TECHnically Speaking

This podcast was recorded on the show floor of USITT22 at Studio USITT in partnership with AKG by Harman.

On this week’s episode, we sat down with 2022 YDMT Award winner for The Barbara Matera Award for Costume Making, Emma Craig.

Emma started her education in the arts in middle school focusing on costuming and theater. In her undergraduate career she designed departmental productions and worked in the shop as a stitcher and wardrobe supervisor. She holds a BA degree from Western Washington University in Theater (Costume Design). In her final year she received an internship at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Immediately after school she began working as a stitcher at the festival working with a variety of drapers and designers for six seasons and over 50 productions.

Most recently in the summer of 2021 she worked as a first hand at the Santa Fe Opera in the return season after the pandemic. In the fall of 2019 she moved to Austin, Texas in pursuit of a MFA in costume technology from the University of Texas at Austin and is anticipating graduation in May 2022. Her specialty skills include draping, tailoring, puppetry, millinery, armor making, and mask making.

TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.

This podcast was recorded on the show floor of USITT22 at Studio USITT in partnership with AKG by Harman.

On this week’s episode, we sat down with 2022 Rising Star Award winner, Kristen Martino to discuss her unique scenic design experiences from museum exhibits to circuses, her most challenging designs, and what her future looks like in the world of scenic design and live entertainment.

The Rising Star Award, sponsored by LDI/Live Design, is given annually to a young professional at the beginning of their career. The award recognizes excellence and artistic achievement in scenic, lighting, sound, projection design, or a convergence of these design disciplines.

TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.

This podcast was recorded on the show floor of USITT22 at Studio USITT in partnership with AKG by Harman.

For this week’s episode, we sat down with members of ESTA and USITT’s Terminology Working Group to discuss the importance of their work, making positive industry change, and what surprises have shown themselves throughout the process. To learn more about the Terminology Working Group and to view the terms and documents, go to usitt.org/terms.

TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.

This podcast was recorded on the show floor of USITT22 at Studio USITT in partnership with AKG by Harman.

On this week’s minisode, we sat down with Martin Lighting’s Brad Schiller to discuss the company’s newest offerings, what makes them stand out, and the future of lighting in the industry.

TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.

This podcast was recorded on the show floor of USITT22 at Studio USITT in partnership with AKG by Harman.

On this week’s minisode, we sat down with Renkus-Heinz product manager, Brandon Heinz, to discuss new products, leadership evolution, and their future projects.

TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.

This podcast was recorded on the show floor of USITT22 at Studio USITT in partnership with AKG by Harman.

On this week’s episode, we sat down with Tyler DeLong of DeLong Rigging Solutions to chat about rigging safety, upcoming educational opportunities, and how their USITT22 sponsorship got their name out there in unexpected ways.

TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.

This podcast was recorded on the show floor of USITT22 at Studio USITT in partnership with AKG by Harman.

On this week’s episode, we sat down with Marty Karp of Show Sage LLC and Ramzi Shakra of Epson America Inc. to chat about Epson laser projectors, Dataton’s WATCHOUT™ software, and Show Sage’s line of Show*Server™ media servers and Show*Station™ production workstations.

TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.

This podcast was recorded on the show floor of USITT22 at Studio USITT in partnership with AKG by Harman

On today’s episode we’re chatting with Vickie Claiborne, Training Manager for Americas for disguise and covering all topics from disguise’s presence at USITT22 and their educational opportunities, to what makes them stand out from their industry competitors.

TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.

This podcast was recorded on the show floor of USITT22 at Studio USITT in partnership with AKG by Harman.

The Wally Russell Mentoring Award is presented by USITT in partnership with the Wally Russell Foundation to honor someone who embodies the guiding hand that Wally Russell provided to many young professionals.

A 30-year resident of San Diego, Jay Sheehan oversees the production management and stage management areas for the School of Theatre, Television and Film at San Diego State University. Additionally, Jay created and leads the Certificate in Entertainment Management Program for the School. In addition to teaching stage management, production management and live concert production, Jay also oversees all aspects of production for the 8 show main stage and student production season.

Jay also serves as the National Production Manager for Young Arts, dedicated to help identify and support the next generation of artists in the literary, performing, visual and design arts. In this capacity, Jay oversees productions in Miami, and the Presidential Scholars program at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

Jay is an Equity stage manager, having worked on over 50 shows during his stage management career. Jay’s other jaunts around San Diego have found him as the Director of Production and Operations for the San Diego Symphony and Director of Operations for House of Blues, overseeing the 20,000 seat Coors Amphitheatre in Chula Vista.

Jay is also owner of Cue One Productions and is a freelance special event manager whose event list includes the NFL Super Bowl, Major League Baseball's All Star Game as well as non-profit charities concert events in and around the United States.

TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.

On today's episode we’re welcoming scenic and costume designer Christian Fleming back to the podcast to chat about his upcoming participation in the 2022 World Stage Design exhibition as well as get some details about his selected design. Christian joined us previously on TECHnically Speaking to talk about his 2021 YDMT Award win for Scene design sponsored by Rose Brand.

If you would like to listen to Christian’s previous TECHnically Speaking episode, go to www.spreaker.com/user/11279157/2021-ydmt-christian-fleming-podcast-fina. If you would like to learn more about Christian and his work, please visit www.christianfleming.design.

Read the press release and view photos of Christian's work: www.usitt.org/news/global-exhibition-feature-work-theatrical-designer-2021-ydmt-winner-christian-fleming

Learn more about World Stage Design: wsd2021.ca/