The 2016 Michael Merritt Awards are nearly here, and you’re running out of time to make a nomination. One of the things I’ve always loved about the Merritt Awards is that they aren’t a competition: they are a recognition. They…
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Theatre fires are not a thing of the past: there were at least 33 just this year.
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Many people respond to reminders to follow the fire laws with an attitude of “well, that won’t happen in MY theatre.“ Which is ironic, because that was the assumption of those at the Iroquois Theatre back in 1903, and all the people at these…
Theatre fires aren’t a thing of the past: at least 18 this year alone.
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By now I hope I have demonstrated to you why following every fire code, law, regulation, and simple common sense in your theatre is important. If not, let’s recap: You cannot depend on any single person, plan, device, or system…
Tips for recent college theatre graduates
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This time of year I end up being asked to come to a few graduate showcases at Chicago area colleges. Most of the time I am unable to attend, due to my work schedule. Plus, I’m not the one hiring…