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 […]
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
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…
June 18, 2019

Client Involvement in the Theatre Design Process

Too often when performing arts facilities are being designed, the design team isn’t hearing enough from the most important voice: the client. No one knows more about the mission and hopes of an organization than those users. Here we discuss why that voice is so important. READ MORE…
June 18, 2019

How Much Will My Theatre Cost?

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…