Why Hire an ASTC Member?
The American Society of Theatre Consultants has a current membership of 49 individuals representing 25 theatre consulting offices. The strength of the organization rests with the ongoing interaction among individual members and the collective mission to establish and maintain best practices within the theatre building design industry.
The design of performance facilities is often stated to be in the same category of complexity as that of hospitals and laboratory facilities, being the most complex physical structures to achieve. ASTC members are committed to an ongoing process of broadening their understanding of this building type through in-depth examinations of the many aspects of performance facility design. Each year, the organization sponsors a Forum at which members explore a new subject and issues are examined in detail. Past Forum topics include:
- Programming and Planning for the 21st Century
- The Artistic Side of Theatre Planning
- Acousticians
- Facilities for Dance
- Casino Theatres
- Outdoor Theatres
- Rooms for Music
- Front of House Design Issues
- And many more
The ASTC has a continuing interest and involvement in the evolution of building codes and has been a major catalyst in the development of all of the major building and life safety codes pertaining to performance facility design.
The ASTC maintains close ties with allied organizations including the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), the International Association of Auditorium Managers (IAAM), the Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA), and the International Institute for Theatre Technology (OISTAT). In 1999, the ASTC established an Internship Program that invites qualified theatre and architectural students to participate in annual Forum activities.
The American Society of Theatre Consultants is proud of its accomplishments and looks forward to serving a continuing and increasing role in the advancement of the design of performance facilities and allied projects. So, why hire an ASTC theatre consultant? You should already know the answer.