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THURSDAY
Can We Do it Cheaper? Cost Saving
Measures for Theatre in These
Strained Economic Times
Duke 260
Discuss alternate techniques in technical
theatre, designed to cut expenses in difficult
economic times. When the budgets get
cut, what can designers and technical directors
do to save money? In a round-table
forum, we will look at ways to do some of
the magic of theatre on a shoestring—at
times, literally. Can’t afford a turntable?
Have we forgotten how to make Periaktoi?
RoseBrand’s molding cloth out of your
budget? We used to use cheesecloth and
glue. Vacuum-form sheets too expensive?
Bricks can be made from homosote, paint,
and sawdust. Sometimes you have to reinvent
the wheel to move your production forward.
Chair: Peter Monahan
Presenter: Michael Reed
A Tribute to Ursula Belden
Duke 251
Friends and colleagues are invited to join
an informal reception to honor scene designer,
PQ and WSD designer, and distinguished
professor of theatre at Ohio
University, Ursula Belden.
Sound Playback With
SoundMan-Server - Day of Focus III
Duke 263
The third session of Day of Focus on Sound
Playback Systems: a demonstration and
description of the SoundMan-Server playback
software by a sound designer who
frequently uses it in production.
Chair: Richard B. Ingraham
Super-Sized Venues
Duke 211
Representing a new breed of mid to largesized
popular entertainment facilities,
NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE in downtown Los
Angeles has been designed to combine
the features and seating capacity of sports
arenas with the technical capabilities of
first-class theatre/performing arts centers.
The 250,000 square foot Nokia Theatre
opened in late 2007 with a 14,000 squarefoot
stage and 7,100 seats to host concerts,
as well as televised award shows,
such as the American Music Awards and
the Emmy Awards. Nokia Theatre’s Director
of Events and Production, the architects,
and the production system designers will
present the story behind this truly unique
facility.
Chair: Kurt Schindler, AIA
Presenters: Don Graham, Brian Konechny,
Robert Patrick
Awards Committee Meeting
Duke 213
This appointed committee accepts and reviews
candidate recommendations for the
various Institute awards and reviews award
criteria. A schedule is set for upcoming
awards review processes.
Chair: Bill Teague
Teaching Projections for Theatre
Duke 207
A discussion of techniques of teaching projection
design for the theatrical stage, especially
in the context of a broader design
curriculum. The focus of the panel will be
the integration of theatrical projection to a
‘traditional’ design curriculum, and strategies
for developing coursework in this
emerging design area.
Chair: Curtis Craig
Presenters: Sean Culligan, Michael M.
Harvey, Zachary Keller, Dan Williams
6:15 PM - 7:35 PM
ALL CONFERENCE RECEPTION,
FELLOWS ADDRESS, AND
AWARDS FOR YOUNG
DESIGNERS & TECHNICIANS
Duke Grand Ballroom A
USITT’s Fellows, the men and women recognized
for life for their truly outstanding
contributions to the theatre and the work of
the Institute, have selected Sonny Sonnenfeld
to present “Yes, But That Was Yesterday
... What About Today?”, the 2009
Fellows address.
Sonny will reflect on both the history of the
stage lighting industry speaking as one of
the “pioneers” who developed, marketed
and sold our 20 th century lighting technology.
He will also elaborate on the state of
the lighting industry today and comment on
its future potential and challenges.
After the Address, the Fellows will introduce
and induct members who have been chosen
as new Fellows of the Institute, names
not revealed until the ceremony. After honoring
members for their long-time commitment
to the profession, the event concludes
by honoring younger practitioners just starting
their careers when the USITT Awards
for Young Designer & Technicians in the
Performing Arts are presented.
Chair: Randy Earle
Presenter: Sonny Sonnenfeld
8 PM - 10 PM
NEW PRODUCTS SHOWCASE
Duke Grand Ballroom A
Exhibitors take center stage to present and
demonstrate their new products. Get a
taste of what’s new during the Showcase,
then visit Stage Expo for a more in-depth
look at the products. Don’t miss this funfilled
event.
9:15 PM - 10:35 PM
Sound Playback with LCS Matrix -
Day of Focus IV
Duke 263
The fourth session of Day of Focus on
Sound Playback Systems: will be a presentation
of the LCS Matrix 3 playback system,
including both hardware and software.
Chair: Ellen Jhuli
Kent State University Reception
Hilton Salon M
Kent State University Reception for alumni,
friends, and prospective students for the
School of Theatre and Dance. Besides
catching up with friends, or meeting some
new ones, please join us and to find out
about the new Roe Green Center and
exciting changes going on at the school.
Chair: Raynette H. Smith
Human Issues Working Session
Duke 250
Anyone interested in human issues is welcome
to take an active part in determining
how this caucus may help address problems
or areas of concern in our profession.
Chair: Andi Lyons
University of North Carolina School
of the Arts Reception
Hilton Salon H/I
Alumni and friends of University of North
Carolina School for the Arts are all invited to
attend.
Chair: David E. Smith
32 CINCINNATI 2009