Join us for our USITT Upstate NY Fall Meeting at Alfred University on Saturday, September 19th!
This year’s meeting is presented in partnership with ROBE Lighting, bringing together a fantastic lineup of hands-on workshops, demonstrations, and opportunities to connect with fellow theatre and entertainment professionals from across Upstate New York. See below for more information on our workshops!
🎟️ Please register here — Registration is FREE — and required for this event!
🚗 Parking Info Here —208 State St, Alfred, NY 14802
Time listed first, followed by the events starting at that time:
10:00am:
Guest registration / coffee time in CD Smith/Black Box Lobby
10:30 AM:
USITT Western NY meeting/Robe presentation, Miller Theater
11:30 AM:
Robe ROBOSPOT introduction workshop in Miller Theatre
Costume Challenge in the PDAT Costume shop
The Stage Crew Code Workshop in the Design lab
12:30 PM - 1:30PM Walkaway Lunch
1:30 PM:
Robe Sources/Color workshop in the Miller Theatre
Costume shop Workshop results on the Miller stage as part of Robe workshop
Ceramics museum free admission through 3:30 PM
USITT Mentor Jam through 3:30 PM
2:30 PM:
Robe Q&A in the Miller Theatre
Stairs workshop in the PDAT Scene shop
3:30 PM:
Conclusion of the meeting and departure
Workshops & Activities Information
We have a full day of hands-on learning and creative exploration planned across Alfred University’s theatre facilities. From lighting and scenic construction, to costume design and backstage operations, there’s something for everyone!
ROBE workshops — Miller Theatre
Marty Postma, Marketa Fantova
Robospot introduction — A hands-on workshop introducing Robe Robospot system using multiple Robe fixtures.
Sources, Color and White Balance — ROBE lighting equipment will allow us to explore color and its interplay with costumes & fabric
Stair Lay Out Workshop — PDAT Scene shop
Zach Hamm
Hands on workshop how to layout stair stringer and discussion of stair building concerns.
Costume Challenge — PDAT Costume shop
Sasha Lato
Participants will be tasked with creating a quick text-based character costume out of provided pieces. In addition, each created character can participate in the Robe afternoon workshop where we can look at different lighting/color possibilities.
The Stage Crew Code — Design Lab
Randy Wachtel
Slang, Steps, and Structure Backstage: Conversations on expectations with a road house/performing arts center manager
OTHER ACTIVITIES
USITT Regional Meeting
Free visits to the Ceramics Museum!
Mentor Jam — discuss resumes, portfolios, career questions & more!
Don't forget to register here! — Registration is FREE — and required!
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