LONDON – Women in Stage Entertainment (WiSE), an organization established to address under-representation of women in the entertainment technology sector, announced plans to host "Tea O' Clock" on the White Light stand from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily during PLASA 2010. "Each day, WiSE members from all sectors – sound, AV, lighting, rigging, etc. – will offer PLASA Show visitors a calm oasis from the frenetic show floor," said lighting designer and co-founder of WISE, Paule Constable. "We will by providing refreshing mugs of scalding tea, fabulously tasty home baked cakes, an empathetic ear and some scintillating conversation. Tea O Clock is open to anyone attending the PLASA 2010 trade show."
"Tea O Clock will be a fun, sociable event where people can catch up with old friends and colleagues, sample some delicious home baking and meet WISE members," said industry journalist and WiSE co-founder Sarah Rushton-Read. "However, we also have a serious message to convey. WiSE's raison d'être is to address the continued under-representation of women working in the entertainment technology and design sectors. We believe that by identifying and addressing the barriers that impact women's career choices, we can identify where change can be made and ensure the industry offers a more equitable working environment for everyone, regardless of gender."
Constable, Rushton-Read and other WiSE members will also take part in PLASA's Skills and Qualifications seminar sessions on Sept. 15.
For more information, please visit www.wiseonline.org.
