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In the Spring Newsletter: |
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The Hall of the Halls by Robert Long, FASTC and Robert Shook, FASTC
The Sooner the Better or When to Hire a Theatre Consultant by Paul Sanow, ASTC
Conner Appointed to ICC 300 Standard Committee by Kent Conrad, ASTC
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ASTC Mentorship by Paul Sanow, ASTC
ASTC Announces New Fellow & Member for 2022 by Kent Conrad, ASTC
ASTC - USITT Renovation Challenge Returns in 2023 by Paul Sanow, ASTC
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Robert Long, FASTC and Robert Shook, FASTC
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Touring shows use corridors to store costume racks and rolling crates,
while leaving sufficient clearance for circulation or egress.
Photo courtesy of Schuler Shook.
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ASTC:Notes recently heard from a reader inquiring about codes and design standards for corridors used in performing arts. As with anything else related to performance buildings, the code minimum is rarely sufficient for the job. Good design considers the way circulation routes are used….
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The lobby of a performing arts center. The theatre
consultant provides guidance in the public areas.
Photo courtesy of Theatre Consultants Collaborative / by Rolen Image.
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Performing arts spaces are complicated. Don’t assume a theatre consultant is merely an equipment specifier. Gain their expertise early, not when it is too late to fix problems. In the end the consultant’s fee is money well spent and the resulting building will be much better.
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The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) remains committed to standards development for performance and assembly spaces. Bill Conner, FASTC has long represented ASTC in the codes community, and has recently been appointed to another committee.
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The student visited several theatres in various stages of completion.
This was her visit to the Irish Arts Center in New York City.
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ASTC has created a mentorship program for students so they may learn about our profession, and with any luck, better expose students to a career path they may not know exists. The first student has now been through the program in New York City.
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The American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC) is pleased to announce Scott Crossfield as a new Fellow of the Society. Fellowship is the highest honor the ASTC can bestow upon a member. Elevation to Fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of the member as an individual, but also elevates before the public and the profession those individuals who have made significant contributions to the ASTC for a substantial number of years. Scott Crossfield has a distinguished body of work in performing arts design. He has consulted on the design of over 600 performing arts venues. He had been an ASTC Board member and Vice President. |
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Christopher Ochocki was admitted into membership of ASTC. Mr. Ochocki was approved by the ASTC Board of Directors after having met the requirements for membership including leadership experience as theatre consultant on multiple projects over the past 16 years. He is a Senior Theatre Consultant at PLA Designs in Portland, Oregon.
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ASTC - USITT Renovation Challenge
Returns in 2023
Paul Sanow, ASTC
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Participants were: Oliver Church, Catherine Henebery, Jackson Key, Caitlin Kreinheder, Tim Victorio. Faculty sponsor: Steven Warner. ASTC mentor: Kimberly Corbett Oates |
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Participants were: Elliot Mahoney, Mike Delaney, Emily Chancellor, Wesley Seiderman, Raistlin Yovan, Hannah Smith, Nathaniel Feit. Faculty sponsor: Jim Lile. ASTC mentor: Christopher Sprague. |
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The next installment of the ASTC-USITT Venue Renovation Challenge will occur during the USITT Conference in St. Louis, MO scheduled for March 16-18, 2023. The event is held in even numbered years, and will follow a successful, albeit virtual presentation in 2021.
This is an excellent opportunity for university students to team with an ASTC mentor to learn more about the work and influence of a Theatre Consultant on performing arts spaces. This is a theoretical project, where students design a renovation or remodel of an existing venue. Projects are submitted electronically then presented in a live setting during USITT. There are two cash prizes, the Edgar L. Lustig Honor Award, and the Director’s Award.
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