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June 18, 2019
Published by Duane Wilson on June 18, 2019
From time to time the ASTC general inquiries line receives a request from a well-meaning person who wants to know how much it costs to build a theatre. This started a bit of a discussion amongst members about the difficulty of such a broad question. R. Duane Wilson will tackle this in a multi-part series. Here’s his introduction to the issue. READ MORE…
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June 18, 2019
Published by Staff on June 18, 2019
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The audience hopes to see magic when they visit a theatre. That magic is the result of many hours of hard work developing and rehearsing a performance. Much of that work occurs in a very important room where artists should be free to work without constraint or distraction. READ MORE…
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June 18, 2019
Published by Paul Sanow on June 18, 2019
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The American Society of Theatre Consultants added two new members at its Spring Business Meeting, held in conjunction with the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Conference in Louisville, KY. Jedd de Lucia of The Shalleck Collaborative in Berkeley, CA was accepted as a member. Also accepted for membership was Alex Colodner of ARUP in San Francisco, CA. READ MORE
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June 12, 2019
Published by Peter Scheu on June 12, 2019
By Peter Scheu, ASTC Often overlooked, the requirement that a Fire Safety Curtain remain closed at all times except when the stage and/or auditorium was in […]
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May 28, 2019
Published by Paul Sanow on May 28, 2019
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Once again ASTC will present their fun and exciting History of Theatre series at the upcoming IAVM conference. ASTC’s “History Boys” are back, this time in “Sweet Home Chicago”. READ MORE…
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May 16, 2019
Published by Michael Parrella on May 16, 2019
Beverage management systems may also be used because make extensive use of large diameter pipe and these systems are designed with large radius bends to make it easier for users to pull cables. READ MORE
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April 6, 2019
Published by Van Phillips, ASTC on April 6, 2019
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ASTC & USITT congratulate the first place winning team from Emerson College and the second place winning team from Florida State University in the 5th ASTC-USITT […]
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February 25, 2019
Published by Peter Rosenbaum on February 25, 2019
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It is with true sadness that the American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) learned of Fred Foster’s passing after his battle with cancer. His legacy to the live performing arts industry and the venues that house them will forever be revered, and he will be sorely missed.
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January 6, 2019
Published by Robert Long on January 6, 2019
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Many theatres and concert halls include “boxes” along the sides of the theatre, typically above the orchestra seating. Why are they useful and desirable? Some thoughts on this important piece of auditorium architecture.
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