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 […]
December 16, 2019

Proscenium Opening Protection via Smoke Control

Many stages need protection at the stage opening due to the height of the stage. One of the more recently developed options for stage proscenium protection is smoke control. At a recent USITT Conference, member Chip Ulich led a presentation on the subject, recounted here…. READ MORE
December 12, 2019

The Empty Space – Building Volume, Part 2

Member R. Duane Wilson, ASTC continues his examination of why theatres and other places of public assembly are so much more costly than other construction types. Here he looks at the added volume found in these spaces…. READ MORE
December 10, 2019

The Uncommon Space – Building Volume, Part 1

ASTC Member R. Duane Wilson considers why performance spaces are difficult to accurately estimate compared to other construction projects…. READ MORE
December 5, 2019

Did You Know – Never Enough Storage

Continuing our series of short, informative articles on a variety of theatre planning topics, we offer these thoughts on storage space …. READ MORE…
November 8, 2019

Did You Know – Break a Leg and Other Theatre Superstitions

Continuing our series of short, informative articles on a variety of theatre planning topics, we offer these thoughts on the origins of some theatre superstitions. READ MORE…
October 21, 2019

ASTC announces new members 2019

The Board of Directors of the American Society of Theatre Consultants welcomes three new members to the ranks, accepted in October 2019. READ MORE…
September 17, 2019

Did You Know? – Ghost Lights, Tormentors and Cycs

Continuing our series of short, informative articles on a variety of theatre planning topics, we offer these thoughts on some backstage technical terms. READ MORE