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The audience. Part 1: If they tend to be older, why do we get the gray hair?
Many theatre professionals have a love/hate relationship with the audience. On one hand, we want them to enjoy the production. On the other hand, we want them to not disrupt the production with actions normally equated with the maturity of a 13 year-old. Here are just some of the odd and inappropriate behaviors... »
Shure extends rebate deadline for those affected by FCC order
Following the FCC’s order for use of the 700 megahertz band to cease by June 12, and all sales of products using that band to end immediately, Shure Inc. has extended their rebate on trade-ins of such devices to June 30th, 2010. The rebate, of up to $1000.00, is good on trade-ins of any... »
FCC gives the official finger to theatres and live entertainment
The Federal Communications Commission has ordered all users of wireless microphones to find new broadcast frequencies by June 12th, 2010. Friday’s order came after years of legal wrangling over the 700 megahertz band by Broadway (the only entertainment grouping that could afford to challenge it) and cellular phone and internet providers. The FCC’s order... »
You’re doing it wrong: Earplugs
Ok, I know we don’t all use earplugs when we should. Usually it’s a convenience problem, as it is rarely convenient to stop what we are doing and go find earplugs. I’m as guilty of this as anyone. But when you do finally put earplugs in, are you doing it correctly? Consumerist and Consumer Reports... »
Black Friday and Theatre
While the rest of the US has 3 days left in their weekend, most of you reading this will be working each day. When the masses have free time, they seek to be entertained, and we are the ones that help do that. Christmas Carols, Nutcrackers, and locally set holiday shows start running full... »
Around the theatre web for August 8th, 2009
IATSE Local 482 has filed a grievance against the University of Illinois protesting U of I’s hiring of a non-union, out-of-state company to install hoist systems in the university’s Assembly Hall. Local 482 members have been picketing Assembly Hall for the last two weeks, claiming this violates their contract with the university. IATSE has... »
Hudson & Gaines
