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In this installment of Tech Table, a Projects with Jason (PwJ) production, Lighting Designer KC Wilkerson speaks with David Zinn, a Tony Award-Winning Scenic Designer who shares his experience on The SpongeBob musical and other productions. [This was originally shared with PwJ subscribers on October 11, 2020 and aired publically on May 22, 2021.] Here’s the video replay in case you missed it or would like to rewatch:

Read More »Tech Table Webinar Replay | KC Wilkerson Speaks with Scenic Designer David Zinn

The conversations surrounding ending the practice of 10-out-of-12 technical rehearsals have been continuing. In case you missed it, or want to re-watch the latest discussion, here’s a video replay from USITT on 10-out-0f-12s in academics with Sadie DeSantis, Michael Lincoln, Elynmarie Kazle, and Terri Ciofalo. This panel discussed the 10-out-of-12 when used in an academic environment and its impact on students, faculty, and staff.

Read More »USITT | Webinar Replay: No More 10 out of 12s, Academic Environment

Here is another edition of the CIC Features from the Costume Industry Coalition. This video takes a tour of Giliberto Designs, Inc. This family business has been passed down through generations and carries so much history. They hope they did their story justice and captured the joy these gentlemen bring to their shop and craft every day. Their clientele ranges from private clients like Jordan Belfort to Broadway like Ain’t Too Proud the Musical and TV/Film like The Sopranos, The Joker and the upcoming film Respect. Join them as we learn more about the men behind Giliberto Designs, Inc. and how they are navigating through this pandemic.

Read More »CIC Feature l Giliberto Designs, Inc.

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The Atlanta Opera has created the Sidebar series, where artists and designers discuss their concepts, processes, and inspirations for their designs. In this episode, Costume Designer for the upcoming production of The Threepenny Carmen, Joanna Schmink delves into her designs that evoke a flashy, cabaret setting through bright, primary colors and rich textiles – costumes that not only serve the story but help the artists stay safe and healthy. This production opens April 15, 2021.

Read More »Backstage Video: Costume Designer Joanna Schmink on her Designs for The Threepenny Carmen

UMass Amherst Theater is holding a speaker series with Women in Theatrical Design, throughout March, who share their thoughts on their work and how they experience their field as women. Here is the video of the session with Sound Designer Jane Shaw in conversation with Professor Amy Altadonna that was held on Monday, March 8:

Read More »Women in Theatrical Design Replay | Conversation with Sound Designer, Jane Shaw