Return-Path: X-Processed-By: Virex 7 on prxy.net X-Real-To: stagecraftlist [at] theatrical.net Received: by prxy.net (CommuniGate Pro PIPE 4.2.6) with PIPE id 19443234; Tue, 22 Feb 2005 03:01:34 -0800 X-ListServer: CommuniGate Pro LIST 4.2.6 List-Unsubscribe: List-ID: Message-ID: From: "Stagecraft" Sender: "Stagecraft" To: "Stagecraft" Precedence: list Subject: Stagecraft Digest #304 Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 03:01:15 -0800 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="ISO-8859-1" Content-Disposition: inline X-Spam-Checker-Version: SpamAssassin 3.0.2 (2004-11-16) on prxy.net X-Spam-Status: No, score=-5.5 required=5.0 tests=ALL_TRUSTED,AWL,BAYES_00 autolearn=ham version=3.0.2 X-Spam-Level: X-TFF-CGPSA-Version: 1.4f2 X-prxy-Spam-Filter: Scanned For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- Stagecraft Digest, Issue #304 1. Re: New Lighting System by StevevETTrn [at] aol.com 2. Re: Downloadable Sound Cues by StevevETTrn [at] aol.com 3. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by StevevETTrn [at] aol.com 4. Re: Scrollwork material ideas by "Fitch, Tracy" 5. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by "Alf Sauve" 6. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by IAEG [at] aol.com 7. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by "Chris Warner" 8. Re: Pilling the Cat - OT by "Stephen E. Rees" 9. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" 10. Re: Pilling the Cat - OT by IAEG [at] aol.com 11. Need the wisdom of the list-- Slightly OT by "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" 12. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by IAEG [at] aol.com 13. Re: Pilling the Cat - OT by "Stephen E. Rees" 14. Re: Pilling the Cat - OT by "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" 15. Re: Need the wisdom of the list-- Slightly OT by Bill Sapsis 16. Re: Carriage Bolts by "Paul Guncheon" 17. Champagne "pop" by "Immel,Patrick" 18. Re: Champagne "pop" by IAEG [at] aol.com 19. Re: Champagne "pop" by "Immel,Patrick" 20. Re: theatre cats? by Michael Sorensen 21. Roadshow in space... by Michael Sorensen 22. Re: theatre cats? by "Scott Boyle" 23. job opening... by Michael Sorensen 24. Re: Pilling the Cat - OT by Boyd Ostroff 25. Peter Foy services by Bill Sapsis 26. Re: Gaffers Tape as C-Clamp?? by lamplighter [at] tcon.net 27. Re: USITT Stage Expo Passes by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" 28. Re: Theatre Cats by "Jon Ares" 29. Re: theatre cats? by IAEG [at] aol.com 30. Re: theatre cats? by "Matthew Breton" 31. Re: Theatre Cats by Bruce Purdy 32. Re: Theatre Cats by Mike Brubaker 33. Re: Theatre Cats by "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" 34. Re: Theatre Cats by JDruc3737 [at] aol.com 35. Re: Theatre Cats by IAEG [at] aol.com 36. Re: Theatre Cats by "Klyph Stanford" 37. Re: Platform Legging->Carriage bolts by zhamm [at] email.unc.edu 38. Re: message headers? by Bruce Purdy 39. Pixel, was Re: theatre cats? by Jacqueline Haney Kidwell 40. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 41. platform legging by "David R. Krajec" 42. Re: theatre cats? by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 43. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by IAEG [at] aol.com 44. Re: theatre cats? by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 45. Re: Theatre Cats by "Stephen E. Rees" 46. Re: Theatre Cats by MissWisc [at] aol.com 47. Re: Peter Foy services by MissWisc [at] aol.com 48. Re: Peter Foy services by IAEG [at] aol.com 49. Re: Peter Foy services by "Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson" 50. Re: Champagne "pop" by "Chad Croteau" 51. Re: Peter Foy services by Bill Sapsis 52. Re: Peter Foy services by "Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson" 53. Re: Theatre Cats by "Joshua Webb" 54. Re: Theatre Cats by Bill Sapsis 55. Re: Theatre Cats by Greg Persinger 56. Re: Theatre Cats by "Jon Ares" 57. Re: Theatre Cats by "Josh Ratty" 58. Re: Theatre Cats by Greg Persinger 59. Re: Champagne "pop" by Dale Farmer 60. Re: Theatre Cats by "Carson Koz Noel at LSFX Co." 61. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 62. Re: Champagne "pop" by FrankWood95 [at] aol.com 63. Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! by "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" 64. no longer cats in space, musicians, maybe by gregg hillmar 65. Re: Theatre Cats by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" 66. Re: Theatre Cats by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" 67. Re: Theatre Cats by Herrick Goldman 68. Re: Champagne "pop" by "Curt Mortimore" 69. Re: Champagne "pop" by Pat Kight 70. Colortran Innovator by 71. Re: Champagne "pop" by IAEG [at] aol.com 72. Re: Theatre Cats by IAEG [at] aol.com 73. Re: Champagne "pop" by MissWisc [at] aol.com 74. Re: Theatre Cats by "ladesigners [at] juno.com" 75. Re: Theatre Cats by IAEG [at] aol.com 76. Re: Champagne "pop" by Pat Kight 77. Re: Need the wisdom of the list-- Slightly OT by Noah Price 78. Re: theatre cats? by "Joe Meils" *** 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: StevevETTrn [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 06:46:48 EST Subject: Re: New Lighting System Marty_Petlock writes: >some local installations where ETC consoles were purchased but once the >equipment was fired up the dealer split. When I purchased an Express console for our church, it was simply shipped to us with no dealer visit. But then, I didn't request one. The transaction was handled over the phone, getting various local bids (several dealers in Orlando to choose from), placing the order, and correcting the incomplete Lightronics data translator shipment (to get conversion from DMX to D192). I think we were able get a better price by handling the installation myself. It is nice to have that option available and not have to pay for something not needed. SteveV Orl, FL ------------------------------ From: StevevETTrn [at] aol.com Message-ID: <12a.576280ed.2f4b2488 [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 06:48:24 EST Subject: Re: Downloadable Sound Cues Ish [at] twcny.rr.com writes: >Is there a site or something where I might find the Sound cues written up >for Agatha Christie's Mousetrap? When I produced this some years ago (early 80 's), there was a phonograph disc available with the scripts that had music and sound cues. Maybe they still have these? Or a newer format release. SteveV Orl, FL ------------------------------ From: StevevETTrn [at] aol.com Message-ID: <154.4b37fe7f.2f4b2956 [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 07:08:54 EST Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! The melt down of NEMA twistlocks is an all too common thing. I have BOXES of samples that I have collected for training purposes. Am coming real close to concluding that these connectors are not the right ones for our business. Even when properly installed with a torque screwdriver (we all do that right?) the screws come loose under the stress of heating/cooling and of loadins/loadouts. With thousands of cable ends and light fixtures to deal with, they seldom get checked until there is a failure. Stage pin connectors have issues also. In spite of the huge installed base, it would be nice to find a better alternative. SteveV Orl, FL ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Scrollwork material ideas Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 07:42:18 -0500 Message-ID: From: "Fitch, Tracy" Yep, just saw them at Lowe's. They're called something like "twist ties". Basically they're a larger form of the late 80s curlers that were flexible foam around a wire core. They weren't all that inexpensive -- but it might be worth it for your application. --Tracy Fitch TD, UNC Charlotte > From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Paul > Schreiner > Ideally, what I'd be looking for would be an inexpensive supplier of a > material slightly less springy than those blue flexible drafting curve > tools. Something that would take and hold an intricate shape, yet be > lightweight and "economical". Any ideas? ------------------------------ Message-ID: <003701c51813$3a74b720$0400a8c0 [at] ALFOFFICE> Reply-To: "Alf Sauve" From: "Alf Sauve" Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 07:45:23 -0500 The screw holes in a blank plate are spaced wider than in other plates. A blank plate must fit the mounting holes for the box, but an actual switch or single socket plate must match the holes on the socket which are about 3/4" closer together. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: > To: "Stagecraft" > Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 10:22 PM > Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! > > >> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see >> --------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> In a message dated 2/20/05 10:15:36 PM, alf [at] sauve.org writes: >> >>> >>> >>> http://sauve.org/plug.htm >>> >>> >>> >>> SO? [pirate voice] What's in your grid? [/pirate voice] >>> >>> >> >> you say on the web page >> >> ( quoting ) >> If you're really sharp you'll notice that this plate started life as a >> blank >> plate. >> ( end quoting ) >> >> looks more like to me it started life as a regular house hold switch >> plate, >> not blank, and they used some sort of saw to open the small rectangular >> hole up >> to accommodate the twist lock receptacle. >> >> I am looking at the light switch for this office a few feet away and the >> spacing is identical >> >> am I missing something here ? > ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <6.3f436037.2f4b32cd [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 07:49:17 EST Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! In a message dated 2/21/05 7:46:00 AM, alf [at] sauve.org writes: >The screw holes in a blank plate are spaced wider than in other plates. > A > >blank plate must fit the mounting holes for the box, but an actual switch >or > >single socket plate must match the holes on the socket which are about >3/4" > >closer together. if you say so, , but blank plates that I have dealt with have the mounting holes much further apart than what you show in the photo, not certain how the plate you show would line up those holes with the holes in the box which would be very close to the edge of the plate, the proportions shown in your photo seem a perfect match for the switch plate I am looking at 6 feet away, but then I could be completely wrong, , , keith ------------------------------ Message-ID: <026401c51814$3527f1f0$6401a8c0 [at] chris> From: "Chris Warner" References: Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 04:52:31 -0800 I just went through installation of twist-locks on some new fixtures for the highschool I am designing at. I believe the issue is not stripping enough bare wire off of the connector before installation. It seems to me that if memory serves, the plug will work this way, but due to the added heat from the resistance added by the insulation on the wire, they are probably over heating. On twist vs. Stage Pin, in educational spaces (ie Junior High and Highschool) twist lock is the only allowable plug on stage something about needing to be able to lock them. Frustrating, considering Stage ping (2P+G) is about a third to half the cost. Go figure. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: To: "Stagecraft" Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 4:08 AM Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > The melt down of NEMA twistlocks is an all too common thing. > > I have BOXES of samples that I have collected for training purposes. > > Am coming real close to concluding that these connectors are not > the right ones for our business. Even when properly installed with a torque > screwdriver (we all do that right?) the screws come loose under the > stress of heating/cooling and of loadins/loadouts. With thousands of > cable ends and light fixtures to deal with, they seldom get checked > until there is a failure. > > Stage pin connectors have issues also. > > In spite of the huge installed base, it would be nice to find a better > alternative. > > SteveV > Orl, FL > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.1.0 - Release Date: 2/18/2005 > > -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 266.1.0 - Release Date: 2/18/2005 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <4219E710.2090709 [at] fredonia.edu> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:50:08 -0500 From: "Stephen E. Rees" Reply-To: Rees [at] fredonia.edu Subject: Re: Pilling the Cat - OT References: Boyd, I said the same thing yesterday! :) Steve Boyd Ostroff wrote: > > > Man, I can't believe I'm sending this to the stagecraft list, but maybe it > will help somebody out... > > | Boyd Ostroff > | Director of Design and Technology > | Opera Company of Philadelphia > | http://tech.operaphilly.com > | ostroff [at] operaphilly.com ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" Subject: RE: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:53:10 -0500 Message-ID: <00ec01c5181c$b15c1500$6401a8c0 [at] Dell> In-Reply-To: > On twist vs. Stage Pin, in educational spaces (ie Junior High and > Highschool) twist lock is the only allowable plug on stage > something about needing to be able to lock them. > Frustrating, considering Stage pin (2P+G) is about a third > to half the cost. Go figure. ...And considering that twistlocks guarantee you a mechanical connection, but not necessarily an electrical connection. ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <1e8.35642187.2f4b420e [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:54:22 EST Subject: Re: Pilling the Cat - OT In a message dated 2/21/05 8:50:54 AM, Rees [at] fredonia.edu writes: >Boyd, I said the same thing yesterday! :) >Steve hey, aren't we one big "support group" ? keith ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" Subject: Need the wisdom of the list-- Slightly OT Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:54:36 -0500 Message-ID: <00ed01c5181c$e4892030$6401a8c0 [at] Dell> In-Reply-To: Can/Will anyone recommend software that will let me use my PDA (Pocket PC) to remotely operate a notebook computer via WiFi? ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <1a5.318c4515.2f4b43c6 [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 09:01:42 EST Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! In a message dated 2/21/05 8:54:15 AM, stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com writes: > >> On twist vs. Stage Pin, in educational spaces (ie Junior High and >> Highschool) twist lock is the only allowable plug on stage >> something about needing to be able to lock them. >> Frustrating, considering Stage pin (2P+G) is about a third >> to half the cost. Go figure. > >...And considering that twistlocks guarantee you a mechanical >connection, but not necessarily an electrical connection. my problem with twist locks, , , if and when they fail mechanically as opposed to electrically, they are far more likely to fail and pull the bare leads right out of the connector giving you exposed hot wires if a stage pin fails mechanically it's more likely to just become disconnected, and not expose hot leads of course tying stage pin cable connections in knots, gaff taping them, etc changes all of this, but in general I have seen twist connectors fail under physical stress (a moving batten, platform catches a cable) and pull the bare wires right out of the connector, , I have never seen that happen with an un adulterated stage pin as they will just come apart, Which is safer? Define "safer" ? Any "locking" connector means that physical failure can result in bare hot leads. keith ------------------------------ Message-ID: <4219EAC9.7030202 [at] fredonia.edu> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 09:06:01 -0500 From: "Stephen E. Rees" Reply-To: Rees [at] fredonia.edu Subject: Re: Pilling the Cat - OT References: Yes we are and thanks for all the therapy! :) Steve IAEG [at] aol.com wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > > In a message dated 2/21/05 8:50:54 AM, Rees [at] fredonia.edu writes: > > >>Boyd, I said the same thing yesterday! :) >>Steve > > > > hey, aren't we one big "support group" ? > > keith ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" Subject: RE: Pilling the Cat - OT Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 09:07:57 -0500 Message-ID: <00ee01c5181e$c2170060$6401a8c0 [at] Dell> In-Reply-To: > hey, aren't we one big "support group" ? "My name is Jeff and I'm a designer." Group: "Hello, Jeff" ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 09:12:45 -0500 Subject: Re: Need the wisdom of the list-- Slightly OT From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: on 2/21/05 8:54 AM, Jeffrey E. Salzberg at stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com wrote: > Can/Will anyone recommend software that will let me use my PDA (Pocket > PC) to remotely operate a notebook computer via WiFi? Sounds like a question for heinlien. Bill S. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile We stand behind, and under, our work. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 04:20:46 -1000 From: "Paul Guncheon" Subject: Re: Carriage Bolts Message-id: <001901c51820$8a3582f0$0202a8c0 [at] yourxhtr8hvc4p> References: http://www.wclco.com/pdf/flatwash/fw29.pdf Washers for carraige bolts... not that I think they are the best way to attach legs to platforms. They are "a" way but there are far better techniques. Ones that are faster and stronger. Laters, Paul "The prisoner escaped down a rope," said Tom condescendingly. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <147CF8DFB9C5D41187300001FA7EE39025943177 [at] mail.nwmissouri.edu> From: "Immel,Patrick" Subject: Champagne "pop" Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:30:09 -0600 Hello All, I am looking for a way to make a champagne bottle "pop" (but not "spew") each time its opened. The bottle is only opened once a night. Is there something I can add to the sparkling grape juice that we'll be using? It has to be edible as the cast will be drinking the liquid. Thanks in Advance, Patrick Immel Lighting & Scenic Designer Northwest Missouri State University Ps, Yes I know that true Champagne comes from a region in France and most "Champagne" is sparkling wine! ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 09:40:38 EST Subject: Re: Champagne "pop" In a message dated 2/21/05 9:31:10 AM, PIMMEL [at] mail.nwmissouri.edu writes: >Ps, Yes I know that true Champagne comes from a region in France and most >"Champagne" is sparkling wine! what ? ? ? you didn't want a complete discource on the "Methode" ? ? ? use plastic cork, , fill it with 7 Up or Sprite just before show time and quickly recork, keith ------------------------------ Message-ID: <147CF8DFB9C5D41187300001FA7EE39025943186 [at] mail.nwmissouri.edu> From: "Immel,Patrick" Subject: RE: Champagne "pop" Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:46:54 -0600 Ahhh, sometimes the simplest methods are the best! Thankyou sir! Pat > -----Original Message----- > From: IAEG [at] aol.com [mailto:IAEG [at] aol.com] > Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 8:41 AM > To: Stagecraft > Subject: Re: Champagne "pop" > > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > > In a message dated 2/21/05 9:31:10 AM, > PIMMEL [at] mail.nwmissouri.edu writes: > > >Ps, Yes I know that true Champagne comes from a region in France and > >most "Champagne" is sparkling wine! > > > what ? ? ? you didn't want a complete discource on the > "Methode" ? ? ? > > use plastic cork, , fill it with 7 Up or Sprite just before > show time and quickly recork, > > > keith > ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20050221152955.87543.qmail [at] web50709.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 07:29:55 -0800 (PST) From: Michael Sorensen Subject: re: theatre cats? In-Reply-To: Ok, I have to ask: How many of us have cats named Pixel? ===== Michael Sorensen Proton Lighting and Video "We positively charge up your show!" Phone: 520-232-3540 Email: chaoscon666 [at] yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20050221154149.20802.qmail [at] web50706.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 07:41:48 -0800 (PST) From: Michael Sorensen Subject: Roadshow in space... In-Reply-To: I know a lot of us are science fiction geeks, so I thought I'd pass this along. Back in the early '90's, Christopher Stasheff wrote a series of books called Starship Troupers, sort of a roadshow in space. Pretty well done, great ideas about holographic sets and the future of tech, and a fun read. First book is called "A Company of Stars," second is "We Open on Venus" and I can't remember the third one. Enjoy! ===== Michael Sorensen Proton Lighting and Video "We positively charge up your show!" Phone: 520-232-3540 Email: chaoscon666 [at] yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "Scott Boyle" Subject: RE: theatre cats? Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 09:54:00 -0600 Organization: Carroll College Message-ID: <000001c5182d$8f59f740$73db688c [at] cc.edu> In-Reply-To: I've never known one named Pixel, but I had a friend who named his two cats "Velcro" and "Duct Tape" for their habit of clinging to the furniture. His was a non-theatre person so he didn't think of "Gaff Tape" as an option. Later, Scott M. Boyle Technical Director Department of Theatre Arts Carroll College 262-524-7308 Ok, I have to ask: How many of us have cats named Pixel? ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20050221155856.99266.qmail [at] web50709.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 07:58:55 -0800 (PST) From: Michael Sorensen Subject: job opening... In-Reply-To: just posting this for some friends. Please respond to them...on the other hand, this was my old job so if you want the real lowdown, email me privately. Michael Technical Director/Stage Manager - Department of Music Regular Full-Time Position ($2,372.16 - $3,165.08 per month) General Description The Technical Director/Stage Manager will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Music. Primary Duties and Responsibilities * Prepare lighting and sound recording for all performances in the concert hall; recommend and maintain equipment including lighting instruments, computerized lighting system, digital recording system, amplification, and video recording equipment * Supervise and coordinate student scholarship workers assigned to various duties, such as stage hands, ushers, lighting and sound assistants * Serve as technical director for performances of Opera Theater/Workshops * Maintain an up-to-date inventory of equipment * Analyze and control budget * Design and build sets * Perform other job related duties as assigned by the Department of Music Essential Functions * Effectively prepare lighting and sound recording for all performances * Ability to cooperate and communicate well with co-workers, supervisor, University community, and the public * Effectively organize and supervise assistants * Accurately maintain equipment inventory * Communicate effectively Qualifications Bachelor's or Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Technical Theater or related discipline and two years professional experience with knowledge of lighting and stage rigging required. Knowledge of digital audio recording technology required. A background check will be required for the successful applicant. Application Procedure Applications or nominations should be forwarded to Austin Peay State University, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 4507, Clarksville, TN 37044. Application packets should include a letter of interest; resume; names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references; and transcript showing highest degree or diploma. (An unofficial transcript may be submitted for screening purposes, but the selected candidate must submit an official transcript prior to the beginning of employment). Review of applications will begin December 1, 2004, and continue until the position is filled. See the APSU Home Page at http://www.apsu.edu/hrhomepage for a detailed job description, other employment opportunities and information on employee benefits or contact Human Resources at (931) 221-7177. Minorities, women, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply. APSU IS AN AA/EOE. ===== Michael Sorensen Proton Lighting and Video "We positively charge up your show!" Phone: 520-232-3540 Email: chaoscon666 [at] yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 11:03:37 -0500 (EST) From: Boyd Ostroff Cc: stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com Subject: Re: Pilling the Cat - OT In-Reply-To: Message-ID: On Mon, 21 Feb 2005, Jeffrey E. Salzberg wrote: > "My name is Jeff and I'm a designer." > Group: "Hello, Jeff" That's it.... I'm OUTTA HERE... | Boyd Ostroff | Director of Design and Technology | Opera Company of Philadelphia | http://tech.operaphilly.com | ostroff [at] operaphilly.com ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 11:09:20 -0500 Subject: Peter Foy services From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: For those of you who have asked, please pardon the general e-mail, but this was quicker. Services for Peter are scheduled as follows: Sunday, February 27, 2005 at 12:00 noon Palm Mortuary=20 7600 S. Eastern Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89123 Phone: (702) 464-8500 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Actors=B9 Fund of America 729 Seventh Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10019=20 Phone: (212) 221-7300 Much as he would have appreciated the gesture, I don't think there's time t= o put a Stagecraft reception together for this event. <> Bill S. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <380-22005212116831502 [at] tcon.net> From: lamplighter [at] tcon.net Subject: RE: Gaffers Tape as C-Clamp?? Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:08:31 -0000 Howdy! Kacey Fisher wrote asbout using Gaff Tape to secure and hold overhead lighting=2E It is not unusual in the motion picture industry for gaffers (read that as "squints") to use GAFFER'S tape to secure an inky (Read that as "3-inch fresnel or similar tiny instrument") in place for a shoot=2E Such little instruments are often mounted on an appropriately-sized piece of sheet metal so that the metal plate, affixed to a surface with Gaff tape, will support the instrument=2E Best Regards, Frank E=2E Merrill MERRILL STAGE EQUIPMENT Indianapolis ------------------------------ From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:12:38 GMT Subject: Re: USITT Stage Expo Passes Message-Id: <20050221.081331.8800.134741 [at] webmail06.lax.untd.com> I would be glad to get a couple of USITT Stage Expo passes. Thank You. /s/ Richard Niederberg P.O. Box 1883 Studio City, CA 91614 Not sure if anyone can use them, but I have 10-12 free passes for next months (3/17-3/19) USITT Stage Expo at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Sorry, but they're only good for the trade show floor and not the various sessions. If you can use some, just email me your address off list and I'll gladly mail them off to you. Regards, The Thermoman of Dazian Brian Jeffrey www.dazian.com b.jeffrey [at] comcast.net ------------------------------ Message-ID: <000301c51830$86ea5c50$0600000a [at] BRUTUS> From: "Jon Ares" References: Subject: Re: Theatre Cats Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:15:14 -0800 > (By the way, > our cat is named Gobo. As if we weren't dorked out enough) I have a friend who's dog's name is Leko. Great name for this pooch. -- Jon Ares Program Director, West Linn HS Theatre Arts www.hevanet.com/acreative www.wlhstheatre.org ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 11:18:18 EST Subject: Re: theatre cats? In a message dated 2/21/05 10:55:03 AM, smboyle [at] cc.edu writes: >I've never known one named Pixel, but I had a friend who named his two >cats "Velcro" and "Duct Tape" for their habit of clinging to the >furniture. His was a non-theatre person so he didn't think of "Gaff >Tape" as an option. i know a ballet dancer, who's tiny black cat was called " le petite merde' " ------------------------------ Message-ID: In-Reply-To: From: "Matthew Breton" Subject: Re: theatre cats? Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 11:44:20 -0500 Scott Boyle had to ask: >How many of us have cats named Pixel? Didn't Robert A. Heinlein have a cat named Pixel in one of his novels? (Reminding Matt of the old Starship Troopers thread....) -- Matt ====== _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 11:56:59 -0500 Subject: Re: Theatre Cats From: Bruce Purdy Message-ID: In-Reply-To: <001401c517e7$3ca92750$6601a8c0 [at] tamiasuis> > If we can't even come up with a way to keep a "visitor" cat inside, > how would a contract-bound cat be confined to the premises? Whilst all of my cats are strictly "indoor cats" these days, many folks have "Indoor/outdoor" cats. They come and go as they please. A Theatre cat (living in an environment where doors and loading docks are frequently left open) would necessarily fall into the latter category. They may well go outside if they feel like it, but they know where home is and come back in when they are in the mood. A "Visitor" cat on the other hand (Especially one that doesn't know the great outdoors), might be more likely to "Escape", and not think of the Theatre as the place to return to. By the way, thank you all for the level of this discourse. Although dogs have come up as well, everything has remained quite civil so far - but beware. The potential for "Dog vs. Cat" debates can be as bitter as "Wintel vs. Mac" :-) Bruce -- Bruce Purdy Technical Director Smith Opera House ------------------------------ Message-Id: <6.2.0.14.0.20050221120223.042dd6e8 [at] mail.insightbb.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:04:18 -0500 From: Mike Brubaker Subject: Re: Theatre Cats In-Reply-To: References: <001401c517e7$3ca92750$6601a8c0 [at] tamiasuis> Or, worse yet, "Gerber vs. Leatherman" Mike At 11:56 AM 2/21/2005, Bruce Purdy wrote: > By the way, thank you all for the level of this discourse. Although dogs >have come up as well, everything has remained quite civil so far - but >beware. The potential for "Dog vs. Cat" debates can be as bitter as "Wintel >vs. Mac" :-) ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" Subject: RE: Theatre Cats Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:09:09 -0500 Message-ID: <012201c51838$12096d10$6401a8c0 [at] Dell> In-Reply-To: > Or, worse yet, "Gerber vs. Leatherman" Ginger? Or MaryAnn? ------------------------------ From: JDruc3737 [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:18:50 EST Subject: Re: Theatre Cats In a message dated 2/21/2005 12:10:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com writes: > Or, worse yet, "Gerber vs. Leatherman" Ginger? Or MaryAnn? Rolling Stones...Beatles ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:20:49 EST Subject: Re: Theatre Cats In a message dated 2/21/05 12:20:20 PM, JDruc3737 [at] aol.com writes: >> Or, worse yet, "Gerber vs. Leatherman" > >Ginger? Or MaryAnn? > > > >Rolling Stones...Beatles STOP ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! enough already ! keith ------------------------------ From: "Klyph Stanford" Subject: RE: Theatre Cats Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:32:55 -0500 In-Reply-To: Message-ID: In a message dated 2/21/2005 12:10:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com writes: > Or, worse yet, "Gerber vs. Leatherman" >Ginger? Or MaryAnn? >Rolling Stones...Beatles No, no. Elvis? Or Beatles? Klyph Stanford 336.575.7235 "Let's go get drunk on the light once more." Georges Seurat ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20050221124456.r706aw8joks8oosg [at] webmail2.isis.unc.edu> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:44:56 -0500 From: zhamm [at] email.unc.edu Subject: Re: Platform Legging->Carriage bolts References: In-Reply-To: I changed out the cab mount bushings on my old blazer and in fact had to deal with carriage bolts. It was actually very convenient that the floor of the truck had square recesses for the bolt. I was able to trade all the bushings out on my own. Maybe I should start building my platforms with aluminum frames? I wonder when that will actually be cost effective. Zach Hamm PlayMakers Repertory Company From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2005 17:54:55 EST Subject: Re: Platfom Legging systems? In a message dated 20/02/05 21:56:20 GMT Standard Time, WAXLERS [at] UCMAIL.UC.EDU writes: > AMEN! And again amen. This is the coach bolts thread. I have a book on restoring vintage cars, from the days when car bodies were framed in wood. Coach bolts were often used. They were fine when the wood was new and firm. As old age took its toll, the wood softened, and unfastening them was the very devil. This was before the days of angle grinders, which allow you to cut a slot for a screwdriver in the head. What the two engineers who wrote this suggest is to use hex headed bolts, bearing on steel plates let into the wooden members. These screw into metal dowels perpendicular to the bolt, and suitably tapped. This seems to be a much more secure fastening. Yes, it's a lot more trouble, but for structures which need to be dismantled and re-assembled from time to time, I think it would be well worth while. It's similar to the way flat packs are put together, but a good deal stronger, and stiffer. Frank Wood ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:48:43 -0500 Subject: Re: message headers? From: Bruce Purdy Message-ID: In-Reply-To: > All these conveniences are why I'm surprised roughly 2/3 of our > subscribers receive the digest! OK, OK, Noah - you've finally convinced me. After always having been a digest subscriber, I finally rolled up my sleeves and looked into how to set up Outlook Express to sort stagecraft messages into a particular box. You are right, it's easy. OE also will take the digest and "Burst" it into individual messages when it moves it into the "Stagecraft box". I did that with this morning's digest and it is indeed easier to read that way. Therefore I have just switched my subscription to "individual messages" mode. "Bursting" was a great way to test the waters. Thanks for the kick in the pants to get me to try it! Bruce -- Bruce Purdy Technical Director Smith Opera House ------------------------------ Message-ID: <20050221175507.49934.qmail [at] web52004.mail.yahoo.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 09:55:07 -0800 (PST) From: Jacqueline Haney Kidwell Subject: Pixel, was Re: theatre cats? In-Reply-To: --- Matthew Breton wrote: > Didn't Robert A. Heinlein have a cat named Pixel in > one of his novels? Pixel appeared in several of Heinlein's books, and then (by permission), in those of Spider Robinson. I think cats are generally easier to 'attach' to a space (i.e., a theatre) and dogs attach to a person, and thus visit more readily. Except Pixel, who comes and goes as he pleases, and walks through walls. --Jacki __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <2b.6d51d8fe.2f4b82d0 [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:30:40 EST Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! In a message dated 21/02/05 14:02:27 GMT Standard Time, IAEG [at] aol.com writes: > Any "locking" connector means that physical failure can result in bare hot > leads. Surely not if it is fitted with a well designed cable clamp, properly fitted. I don't know twist-locks, and haven't seen a stage-pin for forty years. The connectors normally found in UK theatre are the 15A BS655, and the 16A CEE. Both have a labyrinth inside, to keep the wires apart should anything come loose. Frank Wood ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "David R. Krajec" Subject: platform legging Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:32:19 -0600 Message-ID: In-Reply-To: Another voice weighing in on the issue... I typically use 2X4 framing for my platforms (but I'm always looking for alternatives). I store the frames without a top. They are lighter that way, although they do have a tendency to rack, which loosens the fasteners. Whenever I leg platform frames, I use a compression leg system. I don't know where I got the idea from, but it seems to work. The idea of the compression leg is to use the compressive strength of the wood to hold up the platform rather than rely on the friction imparted by the carriage (or other) bolt squeezing two pieces of wood together. I know that sheer strength may play into this, but I digress. So, I determine the total height of said platform. Subtract the thickness of the 2X4 frame, the homosote, the plywood, or any other deck topping. The remainder is the length of the leg. To attach the leg to the platform frame, I use scrap 3/4" plywood cut into a triangle. The size of the triangle is based on the length of the leg. (This is similar to 1/4" plywood cornerblock on an old-fashioned flat. Oh, oh, here's another thread - How do we now make flats?) The 3/4" plywood triangle preferably has the grain oriented parallel to the hypotenuse of the triangle. I also cut a 2X4 notch out of the corner of the triangle to accomodate the frame. I mount the leg so that it is in contact with both frame pieces. (Another short coming of carriage bolts is that you are only bolting through one part of the frame.) I screw through the plywood triangle into the platform frame and into the leg, thus creating a fairly stable structure. I've used this method on long legs as well, however, cross-bracing is definitely called for. Want a picture or drawing? Contact me off-list. drkrajec [at] stritch.edu David Krajec Cardinal Stritch University ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:33:31 EST Subject: Re: theatre cats? In a message dated 21/02/05 15:30:42 GMT Standard Time, chaoscon666 [at] yahoo.com writes: > Ok, I have to ask: > > How many of us have cats named Pixel? And, how many of them have similar talents? Frank Wood ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <1ea.36f988e1.2f4b83e9 [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:35:21 EST Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! In a message dated 2/21/05 1:31:41 PM, FrankWood95 [at] aol.com writes: >Surely not if it is fitted with a well designed cable clamp, properly fitted. > but so many stage pin and twist loc connectors are wired up badly and strain reliefs not properly fitted, that's the "reality" in either case, if pressure is put on a twist loc connection, if enough force is on it, the wire will pull out of the back of the socket before the twist loc comes apart, which if this is the female end gives you bare and HOT leads if a stage pins fails ( granted this doesn't count if it is gaff taped or "knotted" together) the connectors will separate, you will still have a disconnected circuit, but you WON'T have bare hot leads. so, , which is safer ? keith ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <53.21ca4510.2f4b84b7 [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:38:47 EST Subject: Re: theatre cats? In a message dated 21/02/05 16:45:55 GMT Standard Time, theatricalmatt [at] hotmail.com writes: > Didn't Robert A. Heinlein have a cat named Pixel in one of his novels? "The Cat who Walks through Walls", hence my question. He also appears in "To Sail beyond the Sunset". Frank Wood ------------------------------ Message-ID: <421A2EB0.4070807 [at] fredonia.edu> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:55:44 -0500 From: "Stephen E. Rees" Reply-To: Rees [at] fredonia.edu Subject: Re: Theatre Cats References: NO! Clapton vs Mayall. Steve IAEG [at] aol.com wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > > > STOP ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! > > enough already ! > > > keith ------------------------------ From: MissWisc [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:39:16 EST Subject: Re: Theatre Cats Donny Osmond versus David Cassidy (I vote for Donny.) And it's Beatles versus Beach Boys AKA British Invasion versus California Surfer Dudes (I have no preference) David Letterman versus Johnny Carson (Carson. Far more classy to his guests.) (Sorry, Keith!) Kristi ------------------------------ From: MissWisc [at] aol.com Message-ID: <86.2253d5ce.2f4b93d2 [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:43:14 EST Subject: Re: Peter Foy services Cc: bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com In a message dated 2/21/5 10:07:15 AM, bill [at] sapsis-rigging.com writes: << Much as he would have appreciated the gesture, I don't think there's time to put a Stagecraft reception together for this event. >> I have already raised a glass in his memory and said a prayer of thanks for all he did here on earth. Now the "angels" in heaven get a new (safer) way to fly! Kristi ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:49:01 EST Subject: Re: Peter Foy services In a message dated 2/21/05 2:44:06 PM, MissWisc [at] aol.com writes: >I have already raised a glass in his memory and said a prayer of thanks >for >all he did here on earth. Now the "angels" in heaven get a new (safer) >way to >fly! > >Kristi nawww, , , they don't need aircraft cable,, ya think ? keith ------------------------------ From: "Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson" Subject: RE: Peter Foy services Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 12:49:24 -0800 Message-ID: <012f01c51856$d597da00$0100a8c0 [at] DrDoomsComputer> In-Reply-To: And why not? This opportunity will not come again ... and he deserves our accolades .... he has done so much for all of us and the industry worldwide.=20 Doom --=20 Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson, Risk International & Associates, Inc. - www.riskit.com Latest workshops for Educational and Entertainment Industry Performing Arts Personnel (Riggers, and Public Assembly and Educational Technicians) www.riskit.com/workshops International Secondary Education Theater Safety Association (ISETSA) - www.isetsa.org -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sapsis Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 8:09 AM To: Stagecraft Subject: Peter Foy services For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- For those of you who have asked, please pardon the general e-mail, but this was quicker. Services for Peter are scheduled as follows: Sunday, February 27, 2005 at 12:00 noon Palm Mortuary=20 7600 S. Eastern Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89123 Phone: (702) 464-8500 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Actors=B9 Fund of America 729 Seventh Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10019=20 Phone: (212) 221-7300 Much as he would have appreciated the gesture, I don't think there's time to put a Stagecraft reception together for this event. <> Bill S. ------------------------------ Message-ID: <004b01c51856$9a01f200$6401a8c0 [at] cz1lbfinkbrlun> From: "Chad Croteau" References: Subject: Re: Champagne "pop" Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 15:47:42 -0500 Hi Mr. Immel, Would adding some baking powder to the bottle and then recorking it just before the scene happens be possible? If so, you'd have an extra boost of CO2 from the baking powder. You have to use poweder though, not baking soda. That's a different animal altogether. Hope this helps, Chad ----- Original Message ----- From: "Immel,Patrick" To: "Stagecraft" Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 9:30 AM Subject: Champagne "pop" > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Hello All, > > I am looking for a way to make a champagne bottle "pop" (but not "spew") > each time its opened. The bottle is only opened once a night. Is there > something I can add to the sparkling grape juice that we'll be using? It > has to be edible as the cast will be drinking the liquid. > > Thanks in Advance, > > Patrick Immel > Lighting & Scenic Designer > Northwest Missouri State University > > Ps, Yes I know that true Champagne comes from a region in France and most > "Champagne" is sparkling wine! > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:02:13 -0500 Subject: Re: Peter Foy services From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: on 2/21/05 3:49 PM, Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson at doomster [at] worldnet.att.net wrote: > And why not? This opportunity will not come again ... and he deserves > our accolades .... he has done so much for all of us and the industry > worldwide. > Doom No arguments there. It was just a time thing. Will I be toasting him on Sunday? You betcha? For those of you who might be going, I'll be there and will have a car. Not sure where I'm staying yet but if you want a pick up at the airport or something, give me a call on the mobile. Thanks Bill S. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile We stand behind, and under, our work. ------------------------------ From: "Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson" Subject: RE: Peter Foy services Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:04:39 -0800 Message-ID: <014101c51858$f5ea0330$0100a8c0 [at] DrDoomsComputer> In-Reply-To: Good for you. There will be quite a gathering I am sure. Barbara and Teresa and Joe called and asked me to hobble up there, and I shall. A great friend of mine for so many years and he has done so much for all of us. All of us. doom -- Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson, Risk International & Associates, Inc. - www.riskit.com Latest workshops for Educational and Entertainment Industry Performing Arts Personnel (Riggers, and Public Assembly and Educational Technicians) www.riskit.com/workshops International Secondary Education Theater Safety Association (ISETSA) - www.isetsa.org -----Original Message----- From: Stagecraft [mailto:stagecraft [at] theatrical.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sapsis Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 1:02 PM To: Stagecraft Subject: Re: Peter Foy services For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see --------------------------------------------------- on 2/21/05 3:49 PM, Dr. Randall W.A. Davidson at doomster [at] worldnet.att.net wrote: > And why not? This opportunity will not come again ... and he deserves > our accolades .... he has done so much for all of us and the industry > worldwide. > Doom No arguments there. It was just a time thing. Will I be toasting him on Sunday? You betcha? For those of you who might be going, I'll be there and will have a car. Not sure where I'm staying yet but if you want a pick up at the airport or something, give me a call on the mobile. Thanks Bill S. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile We stand behind, and under, our work. ------------------------------ Message-id: Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:53:07 -0500 Subject: Re: Theatre Cats From: "Joshua Webb" References: In-Reply-To: "Stagecraft" writes: >For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see >--------------------------------------------------- > >In a message dated 2/21/2005 12:10:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, >stagecraft [at] jeffsalzberg.com writes: >> Or, worse yet, "Gerber vs. Leatherman" > >>Ginger? Or MaryAnn? Red Sox/Yankees > > > > >>Rolling Stones...Beatles > >No, no. Elvis? Or Beatles? > >Klyph Stanford > >336.575.7235 > >"Let's go get drunk on the light once more." >Georges Seurat > > > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:11:35 -0500 Subject: Re: Theatre Cats From: Bill Sapsis Message-ID: In-Reply-To: on 2/21/05 4:53 PM, Joshua Webb at jwebb [at] worcesteracademy.org wrote: >>> Or, worse yet, "Gerber vs. Leatherman" >>> Ginger? Or MaryAnn? > Red Sox/Yankees >>> Rolling Stones...Beatles >> No, no. Elvis? Or Beatles? I have 2 cats. They are brothers. Their name is Cat. Both of them. www.sapsis-rigging.com 800.727.7471 800.292.3851 fax 267.278.4561 mobile We stand behind, and under, our work. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:14:48 -0600 Subject: Re: Theatre Cats From: Greg Persinger Message-ID: In-Reply-To: Upstage, Downstage, and Gobo, weren't theater cats but instead shop cats at LSD Nashville (before the PRG acquisition). They kept out the rats. Greg Persinger Vivid Illumination Greg [at] Vividillumination.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <000901c51863$22acb520$0600000a [at] BRUTUS> From: "Jon Ares" References: Subject: Re: Theatre Cats Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 14:17:31 -0800 > Upstage, Downstage, and Gobo, weren't theater cats but instead shop cats > at > LSD Nashville (before the PRG acquisition). > > They kept out the rats. Apparently not very well. PRG still took over. !cha-boom! yuk, yuk, yuk -- Jon Ares Program Director, West Linn HS Theatre Arts www.hevanet.com/acreative www.wlhstheatre.org ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:20:56 -0500 From: "Josh Ratty" Subject: Re: Theatre Cats Message-id: <001701c51863$9d9ae450$68022a0a [at] Rattys> References: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joshua Webb" To: "Stagecraft" Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 4:53 PM Subject: Re: Theatre Cats > Red Sox/Yankees This is one we had definitely better not start! Josh Ratty P.S. - Sox ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:24:27 -0600 Subject: Re: Theatre Cats From: Greg Persinger Message-ID: In-Reply-To: > >> Upstage, Downstage, and Gobo, weren't theater cats but instead shop cats >> at >> LSD Nashville (before the PRG acquisition). >> >> They kept out the rats. > > > Apparently not very well. PRG still took over. > > !cha-boom! yuk, yuk, yuk Actually, one of them died and the other two were placed in good homes before PRG ever came knocking. The rest is history. Greg Persinger Vivid Illumination Greg [at] Vividillumination.com ------------------------------ Message-ID: <421A6056.46D9CA8 [at] cybercom.net> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 17:27:34 -0500 From: Dale Farmer Subject: Re: Champagne "pop" References: "Immel,Patrick" wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Hello All, > > I am looking for a way to make a champagne bottle "pop" (but not "spew") > each time its opened. The bottle is only opened once a night. Is there > something I can add to the sparkling grape juice that we'll be using? It > has to be edible as the cast will be drinking the liquid. Fill with ginger ale prior to use and quickly cork it. FIll it with the ginger ale and the bottle very cold. You will lose less fizz that way. As it warms up the pressure will rise inside of the bottle. YOu may want to wire and foil the cork as well. Experiment with a bottle sitting under hot lights to see if it self-opens under the heat. IF you have a bar in the theater with a post-mix soda system, you can go down and increase the carbonation level of the soda water on the system for the filling of the bottle. --Dale ------------------------------ Message-ID: <003001c51868$b9f20ac0$0501a8c0 [at] Kozmain1> Reply-To: "Carson Koz Noel at LSFX Co." From: "Carson Koz Noel at LSFX Co." References: Subject: Re: Theatre Cats Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 15:57:31 -0700 Organization: LSFX Co. At the little theatre we had a "pseudo" t-cat. Ok, it was a feral cat that somehow kept getting in the theatre and birthing more feral cats. One performance it ran out onto stage (it was chasing something) and realized there were people there. Alot of people. As you can guess, it freaked. It ran up the grand, onto the catwalk, and flung itself off the stage right walk and ran out the door... Screeching all the way!!! All the actors were speechless. The audience found it hysterical and thought it was part of the show. Carson "Koz" Noel, III Light and Sound FX Co. / LSFX 5832 E. Camden Street Tucson, AZ 85712 Koz [at] LSFXCo.com Phone - 520.419.4529 Fax - 520.296.9751 *** This communication is intended solely for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain privileged and/or other confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, or believe that you have received this communication in error, please send reply to above email address or phone.*** ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 18:01:31 EST Subject: Re: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! In a message dated 21/02/05 18:36:10 GMT Standard Time, IAEG [at] aol.com writes: > >Surely not if it is fitted with a well designed cable clamp, properly fitted. > > but so many stage pin and twist loc connectors are wired up badly and strain > > reliefs not properly fitted, that's the "reality". Well, it shouldn't be. All our luminares are inspected and tested every summer, when the theatre is dark. Additionally, rigging crews are instructed to visually inspect all lanterns and cables as they rig, and either to repair or to set aside faulty ones > > in either case, if pressure is put on a twist loc connection, if enough > force > is on it, the wire will pull out of the back of the socket before the twist > loc comes apart, which if this is the female end gives you bare and HOT > leads. I don't know the twist-lock connector at all, and may be happier for that. It doesn't seem suitable for the purpose for which it is used. It sounds as though the locking action is at the pins, rather than at the body, to which the cable clamp is attached. > > if a stage pins fails ( granted this doesn't count if it is gaff taped or > "knotted" together) the connectors will separate, you will still have a > disconnected circuit, but you WON'T have bare hot leads. > > so, , which is safer ? Sounds like the stage pin, to me. I remember that they are now handier than the clunky great things I have met in the past. These were something like 3" square, and about an inch thick. Frank Wood ------------------------------ From: FrankWood95 [at] aol.com Message-ID: <55.6d72db19.2f4bc47f [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 18:10:55 EST Subject: Re: Champagne "pop" In a message dated 21/02/05 22:26:24 GMT Standard Time, dale [at] cybercom.net writes: > Fill with ginger ale prior to use and quickly cork it. FIll it with the > ginger > ale and the bottle very cold. You will lose less fizz that way. As it > warms > > up the pressure will rise inside of the bottle. YOu may want to wire and > foil the cork as well. Experiment with a bottle sitting under hot lights to > see > if it self-opens under the heat. The trouble is that champagne corks are not re-usable. Aside from their big heads, the body of the cork has a trapezoidal section, with the large end towards the inside of the bottle. The champagne houses must have a means of getting them in, but I have never seen such a device. Some sparkling wines come with plastic 'corks'. These may be re-usable, with the aid of a suitable hammer. Frank Wood ------------------------------ Reply-To: From: "Jeffrey E. Salzberg" Subject: RE: Bad! Bad, Electrician! No doughnuts! Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 18:13:31 -0500 Message-ID: <000a01c5186a$f8d78100$6401a8c0 [at] Dell> In-Reply-To: > > reliefs not properly fitted, that's the "reality". > > Well, it shouldn't be. You're right...and in any professionally-maintained house (and I'm considering that many amateur houses are "professionally maintained", albeit by folks who aren't being paid), it is. ...But, alas, there are many houses that are not so managed. ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <9255b12edc9a667da8ca421e731e5b28 [at] hillmardesign.com> From: gregg hillmar Subject: no longer cats in space, musicians, maybe Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 18:22:21 -0500 I would argue that there is no VS in this equation! They may have slightly differing views of the blues, but as they continue to occasionally play together (unlike my 4 cats and my dog (to keep some semblance of on-the-off-topic flavour)), there is no real rivalry. Nor are their instruments anything alike! Now if you wanted to compare Clapton to Buddy Guy, or to Albert Collins, or to Albert King, or to any of the newer generation of blues guitarists, we could find a very good VS there. But not IMHO with John Mayall. g. _____________________ 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 On Feb 21, 2005, at 1:55 PM, Stephen E. Rees wrote: > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > > --------------------------------------------------- > > NO! Clapton vs Mayall. > Steve > > IAEG [at] aol.com wrote: >> For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> STOP ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! enough already ! keith > ------------------------------ From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 23:31:40 GMT Subject: Re: Theatre Cats Message-Id: <20050221.153229.26087.142117 [at] webmail15.lax.untd.com> And how, exactly, do you Direct/train a cat to do that? /s/ Richard It ran up the grand, onto the catwalk, and flung itself off the stage right walk and ran out the door. The audience found it hysterical and thought it was part of the show. Carson "Koz" Noel, III ------------------------------ From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 23:44:41 GMT Subject: Re: Theatre Cats Message-Id: <20050221.154504.26087.142268 [at] webmail15.lax.untd.com> Actually, I am guilty of issuing the same recommendation when I design and build theatres near areas where rats and other vermin are present. Actors will often lose their concentration when challenged by a rat when they are about to go on, but can easily deal with a Theatre Cat. /s/Richard > Some where in my piles of research material is an article by a > theatre architect who had it in his contract that the theatre had to > install a theatre cat before opening. To keep down backstage > vermin one supposes. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 18:47:33 -0500 Subject: Re: Theatre Cats From: Herrick Goldman Message-ID: In-Reply-To: Go ahead start it! -H Sox > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Joshua Webb" > To: "Stagecraft" > Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 4:53 PM > Subject: Re: Theatre Cats > >> Red Sox/Yankees > > This is one we had definitely better not start! > > Josh Ratty > > P.S. - Sox > -- Herrick Goldman Lighting Designer, NYC www.HGLightingDesign.com 917-797-3624 "To the scores of silent alchemists who wreak their joy in darkness and in light bringing magic to life, we bow most humbly. "-CDS ------------------------------ Subject: RE: Champagne "pop" Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 18:31:28 -0600 Message-ID: From: "Curt Mortimore" Question. How "drinkable" is the baking powder mixture? Speaking directly to re-using cork corks. While it is difficult, it is not impossible. Once upon a time we needed a "classy" bottle of champagne for a production. Someone obtained a suitable bottle that fit the part, consumed the contents and brought us the bottle. Along with, the carefully removed foil, wire and cork. I then ran some water over the cork to get it damp and spent I-forget-how-long gently pressing, squeezing, twisting and massaging the cork back into the bottle. Once the cork was back in the bottle I then removed it and repeated the process several times. This process compressed the cork enough that it then could be removed and replaced without extreme difficulty. It also kept a tight enough seal to keep in the soda and gave us a decent pop. The bottle was then filled, the cork refitted and the wire and foil replaced. The wire and foil were only re-used one time each, our "supplier" provided plenty. As soon as the bottle came off-stage the cork was reinstalled to keep it compressed until it was time for refilling. As long as the cork did not spend hours out of the bottle it was reasonably easy to reinstall. I hope that helps, your mileage may vary. Curtis L. Mortimore Graceland University 1 University Place Lamoni, IA 50140 (641) 784-5265 ------------------------------ Message-ID: <421A7ECC.3020202 [at] peak.org> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 16:37:32 -0800 From: Pat Kight Subject: Re: Champagne "pop" References: In-Reply-To: Curt Mortimore wrote: > Speaking directly to re-using cork corks. While it is difficult, it is > not impossible. Once upon a time we needed a "classy" bottle of > champagne for a production. Someone obtained a suitable bottle that fit > the part, consumed the contents and brought us the bottle. Along with, > the carefully removed foil, wire and cork. I then ran some water over > the cork to get it damp and spent I-forget-how-long gently pressing, > squeezing, twisting and massaging the cork back into the bottle. Once > the cork was back in the bottle I then removed it and repeated the > process several times. This process compressed the cork enough that it > then could be removed and replaced without extreme difficulty. It also > kept a tight enough seal to keep in the soda and gave us a decent pop. > The bottle was then filled, the cork refitted and the wire and foil > replaced. The wire and foil were only re-used one time each, our > "supplier" provided plenty. As soon as the bottle came off-stage the > cork was reinstalled to keep it compressed until it was time for > refilling. As long as the cork did not spend hours out of the bottle it > was reasonably easy to reinstall. If you have a beer/winemaking supply store in your area, it's entirely possible that they may have a champagne corker on the premises, and be willing to let you use it to bottle your own sparkling cider/gingerale/etc. Or, alternately, they may be willing to bottle and cork non-alcholic fizz for stage use, complete with wire cork cage and foil overwrap. We've done that here, for the price of the bottles, corks and a free ad in our program. All that remained was to print out a suitably fancy "champagne" labels. Worked wonderfully. -- Pat Kight Albany (Ore.) Civic Theater kightp [at] peak.org ------------------------------ Message-ID: <001c01c51879$d1322100$0500a8c0 [at] lpt> From: References: Subject: Colortran Innovator Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 18:59:50 -0600 Organization: Minnesota Ballet Ben, My first question is has the school placed you in a position of authority to replace the board, or are they just asking for your advice? Is there a way to guess about repair costs? About the price for the Innovator, if it's a used board...pass! You could buy one new at that price, I did. I bought an Innovator 24/48 a few years ago. It was between an ETC express 24/48 or the Innovator 24/48, both roughly the same price. The Innovator had a few more bells and whistles that I now use on a regular basis, such as better intelligent lighting control with the 7 encoding wheels. As I tour the nation I find that most high schools have ETC express boards. If you're looking to replace the schools light board I'll give you more about why I chose the Innovator 24/48 over other boards. Kenneth Pogin Production / Tour Manager Minnesota Ballet ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <155.4ad16b04.2f4bf239 [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 21:26:01 EST Subject: Re: Champagne "pop" In a message dated 2/21/05 6:12:00 PM, FrankWood95 [at] aol.com writes: > >The trouble is that champagne corks are not re-usable. Aside from their >big >heads, the body of the cork has a trapezoidal section, with the large end > >towards the inside of the bottle. The champagne houses must have a means >of getting >them in, but I have never seen such a device. Some sparkling wines come >with >plastic 'corks'. These may be re-usable, with the aid of a suitable hammer. > >Frank Wood this is why I mentioned earlier to use the cheaper plastic cork that comes on bulk process "champagne" the real cork ones would be a bear to deal with keith ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <12d.56908811.2f4bf35d [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 21:30:53 EST Subject: Re: Theatre Cats In a message dated 2/21/05 6:46:25 PM, ladesigners [at] juno.com writes: >Actually, I am guilty of issuing the same recommendation when I design >and build theatres near areas where rats and other vermin are present. >Actors will often lose their concentration when challenged by a rat when >they are about to go on, but can easily deal with a Theatre Cat. >/s/Richard backstage at the old BOSTON OPERA HOUSE, , ( now the new Clear Channel BOSTON OPERA HOUSE ) we had pellet guns for target practice on the rats backstage and in the alley, , , fun fun fun, , , , keith ------------------------------ From: MissWisc [at] aol.com Message-ID: Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 22:23:01 EST Subject: Re: Champagne "pop" Why don't you just use the sparkling grape juice look-alikes that are available at the grocery store for $3 a piece? Shake it three times before you open it and it will POP! Kristi ------------------------------ From: "ladesigners [at] juno.com" Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 03:27:00 GMT Subject: Re: Theatre Cats Message-Id: <20050221.192735.4264.144784 [at] webmail21.lax.untd.com> So, you fire your pellet gun backstage during shows to test the actors' concentration while discouraging rats? /s/ Richard backstage at the old BOSTON OPERA HOUSE, , ( now the new Clear Channel BOSTON OPERA HOUSE ) we had pellet guns for target practice on the rats backstage and in the alley, , , fun fun fun, , , , keith ------------------------------ From: IAEG [at] aol.com Message-ID: <145.3ff97a31.2f4c0217 [at] aol.com> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 22:33:43 EST Subject: Re: Theatre Cats In a message dated 2/21/05 10:29:40 PM, ladesigners [at] juno.com writes: >So, you fire your pellet gun backstage during shows to test the actors' >concentration while discouraging rats? >/s/ Richard most of the shooting was limited to the area just outside the theatre in the old alley, , , and pellet guns don't make a lot of noise in any case, , I would assume that ClearChannel can afford a better exterminating service than Sarah Caldwell could! Mr. Ehrenberg ? keith ------------------------------ Message-ID: <421AC826.7000502 [at] peak.org> Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 21:50:30 -0800 From: Pat Kight Subject: Re: Champagne "pop" References: In-Reply-To: MissWisc [at] aol.com wrote: > Why don't you just use the sparkling grape juice look-alikes that are > available at the grocery store for $3 a piece? Shake it three times before you open > it and it will POP! All the fizzy juice beverages I've seen have screw-top lids ... which might spoil the illusion a bit. -- Pat Kight Albany (Ore.) Civic Theater kightp [at] peak.org ------------------------------ In-Reply-To: References: Message-Id: <8f72619c44a77ea1b75e22b7be9d0993 [at] theprices.net> From: Noah Price Subject: Re: Need the wisdom of the list-- Slightly OT Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 23:26:14 -0800 On Feb 21, 2005, at 5:54 AM, Jeffrey E. Salzberg wrote: > Can/Will anyone recommend software that will let me use my PDA (Pocket > PC) to remotely operate a notebook computer via WiFi? VNC (Virtual Network Computing) runs Windows, Linux, MacOS X, Palm PDA, etc... might work with a PocketPC PDA as well. Palm MacOS X And an improved "TightVNC" that runs on Windows and Unix For more variations, go to Sourceforge.net and search for "VNC" I haven't used it yet, but have been planning to try it... Noah ------------------------------ Message-ID: <001601c518b4$d009a4c0$4aecbed0 [at] hppav> From: "Joe Meils" References: Subject: Re: theatre cats? Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2005 02:02:10 -0600 "Number of the Beast" ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Breton" To: "Stagecraft" Sent: Monday, February 21, 2005 10:44 AM Subject: Re: theatre cats? > For info, archives & UNSUBSCRIBE, see > --------------------------------------------------- > > Scott Boyle had to ask: > > >How many of us have cats named Pixel? > > Didn't Robert A. Heinlein have a cat named Pixel in one of his novels? > > (Reminding Matt of the old Starship Troopers thread....) > > > -- Matt > > ====== > > _________________________________________________________________ > FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar - get it now! > http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ > ------------------------------ End of Stagecraft Digest #304 *****************************