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CHAUVET Professional Creates NYE Magic for Mike Grabowski and The Lighting Design Group

 

ABCs ‘Dick Clarks New Years Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ was lit by Lighting Design Group’s Senior Lighting Designer, Mike Grabowski with a range of CHAUVET Professional fixtures. Photo by John Argueta/ABC via Getty Images) DURAN DURAN

Mike Grabowski was thrilled with his experience designing the multiple stages under his purview for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest in Times Square this year, except for one thing. His single regret didn’t involve the rain that fell for much of the evening, either. After all, the “unpredictability of nature,” comes with the territory when lighting outdoor events, said The Lighting Design Group’s senior designer. Plus, given that most of his rig was IP65 rated, he had little to worry about regarding the showers. (He and the team have seen a lot of challenging weather, being at Times Square on NYE, for over a decade of these shows.)Read More »CHAUVET Professional Creates NYE Magic for Mike Grabowski and The Lighting Design Group

Behind the Scenes Offers Virtual Training for Mental Health First Aid and Bystander Intervention

Behind the Scenes is encouraging all in the live events industry to become a certified Mental Health First Aider in 2023 and make a real difference. Take an active role in helping to care for those you work with. Expand your skill sets by learning how to identify, understand and respond to signs of distress in your colleagues and help make our workplaces healthier and safer spaces for all. You will be able to use the information you learn every day in interactions with your co-workers as well as friends and family.

ESTA Announces the 2023 Board of Directors Election Results

Todd Spence

The results are in for the 2023 ESTA Board of Directors election. Incumbent Todd Spencer of Ventana Capital Investments will return as President, and incumbent Joe Aldridge will return as Individual Director. Hannah R. D’Amico of IATSE has been elected as the new Organizational Director. She will succeed Alan M. Rowe, who reached his term limit.Read More »ESTA Announces the 2023 Board of Directors Election Results

Industry Snapshot: Everyone Counts

The Live Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (LACE) Survey funded by USITT and The Ohio State University and administered by SMU DataArts will show who is doing what in the live events industry. Also, here’s a look at USA829’s membership survey.

We Will Do Better: United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, Releases Membership Demographic Data

United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, has released its membership-wide demographic data (graphic also attached to this release) to highlight an important internal issue and advocate for meaningful opportunities for underrepresented and often marginalized artists, designers, and professionals within the Local and across the entertainment industry.Read More »We Will Do Better: United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, Releases Membership Demographic Data

Register for the Midwest Rigging Intensive, August 25-27 in Chicago

ESTA will host the very first Midwest Rigging Intensive on August 25-27 in Chicago. The weekend-long event will feature a curriculum developed by a group of dedicated instructors, all of whom are ETCP Recognized Trainers. With a focus on practical learning for entertainment riggers, the Midwest Rigging Intensive will be a fantastic opportunity to train with some of the top minds in the industry: Ben Brian (Reed Rigging), Tyler DeLong (DeLong Rigging Solutions), Brent “Mickey” Henry (ETC), Ed Leahy (Chicago Flyhouse), Tracy Nunnally (Vertigo), Patrick Stewart (ETC), Shane Kelly (DePaul University), Rebecca Knipfer (ETC), and Verda Beth Martell (DLR Group). This exciting new event will provide enough hours to fulfill a technician’s ETCP Education Renewal Credits requirement.Read More »Register for the Midwest Rigging Intensive, August 25-27 in Chicago

New Summer and Fall Dates Announced for Mental Health First Aid Training

Mental Health First Aid Training Classes for July, August, and September 2022 are now posted on the Behind the Scenes website at btshelp.org/mhfa. Take an active role in helping to care for those you work with. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your skill sets by learning how to identify, understand and respond to signs of distress in your colleagues and help make our workplaces healthier and safer spaces for all. You will be able to use the information you learn every day in interactions with your co-workers as well as friends and family.Read More »New Summer and Fall Dates Announced for Mental Health First Aid Training

United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE Garners 2022 Tony Honor for its Indelible Contribution to the Broadway Community

The American Theatre Wing and the Broadway League announced on May 6 that United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, will receive a 2022 Tony Honor for Excellence in the Theatre. United Scenic Artists (Local USA 829) is the national labor union and creative community of designers, artists, and professionals working across the entertainment industry.

Excellence in the Theatre 2022 Tony Honors

The Tony Awards Administration Committee has announced that they will present the 2022 Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre to five outstanding contributors to the Broadway industry – United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, IATSE, the Asian American Performers Action Coalition (AAPAC); Broadway For All; music copyist, Emily Grishman; and Feinstein’s/54 Below.

The Tony Honors for Excellence in the Theatre were established in 1990 and are awarded annually to institutions, individuals and/or organizations that have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in theatre, but are not eligible in any of the established Tony Award categories.

“All five of this year’s honorees have made outstanding contributions to our Broadway community,” said Charlotte St. Martin, President of The Broadway League and Heather Hitchens, President and CEO of the American Theatre Wing. “Their dedication, commitment and support to the Arts is now more important than ever, and we are thrilled to shine a light on these organizations at this year’s Tony Honors.”Read More »Excellence in the Theatre 2022 Tony Honors

IATSE Members Ratify Contracts with Producers, Studios and Streaming Services

Contracts between IATSE and AMPTP address quality-of-life issues such as rest and meal breaks; boost revenues from streaming; include raises for all members and lift those at the bottom to a living wage.

Los Angeles—Members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE) have voted to ratify two contracts, the Basic Agreement, and the Area Standards Agreement, with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), the trade group representing producers, major studios, and streaming services.Read More »IATSE Members Ratify Contracts with Producers, Studios and Streaming Services

Tentative Three-Year Agreement between IATSE and AMPTP Averts Nationwide Strike

LOS ANGELES – A nationwide strike that would have started Oct. 18 was averted Oct. 16 when IATSE reached a tentative three-year agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). A key issue in the dispute was on Basic and Videotape Agreements affecting 40,000 film and television workers represented by 13 West Coast IATSE local unions.