FORT WORTH, TX — USITT announced that registration for its annual Conference & Stage Expo is now open. The four-day event is set for March 26-29, 2014 at the Fort Worth Convention Center here.
More details from USITT (www.usitt.org):
USITT, the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, draws over 5,000 people and 200-plus companies from the theatre technology industry to its annual Conference & Stage Expo, America’s biggest event for networking, training, and promoting products, information, and services for live entertainment professionals.
The 2014 theme is “Inspiration and Innovation,” and USITT will offer plenty of both in Fort Worth. Some highlights:
? Saturday Night Live Production Designer Eugene Lee, winner of three Tony Awards and three Drama Desk Awards for set design, will receive USITT’s 2014 Distinguished Achievement Award in Scenic Design and take part in a panel discussion with other 2014 USITT award winners.
? The 2014 Keynote Speaker will be Texas funnyman Jaston Williams, who played dozens of zany characters in the Greater Tuna series of plays and has won acting kudos for his one-man shows including Tru, as Truman Capote.
? An expanded Sound Lab will allow guests to explore the latest in sound technology on a full concert stage equipped with state-of-the art sound and lighting systems. Each day will include a small concert by local talent with two different teams mixing the sound.
? Besides 200-plus educational sessions on every aspect of theatre technology, 2014 will offer tours of the Dallas Performing Arts Center and other area gems, and, for lighting fans, a tour of the Vari-Lite manufacturing facility near Dallas.
Plus, the annual Young Designers & Technicians Awards recognizing stellar work by young artists, a new Scenic Artist Showcase of original stage backdrops, the annual Tech Olympics, and much more.
USITT is offering greatly reduced rates for those who register by Dec. 12, 2013 – even lower for student/early career attendees. Information on hotel housing and Conference sessions will be coming soon at www.usitt.org/2014.
