June 12, 2019

Did You Know – Close That Fire Safety Curtain!

By Peter Scheu, ASTC Often overlooked, the requirement that a Fire Safety Curtain remain closed at all times except when the stage and/or auditorium was in […]
May 28, 2019

ASTC Presents at IAVM Venue Connect 2019

Once again ASTC will present their fun and exciting History of Theatre series at the upcoming IAVM conference. ASTC’s “History Boys” are back, this time in “Sweet Home Chicago”. READ MORE…
May 16, 2019

Did You Know – Cable Passes

Beverage management systems may also be used because make extensive use of large diameter pipe and these systems are designed with large radius bends to make it easier for users to pull cables. READ MORE
April 6, 2019

And the Winner of the 2019 ASTC-USITT Renovation Challenge is…

ASTC & USITT congratulate the first place winning team from Emerson College and the second place winning team from Florida State University in the 5th ASTC-USITT […]
February 25, 2019

ASTC Remembers Fred Foster

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.
January 6, 2019

The Case for Boxes

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.
January 6, 2019

Making a Night (or Day) of it: Food in the Performing Arts Center

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.
January 5, 2019

Did You Know – Stage Directions

The first in a series of short, helpful articles unlocking lingo and mysteries of the performing arts. First an easy one; stage directions.
January 4, 2019

Book Review: “Center of Dreams”

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.