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February 25, 2019
Published by Peter Rosenbaum on February 25, 2019
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It is with true sadness that the American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) learned of Fred Foster’s passing after his battle with cancer. His legacy to the live performing arts industry and the venues that house them will forever be revered, and he will be sorely missed.
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January 6, 2019
Published by Robert Long on January 6, 2019
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Many theatres and concert halls include “boxes” along the sides of the theatre, typically above the orchestra seating. Why are they useful and desirable? Some thoughts on this important piece of auditorium architecture.
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January 6, 2019
Published by Jack P. Hagler on January 6, 2019
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Despite the attitudes of some purists, food and beverage is an important income stream for many Performing Arts Centers. Both within the performance space and in other public spaces, audiences are expecting options, and at a higher level of quality.
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January 5, 2019
Published by Paul Sanow on January 5, 2019
The first in a series of short, helpful articles unlocking lingo and mysteries of the performing arts. First an easy one; stage directions.
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January 4, 2019
Published by Stephen Placido on January 4, 2019
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It took decades of organizing and planning to build the Adrienne Arsht Centre for the Performing Arts in Miami. That process has been documented for all, so we may learn from the successes and challenges of building a major performing arts project.
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October 31, 2018
Published by Staff on October 31, 2018
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October 25, 2018- The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) is pleased to announce that at the Fall 2018 Forum meeting held in Chicago on Oct. […]
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September 5, 2018
Published by Kimberly Corbett Oates on September 5, 2018
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The American Society of Theatre Consultants is celebrating its 35th Anniversary this year. Typically, we are all too busy doing our work and don’t take the time to look back. Here, a few members look back on where ASTC started and what it has accomplished. READ MORE…
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August 29, 2018
Published by Duane Wilson on August 29, 2018
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Question: What makes scenery so expensive?
Answer: A proscenium frame.
Question: Why?
Answer: Because it must be filled with Scenery.
-James Hull Miller, ASTC
As ASTC celebrates 35 years, member R. Duane Wilson looks back to a founding member and mentor in theatre design. James Hull Miller found a different way to look at performance venues. READ MORE…
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August 29, 2018
Published by Paul Sanow on August 29, 2018
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Is it a “stage” or a “platform”? While this seems an easy question to answer, it often is a source of confusion when designing a space for performance. The distinction is quite important, with far-ranging and often expensive consequences. READ MORE…
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