Behind the Scenes announces upcoming virtual trainings for Mental Health First Aid, as well as Bystander Intervention for Bullying and Harassment. Here is further information on the available training classes for these important topics.Read More »Spring 2024 Virtual Trainings for Mental Health First Aid and Bystander Intervention for Bullying and Harassment
As part of the Behind the Scenes (BTS) Mental Health Initiative, BTS is bringing the Wellness Lounge to LDI 2023, December 3-5 in Las Vegas. In addition to daily presentations and one-on-one consultations on mental and physical wellness there are a number of special activities:Read More »Stop by the Wellness Lounge and Learn About the Shine a Light Campaign
Behind the Scenes is pleased to announce that German Light Products (GLP), manufacturer of high-quality intelligent lighting fixtures for the professional lighting market, has joined the BTS Pledge-of-Support Program. The company will contribute a portion of the profits from their new Creative Light products to Behind the Scenes.Read More »Creative Light Products from German Light Products Support Behind the Scenes
Bystander Intervention in the Entertainment Workplace
Have you ever witnessed a co-worker being bullied or intimated? Would you like to know how to safely intervene? In just 90 minutes you will learn five easily accessible tools for use in any workplace to safely intervene without the worry of retaliation. Entertainment industry scenarios will help you understand how to choose tools to match your comfort level. The next free webinar is on Sunday, April 30th from 4-5:30 p.m. EDT.Read More »Upcoming Virtual Trainings for Bystander Intervention for Bullying and Mental Health First Aid
Visit the Behind the Scenes booth #11730 at The NAMM Show to learn about the BTS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative, receive valuable information to post in your workplace, and attend one of their brief presentations to learn about available tools and resources, Mental Health First Aid training, and hear about one person’s journey from the depths of depression to helping others.Read More »Visit the Behind the Scenes Booth at NAMM for Valuable Mental Health Information
Robert David Roach, 67 of Longwood, FL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 7, 2023. Bob had recently been diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) and received a successful bone marrow transplant from his son, Mike. Sadly, in his weakened state he contracted pneumonia and was not able to rebound from it. He was born in Johnson City, TN on March 25, 1955 to John and Josephine Roach who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by brothers John and Jim Roach.Read More »In Memoriam: Bob Roach, Lighting Industry Veteran, 67
Behind the Scenes announced plans for upcoming virtual training sessions including Mental Health First Aid and Bystander Intervention instruction through May 2023. More info can… Read More »Spring Mental Health First Aid and Bystander Intervention Training Announced
The Behind the Scenes Foundation has added a number of new Board Members over the last six months intended to broaden industry representation and ensure continuity for future generations of entertainment technology professionals.Read More »Behind the Scenes Welcomes New Board Members
The Long Reach Long Riders and Behind the Scenes will host their annual fundraising raffle at the USITT Conference March 16-18 in St. Louis, MO. This year’s raffle will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Long Reach Long Riders annual charity motorcycle ride. The Riders, who have raised over $1,000,000 for charity in their years of touring, will be riding June 3-9 in sunny Southern California.Read More »The LRLR Raffle and Behind the Scenes’ Mental Health Initiative at USITT
Do you know how to safely intervene if you see a co-worker being bullied or intimidated? Did you know there are different ways to intervene to match your comfort level? In just 90 minutes you will learn five easily accessible tools, illustrated by relevant scenarios, for use in any workplace to safely intervene without the worry of retaliation. The next free webinar is on Monday, February 6th at 7pm EST. Additional webinars will be offered on April 30th and July 17th.Read More »Learn How to Safely Intervene If You See Bullying or Harassment in Your Workplace
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.
ETC presented Behind the Scenes with a check during LDI for $26,493 representing proceeds from sales of the company’s iRFR and aRFR (Radio Focus Remote) applications. Since the launch of the iRFR in 2009, ETC’s mobile app sales have now generated over $465,000 in donations.