Return-Path: X-Processed-By: Virex 7 on prxy.net X-Real-To: stagecraftlist [at] theatrical.net X-ListServer: CommuniGate Pro LIST 4.1.8 List-Unsubscribe: List-ID: Message-ID: From: "Stagecraft" Sender: "Stagecraft" To: "Stagecraft" Precedence: list Subject: Stagecraft Digest #78 Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 03:00:09 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Disposition: inline For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Stagecraft Digest, Issue #78 1. Re: HS theatre facility manager queries by Shawn Palmer 2. Speaking of storage by Cosmo Catalano 3. Re: big time by 4. Re: Speaking of storage by "Chris Warner" 5. Re: Sheet Goods Dimensions... by "Will Leonard" 6. Re: Steel Floor by "Paul Guncheon" 7. Re: Steel floor by Howie 8. Re: Sheet Goods Dimensions... by "Randy B." 9. Re: 4x8 by "Paul Guncheon" 10. Followspots (was Re:High School Musical Lighting) by "Dan Butcher" 11. Re: Speaking of storage by jonares [at] hevanet.com 12. Re: Job posting by MPTecDir [at] aol.com 13. Re: Sheet Goods Dimensions... by usctd [at] columbia.sc 14. Re: Speaking of storage by 15. Re: HS theatre facility manager queries by "Randy Whitcomb" 16. Re: Speaking of storage by "Randy Whitcomb" 17. Re: HS theatre facility manager queries by Shawn Palmer 18. Another job posting... by "Paul Schreiner" 19. Re: Another job posting... by Boyd Ostroff 20. Re: Another job posting... by "Chris Warner" 21. Re: HS theatre facility manager queries by Stephen Litterst 22. Re: HS theatre facility manager queries by Shawn Palmer 23. Re: Another job posting... by schreinerpd [at] longwood.edu 24. Re: HS theatre facility manager queries by Stephen Litterst 25. Re: List of steps for using a counterweight system. by doran [at] bard.edu 26. Re: Speaking of storage (gobo storage, specifically) by "Elliott Family" 27. Re: Gobo storage holders by "Elliott Family" 28. Re: List of steps for using a counterweight system. by James Feinberg 29. Re: Lego dance floor by "will kent" 30. Re: Introduction and ("big time" by CB 31. Re: Introduction and ("big time" by Pat Kight 32. Re: High School musical lighting by Jeff Forbes *** Please update the subject line of your reply to use the subject *** line of the message you are replying to! Please only reply to *** one message subject in each reply. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message-ID: <40FE6504.9040707 [at] northnet.net> Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 07:43:48 -0500 From: Shawn Palmer Subject: Re: HS theatre facility manager queries References: In-Reply-To: >>The job is full time, plus. I >>am paid hourly. I am also lucky enough to be paid overtime at time and a >>half, and work from 800 to 1000 hours of overtime a year. > > > This is just about enough money to pay for a half-time employee with some > benefits. If you're digging the OT, shudup and take it. IF it shows in > the work or your safety, show the numbers to the bean-counters. The week > prior to getting smacked by a drunk driver on my bike I had logged more > hours of OT than RT. They could have had another fulltimer on and saved > money. And, I could have ended up mixing the show instead of the guy that > walked in cold to replace me. > Chris "Chris" Babbie > Location Sound > MON AZ In my mind, it is that simple. In practice, it is not. I do not want all the overtime. I have been promised a full-time assistant for the past two years. This past Feb it was REALLY supposed to happen. Then the notices of non-renewal went out to 12 teachers. When pressed about the position AGAIN, my boss recently said "it's a hard sell right now. I can't hire anyone when teachers are getting cut." My predecessor passed away unexpectedly, during the busiest month of the year. So my response to my boss was "my wife is an elementary teacher. I love teachers. I hate it when they get cut. But no teacher is going to die because some positions got cut. I don't really have the same guarantee." It did nothing, of course. So right now the choice is "if you like the job, shaddup and take it. If you don't, quit." I love my job. Occasionally it is a tough choice. Shawn ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 08:44:31 -0400 From: Cosmo Catalano Subject: Speaking of storage In-reply-to: Message-id: Steve's post regarding gobo storage, and coupled with Tracy's report about his new building, reminds of a question I've been meaning to ask In about 4 months some trucks will pull up to our new building filled with lights. On the list of stuff, are over 500 lighting accessories ranging from Source 4 PAR lenses to irises to barndoors. Most of the units will be hung in some type of unit or show plot, but what am I going to do w/ all the other crap that hangs on the front, back, or inside the things? We have several small closets scattered around the building, and a fairly large trap room accessible by passenger elevator. We do not have an electrics shop (I know, I know). I'm thinking of putting accessories into road cases that I can bring to the stage as needed, or leave in useful locations in the FOH or galleries. I'm not very familiar with the possibilities and products out there. I've seen them go on and off the truck, but don't k now where they really come from or what options there are for their internal arrangements. In the best of all possible worlds, I would custom build boxes and cabinets in the shop, but get this--they want us to put up a show in this theatre shortly after it opens. Who would have thought? So shop time will go to building scenery instead. Although I'm sure that most subscribers to this list work in theatres with all the storage and shop space they need right at hand, but perhaps some of you have arrived at some interesting solutions... Cosmo Cosmo Catalano Production Manager Williams College Department of Theatre ------------------------------ From: Subject: Re: big time Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 9:23:21 -0400 Message-Id: <20040721132321.LFPP16889.de-fe01.dejazzd.com [at] de-fe01> > I have heard that light designers are > becoming as numerous as actors, so I am toying with the idea of moving > towards Audio design and engineering Even worse... "Audio Engineers" come a dime a dozen (at least in these parts). Everyone either runs sound at their church or has a bar band they work with thus making them an "Engineer." My advice; follow your heart and do what you want to do, not what you think might be in more demand. If you truely follow you dreams and work HARD at it, you will get closer to "Big Time." "Big Time" is what you want it to be. Just be aware that there is always one step beyond your definition of "Big Time." As you grow, and get more experience your definition of "Big Time" may change and get even futher away from what you are doing. ENJOY what you are doing NOW! There is plenty of time for other stuff later. My 2 cents Greg Bierly Hempfield HS ------------------------------ Message-ID: <079701c46f27$09c74b00$6501a8c0 [at] chris> From: "Chris Warner" References: Subject: Re: Speaking of storage Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 06:31:32 -0700 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cosmo Catalano" To: "Stagecraft" Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 5:44 AM Subject: Speaking of storage > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Steve's post regarding gobo storage, and coupled with Tracy's report > about his new building, reminds of a question I've been meaning to ask > > In about 4 months some trucks will pull up to our new building filled > with lights. On the list of stuff, are over 500 lighting accessories > ranging from Source 4 PAR lenses to irises to barndoors. Most of the > units will be hung in some type of unit or show plot, but what am I > going to do w/ all the other crap that hangs on the front, back, or > inside the things? > > We have several small closets scattered around the building, and a > fairly large trap room accessible by passenger elevator. We do not > have an electrics shop (I know, I know). I'm thinking of putting > accessories into road cases that I can bring to the stage as needed, or > leave in useful locations in the FOH or galleries. I'm not very > familiar with the possibilities and products out there. I've seen them > go on and off the truck, but don't k now where they really come from or > what options there are for their internal arrangements. > > In the best of all possible worlds, I would custom build boxes and > cabinets in the shop, but get this--they want us to put up a show in > this theatre shortly after it opens. Who would have thought? So shop > time will go to building scenery instead. > > Although I'm sure that most subscribers to this list work in theatres > with all the storage and shop space they need right at hand, but > perhaps some of you have arrived at some interesting solutions... Cosmo - One of hte things that I have seen for storage is those containers they use for freight, the ones they can put on a train, then a semi and finally a cargo ship. I don't know if that is something you could do. But, something the community college I attend does is they have a big box on casters, it's about 4' tall, 8' wide and about 4' deep. Inside all the cabling is there, as well as all the accessories for the instruments. Shouldn't take long to build, probably could be done in as little as 1 day if you can start it know. Another idea would be to find a corner of hte stage house where you could store the stuff. Don't forget about your cabline either. At the college, we have 3 lengths, short(5' US here), long(10') and stupid long(25'). In Most situations if we can't get there in 25' we have to change the direction from which the circuit is coming in. Cheers! Chris ------------------------------ From: "Will Leonard" Subject: Re: Sheet Goods Dimensions... Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 09:35:31 -0400 Message-ID: <000001c46f27$9830f710$e6d50298 [at] asntdomain1.cas.unc.edu> In-Reply-To: We've had this issue here with our luaun as well. Occasionally, our BC ply as well, but not too often. I think it has to do with the quality of the construction of the luaun. What do you expect for a cheap veneer? The other thing to remember, luaun is not 1/4", it is 3/16" (at least everything we get here in NC & GA is). The only thing we have that is a true 1/4" is either MDF or Masonite (which supposedly "they" are going to stop making, whoever "they" are). Now, I am curious... Is 3/4" luaun expensive? (We can't get it here.) - Will Leonard Assistant Technical Director DDA Facility Manager PlayMakers Repertory Company Center for Dramatic Art UNC - Chapel Hill O: 919-843-9817 C: 919-423-9612 Sometimes you just have to ask yourself: WWJCD? (What would Johnny Cash do?) My website: http://WillTheTD.tripod.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <002f01c46f28$b731dd90$0202a8c0 [at] MyLastPC> From: "Paul Guncheon" References: Subject: Re: Steel Floor Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 03:43:32 -1000 <> While nothing looks real like real, painted masonite will should do him just fine. Of course I don't know how long the show will run which my have an impact on the choice. How you gonna get the rust? Spray with water and wait? Here we could get real rust overnight from the salt air but I would guess it might be a paint technique in your case. If he wanted a marble floor...? Laters, Paul "This is the real male goose," said Tom producing the propaganda. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <40FE747A.5060606 [at] hillinteractive.net> Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 09:49:46 -0400 From: Howie Organization: Hill Interactive Subject: Re: Steel floor References: In-Reply-To: Fred Schoening, Jr. wrote: > > The designer wants the regular, dark gray, straight-from-the-steel-yard > look, with rust. It's mainly going to be the floor of a cigar factory (the play > is Anna in the Tropics.) He said he likes the way light bounces from it. give him a plywood floor and tell him he can paint it to look like anything he wants.... -------------howie ------------------------------ Message-ID: <000901c46f2b$09d86530$a0504898 [at] A.SCJ.COM> From: "Randy B." References: Subject: Re: Sheet Goods Dimensions... Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 09:00:10 -0500 > Now, I am curious... Is 3/4" luaun expensive? (We can't get it here.) There is no such thing that I have seen. In most cases in hose construction luaun is used as an 'underlayment' for vinyl so you have a nice smooth surface for the vinyl sheet goods. randy ------------------------------ Message-ID: <003301c46f2d$bbb8abf0$0202a8c0 [at] MyLastPC> From: "Paul Guncheon" References: Subject: Re: 4x8 Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 04:19:27 -1000 <<"Has anyone purchased sheet goods that weren't actually 4 X 8? I just bought a large pile of 3/4" luan that is 4' X 8'-3/16". I have never run into this problem and wondered if it was common.>> Don't start me on lumber dimensions and quality... Too late. In my experience, lauan is usually over long by between 1/8" - 3/16". It is usually 3/16" thick which is around 4.76 mm. Not exactly metric methinks. Lumber and plywood here tends to vary in dimension (and quality) and each type of material needs to be measured. 1x3 lumber stock has varied in thickness from 5/8" - 7/8" and in width from 2--1/4" - 2-3/4"... I've gotten an entire skip of parallelogram sectioned 1x3. The additional 3/16" in length generally isn't a problem. A 8' flat ends up being that much taller. Usually I will let the 3/16" extend past the framing (if the flat is a single use and if the 8' height isn't crucial). Routing off the extra is a pain in the okole (pronounced "ass"). Use a sharp bit and score the cut line with a razor knife (hollow core door trimming trick). One can build 3 true 4'x10' flats from 3 sheets of over length lauan It has been my experience that "masonite" is not square and is all over the map in size and thickness. 1/4" ply, 1/2 " ply, etc. ain't. When I need true dimension stuff, I move to medex. Laters, Paul "The seesaw is upside down," said Tom saucily. ------------------------------ From: "Dan Butcher" Subject: Followspots (was Re:High School Musical Lighting) Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 15:20:45 +0100 Message-ID: In-Reply-To: At the recent IoW festival, I was looking around between acts and notices how they did some of their follow spots. They had 4 in the scaff tower in the middle of the audience, but two over stage on some seating made out of the trussing - access was via a rope/wire ladder over the stage. They were harnessed in as well as on fall arrest gear. Looking down the bar the seats looked like this (excuse the ASCII Art) o - Lighting Bar | | | \__ \ | \ Not how Jeff has done it, I'm sure, but interesting none the less. Dan ICT / Technical Support / Webmaster Lounge Union - http://www.loungeunion.co.uk (coming soon) Student/SM/Lighting/Carnival Artist everywhere else! --- Outgoing mail and any attatchments are certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.711 / Virus Database: 467 - Release Date: 25.6.04 ------------------------------ Message-Id: <200407211423.i6LENdo47292 [at] pop.hevanet.com> From: jonares [at] hevanet.com Subject: Re: Speaking of storage Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 14:23:40 GMT > In the best of all possible worlds, I would custom build boxes and > cabinets in the shop, I know this doesn't help you after what you just wrote, Cosmo, but building roadboxes is exactly what we just did, right before they tore down our theatres and we enter nearly 2 years of limbo. We built 2 coffin boxes for fixtures and cabling, and 2 upright road cabinets (about 5' high, 2' deep, 4' wide, with shelves) for lighting and sound accessories. When the new facilities open, I intend for the coffin boxes to contain cable and two-fers and such, and the upright cabinets will continue to contain accessories. I may build some different storage 'cubbies' for the cabinets, but we'll see. Luckily, I had some shallow plastic crates that fit perfectly in the cabinets, which do a pretty good job of organizing and containing the bits of lighting and sound flotsam. -- Jon Ares www.hevanet.com/acreative ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 10:27:14 -0400 From: MPTecDir [at] aol.com Cc: squeakypig [at] earthlink.net Subject: Re: Job posting Message-ID: <18BC01FB.5CFFC3C9.00740ECC [at] aol.com> Sunil Rajan writes: .......I was offered a job at as the TD for my alma mater, Just out of curiosity, What is your alma mater? -- Michael Michael Powers, Technical Director U Mass Amherst, Dept of Theatre 112 Fine Arts Center West 151 Presidents Drive Ofc 2 Amherst, MA 01003-9331 Phone: �413-545-6821 Fax: � �413-577-0025 http://www.umass.edu/theater/ mfpowers [at] theater.umass.edu mptecdir [at] aol.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <3530.129.252.241.105.1090423717.squirrel [at] webmail.columbia.sc> In-Reply-To: References:

Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 11:28:37 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Re: Sheet Goods Dimensions... From: usctd [at] columbia.sc There is such a thing as 3/4" luaun. In fact I just bought some to see what it was like. It is very "pretty" stuff. I made a book case out of it and it stained very nicely. However, I don't feel it is a substitute for plywood. It's not as strong. It cost about $30.00 here. AC ply is going for $45.00 here right now. That could change by this afternoon. -- Eric Rouse TD-University of SC, Columbia Freelance Foyboy > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > We've had this issue here with our luaun as well. Occasionally, our BC > ply as well, but not too often. I think it has to do with the quality of > the construction of the luaun. What do you expect for a cheap veneer? > > The other thing to remember, luaun is not 1/4", it is 3/16" (at least > everything we get here in NC & GA is). The only thing we have that is a > true 1/4" is either MDF or Masonite (which supposedly "they" are going > to stop making, whoever "they" are). > > Now, I am curious... Is 3/4" luaun expensive? (We can't get it here.) > > - Will Leonard > Assistant Technical Director > DDA Facility Manager > PlayMakers Repertory Company > Center for Dramatic Art > UNC - Chapel Hill > O: 919-843-9817 > C: 919-423-9612 > > Sometimes you just have to ask yourself: WWJCD? > (What would Johnny Cash do?) > > My website: http://WillTheTD.tripod.com > > > > ------------------------------ From: Subject: Re: Speaking of storage Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 10:49:30 -0400 Message-Id: <20040721144930.MVMM1402.de-fe02.dejazzd.com [at] de-fe02> > > In the best of all possible worlds, I would custom build boxes and > > cabinets in the shop, As far as I can see that is going to be your best bet. Two suggestions. 1. make sure anything you build will fit into the elevator. Don't take the word of anyone the door is 46" wide. Don't build it until you can personally measure your clearances. (on that note make sure you don't have a door 4" narrower on the path to or from the elevator. 2. try and wait until you get to work in the facility for a while till you decide what you are really going to need on a regular basis. Try living out of lots of cheap totes on caster boards or hampers. For example: Why build and drag a box to stage that holds all your colorframes, gobo holders, and an entire invetory of S4 par lenses. You may find out that you keep all the pars at medium 95% of the year and maybe once a year use 4 very narrow lenses. Why drag the lenses to the stage every show when a dozen wides and 6 narrows will suffice most of the time. Individual lenses are easy to stow on a high shelf in a remote closet. Save that easily accessible space close to the stage on something heavy that you use a lot. Plus waiting to build these custom boxes will be great fill in work in your down time (assuming you ever get any) Good luck. Greg Bierly Hempfield HS ------------------------------ Message-ID: <003501c46f32$18784680$3bfaa543 [at] attbi.com> From: "Randy Whitcomb" References:

Subject: Re: HS theatre facility manager queries Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 08:50:35 -0600 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shawn Palmer" > In my mind, it is that simple. In practice, it is not. I do not want > all the overtime. I have been promised a full-time assistant for the > past two years. This past Feb it was REALLY supposed to happen. Then > the notices of non-renewal went out to 12 teachers. When pressed about > the position AGAIN, my boss recently said "it's a hard sell right now. > I can't hire anyone when teachers are getting cut." Shawn, Most of my staff are students, but I have 3 or 4 graduates who are qualified to stand in for me if I can't work a show. Since the staff and I are hourly it doesn't cost the district anything to add staff. The person working in my place gets $20/ hr. and is billed at $35. You might propose adding an hourly A.T.D. I've already told my boss that next year is my son's SR. year and I'm not missing a football game, band or choir concert etc. so my A.T.D.s will be working more. No job is worth your family or health. Good Luck Randy Whitcomb, TD Price Civic Aud Loveland, CO. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <004301c46f35$bcc9ad20$3bfaa543 [at] attbi.com> From: "Randy Whitcomb" References: Subject: Re: Speaking of storage Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 09:16:42 -0600 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cosmo Catalano" I'm thinking of putting > accessories into road cases that I can bring to the stage as needed, or > leave in useful locations in the FOH or galleries. I'm not very > familiar with the possibilities and products out there. I've seen them > go on and off the truck, but don't k now where they really come from or > what options there are for their internal arrangements. > > In the best of all possible worlds, I would custom build boxes and > cabinets in the shop, but get this--they want us to put up a show in > this theatre shortly after it opens. Who would have thought? So shop > time will go to building scenery instead. You might try looking an rolling tool cases. Sears, Home Depot, Lowes, auto parts store etc have lots of different configurations. The big box stores are even offering workshop "systems" that incorporate work surfaces and rolling storage. They're designed for the home shop, but the techniques could certainly be adapted. How about devoting some tech class time to cabinet/storage box making? Gives them an intro to basic woodworking techniques. Secure efficient storage is one of the challenges we face. Randy Whitcomb, TD Price Civic Aud. Loveland, CO. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <40FE907D.7090208 [at] northnet.net> Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 10:49:17 -0500 From: Shawn Palmer Subject: Re: HS theatre facility manager queries References:

In-Reply-To: > Shawn, > Most of my staff are students, but I have 3 or 4 graduates who are qualified > to stand in for me if I can't work a show. Since the staff and I are hourly > it doesn't cost the district anything to add staff. The person working in > my place gets $20/ hr. and is billed at $35. > > You might propose adding an hourly A.T.D. I've already told my boss that > next year is my son's SR. year and I'm not missing a football game, band or > choir concert etc. so my A.T.D.s will be working more. > > No job is worth your family or health. > > Good Luck > > Randy Whitcomb, TD > Price Civic Aud > Loveland, CO. That's a great idea. Thanks for the advice. I will take this to my boss ASAP. Shawn ------------------------------ Message-Id: <200407211649.i6LGng7m019238 [at] webmail.longwood.edu> From: "Paul Schreiner" Subject: Another job posting... Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 12:49:40 -0400 After nearly five years in the employ of the state of Virginia, I am moving on.but not very far. I have officially accepted the TD position at Randolph-Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, VA (about an hour's drive away from where I live now), and am going to begin there in a couple of weeks. Which, of course, means that now Longwood University is sans-TD. So the following is the job posting as it is going to appear in ArtSearch and so forth.if anyone is interested and wants a more detailed description of what goes on behind the description, feel free to email me off-list. As long as you email me within the next couple of days, you should be able to get in touch with me at this address...or you can hit me up for info at pschreiner [at] rmwc.edu (though I don't know when I'll begin checking that in earnest). *********** TECHNICAL DIRECTOR Longwood University seeks an experienced Technical Director. The Technical Director works as part of the Department of Communication Studies and Theatre to serve the needs of the school's Theatre major, as well as the needs of campus and community groups who utilize our auditorium facility. The Technical Director position includes the following responsibilities: 1) Serves as the facility manager for the 1100-seat Jarman Auditorium, the campus' primary auditorium space-with responsibility for managing the scheduling of the facility, working with on-campus groups to manage technical needs, and working with off-campus groups to see that all needs identified in riders are manageable, scheduling & organizing load-ins for visiting groups 2) Serves as primary purchasing agent for the Theatre program-placing orders using the state's eVA purchasing system, as well as tracking deliveries and payments 3) Supervises audio, lighting, and multimedia technology for all events held in Jarman Auditorium-touring experience and/or experience with live sound mixing and computer-controlled lighting helpful 4) Mounts all department productions (4 mainstage, several black box, and 4-5 visiting shows) 5) Works with the Faculty Designer to develop production schedules and budgets 6) Organizes and maintains scene shop, production, and storage areas and equipment 7) Develops working drawings from design drawings 8) Coordinates all aspects of technical production including assisting in scene construction and supervising student shop assistants and production crews MFA preferred. Minimum of B.F.A./two years experience required or significant professional experience required. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to education in theatre and the performing arts, superior communication skills that will facilitate effective interaction with diverse publics, and work efficiently under pressure. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and appropriate support materials to: Human Resources, Attn: Theatre Technical Director Search, Longwood University, 201 High St., Farmville VA 23909. Longwood University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 13:00:40 -0400 (EDT) From: Boyd Ostroff Subject: Re: Another job posting... In-Reply-To: Message-ID: Congrats on the new job Paul. Your post brought back memories of countless road trips to Randolph Macon while I was a student at the University of Virginia from 1967-71. Not at all unlike the "Emily Dickinson College" episode in ANIMAL HOUSE ;-) I'll bet it's changed a lot since then.... but noting that it's still a "Woman's College" perhaps not? Isn't one of the big televangelist's still based in Lynchburg? It was a "dry" town back in my days... Boyd Ostroff ooo Opera Company of Philadelphia Director of Design & Technology ooooooo 1420 Locust St, Suite 210 ostroff [at] operaphilly.com ooooooo Philadelphia, PA 19102 http://tech.operaphilly.com ooo (215) 893-3600 x225 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <081701c46f45$224bdc40$6501a8c0 [at] chris> From: "Chris Warner" References: Subject: Re: Another job posting... Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 10:06:58 -0700 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Schreiner" To: "Stagecraft" Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 9:49 AM Subject: Another job posting... > MFA preferred. Minimum of B.F.A./two years experience required or > significant professional experience required. The ideal candidate will have > a commitment to education in theatre and the performing arts, superior > communication skills that will facilitate effective interaction with diverse > publics, and work efficiently under pressure. Damn 3-5 more years and I just might be able to qualify for that job!!!! Hopefully when I am ready something like this will drop into my lap. Thank you Paul Chris Warner ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 13:10:52 -0400 From: Stephen Litterst Subject: Re: HS theatre facility manager queries Message-id: <40FEA39C.931953B3 [at] ithaca.edu> Organization: IC-Dept. of Theatre Arts References:

Shawn Palmer wrote: > --------------------------------------------------- > > You might propose adding an hourly A.T.D. I've already told my boss that > > next year is my son's SR. year and I'm not missing a football game, band or > > choir concert etc. so my A.T.D.s will be working more. > > That's a great idea. Thanks for the advice. I will take this to my > boss ASAP. Be aware, this plan does require having a son. Steve L. -- Stephen C. Litterst Technical Supervisor Ithaca College Dept. of Theatre Arts 607/274-3947 slitterst [at] ithaca.edu ------------------------------ Message-ID: <40FEA541.1040702 [at] northnet.net> Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 12:17:53 -0500 From: Shawn Palmer Subject: Re: HS theatre facility manager queries References:

In-Reply-To: >>>You might propose adding an hourly A.T.D. I've already told my boss that >>>next year is my son's SR. year and I'm not missing a football game, band or >>>choir concert etc. so my A.T.D.s will be working more. >> >>That's a great idea. Thanks for the advice. I will take this to my >>boss ASAP. > > > Be aware, this plan does require having a son. > > Steve L. > :-) I have two, ages nine and twenty months. I don't have a senior, but I still have football, choir, baseball etc... All part of the plan.... Shawn ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20040721135807.b6ds8w048sg00kcc [at] webmail.longwood.edu> Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 13:58:07 -0400 From: schreinerpd [at] longwood.edu Subject: Re: Another job posting... References: In-Reply-To: > Congrats on the new job Paul. Many thanks. It was time, and the way Longwood focuses on various and sundry certifications, there was no way I was ever going to be able to get back in front of a class (I never got around to getting my MFA). And with my son now 2-1/2 years old, I was looking for something with a lighter evening/weekend workload... It's a bonus that there's a whole bunch of friends of ours over in the 'burg. And, as a personal aside, allow me to extend a warm thank-you to David Schraffenberger and the gang up at Production Advantage, who also invited me up for an interview. I could go on and on about the setup they've got up there, but suffice to say they've got the type of company we'd all be very lucky to work for. My wife just wiped my nose off with toilet paper, btw. > Not at all unlike the "Emily Dickinson College" > episode in ANIMAL HOUSE ;-) I'll bet it's changed a lot since then.... I'll let you know! :) > Isn't one of the > big televangelist's still based in Lynchburg? That'd be some guy by the name of Jerry Falwell. Personal comments welcomed off-list! > It was a "dry" town back in my days... T'aint any more. I sure as hell wouldn't be moving there of my own volition if it were! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 15:28:07 -0400 From: Stephen Litterst Subject: Re: HS theatre facility manager queries Message-id: <40FEC3C7.1C7685B9 [at] ithaca.edu> Organization: IC-Dept. of Theatre Arts References:

Shawn Palmer wrote: > --------------------------------------------------- > :-) I have two, ages nine and twenty months. I don't have a senior, > but I still have football, choir, baseball etc... Wow. That's one active two year old! :-D -- Stephen C. Litterst Technical Supervisor Ithaca College Dept. of Theatre Arts 607/274-3947 slitterst [at] ithaca.edu ------------------------------ Message-ID: <1090438617.40fec5d9c669e [at] webmail.bard.edu> Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 15:36:57 -0400 From: doran [at] bard.edu Cc: tfitch [at] email.uncc.edu (Fitch, Tracy) Subject: Re: List of steps for using a counterweight system. References: In-Reply-To: Tracy, I know that the manufacturer and/or installer of your system should provide you with manuals along the lines of care and feeding of your counterweight fly system, but often those things get stopped in the general contractor's office or some such place. Call the manufacturer or installer and ask them for another copy of those documents. One thing that you could benefit from is a training session from a professional rigging firm. Bill Sapsis did one for us here before we opened our new facility, and I'm sure there are other list members (Delbert Hall springs to mind) that provide the service. These are also people that carry insurance for these well- developed sessions. Though many in attendance had prior experience with the systems, the session was invaluable to us. Just my thoughts, Andy Champ-Doran Bard College Departments of Dance and Theater Annandale-on-Hudson, NY Quoting "Fitch, Tracy" : > What do you say guys and gals? Can you help me make a nice list that develop into a class handout? >> --Tracy Fitch; > � > Faculty TD, UNC Charlotte; LD, Everywhere Else > � > ------------------------------ From: "Elliott Family" Subject: Re: Speaking of storage (gobo storage, specifically) Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 13:23:09 -0700 Message-ID: <001801c46f60$8a47c780$6400a8c0 [at] chicago1927> In-Reply-To: I recently revamped our light storage room, and also had to tackle the question of storage. I'll only touch on one subject that I didn't notice = any specific answers to. GOBOS All of our gobos had previously been "stored" (read: dumped) in a drawer = (no organization, obviously). Unless you took everything out and piled them = up in groups, you wouldn't even know we had 2 of this gobo, or 3 or 4 of that.... Organization was a must. To remedy that, I used clear plastic = 3.5" floppy diskette pages and put them all in a ring binder.=20 Avery, for example, makes these two options: Disk Organizer Pages, #75222, $12.69; or #25500, $12.55 3.5" Disks/Zip Disks,=20 4 per Page (Both Sides of Page),=20 Total 40 Holders CD pages can be used for larger gobos. To make things even easier, I divided the gobos into categories. Mostly = I followed the general groupings used by the manufacturers, and within = each group organized the gobos numerically. This gives me a lot of = flexibility to expand without having to redo everything from front to back. And, = because many of our gobos had been cut down to fit smaller instruments over the years, I physically numbered each gobo with a permanent marker as close = to the edge as I could. Note: the #75222 hold 3.5" Disks & Zip Disks, and is great for storing multiples of one gobo in the same pocket. Yes, this means a bit of time up front, but boy does it pay off in the = end! Warmest regards, John Elliott Albany Civic Theatre Albany, Oregon "I've always wanted to be normal,=20 but lately I've had a strong suspicion that=20 this is it." --J. Skinner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Eliminate annoying spam! My mailbox is protected by iHateSpam, the #1-rated spam buster. http://www.ihatespam.net -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Cosmo Catalano Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 5:45 AM To: Stagecraft Subject: Speaking of storage For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Steve's post regarding gobo storage, and coupled with Tracy's report=20 about his new building, reminds of a question I've been meaning to ask In about 4 months some trucks will pull up to our new building filled=20 with lights. On the list of stuff, are over 500 lighting accessories=20 ranging from Source 4 PAR lenses to irises to barndoors. Most of the=20 units will be hung in some type of unit or show plot, but what am I=20 going to do w/ all the other crap that hangs on the front, back, or=20 inside the things? We have several small closets scattered around the building, and a=20 fairly large trap room accessible by passenger elevator. We do not=20 have an electrics shop (I know, I know). I'm thinking of putting=20 accessories into road cases that I can bring to the stage as needed, or=20 leave in useful locations in the FOH or galleries. I'm not very=20 familiar with the possibilities and products out there. I've seen them=20 go on and off the truck, but don't k now where they really come from or=20 what options there are for their internal arrangements. In the best of all possible worlds, I would custom build boxes and=20 cabinets in the shop, but get this--they want us to put up a show in=20 this theatre shortly after it opens. Who would have thought? So shop=20 time will go to building scenery instead. Although I'm sure that most subscribers to this list work in theatres=20 with all the storage and shop space they need right at hand, but=20 perhaps some of you have arrived at some interesting solutions... Cosmo Cosmo Catalano Production Manager Williams College Department of Theatre ------------------------------ From: "Elliott Family" Subject: Re: Gobo storage holders Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 13:25:48 -0700 Message-ID: <001901c46f60$ebd6c140$6400a8c0 [at] chicago1927> In-Reply-To: NOW I see that Steve Larson beat me to the punch on this. And here I thought I was being so clever... Not clever enough to read ALL the posts, though. Sheesh... Warmest regards, John Elliott Albany Civic Theatre Albany, Oregon "I've always wanted to be normal, but lately I've had a strong suspicion that this is it." --T. Skinner. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Eliminate annoying spam! My mailbox is protected by iHateSpam, the #1-rated spam buster. http://www.ihatespam.net -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Steve Larson Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2004 6:14 AM To: Stagecraft Subject: Gobo storage holders For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Purchased some CD/DVD storage devices this weekend from my local Office Depot that look like hanging folders with slots for four CD's with a large pocket behind. Am using them to store my gobo patterns. Makes an easy, accessible filing system. Pockets are see-through and folders have slots in the back at the top for the standard hanging file ID tabs. Steve ------------------------------ Message-Id: <200407212037.i6LKbm0u027646 [at] gryphon.auspice.net> Subject: Re: List of steps for using a counterweight system. Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 16:37:48 -0400 (EDT) In-Reply-To: from "doran [at] bard.edu" at Jul 21, 2004 03:36:57 PM From: James Feinberg Also be sure you check out the free posters, signs, and manuals from JR Clancy at http://www.jrclancy.com/Literature/catlitpage.htm I find them very useful in my teaching. --James Feinberg University of San Diego > Quoting "Fitch, Tracy" : > > > What do you say guys and gals? Can you help me make a nice list that > develop into a class handout? > >> --Tracy Fitch; > > � > > Faculty TD, UNC Charlotte; LD, Everywhere Else > > � > > > > ------------------------------ From: "will kent" Subject: Re: Lego dance floor Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 23:15:34 +0000 Message-ID: I belive at my work we have this dance floor. Do you have a picture? Will Kent Lighting Designer And Sound Technician www.kentlighting.com _________________________________________________________________ Discover the best of the best at MSN Luxury Living. http://lexus.msn.com/ ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20040721193301.0182b858 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 19:33:01 From: CB Subject: Re: Introduction and ("big time" >Damn. I'm in the big-time and I didn't even know it. > >(Of course, the job isn't in theater ... so - medium-large time?) OOOOhhh... They have a job they love AND time to spend on a hobby they love. Now THAT is big-time! Chris "Chris" Babbie Location Sound MON AZ Delete key training and post trimming done by appointment. Rates negotiable, will trade for typing lessons/ADD treatment... ------------------------------ Message-ID: <40FF2891.7020308 [at] peak.org> Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 19:38:09 -0700 From: Pat Kight Subject: Re: Introduction and ("big time" References: In-Reply-To: CB wrote: >>Damn. I'm in the big-time and I didn't even know it. >> >>(Of course, the job isn't in theater ... so - medium-large time?) > > > OOOOhhh... They have a job they love AND time to spend on a hobby they > love. Now THAT is big-time! Why, now that you mention it - so it is. (-: I don't think of theater as a hobby so much as "the thing I live for" (as opposed to "the thing I make a living at", which is currently Web development.) I'm fortunate to love both of them, and to get to do them both. -- Pat Kight Albany (Ore.) Civic Theater kightp [at] peak.org ------------------------------ Message-Id: In-Reply-To: References: Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 22:31:37 -0700 From: Jeff Forbes Subject: Re: High School musical lighting >Wow Jeff... I love success stories like this, but knowing that space, >how do the ops work in that beam position? There's only the one FOH, >and you practically have to lie on your belly just to focus the >lights... how do they operate FSs out of that narrow slot in the >ceiling that's below the (wooden) catwalk? Do they operate like we >used to at Portland Civic Theatre (with the FS between our legs)? > > -- Jon Ares >www.hevanet.com/acreative It's not as bad as all that. We attached handles to the back end of the fixture, making them easier to reach for steering. They have to reach under the race way to steer, and over the race way to adjust the iris, which is a little uncomfortable. One of the ops is a bit too small to be able to reach the iris over the top of the race way, so we made the iris handle ( adjustment lever?) a bit longer so she could reach it. And they do have to be a bit careful how they move around, so as not to jiggle the other lights on that pipe. The gobos on the curtain in pre-set are especially noticeable when they start to bounce around. J -- Jeff A Forbes PMB 124 6820 SE Foster Rd Portland, OR 97206 (503) 888-5619 ------------------------------ End of Stagecraft Digest #78 ****************************