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    Cable Storage Poll

    You asked for Picts, here’s what we did (below). We’re a 1931 Gymatorium (gymnasium with stage seating on one end). It’s all theater now for community shows, HS plays, etc. I’m a one man tech team with inconsistent, untrained volunteers. I wanted clear separation and sorting of cables, so I...
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    Small monitor with "black blacks" needed for Pepper's Ghost

    I found use these for multiple location control of Qlab, including onstage. The size and resolution is great, but may not get as dark as you’d like.https://www.beetronics.com/
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    Male XLR wall jacks only?

    Wow, this takes me back. 30 years ago starting out, I worked for an install company that did this. When I asked why all XLRM wall jacks, I was told it was cheaper and it fit a shallow box better. If I remember right, Switchcraft XLRF we’re longer (deeper) than the XLRM, at least some models...
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    ACTION ALERT: Light your building up RED for RedAlertRESTART on Sept. 1st from 9pm-Midnight

    Memorial Auditorium Performing Arts Center, Worthington, MN
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    I'm a guest speaker. Me???

    Every venue is different, every show is different. Don’t assume, ask. For instance, I started in small theater and bars and moved to A/V install then to pro and corporate theater. Some places you can load in the front door, others in the back. Some through the loading dock, some not. Some...
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    Used Black Curtains

    Good policies. Thanks for the info.
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    Used Black Curtains

    We’ve got some. We’re in SWMN and relatively close. I’d have to talk to management, before I commit. Contact me for details.
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