November 2005 Volume 2 Number 7

Stageworks The monthly electronic newsletter for members of the Canadian Institute for Theatre News from the National Office Technology / Institut canadien des technologies scénographiques. by Monique Corbeil, National Coordinator

WEBSITE Improvements centralise technical data information on the competency chart for Imagery INDEXIn this month’s issue: for performing arts venues from Technician and have one done on CITT/ICTS’s website will be getting across Canadian in a unique directory, Stage Technician (Stage Hand) p.1 News from the a minor makeover in the following thus making it easier for those who instead. The Steering Committee is National Office weeks, although no major graphic tour, or are interested in touring, to looking for an experienced Stage (Nouvelles du bureau national) touch-ups. This time the focus will gather the tech specs as oppose to Technician to sit on the Expert P.2 Cultural Diversity be more on the content. Two new looking up each venue one by one. We Committee which will meet in Ottawa (Diversité culturelle) pages will be added, one containing a invite all members with venues and December 12-13-14. If you are P.3 Callboard – not your membership directory with members performance arts facilities to submit interested, or know someone that average bulletin board listed by categories such as Lighting, their technical data web link, or .pdf might be, or for more information,

P.5 Special Feature Sound, Stage, etc. and a second page version, with the seating capacity to please contact the National Office - PORTRAIT containing listing of venues technical the National Office. [email protected] phone: 613-482- CITT/ICTS Award recipient data info. 1165 or 1-877-271-3383.

P.6 TORONTO 2006 update Another improvement include the The membership directory will feature implementation of an ADMIN tool, RENDEZ-VOUS 2006 P.7 New Members, Upcoming Events, the members Province/Territory, which will make it easier to update Early Registration extended News from BC telephone number and web link. The the website internally. (Nouveau members, venue tech data info will be listed first Register for Rendez-vous 2006 événements à venir, nouvelles de la Colombie-Britannique) by province or territory, and then each As for the Buyer’s directory, it should before November 30 and save pages containing the name of the be on line in the near future. $100! See page 6 for more détails, P.8 Rendez-vous 2006 Registration Form venues by city, with seating capacity and consult the website for more and the web link directly to the Competency chart: a updates: www.citt.org/conf.htm technical data page on the members change of occupation website. For those who do not have that information available on the web, The Technical Workers in the a .pdf version will be made available Performing Arts Steering Committee for downloading. The objective is to recently agreed to postpone the work CITT/ICTS National Office/Bureau national 340-207 Bank St. Ottawa ON K2P 2N2 NOUVELLES DU BUREAU NATIONAL T: 613-482-1165 par Monique Corbeil, coordonnatrice nationale F: 613-482-1212 [email protected] www.citt.org Des améliorations les fiches techniques des salles du vous connaissez quelqu’un intéressé, Contributors: apportées au site Internet Canada. Le Répertoire de l’acheteur s.v.p communiquer avec le bureau Jeff Cuimmings, Deux nouvelles pages seront sera également disponible sous peu. national [email protected] téléphone: Ron Morissette Editor: Monique Corbeil prochainement mises en ligne: 613-482-1165 ou sans frais 1-877- Layout: Philippe Provencher l’une comprenant un répertoire des Charte de compétences 271-3383. membres classés par disciplines, – changement de métier Deadline to submit articles: the 15th et l’autre un répertoire des fiches Le comité de direction des RENDEZ-VOUS 2006 - of each month. Please submit articles (WORD format only) at [email protected]. techniques des salles du Canada techniciens en arts de la scène a prolongation de la date classées par province. Chaque page tout récemment reporté l’élaboration d’inscription à taux réduit comprendra le nom de la salle par de la charte de compétences pour Inscrivez-vous à la conférence For advertising rates and submitting ad material, please contact the ville, sa capacité et le lien vers ses le technicien en imagerie pour faire annuelle avant le 30 novembre et National Office at 613-482-1165 informations techniques. Pour les celle sur les techniciens de scène. Le économisez 100 $! Pour plus de or [email protected] salles qui n’ont pas l’information comité recherche donc des candidats détails, consulter la page 6 ainsi disponible en ligne, la version .pdf d’expérience pour siéger au comité que les mises à jour sur le site Opinions expressed are those of the individuals writing and are not neces- de leur fiche technique sera affichée d’experts. La première rencontre est www.citt.org/conf.htm sarily endorsed by CITT/ICTS. Please verify with your local authorities be- et téléchargeable. L’objectif est de prévue les 12-13 et 14 décembre. fore applying any of the information centraliser l’information concernant Si l’expérience vous intéresse, ou si presented. Stageworks november 2005 / novembre 2005 page 

A Victory for of governments, the performing arts Une victoire pour la en arts de la scène ne rayonneraient Cultural Diversity companies would not thrive on the diversité culturelle pas sur les scènes nationales et What do the following three movies national and international scene. Qu’est-ce qu’ont en commun internationales. En sommes, sans have in common? And in some respect, without les films suivants ? le financement gouvernement, la • The Decline of the government grants most cultural • Le déclin de l’empire américain plupart des travailleurs culturels American Empire workers in Canada would be out of • Jésus de Montréal seraient sans emploi. • Jesus of Montreal work. • Les invasions barbares • The Barbarian Invasions C’est pour ces raisons que That is why the recent approval Ils ont tous été mis en nomination à l’approbation par l’UNESCO et les They were all nominated in the by UNCESO 148 state delegates la soirée des Oscars – parmi lequel 148 délégués d’états membres Foreign Language Film category at (2 against and 4 abstentions) of Les invasions barbares a remporté (2 contres et 4 abstentions) de la the Oscars – of which The Barbarian the Convention on the protection la fameuse statuette dorée en Convention sur la protection et Invasions actually took home the and promotion of the diversity of 2003. la promotion de la diversité des golden statuette in 2003. cultural expressions is major turning expressions culturelles est un point point in the efforts to protect cultural Et ils ont tous été financés par tournant majeur dans la lutte pour And they were all financed by diversity from trade agreements and Téléfilm Canada, de même que par protéger la diversité culturelle de la Telefilm Canada, as well as by the open markets. les instances gouvernementales loi du marché. provincial government. provinciales. For many years, Canada and Québec Depuis de nombreuses années, le The same goes for numerous along side the French government Il en est ainsi pour les nombreux Canada et le Québec, aux cotés du documentaries and shorts films have been defending the principal of documentaires et courts métrages gouvernement français, défendent le produced annually: over 50 cultural diversity on the international produits annuellement : plus de 50 principe de la diversité culturelle sur nominations, 19 Oscars and a special scene. Minister of Canadian Heritage nominations, 19 Oscars et un Prix la scène internationale. La ministre Honorary Award to the National Film Liza Frulla and Québec’s Minister of honorifique remis à L’Office national du Patrimoine canadien Mme Liza Board of Canada in recognition of its Culture and Communications Line du film du Canada pour souligner Frulla ainsi que la ministre de la 50th Anniversary and its dedicated Beauchamp both spoke at the 33rd leur 50e anniversaire et pour leur Culture et des Communications du commitment to originate artistic, UNESCO Convention held in Paris contribution à l’excellence artistique, Québec Mme Line Beauchamp ont creative and technological activity last October 17. Liza Frulla is now créative et technologique dans le tous deux pris la parole lors du 33e and excellence in every area of preparing a memoir for the Federal domaine de la cinématographie. Et congrès d’UNESCO tenu à Paris film making. And that is just at the government and hopes that Canada ça, c’est juste les Oscars! le 17 octobre dernier. Mme Lisa Academy Awards. will become the first country to ratify Frulla déposera prochainement un the convention. Mrs. Frulla and Mrs. Sans le soutien financier de nos mémoire auprès du gouvernement Without government funding, most Beauchamp will then pursue the gouvernements, la plupart des fédéral et souhaite vivement que Canadian films, documentaries, diplomatic road to mobilize other films, documentaires et émissions le Canada ratifie la convention television series would not even countries to do the same. télévisuelles du Canada resteraient sans délai. Mesdames Frulla et leave the draft board, let alone sur les tables à dessins – sans jamais Beauchamp poursuivront alors le receive international recognition. Read press release below être primés. Sans le soutien financier travail diplomatique pour mobiliser Without financial support by all level provenant de tous les paliers les autres pays à faire de même. gouvernementaux, les compagnies Lire communiqué à la page 4 Related links Sites d’intérêt Canadian Conference for the Arts Coalition pour la diversité culturelle Canadian Heritage Conférence canadienne des arts : Coalition for Cultural Diversity Diversité culturelle Cultural Diversity Patrimoine canadien

PRESS RELEASE responsible for Status of Women Liza Frulla. advocating the need for this Convention. Convention on cultural diversity is "With this Convention in place, the international adopted at UNESCO General community will be able to take full advantage of "I would like to acknowledge the cooperation Conference the treasure of our diverse cultures and identities of the provinces and territories throughout this for generations to come." process, and especially the Government of Ottawa, October 20, 2005 - Today, UNESCO Quebec's important contribution and its productive member countries adopted the Convention on This successful outcome is the fruit of Canada's collaboration," added Minister Frulla. "I would the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity international leadership and the productive also like to underscore the role of civil society to of Cultural Expressions at the 33rd UNESCO partnerships it has built over the years with advance this file, at home and abroad." General Conference in Paris. countries in the International Network on Cultural Policy, the Francophonie, and the Organization "This is a great day for the cultural community," of American States. Canada is grateful for the > continued on page 4 said Minister of Canadian Heritage and Minister hard work of its partner countries that have been Stageworks november 2005 / novembre 2005 page 

CALLBOARD – not your average bulletin board

CallBoard is no ordinary electronic forum. The gobo's at the same time. You can also photocopy may cut down on the glare from the scanner. regulars on CallBoard know that when they post a the full sheets, and put that page behind your question, they usually get answers quickly. Whether gobo's, so that you know which one's are missing • I have a graphic inventory of my gobo stock that someone needs information on how to create a (or in lamps), and can keep them organised. Also, I e-mail to designers with the lighting inventory. special effect, inquiring about a product, or looking with a binder, you can put tabbed dividers to We update it 5 times each year. It should be a to sell or buy stage equipment, they usually post it keep your categories separated. I'll ask Don (if simple matter to print off a backing sheet with on Callboard. CallBoard serves as a hub for live he doesn't respond with the specifics) as to the the quantity and pattern for each gobo page. I'm performance news, updates, whereabouts, job specific "normal use" of the plastic sheets (what thinking of printing it on acetate just to be cool. opportunities, and more. There is even a pub to size photo's. They're actually pretty much the size unwind and share a laugh or two. CallBoard also of your standard A or B type gobo) • I forgot to mention that all of my gobo sparks up interesting - and something heated manufacturers have their pattern catalogs online. - debates and discussions on a wide range of • CD storage systems. Recipe card boxes. Nasty photocopying is not required. subjects. Some of the latest threads on line include Binders with clear sleeves like for medium-format ideas for gobo storage, grading on a Collaborative photo negatives. It can be handy to keep with each And lastly, Art Form, inquires about polyester velour drapes, type a full-scale photocopy of the pattern from the and a very strong opinionated discussion about catalogue, for the gobo-impaired. • I just read this thread last night at work. I the cancellation of The Lamarie Project play by dropped what I was doing and went to Staples and Survey BC School Board. You can also post your • We use a zippered binder with the plastic purchased the Avery holders and a binder. As of views and suggestions on the annual conference sheets used for floppy disc and CDs. Allows the 8:30 pm last night I had created a fabulous book and other events that CITT/ICTS organize. labelling of the slot, while seeing the gobo and the of gobo storage. Thanks everyone for helping me zippered binder allows it to be moved around with clean up my mess of gobos. A nice binder with Sharing knowledge, finding answers, keeping in out any nasty spills about 75 gobos in it now resides on the shelf in my touch with fellow colleagues, and old friends or office! workers is what CallBoard is all about. CallBoard • I am using Avery #75222 Disc Storage Sleeves is a effective and reliable communication tool: it - similar to the photo sleeves but sized right. should be included in your toolbox. Available from Staples or Office Depot, or Grand Come aboard and share your ideas and comments and Toy or... They are usually in the sheet protector on CallBoard. CallBoard is now included in the This month’s CallBoard thread offers tips and section - 10 sheets of 4 pockets for about $6. annual membership fee. Individual and student ideas for gobo storage. get one account. Organizational not-for-profit • We use the clear, thick plastic envelopes members receive 2, Sustaining members 4 and GOBO STORAGE in which the patterns are typically shipped. Contributing 6 - extra accounts are $30 each Periodically we beg extras from a vendor. annually. Non-members pay $75 annually. If your I am redesigning my lighting systems and I am membership renewal is due only in March, you can trolling for a better way to organize my gobo stock. • I use the same Avery diskette sleeve already purchase an account for the remaining months Right now I have a little more than 200 gobos mentioned. The other great advantage of using at $5 per month. To get your CallBoard account, divided into a dozen or so categories, each with the binder idea is I can grab it for client meetings. please contact the National Office and we will set its own envelope. I use 2 paper clips to keep like Great when they can see them. it up for you. gobos with like, and I have a shoe box that all of this lives in. The system works fine when one • We use the zippered binder concept with the person interacts with it, but the moment that two clear plastic photo pockets too. And yeah, a people get involved (a designer and a technician, photocopy of the gobo is great so you know what for example) it all goes very bad very fast. is missing. Easy to use, easy to re-file stuff....

So, if you have a better way, please describe it so • The other advantage is I can make multiple I can duly steal it. copies, so I have a complete set in the office, in Thanks the shop, at home.... you get the idea. I even hand out some to my bigger clients - they LOVE that. A sample of the answers that were posted: The only warning is that brand new shiny gobos, don't always photocopy well. Have fun!! • The Massey uses a binder with clear plastic sheets (that you'd normally use to put photographs • You might try photocopying the new gobos in), so that you can physically see and protect your through wax paper of something translucent that Stageworks november 2005 / novembre 2005 page 

> continued from page 2: Convention on cultural diversity is adopted at UNESCO General Conference

Canada's rich diversity, its two official languages, goods and services play a key role in Québec The issues regarding cultural diversity and its Aboriginal heritage, which are key to and elsewhere in terms of the identity of peoples, the country's common identity, have nurtured The issues regarding global cultural diversity democratic life, the sense of cohesion every numerous and varied cultural expressions that can be summarized as follows: The changing society requires, and, more and more, in economic give meaning to what it means to be Canadian. regulatory framework of international trade, development itself. It is not a matter of denying the backbone of economic globalization, is that cultural goods and services are objects of "This is why Canada will move quickly to ratify the increasingly challenging the support role states trade, but rather of recognizing that they cannot Convention and will continue to play a leadership and governments provide in matters of culture be subject to the standard rules of trade. role to ensure that the Convention is ratified by for the benefit of the citizens they represent. The the largest possible number of UNESCO Member abandonment of this role-i.e., the cultural policies The issues regarding cultural diversity lie in States as soon as possible," concluded the and support measures governments currently counterbalancing the development of the Minister. offer-would leave the cultural sector entirely regulatory framework for international trade and subject to market forces. This situation would the cultural policies and support measures that the The Convention on the Protection and Promotion result in cultural homogenization, the emergence states and governments adopt to support culture of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions recognizes of one common cultural model solely based on for the benefit of their citizens. the dual nature of cultural goods and services, the logic of economics and business and leaving which have both an economic and social value. It no room for less "profitable" cultures or those Source: Ministry of Culture and Communication of emphasizes the right of states to take measures no longer possessing the resources and support Québec in support of diverse cultural expressions. It will mechanisms they need to flourish. be on an equal footing with other international treaties. The Convention will require ratification by This threat only becomes apparent insofar as 30 UNESCO Member States to come into force. culture is not considered as mere merchandise. Source: Canadian Heritage The Québec Government's view is that cultural

COMMUNIQUÉ du gouvernement du Québec et sa collaboration L'UNESCO adopte la Convention sur la fructueuse, a ajouté la ministre Frulla. Je tiens Les enjeux de la diversité culturelle diversité culturelle aussi à mentionner les efforts de la société civile Les enjeux de la diversité culturelle mondiale peuvent pour faire progresser ce dossier au Canada et se résumer ainsi : l'évolution du cadre normatif du OTTAWA, le 20 octobre 2005 -- Les États dans le monde entier. » commerce international, qui forme pour ainsi dire membres de l'UNESCO ont adopté aujourd'hui la l'ossature de la mondialisation économique, tend Convention sur la protection et la promotion de la La riche diversité culturelle du Canada, ses deux de plus en plus à remettre en cause le rôle de diversité des expressions culturelles à l'occasion langues officielles et son patrimoine autochtone soutien que jouent actuellement les États et les de leur 33e Conférence générale, à Paris. sont des éléments clés de l'identité canadienne. gouvernements en matière de culture au profit Ils ont suscité une grande variété d'expressions des populations qu'ils représentent. L'abandon « C'est un grand jour pour la communauté culturelle, culturelles, qui sont autant de reflets de ce que de ce rôle, qui se concrétise actuellement par a déclaré la ministre du Patrimoine canadien et signifie être Canadien. des politiques culturelles et diverses mesures de ministre responsable de la Condition féminine, soutien à la culture, entraînerait l'application des Liza Frulla. L'adoption de cette convention donne « Voilà pourquoi le Canada ratifiera sans tarder la seules règles du marché au secteur culturel. Cette à la communauté internationale le moyen de tirer Convention et continuera à jouer un rôle de chef situation serait synonyme d'une homogénéisation tous les avantages de la diversité de nos cultures de file pour qu'elle soit ratifiée par le plus grand des cultures au profit d'un modèle culturel unique, et de nos identités respectives, et ce, pour des nombre de pays membres de l'UNESCO, et ce, le fondée sur une logique purement économique générations à venir. » plus rapidement possible », a conclu la Ministre. et commerciale qui exclurait l'expression des cultures « moins rentables » ou ne disposant plus Cette réussite est le fruit du leadership du Canada La Convention sur la protection et la promotion de des ressources et des mécanismes de soutien sur la scène internationale et des partenariats la diversité des expressions culturelles reconnaît nécessaires à leur expression. productifs qu'il a établis au fil des ans avec les pays la double nature des biens et des services culturels, membres du Réseau international sur la diversité qui ont à la fois une valeur économique et sociale. Cette menace n'est perceptible que dans la culturelle, de la Francophonie et de l'Organisation Elle souligne le droit des États à adopter des mesure où l’on considère que la culture n'est pas des États américains. Le Canada est reconnaissant mesures pour soutenir la diversité des expressions une simple marchandise. Or, le gouvernement envers tous les pays qui ont travaillé avec lui pour culturelles. Elle est sur un pied d'égalité avec du Québec considère que les biens et services promouvoir l'adoption de cette convention. les autres traités internationaux. Pour entrer en culturels jouent un rôle déterminant, au Québec vigueur, la Convention doit être ratifiée par 30 comme ailleurs, à l'égard de l'identité des peuples, « Je tiens à souligner la coopération de tous les États membres de l'UNESCO. de la cohésion nécessaire à toute société, de gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux à ce processus, notamment l'importante contribution Source : Patrimoine canadien > continued on page 7 Stageworks november 2005 / novembre 2005 page  Special Feature We also credit Jaque, with his strong imagination and skills both artistic and technical, with the invention of the fantastical boat in the show “O”. – PORTRAIT CITT/ICTS 2005 Award recipient This acrobatic apparatus combines three techniques never before brought Each Stageworks issue for the next 6 months will feature a portrait of together in the circus arts: the parallel bars, Korean cradle and flying trapeze. this years’ CITT/ICTS Annual Awards Recipient. This month, we portray As a project manager for acrobatic equipment research and development at Jaque Paquin, recipient of The Ron Epp Memorial Award for Professional Cirque du Soleil, he is constantly on the lookout for ways to give new looks to Achievement. the various circus arts techniques.

“I feel as though I have succeeded in my mission when the audience doesn’t If the public doesn’t realize that there are tons of equipment suspended from realize there are up to nine tons of equipment rigged to the big top’s cupola. the big top structure or theatre beams, Jaque feels that he’s accomplished For that, I need to ensure that all the technical and acrobatic equipment is an his mission. Rigging installation for the show KÀ turned out to be more integral part of the show’s aesthetics.” complex and demanding than for any other show Jaque has worked on. Jaque Paquin To meet the show’s requirements, he created equipment adapted to the Rigging Designer acrobats’ needs, but above all to suit the set design and the show’s themes. His installations needed to harmonize with KÀ’s aesthetic appearance as Jaque began his career in the artistic world well as with the rest of the sound and as a lighting technician. He was 14 years lighting equipment. Jaque admits, “I old. The next year, he opened a discotheque. had never collaborated on a show Then, he worked in turn as a set technician whose risk factors were so high. in a show venue, a set painter for film, a grip And safety is our ultimate priority. for television, and a carpenter, team leader Always. The show’s set design and project manager for a workshop that created an extremely dangerous manufactured sets for theatre and variety environment. There is a constant shows. He studied art history, focusing on film, fall risk for the artists, and at 1 and electronics. “I’ve held almost all the certain points in the show, that fall same jobs as the people who construct could be one of up to 30 metres!” and use my equipment. So I make the For Jaque, it’s important to never effort to facilitate the technicians’ and compromise on safety. If an artistic 3 artists’ work,” he says. Jaque now has concept can’t be brought to life while the double responsibility of designing acrobatic respecting safety standards to the letter, it’s dropped equipment for all of Cirque’s shows, and coming up without further ado. with rigging setups for all the set equipment (sound, Once safety questions are resolved, Jaque Paquin can lighting, sets and acrobatic equipment). finally turn to the creative aspects of his job: “For KÀ, I wanted to produce the impression of a void, and Jaque has been working with Cirque du Soleil since disorient the public. The goal was not to create a 1990, during which time he has created the aerial feeling of danger, but to suggest openness, and environments for Saltimbanco, Dralion, Varekai, give the impression that everything is hanging “O”, Zumanity and KÀ. He also contributed to the in the air.” adaptation of the touring show Nouvelle Expérience 2 when it was presented at the Mirage in Las Vegas. Jaque’s contribution to the show industry, and more From 1991 to 1996, he was Technical Director for the North American, specifically to the field of acrobatic rigging, has been immense, and the European and Japanese tours of the show Saltimbanco. In 1995 and 1996, challenges he takes on are a worthy of his talent. He is of great value for an he directed all site setups for the Montreal International Jazz Festival and the organization such as Cirque du Soleil, which constantly seeks to surpass the FrancoFolies de Montréal. limits and reinvent the world of imagination.

No training program exists for a job like Jaque Paquin’s. “To learn this Jaque Paquin was born in 1960 in Drummondville, Quebec. profession, you need to practice it,” he smiles. 1 - Robert Lemoine presenting the award 2 - Jaque and Robert, with CITT/ICTS President Graham Frampton 3 - Jaque Paquin accepting the award

Announcing Ron Epp Scholarship Award or professional workshop for the purpose of upgrading their skills in stage rigging, scenery automation and safety in the arts. This award is The International Alliance of Theatre Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 461, funded through memorial donation, private and corporate donations, and in association with Theatre Ontario is proud to establish a scholarship award fundraising by Local 461 and the Niagara Frontier Darts League. The in memory of Ronald A. Epp who passed away on January 10 2005 at the award will have its inaugural presentation on 2006, be presented again age of 42. This award will honour Ron’s professionalism and his commitment in 2007 and 2008, with continued presentations to be determined by to education. the funds available at the time. More information about the award, and how to make contributions will be posted on the Theatre Ontario website The award will allow theatre professional to attend a recognized school www.theatreontartio.org Stageworks november 2005 / novembre 2005 page  Good News! SFOEF[WPVT
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CITT/ICTS Rendez-vous NEW this Year: Friday August 11th, 2006 Wireless Dimmers: Back by popular demand – 9:00am to 5:00pm 2006 Toronto from the Calgary Conference, Ian Phillips and All Day Wardrobe Caucus Workshops at the Workshops Sessions Jim Smith of RC4 Wireless Dimmers invite you to Ryerson Theatre School. Sessions “in the Works” return to the conversation that just wouldn’t end include: Information out West. Review the technology all over again and bring your creative problems with you as we’ll In the Works (but not confirmed) Confirmed Sessions be running this exciting topic as a double session. • Emergency Planning Procedures – hosted by (LX, PR) Sean Tracey from the NFPA LED’s in Costumes: A look at the Shaw Festival’s • Ontario MOL Live Performance Guideline Draft “Electra” costume for the 2005 Production of Stage Floor Surfaces and Rep Floor Ideas #3 - Panel Discussion. Gypsy with Construction Electrician, Ian Phillips; – a panel discussion of an ever ongoing topic • Stump The Experts – Traditional Rigging Costume Designer, Judith Bowden, and Head of from Callboard about what products work best Techniques and Theatrical Tricks. Wardrobe, Karen Crogie on the process to create on Stage Floors and how they stand up, as well • Beyond the Candle – Fire Effects Onstage and build this electrifying outfit with over 140 as discussion on different solutions fro Repable • Flame Retardent – A repeat and continuation LED’s and an onboard chase system all triggered Floors. Jeff Cummings and Bob Vernon join a topic from Calgary 2005 by the actor. (WD, LX, PR, DS) group a distinquished guests (unbeknownst to • Co-Productions and Your Role - There’s a them) with product samples and Demonstrations. whole new group of people dealing with these Digital Media Servers: A demonstration and (OD, DS) now, let’s see if we can’t help answer their discussion of the Catalyst Digital Media Server questions. with Simon Clemo, a Toronto based Freelance Fall Protection in Small Hall Venues: We • Role of the Visual Techician - What is our role Visual Artist. Sponsored by PRG. (LX, VID, DS) discussed at length on Callboard, so lets find out with Video so prevalent in our industry? what folks are doing out there now and what they Air Pneumatics on your Stage: An in- are using. A round table discussion with some Wigs Demonstration depth discussion and demonstration of how air demonstrations.(LX,OD) Millinery Roundtable pneumatics work, (castors, pistons, brakes, tricks Dressers Tracking Sheet Systems and gags). And how to add them to your scenery, Flame Retardants: JDI in conjunction with Make-Up Demo’s props and special effects. Lead by Shaw Festival Christie Lites will host a session on Flame Fundamentals of Setting up a Tour Head of Scenic Construction, Lesslie Tunmer and Retardants with special guest Sean Tracey from Wardrobe Co-Production Panel Discussion APS’s Paul Bogle. (Double Session) (OD,PR, DS) the NFPA. (PR, WD,OD,MG) Also: Pre Conference Workshops; Venue and Supervisory Skills: with Michelle MacIntosh Walking Tours; The “ever popular” Swag Bingo, of Bayllis and Associates. Join Michelle for an Session Legend: Extreme Junk Challenge, Friday Afternoon exciting conversation about Supervisory Skills. We DS - Design Corporate Trade Show Awards Dinner and Keynote all use them and We can all use a little brush up on LX - Lighting Speaker Janis Barlow. And so much more! August these basic techniques in better Communication. OD - On Deck 10th through August 13th 2006 with pr-conference Based on programming developed for IATSE Local MG - Management workshops August 7-8-9 in “the centre of the so 461 Supervisors, this session will be offered as a PR - Props called universe” - Downtown Toronto! repeat later in the day. (MG - ALL) SM - Stage Management WD - Wardrobe For more information and to register: wwwcitt. Triangulating Floor Plans for Rehearsal VID - Video org/conf.htm Layouts: Join Jeff Scollon, Technical Director for the Festival Theatre at Shaw to learn about his Don’t see something you want? – Want to method of triangulating Floor Plans to get accurate Host or Lead a workshop or session topic? measurements for layout out your rehearsal hall Please email us and let us know. floors for taping. [email protected] Come on down, and Bring your scale rulers and a calculator - this is give us a hand! fast math. (SM, OD, MG) Stageworks november 2005 / novembre 2005 page 

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Welcome! To our NEWS FROM BC Funding announced today was provided for in the February 2005 federal budget and is therefore New Members Government of Canada Supports the built into the existing fiscal framework. Bienvenue à nos Arts Club Theatre Company Source: Canadian Heritage VANCOUVER, October 20, 2005 nouveaux membres! -- Minister of Industry and Member of Parliament Le gouvernement du Canada (Vancouver Kingsway) David L. Emerson, on soutient le Arts Club Theatre STUDENT / ÉTUDIANT behalf of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and VANCOUVER, le 20 octobre 2005 Gillian WOLPERT, Vancouver BC Minister responsible for Status of Women Liza -- David L. Emerson, ministre de l'Industrie et Dylan ROGERS, Oakville ON Frulla, today announced $37,000 in funding for député de Vancouver—Kingsway, a annoncé the Arts Club Theatre Company. The funds will aujourd'hui, au nom de Liza Frulla, ministre du INDIVIDUAL /INDIVIDU enable the organization to make repairs to its Patrimoine canadien et ministre responsable de la George DAVIDSON, Vancouver BC Granville Island Stage facility, which will ensure Condition féminine, l'octroi de 37 000 dollars au Chris JACKO, Calgary AB the viability of this important cultural space. Arts Club Theatre. Cet appui financier permettra David NEAL, Vancouver BC à l'organisme de rénover ses installations de Jim WENTING, Chilliwack BC As a fixture of the Vancouver arts scene, the l'île Granville et d'assurer ainsi la vitalité de cet Arts Club Theatre has been presenting important important espace culturel. Upcoming Events Canadian works and artists for more than forty Événements à venir years, said Minister Emerson. I am very pleased « Au coeur de la scène artistique de Vancouver, that the Government of Canada will help the Arts le Arts Club Theatre met en vedette depuis plus NOVEMBER/NOVEMBRE Club Theatre Company preserve its Granville de quarante ans des oeuvres et des artistes 18th annual CAPACOA Conference Island home, which has been their artistic canadiens importants, a déclaré M. Emerson. Je CULTURE COUNTS headquarters for the last twenty-five years. suis ravi que le gouvernement du Canada aide Value of Arts cette compagnie théâtrale à préserver le foyer November 3 – 7 Arts organizations contribute in so many ways artistique qu'elle occupe depuis vingt-cinq ans Ottawa, Ontario to the vitality of our communities, right here in sur l'île Granville. » www.capacoa.ca Vancouver and across the country, said Minister Frulla. Maintaining the infrastructure of our cultural « Les organismes du secteur des arts contribuent LDI 2005 Conference and Exhibits institutions helps to ensure that Canadians will be de diverses façons au dynamisme de nos November 11 - 13 able to enjoy and take part in excellent cultural communautés, a ajouté la ministre Frulla. En Orlanda, Florida USA performances for many years to come. assurant le maintien des infrastructures de nos www.ldishow.com institutions culturelles, nous nous assurons que ETCP Certification The Arts Club Theatre Company is now in its 41st les Canadiennes et les Canadiens pourront During LDI 2005 season of presenting professional live theatre in profiter de programmes culturels de qualité pour November 11 - 13 Vancouver. In 1979, the Company assembled the de nombreuses années à venir. » Orlanda, Florida USA current Granville Island stage, where musicals, www.etcp.esta.org classics, dramas, and contemporary comedies Le Arts Club Theatre en est maintenant à sa 41e are featured alongside a large selection of saison théâtrale professionnelle à Vancouver. En MARCH / MARS contemporary works. The company also tours 1979, cette compagnie théâtrale a établi sa scène USITT Conference & Stage Expo provincially, presenting a three-show mini-season sur l'île Granville pour y présenter des comédies March 30 – April 1 at venues throughout British Columbia. musicales, des pièces classiques et dramatiques, Louisville Kentucky USA des comédies contemporaines ainsi qu'un vaste www.usitt.org Financial assistance is provided by the Department choix d'oeuvres modernes. La compagnie fait of Canadian Heritage through the Cultural Spaces également des tournées provinciales au cours AUGUST / AOÜT Canada program. This program supports cultural desquelles elle présente des mini-saisons de RENDEZ-VOUS 2006 infrastructure projects that increase Canadians' trois spectacles un peu partout en Colombie- CITT/ICTS 16th Annual Conference access to the performing, visual, and media arts Britannique. and Trade Show or improve physical conditions for artistic creativity source: Patrimoine canadien August 10 -13 and innovation. Toronto, Ontario www.citt.org/conf.htm Stageworks november 2005 / novembre 2005 page 

Rendez-vous 2006 Registration Form CITT/ICTS Annual Conference and Trade Show August 10 - 13 2006 Toronto,Ontario

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Conference Registration August 10 - 13 Pre-conference Workshop August 7- 8 - 9 (Includes all events, sessions, meals and coffee breaks) Structural Design for the Stage Part,II Aug. 7-8-9 $450 = $_____ Member register before May 31 2006 DEDUCT $100 - $_____ CITT/ICTS Member rate $450 = $______beforeIf befo Novemberre October 3031 2005 DEDUCT: $100 - $______Intermediate Rigging Aug. 8 $75 = $_____ Between NDecov 1/05 and May 31/06 DEDUCT: $50 - $______Member register before May 31 2006 DEDUCT $25 - $_____ After August 1 2006 ADD: $50 + $______Building The Show Aug. 8 $75 = $ _____ CITT/ICTS Student Member rate $200 = $______Seamless Costumes & Paragon Props Tour If before May 31 2006 DEDUCT: $25 - $______Member register before May 31 2006 DEDUCT $25 - $_____

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Education Day Pass (Thursday, Aug 10/06) $75 = $ _____ Additional Social Tickets (for partner and friends) One Day Pass Indicate Day: SAT  SUN  ___ x $200 = $ _____ Thursday Opening Night Social ____ @ $20 = $______Friday (Trade Show) Corporate Luncheon ____ @ $30 = $______Single Conference Session Pass ___ x $40 = $ _____ Friday SWAG BINGO ____ @ $20 = $______SINGLE SESSION AND DAY PASS TOTAL $ ______Saturday Awards Banquet ____ @ $75 = $______Sunday Plenary Luncheon and Forum ____ @ $25 = $______Payment Information

Cheque (to CITT/ICTS)  VISA  MasterCard  CONFERENCE REGISTRATION TOTAL $______Conference Registration Total: $______Conference Accommodations Pre-Conference Registration Total: $______Single Session and Day Pass Total: $______Ryerson Pitman Hall 160 Mutual Street Total amount Owing $______Student residence. Single room with shared bath. Includes continental breakfast. 5 minute walk to Ryerson Theatre School. Card #______Exp:_____/_____ Rate: $52.75 + tax / night. Ryerson International Living/Learning Centre (ILLC) Name on Card: ______133 Mutual Street Student residence in a former hotel. Ensuite bath in every room. Signature: ______5 minute walk to Ryerson Theatre School. Rate: $79 + tax / night. For more information and to reserve at Pitman Hall or ILLC go to Forward completed form to: www.ryerson.ca/conference or call 416-979-5296. On registration form: Conference Name is CITT CITT/ICTS National Office Phone: 1 (888) 271 - 3383 Conference Dates are Aug 7-13, 2006. 340-207 Bank St. Fax: 1 (613) 482 - 1212 Delta Chelsea Hotel Ottawa, ON K2P 2N2 Email: [email protected] 33 Gerrard Street East Full service hotel. 2 minute walk to Ryerson Theatre School. Or register on line: www.citt.org/conf.htm For information on amenities, rates and availability go to www.deltachelsea.com or call 1-800-243-5732. Reserved for Office - Date : ______Int : ______