Return-Path: X-Processed-By: Virex 7 on prxy.net X-Real-To: stagecraftlist [at] theatrical.net Received: by prxy.net (CommuniGate Pro PIPE 4.2) with PIPE id 4339686; Tue, 07 Sep 2004 03:00:26 -0700 X-ListServer: CommuniGate Pro LIST 4.2 List-Unsubscribe: List-ID: Message-ID: From: "Stagecraft" Sender: "Stagecraft" To: "Stagecraft" Precedence: list Subject: Stagecraft Digest #125 Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2004 03:00:04 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Disposition: inline X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.0.0-pre4 (2004-08-04) on prxy.net X-Spam-Status: No, score=-3.1 required=5.0 tests=ALL_TRUSTED,AWL,BAYES_00, MAILTO_TO_SPAM_ADDR autolearn=ham version=3.0.0-pre4 X-Spam-Level: X-prxy-Spam-Filter: Scanned X-TFF-CGPSA-Version: 1.4a3 For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Stagecraft Digest, Issue #125 1. Re: stagecraft lesson plan by mconn [at] cumberlandcollege.edu 2. Re: Stagecraft course by "H-High-S (Ferreira, Jr.)" 3. Re: Need some quotes for lighting instruments by "Immel,Patrick" 4. Re: Need some quotes for lighting instruments by Boyd Ostroff 5. Toshiba laptops by "Gerry G" 6. Re: Toshiba laptops by Charlie Richmond 7. cry for help by b Ricie 8. Re: Toshiba laptops by Andy Ciddor 9. Re: Stagecraft course by Mike Rock 10. Re: Toshiba laptops by Mark O'Brien 11. Re: Toshiba laptops by Charlie Richmond 12. Re: Toshiba laptops by Mark O'Brien 13. Re: Toshiba laptops by "Adam Berns" 14. Re: Toshiba laptops by Charlie Richmond 15. Re: Toshiba laptops by Charlie Richmond 16. Re: Toshiba laptops by "Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson" 17. Re: Toshiba laptops by "Scott C. Parker" 18. Olympics by "Delbert Hall" 19. Re: Balloon Drops by CB 20. Re: stagecraft lesson plan by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 21. Re: Olympics by "Delbert Hall" 22. Re: Toshiba laptops by "Alf Sauve" 23. Re: Stagecraft lesson plans by Mike Rock 24. Re: Need some quotes for lighting instruments by "will kent" 25. Re: Stagecraft lesson plans by "Delbert Hall" 26. Re: Toshiba laptops by "Adam Berns" 27. Re: tour bus by Dale Farmer 28. Re: Toshiba laptops by "Nicholas Kuhl" 29. Re: Stagecraft lesson plans by John Bracewell 30. Re: Toshiba laptops by John Bracewell *** 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: <1094472461.413c530de173f [at] mail.cumberlandcollege.edu> Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 08:07:41 -0400 From: mconn [at] cumberlandcollege.edu Subject: re: stagecraft lesson plan Your lesson plans need to be more detailed -- you're "selling" this idea to non-theatre people so you need to speak their (administrative educational gobbledygook) language. Phrase your objectives in terms of what you will be able to do and make it sound important. Yes! You Might want to add a section about calculating and ordering materials (Lumber, Fabric, etc.). Also... Costumes and Props are two very different areas. They should be given there own seperate attention. For some strange reason they seem to be grouped together kinda like light and sound design as one class. (Mr. Babbie along with others can speak on this.) Lights is lights and Sound is Sound. my .02 Moe Thank You Everyone for Supporting the Long Beach Long Riders efforts to Raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. Check Out: www.sapsis-rigging.com/LBLR.html ------------------------------ Message-Id: <6.1.2.0.0.20040906084851.018e8700 [at] mail.kingphilip.org> Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 09:18:32 -0400 From: "H-High-S (Ferreira, Jr.)" Subject: Re: Stagecraft course In-Reply-To: References: Mike: While I realize that much of what I am about to say here doesn't directly apply to your internship, it might give you a few clues as to how to go about it. I agree with Kristi's assessment of the situation. You have to lay out text chapters or other readings, detailed projects, educational purposes (most ed. admin. types LOVE to hear/read the phrase "problem solving" in course proposals and/or curriculum write-ups) and "course achievement targets" (what is the ultimate goal for the course over all and for each unit individually). Since my tech theatre internship is a feeder to the tech theatre program at Rhode Island College (where my students can test out of basic stagecraft upon admission to the college), I try to make sure that my students are taught as much as can possibly be done in high school that mirrors the course/program at RIC (welding is something I have to forego do to lack of both experience on my part, and equipment on the part of the school). In the future, I intend to create an agreement with the college whereby students can actually earn 3 credits for stagecraft from RIC while taking the course with me, something you might want to look into to help sell the idea and impress the powers that be. If you can also establish a working relationship with outside professionals and have them included as guest speakers/workshop leaders, that will also aid in selling the course. I draw on current faculty at RIC and former students now in the profession for guest spots, something that makes the admin. take notice. Finally, given that we are about o begin a 2.5 year building project, including a brand new 875 seat theatre and a scene shop, I am including elements of designing and equipping a theatre space as part of the curriculum. I am aided by the project architects who are willing to share their AutoCAD renderings and design concepts with my students as a means of giving them a unique opportunity to examine and study this aspect of tech theatre, something that is all too rare an opportunity for many students looking to get into this field. As regards texts, I use Gillette as that is the basic text for the college stagecraft course and something my students will keep for their careers. The administration here wouldn't pony up a budget for textbooks as it is officially an internship, so I secured permission to have my students buy copies of the text. I buy them back myself with funds from the theatre program if they don't want to keep them, but so far, I haven't needed to do that. It's an idea you might want to look into, whatever text you choose. I also use the Yamaha Sound Handbook and both Gillette and Palmer's lighting books for supplemental readings and for students who look to specialize in either of those fields. When working on scenic design, I draw on Paul Riley's AutoCAD text, made easier by the fact that Riley is a colleague of mine who teaches my students AutoCAD as a separate course. I hope this helps and I hope you have good fortune in getting this idea up and running! Cordially, Joe Ferreira At 06:00 AM 9/6/2004, you wrote: >I am in the process of getting my independent study approved for next >semester and one of the required things is a lesson plan and a way to >evaluate myself. While I have a rough idea on what I want to teach myself I >am rather clueless about grading myself. So I am asking for a little help. >I know this list has a few teachers and a few that teach technical theater >so I figure what better place to ask. As far as a lesson plan goes how >detailed should it be? Right now mine looks like: > > >Mike Rock Joseph J. Ferreira, Jr. Department of Social Studies Director, KP Drama & GAPS King Philip Regional High School 201 Franklin Street Wrentham, MA 02093-2404 Phone: (508) 384-1000 FAX: (508) 384-1006 www.kingphilip.org/kphigh/drama/ E-mail: ferreiraj [at] kingphilip.org ------------------------------ Message-ID: <147CF8DFB9C5D41187300001FA7EE39011EDC624 [at] mail.nwmissouri.edu> From: "Immel,Patrick" Subject: RE: Need some quotes for lighting instruments Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 08:37:28 -0500 Here's my quote: "Glad you are getting new lights!" Cost: Free LOL, Pat -----Original Message----- From: Adam Berns To: Stagecraft Sent: 9/6/2004 12:19 AM Subject: Need some quotes for lighting instruments For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- So, finally, after 40 years, we get new lights. This is for Gunn High School in Palo Alto, CA, 94306. Send quotes off-list to me at gunn [at] adamb.com. Make sure to include any shipping and tax. If you are in the bay area, arrangements can be made to pick them up. Payment will be made by PO, Check, or Credit Card. * 12 ETC Source 4 Jr. Zooms * 6 Altman 6" Fresnels * 6 Altman Par64 * All Instruments need C-Clamps * All Instruments need to be wired with 15amp (old style twist Lock, I think it is known as a L5-15P) * All Instruments need gel holders * 6 Barn Doors for the Fresnels * 6 Barn Doors for the Par Cans * 5 M gobo holders (for the source 4s) * 24 Safety Cables * 16 HPL575/115/LL Lamps (this should be the longer life model) * 8 BTN Lamps (for the Fresnels) * 8 FFS Lamps (for the Par64s) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 10:17:49 -0400 (EDT) From: Boyd Ostroff Subject: Re: Need some quotes for lighting instruments In-Reply-To: Message-ID: On Mon, 6 Sep 2004, Immel,Patrick wrote: > Here's my quote: > "Glad you are getting new lights!" Actually he wanted quotes for lighting INSTRUMENTS, such as: "Pianos are big and black, they will need more light than a flute which is small and silver" You can quote me on that! ;-) 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 ------------------------------ From: "Gerry G" Subject: Toshiba laptops Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 10:52:46 -0400 Message-ID: In-Reply-To: I know they're fairly popular in this group. Does anyone know if the lcd screen brightness is adjustable on a Tecra 8000? I can't find any external knobs or switches for it. TIA Gerry G ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 16:22:46 +0100 (BST) From: Charlie Richmond Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops In-Reply-To: Message-ID: References: On Mon, 6 Sep 2004, Gerry G wrote: > I know they're fairly popular in this group. Does anyone know if the lcd > screen brightness is adjustable on a Tecra 8000? I can't find any external > knobs or switches for it. Toshiba usually use the Fn key in combination with the cursor keys (up/down) to control screen brightness. My comments on Toshibas in the past (on other mailing lists) have included the comment that the Toshiba notebook I bought started out with a very quiet hard drive which quickly became astoundingly noisy - but still after almost 3 years has not failed which means I have to listen to this ugly grinding noise all the time ;-) Charlie ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20040906152756.83058.qmail [at] web50609.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 08:27:56 -0700 (PDT) From: b Ricie Subject: cry for help In-Reply-To: Chris, Check the power to the robo's. I am not sure what the units need to get the lamp to turn on, but I do know that if the power is to low or fluctuating too much then the unit will turn on and the lamp will strike but not light. I remember trouble shooting three robo's on one circuit. We thought we were blowing lamps, as two units would light but not the third. we replaced the lamp, but the problem would move to the next unit. The remedy for the problem was to put each unit on its own circuit. ===== Brian Rice b_ricie [at] yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message-Id: <4.3.2.7.2.20040907014548.037e2038 [at] pop3.kilowatt.com.au> Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2004 01:53:11 +1000 From: Andy Ciddor Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops In-Reply-To: References:

At 01:22 7.09.2004, Charlie wrote: >Toshiba usually use the Fn key in combination with the cursor keys >(up/down) to control screen brightness. My newish Toshiba Satellite uses the Fn Key in combination with F6 and F7 for backlight brightness. There is also a function in the power management settings to adjust the brightness for different power supplies and battery charge levels. My major complaint with this Toshiba notebook is that the 15" screen makes the computer a really tight squeeze into my beloved air padded briefcase/mobile office :-) Andy ------------------------------ Message-Id: <5.2.1.1.2.20040906114613.00a6ad10 [at] pop-server.new.rr.com> Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 11:54:04 -0500 From: Mike Rock Subject: Re: Stagecraft course In-Reply-To: References:

At 09:18 AM 9/6/2004 -0400, you wrote: >For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see >--------------------------------------------------- > > > > >>(welding is something I have to forego do to lack of both experience on > my part, and equipment on the part of the school). On the thought of welding, is there anything specific I should concentrate on that would help me in the tech field, I am taking the class but there are 31 people and only 14 welding stations so I might not get as much practice time as I would like. > >> If you can also establish a working relationship with outside > professionals and have them included as guest speakers/workshop leaders, > that will also aid in selling the course. I draw on current faculty at > RIC and former students now in the profession for guest spots, something > that makes the admin. take notice. While I am sure a few people in the area would be more than happy to stop by for a brief lecture I would be the only one in the class so it could just be a simple phone call. Mike Rock P.S. Kristi yes Steve will be the advisor if he agrees to it, but he is a busy fellow so I would understand if he declined. ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References:

Message-Id: Cc: marko [at] email.arizona.edu (Mark O'Brien) From: Mark O'Brien Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 09:49:50 -0700 My Toshiba laptop, never really quite right, has an allergic reaction to the Service pack 2. The screen turns blue after it installs, and I have to start over on the operating system. This is VERY BORING. I'd settle for the noise. Mark O'Brien Opera Technical Director University of Arizona, School of Music Tucson, AZ 520/621-7025 520/591-1803 Mobile On Sep 6, 2004, at 8:22 AM, Charlie Richmond wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > On Mon, 6 Sep 2004, Gerry G wrote: > >> I know they're fairly popular in this group. Does anyone know if the >> lcd >> screen brightness is adjustable on a Tecra 8000? I can't find any >> external >> knobs or switches for it. > > Toshiba usually use the Fn key in combination with the cursor keys > (up/down) to control screen brightness. My comments on Toshibas in > the past (on other mailing lists) have included the comment that the > Toshiba notebook I bought started out with a very quiet hard drive > which quickly became astoundingly noisy - but still after almost 3 > years has not failed which means I have to listen to this ugly > grinding noise all the time ;-) > > Charlie ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 18:37:07 +0100 (BST) From: Charlie Richmond Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops In-Reply-To: Message-ID: References:

On Mon, 6 Sep 2004, Mark O'Brien wrote: > My Toshiba laptop, never really quite right, has an allergic reaction to the > Service pack 2. The screen turns blue after it installs, and I have to start > over on the operating system. If it's XP, this is a known problem with SP2 on notebook computers of all types... Charlie ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References:

Message-Id: Cc: marko [at] email.arizona.edu (Mark O'Brien) From: Mark O'Brien Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 10:46:34 -0700 Microsoft never told me that........ Mark O'Brien Opera Technical Director University of Arizona, School of Music Tucson, AZ 520/621-7025 520/591-1803 Mobile On Sep 6, 2004, at 10:37 AM, Charlie Richmond wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > On Mon, 6 Sep 2004, Mark O'Brien wrote: > >> My Toshiba laptop, never really quite right, has an allergic >> reaction to the Service pack 2. The screen turns blue after it >> installs, and I have to start over on the operating system. > > If it's XP, this is a known problem with SP2 on notebook computers of > all types... > > Charlie ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 14:28:55 -0400 Message-Id: <200409061428.AA252444858 [at] adamb.com> From: "Adam Berns" Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops my cents worth on this: after working with nearly every laptop vender over the past several years (as both and end user and the guy who does the eval for companies), for most part they are all the same. The differnece comes down to the keyboard, memory, display, battery and disk. I have had the worst luck with toshibas as a whole, more hardware problems than anything else. Dell has problems with their keyboards (if you rest your hands on them too long, the mouse will drift). However, their laptops have the most additions, and they are easy to upgrade and purchase. IBMs are bomb proof. Plus most of their newer docking stations, as well as their high-end laptops have DVI option. The keyboards on the Dells and the IBMs, for most part are the same. Some of the things to look for though in a new laptop is what kind of wireless does it have, how many USB ports (1.1 or 2), firewire, does it have PS2 connectors, and is the screen big enough. MY company uses Dell's for laptops, and I use an IBM for my personal laptop. I have a toshiba as well (both the ibm and toshiba are about 3 years old), and the IBM works much better. Dell batteries are not the best, they seem to need replacing every year or so, and the toshiba one just does not work that well. The IBM one will hold a charge for about 2 weeks without use and without being charged. You may also want to think about being able to have two batteries instead of batterry and a bay device. Just my thoughts. ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- From: "Gerry G" Reply-To: "Stagecraft" Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 10:52:46 -0400 For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- I know they're fairly popular in this group. Does anyone know if the lcd screen brightness is adjustable on a Tecra 8000? I can't find any external knobs or switches for it. TIA Gerry G ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 19:45:31 +0100 (BST) From: Charlie Richmond Cc: marko [at] email.arizona.edu (Mark O'Brien) Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops In-Reply-To: Message-ID: References:

On Mon, 6 Sep 2004, Mark O'Brien wrote: > Microsoft never told me that........ Don't hold your breath if you expect MS to provide essential information ;-) Amongst our little group of users/programmers it's a well known problem but MS may not know about it yet ... Charlie ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 19:50:50 +0100 (BST) From: Charlie Richmond Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops In-Reply-To: Message-ID: References: On Mon, 6 Sep 2004, Adam Berns wrote: > after working with nearly every laptop vender over the past several years (as You didn't mention Acer, which our group has been finding to be excellent value for money with good support and lots of features. Charlie ------------------------------ From: "Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson" Subject: RE: Toshiba laptops Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 11:59:22 -0700 Message-ID: <009601c49443$9fa4bdb0$726dfea9 [at] DrDoomsComputer> In-Reply-To: Acer: big article in today's NYTimes. doom ==================================================== A Masters Workshop for Entertainment Technicians, Riggers, Public Assembly Technicians, and Educational Performing Arts Personnel - Sponsored by Risk International & Associates, Inc. April 4, 5, 6, 2005 at ELCO Performing Arts Center, Elkhart, Indiana Brochure & Registration Form available at: www.riskit.com/workshops ==================================================== Risk International & Associates, Inc. - Dedicated to making the world a healthier & safer place. Website: www.riskit.com E-mail: rdavidson [at] riskit.com ==================================================== International Secondary Education Theater Safety Association (ISETSA) - Dedicated to the protection of every student in the performing arts. Website: www.isetsa.org E-mail: info [at] isetsa.org ==================================================== 960 E. Bonita #158, Pomona, CA 91767 Phone/Fax: (909) 625-5961 ==================================================== -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Charlie Richmond Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 11:51 AM To: Stagecraft Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- On Mon, 6 Sep 2004, Adam Berns wrote: > after working with nearly every laptop vender over the past several years (as You didn't mention Acer, which our group has been finding to be excellent value for money with good support and lots of features. Charlie ------------------------------ Message-Id: <6.1.2.0.2.20040906153021.022fda88 [at] mail.hstech.org> Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 15:30:23 -0400 From: "Scott C. Parker" Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops I'm having very good luck with my Acer. lots of ports as well. 4 usb! 1 firewire, and then the usual stuff. The keyboard on this TravelMate 800 has a slight curve to it that makes it feel much bigger then it is. I don't have to twist my wrists as much as on my older Dell. The touch pad area has an additional 4-way button for scrolling. The only thing I really don't like is the Function button is needed for both the home and end keys. Scott Scott C. Parker Production Designer/Technical Director High School Tech Production Web Site hstech~AT~hstech.org High Schoolers: come visit the HS Tech Web Site... http://www.hstech.org Our Mission: To assist High School Technical Theater students in their desire to learn about, create, and execute theatrical productions. ------------------------------ From: "Delbert Hall" Subject: Olympics Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 15:58:37 -0400 Organization: ETSU Message-ID: <000601c4944b$e8dc5b70$6400a8c0 [at] delbert> In-Reply-To: I am working on the video tapes for the people who asked me for them, but here is a link to some good photos. http://p205.ezboard.com/fcyprianascorner73624frm1.showMessageRange?topic ID=9588.topic&start=1&stop=20 -Delbert ------------------------------ Message-Id: <3.0.6.32.20040906141839.01849090 [at] pop.west.cox.net> Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 14:18:39 From: CB Subject: Re: Balloon Drops >When he got back to the crew area, the >secret service man there told him that if he tried that the next night when >Reagan was there, he'd drop him on the spot Having done a similar detail, 'No-Lone Zones' and 'Use of Deadly Force' zones need to be clearly defined to ANYONE who has access to them. Being shot by the SS in your workspace doing your job would have serious negative impact on an ongoing election campaign. Either the SS was trying to scare the poor fellow, or the badge and gun had just taken over his sense of reason. Not that that would be uncommon... To be sure, while the SS can MAKE these areas UDF in a heartbeat, they can't actually fire unless the stagehand were to show a 'clear and present danger'. If the stagehand were to have been told that the cats were a UDF zone ahead of time, then the SS troop was negligent for not shooting him. 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... ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 18:58:43 EDT Subject: Re: stagecraft lesson plan In a message dated 06/09/04 13:12:04 GMT Daylight Time, mconn [at] cumberlandcollege.edu writes: > Costumes and Props are two very different areas. They should be given there > own seperate attention. This is very true. They need very different skills. Costume needs the skill of translating designs into cut cloth, and assembling it. Props; well, what doesn't props need? Finding and selecting period furniture, making collapsible chairs, re-upholstering stock items, electrifying oil lamps, finding glassware and crockery, and I don't know what else. And then keeping tabs on it all, and making sure that it's all in the right place at the right time. I work, mostly, with an arena stage, where scene changes are effected by changing the props. Lights is lights and Sound is Sound. While this is true, the same sort of people gravitate into them. Both require some degree of understanding of electrical and electronic engineering, if only to understand the control systems. After that, they diverge. Frank Wood ------------------------------ From: "Delbert Hall" Subject: RE: Olympics Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 20:42:11 -0400 Organization: ETSU Message-ID: <000c01c49473$83cb86c0$6400a8c0 [at] delbert> In-Reply-To: Olympic opening tapes for Chris Wych, Keith Arsenault, Sam and Kacey Fisher, and Mark O'Brian are done and will ship this week. The quality is only "good" - at best, but hey, you are getting them for free so no complaining. I will take Keith's to him in Tampa in two weeks, assuming Keith and Tampa are both still there in two weeks. In case you are curious, Flying by Foy LTD (England) did the performer flying effects for the opening. http://flyingbyfoy.co.uk/gallery.html -Delbert ------------------------------ Message-ID: <0c3801c49473$ce8689d0$0600a8c0 [at] alf> From: "Alf Sauve" References: Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 20:44:06 -0400 Okay I can't resist. Adam Said "...for most part they are all the same. The differnece[sic] comes down to the keyboard, memory, display, battery and disk. " So those are minor parts, Adam? What's left, the processor and the case? I'm just pulling your leg. I think we all know what you meant, but it seemed a little funny to me. Alf ------------------------------ Message-Id: <5.2.1.1.2.20040906200155.00a78c40 [at] pop-server.new.rr.com> Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 20:15:00 -0500 From: Mike Rock Subject: Re: Stagecraft lesson plans In-Reply-To: References: At 10:10 PM 9/5/2004 -0400, you wrote: >For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see >--------------------------------------------------- > > >>1) Your class status >Senior > >>2) What tech/design classes you have already taken It was not until the end of sophomore year that I realized that this is what I wanted to do with the rest of my life so senior year was the only year I could plan for yet and between my math class and physics I could not fit in the drafting class. Currently I am taking welding and robotics and next semester I will be taking metal fabrication. > >>3) Your career goals In short to be successful. How I go about that is still a little hazy, as of now Once I turn 18 I'll start working on getting my union card while attending a four year school for a degree in technical theater. (UW Green Bay or Madison) After that possibly try to get a job as a tech for a shop some where or go on tour. > >>Is this a 3 credit hour independent study course? Its a half credit course with the possibility to get more if I go above and beyond the required 76 hours. I will have the' 'class time' for one hour five days a week. > >> Each area that you have listed would certainly keep you busy for an > entire semester. While this is true I feel I am rather limited in how deep I can go into each topic. > >>Also, write your objectives by stating that at the end of the course you >should be able to: >1. Pass the union exam Thanks for all your help, my lesson plan is expanding and contracting at the same time. ------------------------------ From: "will kent" Subject: Re: Need some quotes for lighting instruments Date: Tue, 07 Sep 2004 01:30:21 +0000 Message-ID: some people have to much time on their hands.... > Here's my quote: > "Glad you are getting new lights!" >Actually he wanted quotes for lighting INSTRUMENTS, such as: > >"Pianos are big and black, they will need more light than a flute which is >small and silver" Will Kent www.kentlighting.cjb.net _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ ------------------------------ From: "Delbert Hall" Subject: RE: Stagecraft lesson plans Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 22:21:13 -0400 Organization: ETSU Message-ID: <000d01c49481$599251f0$6400a8c0 [at] delbert> In-Reply-To: Mike, Since my daughter is a senior in high school too, let me respond to you as I would her. First, chances are good that you will change careers several times in your lifetime. When I was you age I was absolutely sure of who I would marry, where I would live, and what I would do for a living. None of these things happen. I like to think that things turned out much better for me than what I planned for myself when I was seventeen. Chances are good that your life will be much different than you current plan. However, having a direction for your life is good. College will be great for you because it will expose you to a lot of career options that you may never have considered. As you already know, technical theatre is a very broad area. Welding and robotics are both good courses for you (as is drafting). If these are subjects that interest you, then you may want to consider a career in stage automation. I think you could create a very interesting (and full) independent study course studying stage automation. However, if you have never had a course in general stagecraft, then that is where you should start. I have discovered that many young people (and many that are not so young) try to learn to do complex jobs before they master the basic ones. This is a big mistake that I have seen made far too many times. A.S. Gillette wrote a great book on stagecraft "Stage Scenery: Its Construction and Rigging." The book is out of print, but you can probably find it at a good public library. This book, or similar books, would tech you the terms and principles of constructing stage scenery. I will try to come up with a list of books tomorrow, but I highly recommend Geoffrey Budworth's THE BOOK OF KNOTS for everyone wanting to be a stage technician. Jay Glerum's STAGE RIGGING is an excellent book on backstage rigging, but only read it after you have read (and mastered) Gillette's chapters on rigging. As a young technician, both in college and in the professional world, you will be given very basic tasks to accomplish. If you fail at them, you will NOT be given more complex jobs. Master the basics so that you can show your supervisors that you deserve to be given the chance to do more complex jobs. You want to win their trust, and bragging about all the complex things that you may think you can do, will not accomplish your goal. Don't try to learn about all areas of technical theatre this year. This is an impossible task. Learn about a few basic areas of technical theatre (construction and rigging), but learn them well. I think that once you sit down with a few good books on technical theatre you will be able to write some good objectives. Good luck. -Delbert Hall ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2004 22:49:56 -0400 Message-Id: <200409062249.AA971374820 [at] adamb.com> From: "Adam Berns" Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops It was meant to be a little satirical. Everything is different on laptops, except maybe who makes the actaul CPU, not many choices in manufacturers. My suggestion, by what you can afford, because whatever you buy is already outdated. And shortly after you get it, you will find something you don't like about it. Also, if you are not very coputer savey, try calling their support lines, see how long it takes to get somebody, and see how long you can keep them on the line before they realise you don't have a computer. I actaully did this to a company one time, I wish I had it on tape. Okay I can't resist. Adam Said "...for most part they are all the same. The differnece[sic] comes down to the keyboard, memory, display, battery and disk. " So those are minor parts, Adam? What's left, the processor and the case? I'm just pulling your leg. I think we all know what you meant, but it seemed a little funny to me. Alf ------------------------------ Message-ID: <413899D3.FEA5EB3A [at] cybercom.net> Date: Fri, 03 Sep 2004 12:20:35 -0400 From: Dale Farmer Subject: Re: tour bus References: b Ricie wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Can anyone give me the skinny on tour buses? I know it > is a sleeper, but I am not sure if it will have things > like bedding or more importantly a coffee maker. If > you have toured on a bus and could give some wisdom on > how to be more comfortable while doing so, it would be > most appreciated. Varies all over the map. Bring a few keyed alike padlocks for your stuff, and keep the key on a dog chain type necklace. There are a lot of strangers who end up on the bus, and some of them will be 'souvenir' hungry. Lock everything down, including your dirty laundry. Don't bring anything that you are not willing to lose or have broken. Make photocopies of all the bits of paper and plastic in your wallet and leave those photocopies with a couple of friends back home that you can call to have them faxed to you. Bring the giant economy sized container of gold-bond, lots of ziplock bags, extra soap, and an emergency roll of toilet paper. Shower sandals, bathing kit big enough to hold a complete change of clothes in it with a lock. Taking any medications, bring enough to last the tour, and ask your doctor for a new prescription to take with you. Spare pair of glasses if you wear them, and especially if you wear contacts. Comfortable shoes, with those blue gel insert pads to keep your feet happy. Safety shoes would be good as well. Just being able to change your shoes helps a lot. Lots of extra socks, cushion sole type. Foot powder. --Dale ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 23:12:20 -0400 Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops References: From: "Nicholas Kuhl" Message-ID: In-Reply-To: > Dell has problems with their keyboards (if you rest your hands on them > too long, the mouse will drift). However, their laptops have the most > additions, and they are easy to upgrade and purchase. Just as a note on that, Dell also has a tendency to leave out useful things like parallel and serial ports on some of their laptops. I bought mine assuming no one would build a computer without a serial or parallel port. Learned my lesson there. I also wish more companies would take a hint from Apple and introduce keyboard backlighting, it'd be useful for working in dark ares. -Nick Kuhl ------------------------------ Message-Id: <5.2.0.9.0.20040906233055.00acd760 [at] pop.lightlink.com> Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 23:34:21 -0400 From: John Bracewell Subject: Re: Stagecraft lesson plans In-Reply-To: References: > A.S. Gillette wrote a great book on stagecraft "Stage >Scenery: Its Construction and Rigging." The book is out of print, but >you can probably find it at a good public library. This book, or >similar books, would tech you the terms and principles of constructing >stage scenery. I'll second Delbert's recommendation of Arnie Gillette's book. He was my teacher at Iowa and that book continues to be a wonderful basic (and sometimes not so basic) manual of stagecraft. I'll also second Delbert's comments about your life not turning out as you plan it when you're seventeen. But that certainly doesn't mean that you shouldn't plan and that you shouldn't pursue your immediate interests. One interest can lead to another in amazing ways. And sometimes you also find out that your first interests turn out to be your life interests. So go for it. Best of luck. -- JLB ------------------------------ Message-Id: <5.2.0.9.0.20040906233548.00acde58 [at] pop.lightlink.com> Date: Mon, 06 Sep 2004 23:38:48 -0400 From: John Bracewell Subject: Re: Toshiba laptops In-Reply-To: References:

>Just as a note . . . , Dell also has a tendency to leave out useful >things like parallel and serial ports on some of their laptops. I >bought mine assuming no one would build a computer without a serial or >parallel port. A lot of computer magazines refer to parallel and serial ports as well as PS2 mouse and keyboard connectors as legacy elements. The guys who are out there on the front lines of the information age take pride in having systems that only have USB and Firewire ports. I haven't had the courage to go that way yet, but I sure read a lot about mobo manufacturers that tout non-legacy system boards. -- JLB ------------------------------ End of Stagecraft Digest #125 *****************************