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Erich Friend

Making a list – And checking it twice

OSHA knows who’s been naughty and who’s been nice (and safe).  The Deputy Director for OSHA’s Directorate of Environmental Programs, Patrick Kapust, provided the new list of the top 10 violations for fiscal year 2011 (October 1, 2010 to…

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Ian Boze replied to Matthew Overturf's discussion 'Theatre Safety Curriculum'
I would look at the OSHA safety standards and the "standards" that theaters are "required" to follow and distill them into a list of cardinal rules. I also think a big key would be to explain why, as they are old enough that…
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Matt -- here's a good place to start, with a few basics:  http://www.stage-directions.com/current-issue/65-td-talk/3807-lets-keep-safety-first.html I'll also put the word out that you're looking for advice. 
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Theatre Safety Curriculum

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Making a list – And checking it twice

OSHA knows who’s been naughty and who’s been nice (and safe).  The Deputy Director for OSHA’s Directorate of Environmental Programs, Patrick Kapust, provided the new list of the top 10 violations for fiscal year 2011 (October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011).  The list includes a mix of general industry and construction standards:The…See More
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    Matthew Overturf

    Theatre Safety Curriculum 2 Replies

    I am looking for some Tech Theatre safety curriculum that is easy to understand. I am taking my Basic Theatre class through it so they can work on the set for our Spring Musical. They are High School…Continue

    Started by Matthew Overturf in Backstage. Last reply by Ian Boze yesterday.

    Candyce Iseminger

    Assisting with Lighting Plots: Short Fixtures 4 Replies

    Alright, I have been asked to help make a standard light plot for one of our local houses. As I'm doing the math to figure out what fixtures should be used in the venue, I'm discovering that we do…Continue

    Tags: Lighting

    Started by Candyce Iseminger in Backstage. Last reply by David McCall on Monday.

    Candyce Iseminger

    Creating Projections 4 Replies

    A company in town that I TD for is wanting to use projections for their upcoming production. However, I have not been able to find anything online that I could use. I am looking for some advice, What…Continue

    Tags: animation, projection

    Started by Candyce Iseminger in Backstage. Last reply by Ford Sellers on Monday.

    Meghan O. Koesters

    Edible Leg? 2 Replies

    Hello everyone,Lionface Productions in Bowling Green, OH is doing Winter One Acts and I have been hired on as the makeup artist. For the most part I don't think I will have any issues, however, one…Continue

    Tags: leg, edible, theatre, makeup, prop

    Started by Meghan O. Koesters in Miscellaneous. Last reply by Kelly Wiegant Mangan on Monday.

    Elizabeth Finkler

    Dance auditions for a non-dancing role? 1 Reply

    I just came back from an audition for How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, and have come to the conclusion that I will never get cast in a musical again.  I had some dance training many,…Continue

    Tags: auditions, choreography, dancing

    Started by Elizabeth Finkler in Onstage. Last reply by Ken Dreistadt Jan 14.

    James Lockhart

    How to safely approach an executive director on ideas & thoughts 1 Reply

    Hello Theater Face,   I got ask this question and hopefully I get some insight on an issue currently facing a community theater that I am part of. The theater hired a new executive director who has…Continue

    Started by James Lockhart in Management. Last reply by James Lopolito Jan 12.

    Randall R. Read

    Staffing of a new Regional Theatre 8 Replies

    I realize that this is a bit premature, but we are building a Regional Performing Arts Center in Northwestern Wisconsin, (about 90 miles NE of the Twin Cities). We plan to open our doors beginning…Continue

    Started by Randall R. Read in Onstage. Last reply by techietildeath Dec 30, 2011.

    Kevin M Mitchell

    Converting Old Churches Into Theaters 2 Replies

    Like many, I got to catch up on some theater here in St. Louis over the holidays.  One was a Stray Dog Production of "Santaland Diaries."  It was at a converted church.  There are several of these…Continue

    Started by Kevin M Mitchell in Miscellaneous. Last reply by John Kimball Dec 28, 2011.

    Bob Frame

    2 Scene Express 48/96 vs. Element 3 Replies

    First- I am Director of Theatre operations at a Community College in Central NY. My space has a couple of hundred conventionals, 2 movers, 12 scrollers, and 8 LED (ETC/Selador)This is more of a…Continue

    Started by Bob Frame in Backstage. Last reply by Rick Reid Dec 27, 2011.

    Jacob Coakley

    Staging and Platform Techniques 5 Replies

    In the December issue of…Continue

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    Started by Jacob Coakley in Backstage. Last reply by Rich Dionne Dec 27, 2011.

     
     
     

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