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TECHnically Speaking

USITT
Yale University
Cervantino Festival
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Technical Design
Theatre
Accessibility
Technical Production
Guadalajara
Mexico City
Mentorship
Community Building
Networking
Compassion In the Workplace
Abu Dhabi
Live Entertainment Industry

TECHnically Speaking is the the official podcast of The United States Institute for Theatre Technology. Follow along with us as we discuss the stories and work of our members as well as industry topics and happenings.

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On this week’s episode, we chatted with lighting designer and Barbizon Lighting Company Senior Sales Associate Kearston Dillard-Scott about the USITT25 Lighting Lab presented by the Lighting Design & Technology Commission in collaboration with Barbiz... more

This week we chatted with ETCP certified Rigger, Consultant Partnership Manager, and Systems Integrator at Wenger Corporation, Eric Huss. Tune into the episode to get the details on Wenger's reimagined and vastly comprehensive Rigging Guide for Perfo... more

In this episode, we're breaking down the details of the BACKstage Exam with educator, USITT Board Member, and co-creator of the exam, Dana Taylor. Learn about how the exam came to be, how educators and students find mutual benefits within its purpose... more

We chatted with Executive Director Laura Lee Everett a year and a half after her initial TECHnically Speaking interview to reflect on what she has seen, what she has experienced, what she has accomplished, and what she hopes USITT will accomplish in ... more

This week we're joined by scenic and lighting designer and 2024 winner of the USITT Scene Design Award sponsored by Rose Brand, Tianxuan Chen! We chatted with Tianxuan about her design process, using music as inspiration for design, how "inflatable t... more

On this week's episode, we chat with stage manager and educator Nancy Uffner, our 2024 Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) winner for her work in Education.

Join us as we ask Nancy about her career highlights, her approach to stage management, wha... more

This week we're joined by stage manager and 2024 winner of the USITT Stage Management Award sponsored by Clear-Com Communications Systems, Annie Hennen! We chatted with Annie about their stage management style, their time at the Santa Fe Opera, a hol... more

This week we're joined by licensed cosmetologist, makeup artist, wig designer, and 2024 winner of the USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up, Tiara Jones!

We chatted with Tiara about her work in fashion, makeup, and wig ... more

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USITT24 Series with Andrew Riedemann — 2024 YDMT Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award Winner
Q: What is your favorite production to work on?
Mojada, a Madea in Los Angeles, involved significant challenges and I built a strong relationship with the scenic designer during the process.
USITT24 Series with Andrew Riedemann — 2024 YDMT Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award Winner
Q: What led you down the niche of technical design?
I like the fact that in technical design there's not a lot of ambiguity; it's clear whether it works or not, and it can be improved if it's not good.
USITT24 Series with Aholibama Castañeda González — 2024 YDMT KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award Winner
Q: How did you feel when you won the KM Fabrics Technical Production Award?
Aholibama describes the moment as a nice surprise and expresses her happiness and disbelief at winning the award.
USITT24 Series with Aholibama Castañeda González — 2024 YDMT KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award Winner
Q: What do you hope for yourself in this industry and for your future in the industry?
Aholibama shares plans to return to Mexico to establish a technical school and translate educational materials into Spanish, aiming to foster future talent in technical production.
USITT24 Series with Aholibama Castañeda González — 2024 YDMT KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award Winner
Q: Are there any mentors you want to shout out from your career?
Aholibama expresses gratitude towards all her mentors in Guadalajara and Mexico City, noting their significant role in her education and career development.

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