Professional Development Program

Description of Subject:

This session will take a running leap through the last 75 years or so of Lighting Design technology, from its birth with paper and pencil through the ability to previsualize your entire lighting design with the touch of a finger - what Jim considers "the adolescence of lighting design technology. Hosted by Jim Hutchison of JimOnLight.com and CAST Software, this hour-long incursion will take the audience along the child life cycle that is technology for designing and visualizing light.

Description of Subject:

A basic look at the acoustic signal path between the loudspeaker and the listener’s ears. Fundamentals of audio and acoustics are reinforced using practical examples

Speaker(s):

Christopher Kulesa

Description of Subject:

Mark Kiracofe of IATSE International explains what the IATSE is (and isn’t). Representatives from the areas Locals will be on hand to give a brief overview of their specific Locals, what crafts they represent, and where they work. They will also answer questions you have about membership processes, fees, and all that jazz.

Speaker(s):

Mark Kiracofe

Description of Subject:

A comprehensive overview examines practical skills often considered vital to kick-starting a successful career in technical theatre. Steve Shelley shows how to utilize business research and marketing tactics to find backstage jobs and get your foot in the door. General topics include: targeted job searches; crafting resumes, cover letters, and portfolios; and successful job interview techniques.

Speaker(s):

Steve Shelly

Description of Subject:

Signature Theatre’s Director of Production Paul Ziemer joins Theatre Consultants from Auerbach Pollock Friedlander and Acoustics Consultants from Akustiks in a presentation and open discussion about the development process and the design of spaces and choices for systems and equipment at the Pershing Square, Signature Center. The Center is the new permanent home of Signature Theatre Company, which opened in January 2012 and currently in its second season. The 70,000 square foot project fulfills Founding Artistic Director James Houghton’s vision of a three-theatre center, supporting the company’s expanded series of programs focusing on the core mission of celebrating the role of the playwright. The facility is designed by Gehry Partners LLP, with Executive Architect H3, and located within a 59-story high rise hotel and residential tower developed by the Related Companies (developer for Time Warner Building with Jazz at Lincoln Center). Covering an entire city block, the new Signature Center’s three performance venues include the End Stage, a 299-seat theatre; the Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre, a 199-seat flexible theatre; and the 199-seat Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre. The performance spaces are situated around a central lobby with a café and bookstore. The project also includes a 99-seat performance/rehearsal space and a second rehearsal studio as well as Signature Theatre’s administrative offices.

Speaker(s):

Panelists: Paul Ziemer, Director of Production, Signature Theatre; Don Guyton – Senior Associate, Auerbach Pollock Friedlander; Daniel Mei – Senior Associate, Auerbach Pollock Friedlander, Russell Todd – Principal, Akustiks