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Depending on the State you live in, Your State Thespian Officers should be able to help you. Minnesota for example has officers specifically for new troupe development.

Currently a high school senior doing exactly what your describing!Our school district employs roughly 12 students across two High Schools and three performance spaces. We are responsible with routine setup and takedown for Concerts, lectures and outside groups. We are managed by two part time...

I think I might have a solution for you! depending on if you have a catwalk or not.While the specific details are a bit foggy (its been a year since I took a good look at the setup) We recently setup a Stereo microphone attached to Telescoping PVC stand. The microphone/stand is attached to our...

So let me start out by giving some background: Obviously I know every space is different. But I was blown away while running sound during a one act competition at a neighboring high school. At my home space, running on a iLive T-112, I don't think I've PKed with this set of cues once. This...

So I'm currently working on the sound design for a competition One Act called "Detriot". The show looks at suburbia and the condition of the modern day neighborhood.For my design I need an accurate reference point for what a suburb sounds like, that's where my problem lies.Living in...

While I haven't been talking with the staff themselves, one of my directors from high school directs shows professionally in the cities and has great praise for their TD.I should also mention I have a ton of experience on the high school level. While I've worked all the schools productions...

So I'm a senior in High School who want's to go into Technical Theater. I love the Long hours, the hard work and I would rather be in a job I love then have a fat paycheck. That being said I have a few concerns.For the first two years of High School, I didn't realize how important My GPA was...

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Sorry I should have said it was a different company.

some what relevant, We recently Ordered 2 used MAC 700's. they delivered 4.

Is that a paintball team in your picture?

Shure for Shure!I've generally only worked with EV and Shure wireless microphones. By far the shures were my favourite, for shure!That being said I've worked mostly with two Shure Wireless systems, the ULX and ULXD4.ULX: Your standard Work horse, I would give it a 7.5/10 on quality. But...

How common is it for a new hand to get called? I would think most stewards would have favourites.

I've worked over a dozen dance competitions/recitals in the past 3 years and I have a bit of advice for you. Keep in mind most of my experience is with dance companies for children/teens. Lighting1. Learn to read minds: more commonly then not, Dance groups expect you to just know what they...

Welcome! Have you looked in to the international Thespian Society. For the most part they are a high school based organization but I know they also have a middle School wing as well. Making contact with your states Thespian board might put you in touch with many great resources and programs...