January 24, 2024

ASTC Remembers Richard Pilbrow

Richard Pilbrow is a well-known name in the circles of theatre design and consulting.  While he was never a member of ASTC, Richard’s influence can be seen in many theatres designed around the world, and in many consulting firms.
January 24, 2024

ASTC Remembers Tony Diemont

The rigging industry lost a significant equipment designer whose work has graced many stages and concert halls.  Tony Diemont of the New York firm Pook Diemont & Ohl (PDO) and acouStaCorp died in October 2023.   Associate ASTC Member Ted Ohl offers some thoughts on behalf of ASTC. 
December 15, 2023

ASTC 40th Anniversary Forum

The members of the American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) held their annual Forum in New York City. Coinciding with the 40th Anniversary of the organization, the group toured several high profile recent projects in the city and held a reception to celebrate.
December 15, 2023

Happy 40th Birthday to the American Society of Theatre Consultants!

The ASTC celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year. We look back at what the organization has meant to long time and newer members.
December 11, 2023

Did You Know – Checking in on the Coat Room

At some point in the design of performing arts spaces there may be a discussion of the requirements for a coat room. Buildings are changing with the times, and this program space is no different.
December 2, 2023

What Happens in the Lobby

Lobbies aren’t just places where audiences mill about, waiting for the doors to open so they can find their seats. More and more operators want these spaces to serve a variety of functions, often to generate revenue or at least provide audience service.
November 18, 2023

Gil-Pujols completes the 2023 James Read Internship Program for ASTC

At USITT’s conference in St. Louis, high School student Alyssa Gil-Pujols presented her experience working with an ASTC mentor. During her internship she learned about theatre consulting as a potential career path and completed a project to demonstrate some of what she learned.
November 18, 2023

ASTC Presents at IAVM Pittsburgh

The ASTC continues to be active at the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM) Conference, this year in Pittsburgh. Two intrepid ASTC Fellows led the charge with the next installment of their history series.
November 18, 2023

New ASTC Members – Fall 2023

Two new consultants have been invited to join the membership of the American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC).