is given proper recognition.
> 
> Again, thank you for everything you do.
> 
> Greg Wallendal
> Beloit Memorial High School
> Theater Director
> 



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From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <317.4e6c0fd.31962a92 [at] aol.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 14:14:42 EDT
Subject: Re: ...A mans Job

In a message dated 12/05/06 18:36:26 GMT Daylight Time, 
stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com writes:

> Frank? Misinformed?  Might as well claim that the sun rises in the east.

Well, it does. But my information sources are no better than yours, in 
general. Different, maybe, and neither of us is in a position to impute absolute 
authority to any of them. I exclude serious textbooks, such as those I used at 
university. 
>  
  
>  Your error is in attributing that to Jewish behavior, as opposed to its
>  being the behavior of some Jews.
>  
>  But tell us again the difference between Jews and English.

There are two fields. These are complicated by sectarian differences, on both 
sites. I shall not presume to define them, but they show in different ways of 
behaving. Most of them derive from the Pentateuch, the Five books of Moses, 
modified by many centuries of living with one's neighbour.

The Jews have a long history of persecution, from the Spanish Inquisition to 
the more recent pogroms in Russia and Poland, culminating in the Holocaust. I 
think that this has conditioned them, in general, to a feeling of insecurity. 
Many times they have felt secure in a place, and then the political climate 
has changed.

This is perhaps why the Israelis are so aggressive. There was a song we sang 
at my university of which the refrain ran:
    "We wont, we won't, we won't be bu**ered about".
Now that they have achieved the military power to ensure this, I can 
understand their attitude. Ever since the Diaspora, this is what has happened to them. 
They don't want it to come back.


Frank Wood

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Message-ID: <19883037.1147460365583.JavaMail.root [at] fed1wml09.mgt.cox.net>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 11:59:25 -0700
From:  <psyd [at] cox.net>
Subject: Re: designs on recent works


>> more or less over the conductor's head, and do little else.  
>    The "Conductor"??? What type of concert do you suppose Chris is working 
> on, Frank? I may be mistaken myself, but I'd bet that the type of bands 
> he's 
> dealing with don't have a "Conductor"! ;-)
 
>   Have you seen these concerts?  The one in the striped denim hat is the 
>  Conductor.'  The one in the Stetson is the 'Cowboy,' the one in the hard 
>  hat is the 'Steelworker,' and so on. 

Actually, the one in the power tie and the grey suit is the 'Lawyer', nad the one in the smart suit-dress is the 'Lawyer', and the one on the other power tie and the blue suit is the 'Lawyer'.  Neither here nor there, but I did get to put 'Capitol Steps' in the room, and since I wasn't three blocks from the actual steps of the Capitol Building, it was kind of appropriate.
CB
OTR


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Message-ID: <667898.1147460751160.JavaMail.root [at] fed1wml09.mgt.cox.net>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 12:05:51 -0700
From:  <psyd [at] cox.net>
Subject: Re: new job titles...

>> I prefer the job titles "Head Flunky", "Squint", and "HumHead". 
>   You left out, 'Dreaded Overlord.' 
>   One show I worked some years ago, one of my job titles was Power 
>   Broker. 

My title for a 'WWF' gig (just before they had to change due to the World Wildlife Fund pointing out that the moniker was already in use) was'Coke Wrangler'.
CB
OTR

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Subject: AV company in the Indianapolis area
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 16:28:03 -0400
Message-ID: <7AE59BA9B8D15D4787EB1C7A2DB6DFBA30E163 [at] jekyll-sbs.ollsi.local>
From: "Abby Downing" <aldowning [at] onlocationls.com>

Hello all,

The security consulting firm my father works for is looking to
permanently install a screen/projector, or an LCD monitor to display a
some sort of looped program of their projects to display to their
incoming guests.  Since I'm a lighting geek, and live a couple hours
away from him, I want to refer him to someone who is close and
knowledgeable. =20

Can anyone refer me to a company(ies) local to Indianapolis, IN and
surrounding area that do this type of thing?

Thanks!
Abby

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Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 17:38:29 -0400
Subject: Re: AV company in the Indianapolis area
From: "Curtis L. Mortimore" <clmortimore [at] bsu.edu>
Message-ID: <C08A7895.104C%clmortimore [at] bsu.edu>
In-Reply-To: <list-30162798 [at] prxy.net>

Abby,

I have been doing business with Shoemaker Motion Picture Company who is
based in Indianapolis. I have dealt with Chris Rohn and have nothing but
good things to say about the service and support I have gotten from Chris
and Shoemaker.

Their website is: http://www.shoemakerav.com/

I don't want to speak for them but my guess is they will have solutions for
your needs.

Safe travels.

-- 
Curtis L. Mortimore
Technical Director
Ball State University
Department of Theatre and Dance
Muncie, IN 47306
765-285-8750
<clmortimore [at] bsu.edu>


> From: Abby Downing <aldowning [at] onlocationls.com>
> Reply-To: Stagecraft <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
> Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 16:28:03 -0400
> To: Stagecraft <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
> Subject: AV company in the Indianapolis area
> 
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> The security consulting firm my father works for is looking to
> permanently install a screen/projector, or an LCD monitor to display a
> some sort of looped program of their projects to display to their
> incoming guests.  Since I'm a lighting geek, and live a couple hours
> away from him, I want to refer him to someone who is close and
> knowledgeable.  
> 
> Can anyone refer me to a company(ies) local to Indianapolis, IN and
> surrounding area that do this type of thing?
> 
> Thanks!
> Abby


------------------------------

From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <46e.7e280.31966550 [at] aol.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 18:25:20 EDT
Subject: Re: designs on recent works

In a message dated 12/05/06 20:00:21 GMT Daylight Time, psyd [at] cox.net writes:

> Actually, the one in the power tie and the grey suit is the 'Lawyer', nad 
the 
> one in the smart suit-dress is the 'Lawyer', and the one on the other power 
> tie and the blue suit is the 'Lawyer'.  Neither here nor there, but I did 
get 
> to put 'Capitol Steps' in the room, and since I wasn't three blocks from 
the 
> actual steps of the Capitol Building, it was kind of appropriate.

 Well, no. He's the guy in the white tie and tails standing on a podium in 
front of the orchestra, and directing them. How he does it, I don't know, but 
all the good ones manage it.

 I think that my ideas on concerts are different from yours, mostly. And on 
sound recording, too. As far as I am any sort of a musician, I lean to the 
clssics. I should not dream of attending a rock concert.

Frank Wood

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Reply-To: <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
From: "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" <stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com>
Subject: RE: designs on recent works
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 18:39:42 -0400
Message-ID: <014a01c67614$f69bd8b0$6601a8c0 [at] Dell>
In-Reply-To: <list-30166071 [at] prxy.net>

> I should not dream of attending a rock concert.

As an amateur, you have that option.  As professionals, many of us often
find ourselves working in genres of which we are not fond...and we have to
find a way to do it well.


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From: MissWisc [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <36c.40c2d25.31966a39 [at] aol.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 18:46:17 EDT
Subject: Re: designs on recent works

FrankWood95 [at] aol.com writes:
He's the guy in  the white tie and tails standing on a podium in 
front of the orchestra, and  directing them. How he does it, I don't know, 
but 
all the good ones manage  it.

It's easy... just wave your pointer finger in the following  pattern:
floor
door 
window
cieling.

(I kid you not... had a  conducting teacher who taught us with that pattern.)

:)

Kristi  


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Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 15:51:51 -0700
From: Jerry Durand <jdurand [at] interstellar.com>
Subject: Re: designs on recent works
In-reply-to: <list-30166392 [at] prxy.net>
Message-id: <7.0.1.0.0.20060512155011.01fc6728 [at] interstellar.com>
References: <list-30166392 [at] prxy.net>

At 03:46 PM 5/12/2006, you wrote:

>It's easy... just wave your pointer finger in the following  pattern:
>floor
>door
>window
>cieling.


I'm the sort to stand behind the conductor and make up my own 
moves.  I don't get invited to singing events anymore.  :)



-- 
Jerry Durand, Durand Interstellar, Inc.  www.interstellar.com
219 Oak Wood Way, Los Gatos, California 95032-2523 USA
tel: +1 408 356-3886, USA toll free: 1 866 356-3886
Skype:  jerrydurand



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Reply-To: <doomster [at] worldnet.att.net>
From: "RD" <doomster [at] worldnet.att.net>
Subject: RE: AV company in the Indianapolis area
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 17:25:45 -0600
Message-ID: <01f801c6761b$6555e380$c083c447 [at] doom1>
In-Reply-To: <list-30165199 [at] prxy.net>

Curtis: did you order my new book, or am I getting senile> Doom 

-----Original Message-----
From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Curtis L.
Mortimore
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 3:38 PM
To: Stagecraft
Subject: Re: AV company in the Indianapolis area

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

Abby,

I have been doing business with Shoemaker Motion Picture Company who is
based in Indianapolis. I have dealt with Chris Rohn and have nothing but
good things to say about the service and support I have gotten from Chris
and Shoemaker.

Their website is: http://www.shoemakerav.com/

I don't want to speak for them but my guess is they will have solutions for
your needs.

Safe travels.

-- 
Curtis L. Mortimore
Technical Director
Ball State University
Department of Theatre and Dance
Muncie, IN 47306
765-285-8750
<clmortimore [at] bsu.edu>


> From: Abby Downing <aldowning [at] onlocationls.com>
> Reply-To: Stagecraft <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
> Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 16:28:03 -0400
> To: Stagecraft <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
> Subject: AV company in the Indianapolis area
> 
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> The security consulting firm my father works for is looking to
> permanently install a screen/projector, or an LCD monitor to display a
> some sort of looped program of their projects to display to their
> incoming guests.  Since I'm a lighting geek, and live a couple hours
> away from him, I want to refer him to someone who is close and
> knowledgeable.  
> 
> Can anyone refer me to a company(ies) local to Indianapolis, IN and
> surrounding area that do this type of thing?
> 
> Thanks!
> Abby


------------------------------

Message-ID: <4465279A.9080209 [at] fuse.net>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 20:26:02 -0400
From: Stuart Wheaton <sdwheaton [at] fuse.net>
Reply-To:  sdwheaton [at] fuse.net
Subject: Re: Hammers
References: <list-30158932 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-30158932 [at] prxy.net>

FrankWood95 [at] aol.com wrote:

> It may be there, or not. And hammers are practically immortal, 
> 
> Frank Wood

Absolutely true...   I have one that belonged to my Great,great great 
grandfather...has had seven new handles and a new head, but it is still 
going strong!

Stuart

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Message-ID: <44652A8E.7030003 [at] fuse.net>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 20:38:38 -0400
From: Stuart Wheaton <sdwheaton [at] fuse.net>
Reply-To:  sdwheaton [at] fuse.net
Subject: Re: designs on recent works
References: <list-30166071 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-30166071 [at] prxy.net>

FrankWood95 [at] aol.com wrote:

>  I think that my ideas on concerts are different from yours, mostly. And on 
> sound recording, too. As far as I am any sort of a musician, I lean to the 
> clssics. I should not dream of attending a rock concert.


Frank, you know not of what you speak...

Calling Capitol Steps a rock concert would be calling a Tom Lehrer show 
an arithmetic lesson....

Yes, if you don't know pop songs you will miss some of the jokes in what 
they are spoofing, but as my girlfriend can easily attest, even if you 
are culturally illiterate on any music after the 18th century, you can 
really enjoy both Capitol steps and Tom Lehrer.

Chris,  If that's the gig to which you refer, do you realize that they 
sell those tapes (with your mix, I presume) all over the country and you 
can order them even if you were not at that show?  Perhaps this dude 
really should pay you something extra for your work!

The next time Lenore gets a few new ones, I'll have to send 'em to you 
for autographs :-)

Stuart

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Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 20:37:39 -0400
From: "Josh Ratty" <josh.ratty [at] verizon.net>
Subject: RE: Hammers
In-reply-to: <list-30168442 [at] prxy.net>
Cc: sdwheaton [at] fuse.net
Reply-to: <josh.ratty [at] verizon.net>
Message-id: <000001c67625$70e940c0$6402a8c0 [at] Rattys>

Ummmm... Maybe I don't know as much about hammers as I thought, but if
it's had seven new handles AND a new head, what exactly is left that
belonged to your GreatX3 grandfather?

Josh Ratty

-----Original Message-----
From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Stuart
Wheaton
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 7:26 PM
To: Stagecraft
Subject: Re: Hammers

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

FrankWood95 [at] aol.com wrote:

> It may be there, or not. And hammers are practically immortal, 
> 
> Frank Wood

Absolutely true...   I have one that belonged to my Great,great great 
grandfather...has had seven new handles and a new head, but it is still 
going strong!

Stuart


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From: rwhitco [at] comcast.net (Randy Whitcomb)
Cc: josh.ratty [at] verizon.net
Subject: Re: Hammers
Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 00:42:00 +0000
Message-Id: <051320060042.18289.44652B58000BE67F000047712205889116010C9B0708999D [at] comcast.net>

The way I heard it was:
This is grandfather's hammer.  My father replaced the handle and I replaced the head.



 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Josh Ratty" <josh.ratty [at] verizon.net>
> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
> 
> Ummmm... Maybe I don't know as much about hammers as I thought, but if
> it's had seven new handles AND a new head, what exactly is left that
> belonged to your GreatX3 grandfather?

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Message-ID: <069101c67639$202d9730$e28aaa43 [at] DonTaco>
From: "Don Taco" <taco [at] peak.org>
References: <list-30168677 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: Hammers
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 19:58:29 -0700

> Ummmm... Maybe I don't know as much about hammers as I thought, but if
> it's had seven new handles AND a new head, what exactly is left that
> belonged to your GreatX3 grandfather?
> 
> Josh Ratty


            Pride of Ownership.

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Message-ID: <000d01c6763a$2e5aef50$6401a8c0 [at] amd2200>
From: "Idaho Scenic & Rigging" <idahoscenic [at] earthlink.net>
References: <list-30166071 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Attending a rock concert was Re: designs on recent works
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 21:06:07 -0600

>
>  I think that my ideas on concerts are different from
yours, mostly. And on
> sound recording, too. As far as I am any sort of a
musician, I lean to the
> clssics. I should not dream of attending a rock concert.
>
> Frank Wood
Frank,

You really should. Grab some earplugs, really,  Get somebody
you know to snag you a backstage pass, and spend a day at a
big rock show.  If you are like many of us here (OK, at
least me) you don't watch the show,  you watch what is going
on.  How this is done, how that  is done. MOST of what we do
every day is ho-hum to a day there. You might be impressed,
you might learn something.  And go outside during the loud
stuff, if you have to, but watch load out, too.
I learned a lot about shows long before I ever started
touring.  What I learned I apply in my everyday work in the
air, teching and building a set,  even in the loading out of
the little one truck oldies band doing the fairs.  As you
would probably agree, we are a result of our knowledge. I
wish to never stop gaining it where I can, on purpose.
I can't count the times I've cocked my head a bit sideways
and said to myself  "We can do that at my building."

Rob't



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Message-ID: <002c01c6763f$d822bbd0$6401a8c0 [at] amd2200>
From: "Idaho Scenic & Rigging" <idahoscenic [at] earthlink.net>
References: <list-30168783 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: Hammers
Date: Fri, 12 May 2006 21:46:40 -0600

> The way I heard it was:
> This is grandfather's hammer.  My father replaced the
handle and I replaced the head.
>  -------------- Original message ----------------------
> From: "Josh Ratty" <josh.ratty [at] verizon.net>

> > Ummmm... Maybe I don't know as much about hammers as I
thought, but if
> > it's had seven new handles AND a new head, what exactly
is left that
> > belonged to your GreatX3 grandfather?

I have a Swedish Ivy that I have had for over thirty years.
It's not the same pot, Many cuttings of which are from the
ends of many stems, from many cuttings, from many stems,
from many cuttings... are what is growing now.

That plant is nowhere near the "original" plant give for its
genetic material,  but I have had it for 31 years.

Rob't








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Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 00:12:40 -0400
Subject: Re: Attending a rock concert was Re: designs on recent works
From: Bruce Purdy <bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com>
Message-ID: <C08AD4F8.10BC8%bpurdy [at] rochester.rr.com>
In-Reply-To: <list-30171125 [at] prxy.net>

>> As far as I am any sort of a musician, I lean to the clssics. I should not
>> dream of attending a rock concert.
>> 
>> Frank Wood

> You really should. Grab some earplugs, really,  Get somebody
> you know to snag you a backstage pass, and spend a day at a
> big rock show. 

    I'll second that recommendation. I don't enjoy doing the rock - or
especially the rap - shows, but it's a part of the job. You should
experience one - just once, like it or not, and pay attention to what the
sound and lighting folks do. Do pay attention to the load in and out, and
see what this world is all about.

    Why on earth would you want to subject yourself to all of this? So that
when other folks on this list talk about this side of the business you'll
have some idea what they are talking about! When someone talks about doing
sound for a concert, you don't respond with advice on recording a classical
symphony.

    It never hurts to learn new things - well, maybe it'll hurt your ears,
but other than that ....

Bruce
-- 
Bruce Purdy
Technical Director
Smith Opera House



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