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10 THE TD IS NOT FOR BURNING
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BY TIM KELLY
13 PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY DESIGN
Some good advice on how to enjoy the planning process.
BY DELBERT L. HALL AND DENNIS J. HALL
19 PETR MATAsEK:
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37 COSTUME RESOURCES WOVEN INTO THE WORLD WIDE WEB
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BY ALEXANDRA SARGENT AND SHERMAN HAYES
42 STAGE EXPO EXHIBITS FEATURE DESIGN AND INNOVATION
A tantalizing preview of the special exhibits at Stage Expo 2001.
BY BARBARA E.R. LUCAS
46 SURROUNDED!
A sampling of the products and events at the 109th AES convention.
BY DAVE TOSTI-LANE
48 LORE & LEGENDS IN USITT HISTORY
A conversation with Sarah Nash Gates.
BY RICHARD D. STEPHENS
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62 BARBIZON AWARDS FOR THEATRICAL DESIGN EXCELLENCE
Young design talent recognized at the Kennedy Center.
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THEATRE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY
The remarks by founding member Joel Rubin in the last issue motivated
two readers to write to me. Another was happy to read Beeb Salzer's new
column, ''The Subtext." Thanks to all three for sending me (us) their
thoughts. If readers keep sharing their opinions as they have recently, I'll
have to create a special Letters to the Editor page. Now that would be a
real milestone for me. Keep 'em coming.
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desigll, productioll alld techllology professiollals ill the
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Kathleen Gossman wrote:
just a quick note to tbank you for printingjoel Rubin's speech in the last [sullllnel1 issue. I had missed it and having it reprinted has extended its life and the possibility that it will
lead to a vigorous discussion ofthe Vel)' real and pertinent issues he raises. And then seeing
the budget at the end ofthe issue raised even more issues. Altogether it was an important contribution to tbe future ofthe Institute.
Sonny Sonnenfeld wrote:
To the USITT Board ofDirectors:
I read with great interestjoel Rubin's "10 Cballenges to tbe USITT" published in the Summer 2000 TD&T. As an early and longtime member ofthe Board ofDirectors ofUSITT and the
founding president of the Yew York Section, I applaud joel's challenges. They are extremely
valuable and important.
I implore the Board to carefully review all ofjoel's eleven challenges and do whatever
must be done to accept the cballenges and act upon them. The key word is "act upon them. " I
know that )/ou can meet all tbe challenges ifyou accept and believe in them.
When the Institute neededa Yew York Sectionlfounded it in tbree weeks. You, the Board,
can accomplish all thatjoel askedyou to do. Accept his challenge and do it. ow!
RespectfulQ', Sonny Sonnenfeld, Fellow oftbe Institute
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many years, and while I didn't always agree, his writing always made me think.
I'd also like to commendyoufor putting someperspective/opinion into an American entertainment technology publication. PIASA's Lighting and Sound International, Mix magazine,
EQ, and Live Sound International all bave personal perspectives from columnists and/or tbe
publisbel; and this is what make tbose publications so compelling.
I hope Beeb is tbe first ofmany!
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Bill Bymes. Chair. Search Committee
Committee \lemhers: Syhia Hillyard Pmrnell. BiU Sapsis. Bruce Brockman.
Joe :\Idlidge. Tom Young mId Mjchelle Smith.
GENERAL MANAGER: The nited States Institute for Theatre
Technology Inc. (USIIT), a successful 40-year-old not-forprofit membership organization of design, production, and
technology professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industry is seeking a General Manager. SlIT's Office
and staff are located in Syracuse, 1 ew York. The Board of Directors, Officers, and contractors are located throughout
orth America.
The General Manager supervises a staff of sLx, reports to
the President, and works with an Executive COIlU1l.ittee of
eleven to implement the Institute's strategic and operational
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The General Manager is responsible, in collaboration
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operation of the SlIT Office including its budget, and supervising of staff. Other responsibilities include:
Publications - The General Manager, in consultation with the
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Conferences and other meeting planning - The General
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Membership Development and Services - The GM \vill
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achieve membership targets and to maintain high quality
member services. He/She will also work \vith the USIIT
webmaster and office staff to best utilize the SlIT web
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Sponsorships - The GM works with officers and staff to coordinate sponsorship and related support activities as designated
in the strategic and operational plans of the Institute.
The General Manager needs demonstrated skills and abilities
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• Vollmteer coordination and training
• Personnel management
• Project, event, and meeting planning
• Budgeting and financial management
In addition, the General Manager needs good computer
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and facilitator. Skills setting priorities and managing multiple
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Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications
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Applicants are expected to provide a cover letter detailing
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the applicant's work and management style. Screening will begin immediately and the position will be filled at the earliest
mutually agreeable date.
Mail applications to:
General Manager Search Committee
USIIT
6443 Ridings Rd
Syracuse, NY 13206-1 I1I
Fax applications to:
315-463-6525
E-mail applications and attachments may be sent to:
bbyrnes@mailer.fsu.edu
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A.C. Lighting, Inc. 730
A.C.T.Enterprises, Inc. 12
David L. Adams Associates, Inc. 384
Alcone/Mutual Hardware 504
AlterYears 671
American Harlequin Corporation 510
Apollo Design Technology, Inc. 160
Automatic Devices Company 202
AVAB transtechnik 310
Baer Fabrics 603
Barbizon 410
Ben NyeCompany 660
BMI Supply, Inc. 820
Boston University 52&53
Brandeis University 55
CAE/Leprecon 360
California Institute ofThe Arts 72
California State University, Fullerton 63
California State University, Long Beach 75
Carnegie Mellon School of Drama 67
City Theatrical, Inc. 720
J.R. Clancy 405
Clear-Com Intercom Systems 200
Cobalt Studios 66
Coffing Hoists 601
Colortran, A Leviton Company 330
Columbus McKinnon 683
Cornish College of the Arts 62
Costume Computer Software
Consortium 545
TheCrosbyGroup, Inc. 641
Custom Rigging Systems, Inc. 630
Dazian LLC 502
Designlab-Chicago 574
Electronic Theatre Controls 120
Entertainment & Multimedia
Studies at CSULB 74
Entertainment Design/Lighting
Dimensions/LDI 544
Entertainment Services and Technology
Association (ESTA) 230
Farthingales 16
FSU School ofTheatre 84
Flying By Foy 340
Focal Press 743
FOSS Manufacturing Co., Inc. 842
Future Light 300
GALA,A Division of PACO Corp. 740
GAMPRODUCTS, INC. 430
Graftobian Theatrical Make-up Co. 643
Handloomed Textiles of Nepal 19
heatshrink.com 710
H & H Specialties Inc. 302
High End Systems, Inc. 6
High Output, Inc. 403
Hy-Safe Technology 444
University of Illinois,
Urbana-Champaign 51
Irwin Seating Co. 460
Kaufman-Davis Studio 15
Kryolan Corp. 420
LEE FILTERS 130
Le Maitre Special Effects Inc. 560
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301 Limelight Productions
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642 Mann Bros
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530 Meyer Sound
50 Minnesota State University,Mankato
170 Musson Theatrical, Inc.
605 Nemetschek North America
56 University of Nevada, Las Vegas
500 Norcostco Inc
270 Norris-Whitney Communications
54 The University of North Carolina
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547 Palladia Passementerie
14 Pegasus Ventures Inc.
70 Penn State University
471 PORTACOM/Anchor
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280 Premier Lighting &
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400 Production Intercom Inc.
69 Production Managers Forum
150 Protech
550 Rosco
210 Rose Brand
76 Santa Fe Opera
220 Sapsis Rigging Inc.
303 Sculptural Arts Coating, Inc.
480 Selecon
375 shoptick.com
584 Smartstage
473 Smooth-On, Inc.
73 Society of Properties Artisan
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64 Southern Illinois University
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204 Stage Directions
350 StageRight Corporation
520 Steeldeck Inc.
100 Strand Lighting Inc.
18 Studio Foam Shop
470 Surety Manufacturing & Testing
320 Syracuse Scenery & Stage
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760 Telex Communications Inc.
10 Textile Fabric Consultants Inc.
442 Theatre Arts Video Library
240 James Thomas Engineering
372 Tools for Stagecraft
60 Tulane University
401 Union Connector
382 United Scenic Artists
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250 Vari-Lite, Inc.
830 Walt Disney World Co.
650 Warner Bros. Studio Facilities
110 Wenger Corporation
68 Wright State University
71 University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
260 Wybron, Inc.
65 Yale School of Drama
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