TECHnically Speaking

Jan 31 2025 95 ep. 22 mins 80
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TECHnically Speaking is the the official podcast of The United States Institute for Theatre Technology. Follow along with us as we discuss the stories and work of our members as well as industry topics and happenings.

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Dive Into Wenger's Rigging Guide for Performance Spaces with Wenger Consultant Partnership Manager and Systems Integrator Eric Huss

Jan 31 2025 36 mins  
This week we chatted with ETCP certified Rigger, Consultant Partnership Manager, and Systems Integrator at Wenger Corporation, Eric Huss. Tune into the episode to get the details on Wenger's reimagined and vastly comprehensive Rigging Guide for Performance Spaces, how venues can go beyond the minimum standards of ADA compliance, and how you can connect with the Wenger team at USITT

Breaking Down the BACKstage Exam with Dana Taylor

Dec 06 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, we're breaking down the details of the BACKstage Exam with educator, USITT Board Member, and co-creator of the exam, Dana Taylor. Learn about how the exam came to be, how educators and students find mutual benefits within its purpose, and how you too can take part in this Basic and Comprehensive Knowledge Exam for High School Technical Theatre Students!Attend Dana'

Reflecting on the Last Year With Executive Director Laura Lee Everett

Nov 07 2024 81 mins  
We chatted with Executive Director Laura Lee Everett a year and a half after her initial TECHnically Speaking interview to reflect on what she has seen, what she has experienced, what she has accomplished, and what she hopes USITT will accomplish in the coming years.TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to

USITT24 Series with Tianxuan Chen — 2024 USITT Scene Design Award Winner Sponsored by Rose Brand

Oct 11 2024 26 mins  
This week we're joined by scenic and lighting designer and 2024 winner of the USITT Scene Design Award sponsored by Rose Brand, Tianxuan Chen! We chatted with Tianxuan about her design process, using music as inspiration for design, how "inflatable tube men" can add a unique element to the stage, and more!Click here to learn more about Tianxuan and the USITT Scene Design Award spon

USITT24 Series with Nancy Uffner — DAA in Education Winner

Sep 19 2024 21 mins  
On this week's episode, we chat with stage manager and educator Nancy Uffner, our 2024 Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) winner for her work in Education.Join us as we ask Nancy about her career highlights, her approach to stage management, what advice she has for the next generation, and more!Click here to listen to the episode or search "TECHnically Speaking" wherever you get

USITT24 Series with Annie Hennen — 2024 USITT Stage Management Award Winner Sponsored by Clear-Com Communications Systems

Aug 16 2024 16 mins  
This week we're joined by stage manager and 2024 winner of the USITT Stage Management Award sponsored by Clear-Com Communications Systems, Annie Hennen! We chatted with Annie about their stage management style, their time at the Santa Fe Opera, a holy grail backstage product they always have on them, and more!Click here to learn more about Annie and the USITT Stage Management Award

USITT24 Series with Tiara Jones — 2024 USITT Makeup Design Award Winner sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up

Aug 02 2024 25 mins  
This week we're joined by licensed cosmetologist, makeup artist, wig designer, and 2024 winner of the USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up, Tiara Jones!We chatted with Tiara about her work in fashion, makeup, and wig design, her holy grail makeup product, the challenges she's faced as a young professional, her creative process, and more!Click here to

USITT24 Series with Anastasia Goodwin — 2024 Herbert D. Greggs Honor Award Winner

Jul 26 2024 32 mins  
On this week's episode, we spoke with costume designer, educator, and 2024 Herbert D. Greggs Honor Award winner, Anastasia Goodwin about her winning article, "The Costume History Classroom as Laboratory" which appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of our journal Theatre Design & Technology (TD&T).We chatted with Anastasia about her passion for education, the innovative teaching m

Sound Designer Kyle W. Jensen and the Power of Membership

Jul 19 2024 34 mins  
Have you ever wondered how to get more out of your USITT Membership? Are you curious about opportunities like committee involvement and Board fellowship? Join us for this week's episode as we chat with sound designer, past Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellow, committee member, and donor Kyle. W. Jensen.Click here to learn more about Kyle and the Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellowship.Cl

Minisode: Meet Our Incoming Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellow Dani Ranisate!

Jun 28 2024 15 mins  
On this week's episode, we sat down with our incoming Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellow and scenic artist, Dani Ranisate. We chatted about her process of being selected for the fellowship, her work on forming a USITT Student Chapter, the connections she's made with our Board of Directors, and more! Help us welcome Dani to the Board!Click here to learn more about Dani and the Sherry