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November 13, 2022
Published by Staff on November 13, 2022
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In the early days of Theatre Consulting as a profession, some consultants were much more hands-on when it comes to the design of equipment to solve a particular need. As the saying goes, “necessity is the mother of invention”. Jim Read, FASTC shares some thoughts on his early work with consulting pioneer, George C. Izenour, and how early winch controls were developed.
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November 12, 2022
Published by Paul Sanow on November 12, 2022
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The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) mourns the loss of longtime member and Fellow, James “Jim” Read, FASTC, who passed away on November 2, 2022.
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October 4, 2022
Published by Admin on October 4, 2022
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The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) announces that Michael Nishball has been accepted into membership at the organization’s Forum, held in Nashville at the beginning […]
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August 22, 2022
Published by Paul Sanow on August 22, 2022
Dressing and Makeup Rooms have specific requirements that are often ignored or misunderstood. Some of those requirements help performers do the work they need to do, while other requirements are there for life safety.
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July 20, 2022
Published by Staff on July 20, 2022
After you work through the word etymology, you will find some solid information about trends in box offices for performing arts.
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June 14, 2022
Published by Paul Sanow on June 14, 2022
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ASTC has created a mentorship program for students so they may learn about our profession, and with any luck, better expose students to a career path they may not know exists. The first student has now been through the program in New York City.
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May 31, 2022
Published by Kent Conrad on May 31, 2022
The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) remains committed to standards development for performance and assembly spaces. Bill Conner, FASTC has long represented ASTC in the codes community, and has recently been appointed to another committee.
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May 18, 2022
Published by Paul Sanow on May 18, 2022
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Performing arts spaces are complicated. Don’t assume a theatre consultant is merely an equipment specifier. Gain their expertise early, not when it is too late to fix problems. In the end the consultant’s fee is money well spent and the resulting building will be much better.
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April 21, 2022
Published by Staff on April 21, 2022
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ASTC:Notes recently heard from a reader inquiring about codes and design standards for corridors used in performing arts. As with anything else related to performance buildings, the code minimum is rarely sufficient for the job. Good design considers the way circulation routes are used….
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