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Stagecraft Digest, Issue #138

 1. Tech Packet
    by "Steve" <sschepker [at] charter.net>
 2. Re: Car speakers as pa system
    by Sunil Rajan <squeakypig [at] earthlink.net>
 3. Re: TV show "Hawaii"
    by "Paul Guncheon" <paul.guncheon [at] verizon.net>
 4. Re: TV show "Hawaii"
    by MissWisc [at] aol.com
 5. Trade Show Recommendations
    by Magellan315 <magellan315 [at] highstream.net>
 6. Re: Trade Show Recommendations
    by Richard Niederberg <ladesigners [at] juno.com>
 7. Making lamps flicker
    by "Immel,Patrick" <PIMMEL [at] mail.nwmissouri.edu>
 8. Re: Making lamps flicker
    by "Scott C. Parker" <stagecraftlist [at] hstech.org>
 9. Virus on bsapsis Compooter?
    by "Tony Deeming" <deeming.tony [at] btinternet.com>
10. Re: TV show "Hawaii"
    by Fred Fisher <fwfisher [at] wisc.edu>
11. Re: Trade Show Recommendations
    by Fred Fisher <fwfisher [at] wisc.edu>
12. Altman 360Q Repairs
    by "Jeff Mabray" <jeff.mabray [at] comcast.net>
13. Re: Altman 360Q Repairs
    by "Scott C. Parker" <stagecraftlist [at] hstech.org>
14. Emulator was Re: TRUSS
    by "will kent" <etcs4 [at] hotmail.com>
15. Re: Emulator was Re: TRUSS
    by "C. Andrew Dunning" <cad [at] landrudesign.com>
16. Fake Gun Shot in Dirt
    by godwaldt [at] Oswego.EDU
17. Re: Fake Gun Shot in Dirt
    by "Chad Croteau" <cpcroteau [at] kelcom.igs.net>
18. Re: Fake Gun Shot in Dirt
    by Charlie Richmond <charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com>
19. Re: Emulator was Re: TRUSS
    by Greg Bierly <gbierly [at] dejazzd.com>
20. Re: Altman 360Q Repairs
    by Greg Bierly <gbierly [at] dejazzd.com>
21. Re: Fake Gun Shot in Dirt
    by Dale Farmer <dale [at] cybercom.net>
22. Re: theatres
    by Sunil Rajan <squeakypig [at] earthlink.net>
23. Re: Virus on bsapsis Compooter?
    by Bsapsis [at] aol.com
24. We're baaaaaaaaaacck!
    by Bsapsis [at] aol.com
25. Re: We're baaaaaaaaaacck!
    by "Jon Ares" <jonares [at] hevanet.com>
26. Someone asked about tradeshows for ticket software?
    by "Jon Ares" <jonares [at] hevanet.com>
27. Re: Making lamps flicker
    by Mat Goebel <mgoebel [at] gmail.com>
28. Re: We're baaaaaaaaaacck!
    by Bsapsis [at] aol.com

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Message-ID: <000f01c49e42$1357d550$1e7e7244 [at] D78YGH41>
From: "Steve" <sschepker [at] charter.net>
Subject: Tech Packet
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 07:13:29 -0500

Greetings,
We are hosting the Louisiana section of the American College Theatre
Festival and I am updating our tech packet and drawings.
Does anyone have the ultimate tech packet with drawings for their theatre?
I updated our packet in 1998,  but there is always
room for improvement.
Thanks in advance,
Steve Schepker
Southeastern Louisiana University


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From: Sunil Rajan <squeakypig [at] earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: Car speakers as pa system
Date: Fri, 17 Sep 2004 14:37:06 -0400


> From: "Music Ministry" <music [at] fbcmcallen.com>
> References: <list-4430014 [at] prxy.net> <list-4433177 [at] prxy.net>
> Subject: Re: Car speakers as pa system
> Date: Wed, 15 Sep 2004 13:51:01 -0500
>
> if your room is of any size, it probably would not be a good idea, 
> unless
> you're going to have lots of them placed all over a low ceiling.  Even 
> then,
> you would probably miss the low end frequencies  Car speakers are 
> intended
> for use in small enclosed spaces.  Unless you're really desparate with 
> no
> other options, I wouldn't recommend it.
> Kyle

I second this heartily!
There are PLENTY of low cost PA speakers that are INTENDED for live 
sound use!  Car speakers in enclosures are generally not designed or 
built for the rigors of live sound use!  That, and, do you REALLY want 
everyone visiting your venue/space to make fun of your homemade boxes?!

Cheers,
Sunil Rajan
Freelance Audio Mercenary


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From: "Paul Guncheon" <paul.guncheon [at] verizon.net>
References: <list-4462248 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: TV show "Hawaii"
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 04:14:02 -1000

I'm working on the NBC Show "Hawaii" as a swing in the set dressing
department.

Anybody seen the show, and if so, what do y'all think?

Laters,

Paul

"I wrote evry one of them down in order but now I can't find the paper"
sighed Tom, listlessly.


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From: MissWisc [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <1a1.29cb3c90.2e7f0aa9 [at] aol.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 12:15:37 EDT
Subject: Re:  Re: TV show "Hawaii"
Cc: paul.guncheon [at] verizon.net

I've been keeping an eye on it because I knew of your involvement. I think 
it's going to be successful... it's got the same cop in a beautiful location as 
culture as Miami Vice, contributes to cultural understanding like Hawaii 5-0, 
and has the beautiful babes of Baywatch but with a contemporary edge. I don't 
watch much TV any more, but I think you'e got a winner. At least it's a proven 
formula for success.

Kristi 

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Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 12:34:00 -0400
Subject: Trade Show Recommendations
From: Magellan315 <magellan315 [at] highstream.net>
Message-ID: <BD732D38.21CB1%magellan315 [at] highstream.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-4455671 [at] prxy.net>

Someone I know is working for a company that is selling software to help
with box office and ticketing. They are looking for trade shows that might
be appropriate for them to attend. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Norman Lazarus


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Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 10:38:46 -0700
Subject: Re: Trade Show Recommendations
Message-ID: <20040919.103900.3040.0.ladesigners [at] juno.com>
From: Richard Niederberg <ladesigners [at] juno.com>

First choice: USITT; LDI, Auditorium Managers, etc, also come to mind,
and I am sure there are more.
/s/ Richard

> Someone I know is working for a company that is selling
> software to help with box office and ticketing. They are 
> looking for trade shows that might be appropriate for them 
> to attend. Does anyone have any suggestions?
> Thanks
> Norman Lazarus

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Message-ID: <147CF8DFB9C5D41187300001FA7EE390213D6B97 [at] mail.nwmissouri.edu>
From: "Immel,Patrick" <PIMMEL [at] mail.nwmissouri.edu>
Subject: Making lamps flicker
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:27:59 -0500


I am trying to create a fire effect onstage.  Back in the day, when I was in
grad school, I created this effect by wiring a fluorescent (sp?) starter in
series with a bunch, 5 or 6, of household lamps and ceramic bases.  I tried
doing the same thing this morning but with no luck.  Has anyone tried this
recently or come up with a quick and dirty way of making a flicker (yes, I
know the light board op can do it!).

TIA,

Pat Immel
Lighting and Scenic Designer
Northwest Missouri State University

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Message-Id: <6.1.2.0.2.20040919150858.04294ea0 [at] mail.hstech.org>
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 15:10:11 -0400
From: "Scott C. Parker" <stagecraftlist [at] hstech.org>
Subject: Re: Making lamps flicker
In-Reply-To: <list-4464488 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-4464488 [at] prxy.net>

You might find a set of articles written by Michael Powers helpful. I have 
them posted at: http://www.hstech.org/howto/fire/fire.htm

hth, Scott



         Scott C. Parker
         Production Designer/Technical Director
         High School Tech Production Web Site
         hstech~AT~hstech.org

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Our Mission: To assist High School Technical Theater students in their 
desire to learn about, create, and execute theatrical productions.  


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From: "Tony Deeming" <deeming.tony [at] btinternet.com>
References: <list-4464488 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Virus on bsapsis Compooter?
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 21:45:15 +0100

My virus guard clocked a message from bsapsis entitled 'your archive' with a
pif file of the same name.

Might be worth checking your system, Bill, though I suppose it may be a
cloned ID.

Ynot



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Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 16:41:43 -0500
From: Fred Fisher <fwfisher [at] wisc.edu>
Subject: Re: TV show "Hawaii"
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>
>I'm working on the NBC Show "Hawaii" as a swing in the set dressing
>department.
>
>Anybody seen the show, and if so, what do y'all think?
>
>Laters,
>
>Paul
We are happy that a show set in Hawaii doesn't only have Caucasian people 
in the cast but seems to reflect the population of the state.  I've enjoyed 
what I've seen so far.  My wife and oldest daughter have spent some time in 
Honolulu but haven't seen anything they recognize yet.   I don't like the 
way the sky is colored during outdoor shots, but that is common on many shows.
Fred 


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Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 16:45:15 -0500
From: Fred Fisher <fwfisher [at] wisc.edu>
Subject: Re: Trade Show Recommendations
In-reply-to: <list-4463927 [at] prxy.net>
Message-id: <5.2.1.1.2.20040919164242.00c284c8 [at] wiscmail.wisc.edu>
References: <list-4455671 [at] prxy.net>

At 12:34 PM 9/19/2004 -0400, you wrote:
>For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
>---------------------------------------------------
>
>Someone I know is working for a company that is selling software to help
>with box office and ticketing. They are looking for trade shows that might
>be appropriate for them to attend. Does anyone have any suggestions?
>
>Thanks
>
>Norman Lazarus
I don't know about trade shows, but tell them to keep an eye on the various 
state bidding pages on the web.  We are about to put new software out for 
bid.  It will be on the State of Wisconsin site.  We will expect the 
vendors to come and give a demonstration to us and the other units who use 
our box office.
Fred 


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From: "Jeff Mabray" <jeff.mabray [at] comcast.net>
Subject: Altman 360Q Repairs
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 16:56:38 -0500
Message-ID: <PPEPLMPPDJDPKKGBPFHAMELICCAA.jeff.mabray [at] comcast.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-4463927 [at] prxy.net>


I know that is has been posted before, but what have you all found as the
best way to repair the yoke bolt holes on Altman 360Q's?  I have about 20
fixtures where that hole has been stripped out completely and want to repair
these fixtures.  All help is appreciated.  Thanks



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Message-Id: <6.1.2.0.2.20040919184043.022d2d20 [at] mail.hstech.org>
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 18:42:25 -0400
From: "Scott C. Parker" <stagecraftlist [at] hstech.org>
Subject: Re: Altman 360Q Repairs
In-Reply-To: <list-4465429 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-4463927 [at] prxy.net>
 <list-4465429 [at] prxy.net>

Jeff,
I've used the 5/16-18 Helicoil kits and it works really well. Oh, and is 
pretty simple! I purchased my kit from www.mcmaster.com  several years ago 
(for my last school) and it wasn't too expensive.
 From what I remember, the kits comes with the Helicoil inserts, an insert 
tool and maybe the drill bit. The insert looks just like a stage screw 
floor insert. It's a metal sleeve with threads on both the inside and the 
outside. The inside threads are for the yoke bolts. The outer threads grip 
themselves into the slightly larger hole you'll have to drill into the side 
of the fixture.

The other repair method suggested is drilling & tapping for a larger bolt. 
Though this does work and is a perfectly good suggestion, this method 
requires a second set of inventory for you to maintain. When you lose/drop 
that bolt, you won't be able to simply grab one from another unused unit.

hth, Scott



         Scott C. Parker
         Professor/Technical Director
         Dept. of Performing Arts
         Dyson College of Arts and Sciences  [at]  Pace University
         1 Pace Plaza  New York, NY 10038
         212-346-1423  Fax: 212-346-1681




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From: "will kent" <etcs4 [at] hotmail.com>
Subject: Emulator was Re: TRUSS
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 22:48:48 +0000
Message-ID: <BAY24-F352STWNw9VaZ000ac9f4 [at] hotmail.com>




>Lightbroker.com usually has truss for sale.  I haven't purchased from them 
>so I don't know about them as a company.


Speaking of lightbroker what are these High End emulators that they are 
always selling? i cant find anything on the High End Website.


Will Kent
Kent Production Services
www.kentlighting.cjb.net

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From: "C. Andrew Dunning" <cad [at] landrudesign.com>
Subject: RE: Emulator was Re: TRUSS
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 19:33:45 -0500
Organization: Landru Design
In-Reply-To: <list-4465693 [at] prxy.net>
Message-ID: <auto-000004466216 [at] prxy.net>

Will -

They were laser emulators.  I don't remember a lot of details, but they'd do
various beam and graphic effects.  I used them in one tour, but that was a
LONG time ago and I don't remember a whole lot about them.

C. Andrew Dunning
Landru Design
-
Nashville, TN
-
cad [at] landrudesign.com
www.landrudesign.com


 

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>Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 4:49 PM
>To: Stagecraft
>Subject: Emulator was Re: TRUSS
>
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>
>
>
>
>>Lightbroker.com usually has truss for sale.  I haven't purchased from 
>>them so I don't know about them as a company.
>
>
>Speaking of lightbroker what are these High End emulators that 
>they are always selling? i cant find anything on the High End Website.
>
>
>Will Kent
>Kent Production Services
>www.kentlighting.cjb.net
>
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Message-ID: <53268.24.92.240.84.1095641880.squirrel [at] 24.92.240.84>
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 20:58:00 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Fake Gun Shot in Dirt
From: godwaldt [at] Oswego.EDU

In our production of Infinity's House it calls for the character to fire
two shots into the dirt. Our plans are to fire a blank gun, I am searching
for a method to displace our "sand" material. We have settled on
Fermiculite as a dirt substitute because of look, weight, and residual
dirt on actors costumes as the dig in the dirt. Does any one have a good
method to make it appear that a bullet has entered the ground?

Johan Godwaldt
Technical Director
SUNY Oswego
NY
315 312 2987
godwaldt [at] oswego.edu



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Message-ID: <000701c49ead$3472b500$6401a8c0 [at] cz1lbfinkbrlun>
From: "Chad Croteau" <cpcroteau [at] kelcom.igs.net>
References: <list-4466347 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: Fake Gun Shot in Dirt
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 21:00:19 -0400



Could you possibly use some squibs placed just under the surface of the
"dirt" fired off in conjunction with the actor firing the gun?  When I last
used them in a production, the bang was even loud enough that we didn't need
blanks in the gun, just a good actor to make it look like the gun had been
fired...

Chad

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <godwaldt [at] Oswego.EDU>
To: "Stagecraft" <stagecraft [at] theatrical.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2004 8:58 PM
Subject: Fake Gun Shot in Dirt


> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> In our production of Infinity's House it calls for the character to fire
> two shots into the dirt. Our plans are to fire a blank gun, I am searching
> for a method to displace our "sand" material. We have settled on
> Fermiculite as a dirt substitute because of look, weight, and residual
> dirt on actors costumes as the dig in the dirt. Does any one have a good
> method to make it appear that a bullet has entered the ground?
>
> Johan Godwaldt
> Technical Director
> SUNY Oswego
> NY
> 315 312 2987
> godwaldt [at] oswego.edu
>
>
>



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Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 02:10:25 +0100 (BST)
From: Charlie Richmond <charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com>
Subject: Re: Fake Gun Shot in Dirt
In-Reply-To: <list-4466347 [at] prxy.net>
Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.60.0409200208250.1346 [at] viscount.richmondsounddesign.com>
References: <list-4466347 [at] prxy.net>

On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 godwaldt [at] Oswego.EDU wrote:

> method to make it appear that a bullet has entered the ground?

This is usually done with compressed air shot briefly from small hoses set into 
the deck with the 'dirt' material placed over them.  Use an electric valve to 
pulse the air momentarily.

Good luck!

Charlie

+ Charlie Richmond - Richmond Sound Design Ltd - Aura Show Control Ltd +
+ http://www.RichmondSoundDesign.com -- http://www.AuraShowControl.com +
+---- "Performance for the Long Run" ----- "Creativity in Control" ----+

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From: Greg Bierly <gbierly [at] dejazzd.com>
Subject: Re: Emulator was Re: TRUSS
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 21:26:20 -0500

> They were laser emulators.  I don't remember a lot of details, but 
> they'd do
> various beam and graphic effects.  I used them in one tour, but that 
> was a
> LONG time ago and I don't remember a whole lot about them.

I saw one used in a magic show 15 years ago.  It put out a bright 
narrow white beam.  It was make to look like the "Wizard" was walking 
up a beam of light.  Kind of cheesy but it was bright enough for the 
1200 people to see the effect.  I don't know what it does beyond that.

I found them on highend.com under support then in the drop down menu 
under discontinued.  they have a couple of download items there.


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Message-Id: <200DA276-0AAD-11D9-AFB8-000D936BFA94 [at] dejazzd.com>
From: Greg Bierly <gbierly [at] dejazzd.com>
Subject: Re: Altman 360Q Repairs
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 21:31:06 -0500

> I've used the 5/16-18 Helicoil kits and it works really well. Oh, and 
> is pretty simple! I purchased my kit from www.mcmaster.com  several 
> years ago (for my last school) and it wasn't too expensive.

I'll second this.  I took the hint from the list a few years ago and it 
works perfectly for me (on L&E's 360Q knockoff )  I found the kits and 
refills at our local hardware store.


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Message-ID: <414E3B4E.2E65A5C [at] cybercom.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 22:07:10 -0400
From: Dale Farmer <dale [at] cybercom.net>
Subject: Re: Fake Gun Shot in Dirt
References: <list-4466347 [at] prxy.net>



godwaldt [at] Oswego.EDU wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> In our production of Infinity's House it calls for the character to fire
> two shots into the dirt. Our plans are to fire a blank gun, I am searching
> for a method to displace our "sand" material. We have settled on
> Fermiculite as a dirt substitute because of look, weight, and residual
> dirt on actors costumes as the dig in the dirt. Does any one have a good
> method to make it appear that a bullet has entered the ground?

  compressed air hose built into the understructure under the dirt.  .

    --Dale



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From: Sunil Rajan <squeakypig [at] earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: theatres
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 11:40:00 -0400


> We are scheduled to undergo a major renovation with in about 10 years.
> It will be interesting to see how the arts fare in Madison with the 
> opening of the $205 million dollar
> Overture Center.  Being in the middle of the community, I hear a lot 
> of stories about how the local arts organizations are affected by it 
> already.
> I'm sure they will be following this closely at the Bolz Arts 
> Administration school here at the University.
> Notre Dame has opened a big modern arts center too. And they spent a 
> lot less than was spent at the Overture for more theaters.
> Fred

ah, but in the renovations/restorations and NEW buildings...how many 
are actually renovated or designed to actually DO theatre?!  My 
"favorite" venues to play, are ones where lots of money was spent, yet 
it it totally impractical for a lot of theatre, touring, and actual 
stage presentations!  I recently heard that the new Ford Stadium in 
Detroit was built and engineered so that it could be a "multi-purpose" 
facility (big rock shows, etc.).  After spending A LOT of money, when 
the first road-show loaded in, it was discovered that the ramp leading 
from the loading dock to the field was built 20' too short, so that all 
road cases and gear must be rolled down truck ramps, across the floor, 
and up another ramp, and then another couple hundred feet to the actual 
field!  d'oh!  This holds true for a LOT of new facilities that are 
designed for live performance.  They are designed to look pretty, but 
generally are not designed with PRODUCTION in mind.
ok, rant off...

Sunil Rajan
Freelance Audio Mercenary


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From: Bsapsis [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <1d0.2b8034a3.2e7faa0e [at] aol.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:35:42 EDT
Subject: Re: Virus on bsapsis Compooter?


In a message dated 9/19/04 4:46:19 PM, deeming.tony [at] btinternet.com writes:

<< My virus guard clocked a message from bsapsis entitled 'your archive' with 
a

pif file of the same name.


Might be worth checking your system, Bill, though I suppose it may be a

cloned ID. >>

Will do.  Thanks
Bill S.

Sapsis Rigging, Inc.
www.sapsis-rigging.com
800.727.7471
800.292.3851 fax
267.278.4561 mobile
We stand behind, and under, our work.
                             


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From: Bsapsis [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <5b.59595e9b.2e7faae5 [at] aol.com>
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 23:39:17 EDT
Subject: We're baaaaaaaaaacck!

Greetings folks.  The Long Beach Long Riders are at it again.  A slightly new 
name, and a new route, but it's the same old us.

We're putting together another charity ride, scheduled for the summer of '05. 
 It won't  be to Long Beach (and it probably never will be again) so we've 
changed our name slightly to reflect our new plans and goals.  We are now the 
Long Reach Long Riders. (subtitled "in the Wings and In the Wind)  Catchy, eh?  
And, once again, we're riding to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.  
The support we received from y'all on the first ride was terrific and  the 
folks at BC/EFA were thrilled with the amount of money we raised and would love to 
work with us again.  So here we are.

We're just in the beginning stages of planning so I don't have exact details, 
but here's the general idea:

Sometime in early summer two groups of bikes head out; one group from 
Washington, DC and the other from San Diego.  The groups then meet in the Midwest and 
go north to the Badlands of South Dakota.  We hope to hook up with some 
theatres up there to have some fun.  More on that as it firms up.

On the first ride we limited the group to 8 riders 'cause it was our first 
trip 
and we hadn't a clue (clew?) what we were doing.  I'm not going as far as 
saying we know what we're doing now, but we're opening the ride to anyone who 
wants to ride with us.  You can join up in either of the departure cities or meet 
up with us along the 
way.  The more the merrier!

But, because this is a benefit ride, there will be an entrance fee.  Don't 
know what the exact amount is just yet, but it will probably be around 
$1,000/bike or $1,250.00 if there's a passenger.  For that money you get 
meals/gas/lodging at designated locations on the trip out, a T-shirt and any other goodies 
we can think up.  And, of course, the opportunity to ride with a great bunch of 
folks and have a blast.  

We've taken a look at how the larger benefit rides (NASCAR, Harley and some 
others) raise money and this method appears to be the favorite and the most 
productive.  Not a rider but still want to donate?  No problem.  We will be 
hitting you up just like we did the last time.  Or, if you know someone who wants 
to ride with us, sponsor them!

So, if you're interested in riding with us maybe you should contact one of us 
(all our e-mail addresses are on the LBLR website at 
<sapsis-rigging.com/LBLR.html>) and we can work out what details we have at this point.  If you want 
to donate money, hang on to it for a little while longer.  We'll have a website 
and donation info up as soon as possible.

Or, if you'd like to help us organize this little soiree, give me a shout.

Thanks for listening.
And now back to your regularly scheduled e-mail

Be well
Bill S.


Sapsis Rigging, Inc.
www.sapsis-rigging.com
800.727.7471
800.292.3851 fax
267.278.4561 mobile
We stand behind, and under, our work.
                             


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Message-ID: <005a01c49ecd$f5089080$0600000a [at] BRUTUS>
From: "Jon Ares" <jonares [at] hevanet.com>
References: <list-4467082 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: We're baaaaaaaaaacck!
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 21:54:48 -0700

This would be so awesome.  Wish I rode!  <sigh>

(Aren't I too young for a midlife crisis?)

  -- Jon Ares
Program Director, West Linn HS Theatre Arts
www.hevanet.com/acreative



----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Bsapsis [at] aol.com>
> Greetings folks.  The Long Beach Long Riders are at it again.  A slightly 
> new
> name, and a new route, but it's the same old us.
>


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Message-ID: <006001c49ece$c7098d00$0600000a [at] BRUTUS>
From: "Jon Ares" <jonares [at] hevanet.com>
Subject: Someone asked about tradeshows for ticket software?
Date: Sun, 19 Sep 2004 22:00:40 -0700

I was preparing to order some new ticket stock and came across this on a 
vendor's website:

International Ticketing Association
26th Annual Conference and Exhibition
Dates: January 11 - 14, 2005
Location: Renaissance Hollywood, Hollywood, CA

International Association of Assembly Managers
80th Annual Conference and Trade Show
Dates: July 14 - 19, 2005
Location: Washington, D.C.

...In case someone was interested....

    -- Jon Ares
Program Director, West Linn HS Theatre Arts
www.hevanet.com/acreative 


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Message-ID: <d983c4a04092001023ceb3fb8 [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 01:02:59 -0700
From: Mat Goebel <mgoebel [at] gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Making lamps flicker
In-Reply-To: <list-4464488 [at] prxy.net>
References: <list-4464488 [at] prxy.net>

There has been a circuit kicking around the halloween/haunted house
world for sometime.

http://www.phantasmechanics.com/alf.html

Ive seen a couple in use and they look very good. If you want to hit
up some people that really know what's going on with that, try posting
to the halloween-l list.
http://www.wildrice.com/Halloween-l/


On Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:27:59 -0500, Immel,Patrick
<pimmel [at] mail.nwmissouri.edu> wrote:
> I am trying to create a fire effect onstage. 



-- 
Mat Goebel
Entertainment Technical Services
Paramount's Great America
Cell: 510.693.1448

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From: Bsapsis [at] aol.com
Message-ID: <99.4ca2ab3b.2e8001f2 [at] aol.com>
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 05:50:42 EDT
Subject: Re: We're baaaaaaaaaacck!


In a message dated 9/20/04 12:55:25 AM, jonares [at] hevanet.com writes:

<< (Aren't I too young for a midlife crisis?) >>

Never too young.  We all should have them as frequently as possible.

Sapsis Rigging, Inc.
www.sapsis-rigging.com
800.727.7471
800.292.3851 fax
267.278.4561 mobile
We stand behind, and under, our work.
                             


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