September 22, 2020

Did You Know – Sound & Light Locks

Well-designed transitions between lobbies or corridors and the performance space are very important. Without Sound and Light Locks, performances can be disturbed by light spill and noisy doors.
August 7, 2020

Did You Know – Ladder Changes

Fixed ladders are often necessary in performance spaces. They need to be used carefully, and recent rules from OSHA should be considered.
June 17, 2020

Let the Sunshine In – Daylight in Performing Arts Buildings

The initial instinct of many people in the performing arts is to create theatres and production spaces which are dark and disconnected from daylight. However, many areas in a performing arts building can benefit from daylight, including the performance space if carefully planned ….
By By Robert Long, FASTC & Robert Shook, FASTC
June 11, 2020

Did You Know – Loading Docks

Loading Docks may not be glamorous, but they are incredibly important to the success of performing arts buildings. Robert Long, FASTC offers some key planning ideas for Loading Docks.
May 6, 2020

Cuba Reflections

Peter Scheu, ASTC was part of the contingent of Theatre Consultants who ventured to Havana in the fall of 2019. Here he reflects on his experience in Cuba – what he saw and learned.
April 15, 2020

ASTC Announces New Fellows and Member for 2020

ASTC is pleased to announce that at the “Online” Annual Business Meeting, Jack Hagler, Todd Hensley, and R. Duane Wilson were recognized and awarded the title of Fellow of American Society of Theatre Consultants (FASTC.)
April 1, 2020

Encounter with Havana

Michael Parrella, ASTC recalls the Malpaso dance group's performance in a former Sephardic synagogue during ASTC's trip to Havana, Cuba and how their performance without scenery or lighting was so impactful and moving.
March 25, 2020

ASTC Forum Travels to Havana

In the Fall of 2019, a contingent of ASTC members participated in a cultural exchange tour in Havana. Over the next few months, some of those members will offer some insights into performing arts and venues in the Cuban capital city…. READ MORE…
February 25, 2020

ASTC Theatre Tour – Havana

In October 2019, nine ASTC Members and six of their spouses traveled to Havana, Cuba to explore historic theatres and to understand local theatre and architectural […]