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Stagecraft Digest, Issue #175

 1. Cellular Jamming  (in the US)
    by "Alf Sauve" <alf [at] sauve.org>
 2. Re: Fire on Stage
    by "Bill Conner" <bill-conner [at] att.net>
 3. Punny... very punny.
    by "Paul Guncheon" <paul.guncheon [at] verizon.net>
 4. Re: Life as a Scenic Artist
    by "Paul Guncheon" <paul.guncheon [at] verizon.net>
 5. Re: Punny... very punny.
    by Charlie Richmond <charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com>
 6. Re: A cautionary tale
    by Shawn Palmer <shawnp [at] northnet.net>
 7. test - please delete
    by Mat Goebel <mgoebel [at] gmail.com>
 8. USITT Session: Web-based Production Information Sharing and Communication
    by "Booth, Dennis" <boothd [at] ncarts.edu>
 9. Re: Life as a Scenic Artist
    by gregg hillmar <gregg [at] hillmardesign.com>
10. Re: Punny... very punny.
    by "Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson" <doomster [at] worldnet.att.net>
11. Re: Fire as Stage Illumination
    by Stuart Wheaton <sdwheaton [at] fuse.net>

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Message-ID: <00f201c4ba8c$31f98380$0600a8c0 [at] alf>
From: "Alf Sauve" <alf [at] sauve.org>
Subject: Cellular Jamming  (in the US)
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 08:04:02 -0400

We've discussed this before but I didn't think it would affect me directly. 
I don't remember if anybody gave the exact reference to the FCCs rules/regs. 
Apologies if they did already.

I was asked by the head office to measure the distance from the balcony to 
the pulpit last week.  Being curious and suspicious, I asked why?  Seems 
that a funeral home was going to bring in cellular blocking transmitters for 
a memorial service to prevent cell phones from ringing.   And they were 
figuring the coverage area.  Trying to explain that was illegal didn't seem 
to impress the powers at the church.  After all, they argued, the funeral 
home says its okay.    Only after I  gave them the FCC code section did they 
change their mind.

I'm as annoyed by the interruption in performances, services and concerts as 
anybody else, but that's not good enough reason to violate federal law.  In 
addition to criminal penalties, civil suits could arise from missed calls 
caused by the jamming devices.   Passive blocking - another story.

Alf

http://wireless.fcc.gov/services/cellular/operations/blockingjamming.html

[Quote]  "The operation of transmitters designed to jam or block wireless 
communications is a violation of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended 
("Act"). See 47 U.S.C. Sections 301, 302a, 333. The Act prohibits any person 
from willfully or maliciously interfering with the radio communications of 
any station licensed or authorized under the Act or operated by the U.S. 
government. 47 U.S.C. Section 333. The manufacture, importation, sale or 
offer for sale, including advertising, of devices designed to block or jam 
wireless transmissions is prohibited. 47 U.S.C. Section 302a(b). Parties in 
violation of these provisions may be subject to the penalties set out in 47 
U.S.C. Sections 501-510. Fines for a first offense can range as high as 
$11,000 for each violation or imprisonment for up to one year, and the 
device used may also be seized and forfeited to the U.S. government." 


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Message-ID: <010b01c4ba9a$02c23b30$4b01010a [at] schulershook.net>
From: "Bill Conner" <bill-conner [at] att.net>
Subject: RE: Fire on Stage
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 08:53:30 -0500

Steve - it rained like crazy for first 24 hours so I could relax.  I am 
usually the most paranoid adult leader when it comes to camp fires - the one 
who insists that there are at least buckets with water at hand.

Still drying out,   Bill 


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Message-ID: <001901c4ba99$fe955a60$0202a8c0 [at] MyLastPC>
From: "Paul Guncheon" <paul.guncheon [at] verizon.net>
References: <list-4795498 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Punny... very punny.
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 03:53:22 -1000

A new side to Doomster?

Re: Explosive devices:
<<Is "yikes" in order, or is that too bombastic? >>

Re: Car Bombs:
<<Yes. I have, sadly, been into, shall we say, explosives in many avenues.>>

Laters,

Paul

"I don't think that leprechaun is telling the truth," Tom implied.



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Message-ID: <001d01c4ba9c$d449fe20$0202a8c0 [at] MyLastPC>
From: "Paul Guncheon" <paul.guncheon [at] verizon.net>
References: <list-4795498 [at] prxy.net>
Subject: Re: Life as a Scenic Artist
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 04:13:40 -1000

<<Until the people that actually MAKE theatre can
dress at least as nice as the people who go to theatre, and drive something
younger than they are, things'll just be wrong.  Fewer talented folk will
be drawn to theatre craft, and artists will sel their wares elsewhere.
Theatre will continue to dwindle until it's digitized...>>

Hear hear... or is it "here here"?  I've implied the same point a few times
before but in a much less eloquent fashion.  What the solution is is beyond
me outside of unionizing the organization?  (I am speaking of non union
shops of course.)

Some of the problems:

The people working backstage on a salary are basically treated as "the help"
by the front of house.

The front of house working 10 - 5, while the backstage works 9a - 10p for
less money.

Stage technicians are so happy to have a job in theatre they will work for
small salaries.  Where else will they be able to do the type of work they
are doing in theatre?  Front of  house people know this and take advantage
of the technician's love of their craft.

The front of house seeing little production difference between "Waiting for
Godot" and "Titanic", except one has music.

The front of house ignoring the problems the technicians encounter, relying
on the proven ingenuity to solve or bypass them without additional
resources.

I could go on... but I'm getting all upset which is not a good way to start
the damn day.

Laters,

Paul

"I love Velveeta," Tom said craftily.



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Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 16:32:58 +0100 (BST)
From: Charlie Richmond <charlier [at] RichmondSoundDesign.com>
Subject: Re: Punny... very punny.
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On Mon, 25 Oct 2004, Paul Guncheon wrote:

> A new side to Doomster?

Not at all...  for those who know Dr. Doom well, this sense of humour has 
always been up your nose -- I mean, front and center. ;-)

Charlie

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Message-ID: <417D2738.3070904 [at] northnet.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 11:18:00 -0500
From: Shawn Palmer <shawnp [at] northnet.net>
Subject: Re: A cautionary tale
References: <list-4776258 [at] prxy.net>
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> Fred, I apologize if I’ve mis-read your e-mail in any
> way.  Given that the one response it generated did not
> dwell on safety, but seemed to continue what appeared
> to be a string of slams against Overture leads me to
> believe that I did not.
> 
> I would encourage us all to use caution in the future
> when reporting on accidents, to try to stay focused on
> what we know are the facts surrounding the incident,
> and refrain from passing on any hearsay or other
> peripheral information which paints an incomplete
> picture.

I think I was the one response to this initial post.  My two line post 
really wasn't meant to disparrage you, Davin.  It honestly was a joke.. 
a poor one, admittedly.  I've corresponded a bit with Fred, and just 
bounced a note back.  I am sorry for the consternation that post caused. 
  Davin, I don't know you personally.  A lot of people in our line of 
work are aware of people's reputations, though, and I am aware of yours.

I believe I sent you some lamps for old worklights... I have nothing 
against you or the Overture Center, and hold you in high regard because 
of your personal and professional reputation.  I can and do say the same 
thing about Fred.

Now that I have all the facts regarding the accident, the joke wasn't 
only lousy, it completely missed the mark.  Oh, well.  Unfortunately it 
isn't the first time for me :-(

Training of underpaid Rep help aside, whatever happened to common sense? 
  That is the thing that struck me when I made that post.  Even if one 
hadn't been trained thus: "Do not put towels around the legs of an 
A-frame ladder, do not push it on said towels over a slippery surface 
and do not allow the spotter to walk away" why would one do that?

Apologies,

Shawn Palmer
Neenah, WI
USA


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Message-ID: <d983c4a041025113854fa78d1 [at] mail.gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 11:38:26 -0700
From: Mat Goebel <mgoebel [at] gmail.com>
Cc: theatre-sound [at] listserv.aol.com (theatre sound)
Subject: test - please delete

I think my outgoing mail may be intermittent for posting to lists.
This is only a test.

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

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Subject: USITT Session: Web-based Production Information Sharing and Communication
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 15:08:10 -0400
Message-ID: <DEF9C5FC613BEC46BB08F973317F22A7E945FF [at] email.ncarts.edu>
From: "Booth, Dennis" <boothd [at] ncarts.edu>

I'll be chairing a panel in Toronto entitled "Web-based Production =
Information Sharing and Communication."  Would anyone on this list be =
interested in participating on the panel to discuss and share =
information on this subject?

Please contact me off-list if you are.

Thanks,

DGB

Dennis Gill Booth
Technical Faculty & Assistant Dean for Operations
=A0 North Carolina School of the Arts=20
=A0 School of Design and Production=20
=A0 1553 South Main Street=20
=A0 PO Box 12189=20
=A0 Winston-Salem, NC=A0=A0 27117-2189=20
* Voice:=A0 (336)770-3232 x105=20
* FAX:=A0=A0 (336)770-3213=20
* Email: boothd [at] ncarts.edu=20
* D&P URL: http://www.ncarts.edu/ncsaprod/designandproduction/=20
* Faculty=A0URL: http://faculty.ncarts.edu/dandp/booth/


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From: gregg hillmar <gregg [at] hillmardesign.com>
Subject: Re: Life as a Scenic Artist
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 18:41:57 -0400


On Oct 25, 2004, at 10:13 AM, Paul Guncheon wrote:

> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see 
> <http://stagecraft.theprices.net/>
> ---------------------------------------------------
>
> <<Until the people that actually MAKE theatre can
> dress at least as nice as the people who go to theatre, and drive 
> something
> younger than they are, things'll just be wrong.  Fewer talented folk 
> will
> be drawn to theatre craft, and artists will sel their wares elsewhere.
> Theatre will continue to dwindle until it's digitized...>>
>
> Hear hear... or is it "here here"?  I've implied the same point a few 
> times
> before but in a much less eloquent fashion.  What the solution is is 
> beyond
> me outside of unionizing the organization?  (I am speaking of non union
> shops of course.)

I'd have to ask why limit this comment to non-union shops?

It reveals obvious untrue assumptions; Union members also often barely 
make a living wage, and "suffer" just as much for their art as any of 
us. Union members (of which I am one- in two different unions...) by 
far work just as hard and are just as invested in the final product as 
any non-union house. And no more of them drive BMW's and dress up any 
better than stagehands in other situations.

Being a member of the union does not guarentee anybody a paycheck or a 
living wage- granted that they try to get their members closer than in 
non-union situations.

I just hate to see such blanket assumptions that are not true 
perpetuated.

gregg
_____________________
gregg hillmar
scenic & lighting design
portfolio & life as we know it:
http://www.hillmardesign.com

"Work like you don't need the money.  Love like you've never been hurt. 
Dance like no one's watching."
                                    Satchel Paige


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From: "Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson" <doomster [at] worldnet.att.net>
Subject: RE: Punny... very punny.
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 17:50:20 -0700
Message-ID: <011401c4baf5$c5e85cb0$726dfea9 [at] DrDoomsComputer>
In-Reply-To: <list-4796744 [at] prxy.net>

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A new side to Doomster?

Re: Explosive devices:
<<Is "yikes" in order, or is that too bombastic? >>

Re: Car Bombs:
<<Yes. I have, sadly, been into, shall we say, explosives in many
avenues.>>

Laters,

Paul

"I don't think that leprechaun is telling the truth," Tom implied.



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Message-ID: <417DB372.3070501 [at] fuse.net>
Date: Mon, 25 Oct 2004 22:16:18 -0400
From: Stuart Wheaton <sdwheaton [at] fuse.net>
Subject: Re: Fire as Stage Illumination
References: <list-4774101 [at] prxy.net>
In-Reply-To: <list-4774101 [at] prxy.net>

Paul Schreiner wrote:

> Well, color me clueless.  All this time, and it never even occurred to
> me til now that Frank was a potential terrorist! ;)
> 

I think we are all assumed to be potential 'terrists', Isn't 
that why Ashcroft wants to check my library card and break 
into my house without telling me?


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