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March 13, 2024
Published by Raymond Kent on March 13, 2024
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Accommodating the needs of all who use a performing arts center should mean more than just providing wheelchair spaces for the audience or ensuring a performer can use a restroom. There are others who live and work in these spaces who also deserve a well-designed and efficient facility. Universal Design can and should be considered throughout performing arts spaces.
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February 21, 2024
Published by Paul Sanow on February 21, 2024
Sometimes there is confusion in the marketplace about the roles of theatre consultants and dealers. Some owners or architects elect to work with a dealer, thinking they will receive the same level of service as they would from a dedicated theatre consultant, and possibly for free. Theatre consultants and dealers may each be considered “theatre experts”, but they have very different roles and agendas in the construction process.
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January 24, 2024
Published by Robert Long on January 24, 2024
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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.
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January 24, 2024
Published by Ted Ohl on January 24, 2024
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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.
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December 15, 2023
Published by Michael Parrella on December 15, 2023
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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.
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December 15, 2023
Published by Kimberly Corbett Oates on December 15, 2023
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The ASTC celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year. We look back at what the organization has meant to long time and newer members.
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December 11, 2023
Published by Staff on December 11, 2023
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.
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December 2, 2023
Published by Paul Sanow on December 2, 2023
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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.
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November 18, 2023
Published by Paul Sanow on November 18, 2023
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.
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