Recent content by Kristi R-C

I don’t do the OSHA 10/30 because once they are IA represented workers they can take the entertainment version through them, but I’ve got the rest! Send ‘em to me!https://plsn.com/articles/training/madison-colleges-stage-and-entertainment-technology-certificate-program/

They are afraid their labor pool will realize they are being exploited? I was amazed to hear of a school that wouldn’t let their students go to USITT even though it was in the neighborhood. “We want them to do it our way.” was what I was told. Heaven help those kids who they get on the job and...

Madison College in Madison WI started the Stage and Entertainment Certificate last fall and all of the students in the program were working in the industry before completing it. We’ve got a great hand-off system where they do classes which lead to IATSE over-hire work as well as practicum...

I’m there - probably hanging out in the AVIXA booth talking CTS things when not in class or looking at the new things.If you have an AVIXA membership via the IA, the expo floor pass is free.

June Abernathy has a great book about spots https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733006400/?tag=controlbooth-20

They recommend a UPS/power conditioner for most installs.

I’ll be there and bringing the hubby.Presenting Saturday on the BACKstage HS testing program and a different session on safety in HS theaters with a couple of fabulous friends. (Notice a theme... start ‘em young! )Have a large-framed KN94 that’s comfortable enough to wear all day and talk...

Keep the wheels clean - wipe with a towel before going on stage. It helps a lot!

Consider attending USITT in March with a stack of resume’s in hand - lots of college kids leave with job offers or at least interviews completed.LinkedIN profiles are being used more and more. I was sent a list of people to consider for a job today and that’s all I was provided about them...

When you sell enough of a product, the manufacturer may make you an offer. Sort of our version of “if you build it, they will come.”

My hard hat has a chin strap because I work at height often and don’t want it to fall off.The answer: probably yes. Is there a risk of bumping your head on anything - including the railing of the MEWP? Is there a risk of someone dropping something on you? Then yes.

Yep - far too much emphasis on “design” and “stage management” in colleges and not enough on “how to actually earn a good living at this.”

Talk with Arrow AV Group in Appleton, Wi. They’ve installed hundreds of them in theaters and houses of worship all over the midwest and a few coast-to-coast. (Full disclosure - I work for them and do the quality checks for the loop installs.) Ask for Terry - (920) 731-4888 - tell him I sent...

In addition to the great advice above, reputable manufacturers have manuals that tell you how to operate and maintain their stuff. You can often get them online, or call the maker and ask. Theater equipment makers are friendly folks.

That’s a good gig for someone who’s retired - call the local IA and see if they have someone who might be interested in it that way. Or a college student or parent.