Thursday, December 31, 2020

Dazzling Projections Transform Iconic Japanese Garden Into an Immersive Art Installation

https://mymodernmet.com/teamlab-kairakuen-garden/

2020: The Year Theater Reinvented Itself

https://thebroadwayblog.com/2020-theater-recap/

PHOTOS: A Look Back at Theater During 2020

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/PHOTOS-A-Look-Back-at-Theater-During-2020-20201231

Clearwing Productions Deploys L-Acoustics For Arizona Church’s Modified Christmas Event

https://www.prosoundweb.com/clearwing-productions-deploys-l-acoustics-for-arizona-churchs-modified-christmas-event/

Remoticon Video: The Mechanics of Finite Element Analysis

https://hackaday.com/2020/12/31/remoticon-video-the-mechanics-of-finite-element-analysis/

Entertainment Sector Poised For Explosive 2021 Growth - - 5 Key Trends To Follow

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomnunan/2021/12/31/entertainment-sector-poised-for-explosive-2021-growth5-key-trends-to-follow/

Magnetocuring: Curing Epoxy With A Magnetic Field

https://hackaday.com/2020/12/30/magnetocuring-curing-epoxy-with-a-magnetic-field/

The Top Theatre Stories of 2020, From Zoom to Zazz

http://www.playbill.com/article/the-top-theatre-stories-of-2020-from-zoom-to-zazz

Happy New Year!

https://cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2020/december/happy-new-year.html

Commentary: Theater is Hollywood's talent incubator. It's time Hollywood stepped up to save it

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-12-31/best-movies-tv-shows-2020-theater-relief-hollywood

‘American Ninja Warrior’ likely to return to Las Vegas

https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/tv/american-ninja-warrior-likely-to-return-to-las-vegas-2236933/

'You should get one with your Covid jab': can musicals save cinema?

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/dec/30/cinema-musicals-2021-covid-jab-movie-going-singing-dancing

The year that COVID canceled live theater and a revolution came to life

https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2020/12/30/the-year-that-covid-canceled-live-theater-and-a-revolution-came-to-life/

Kerrie-Anne Kennerley falls during Pippin

https://www.theatrepeople.com.au/kerrie-anne-falls-pippin/

11 Things Our Critics Are Looking Forward to in 2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/31/arts/2021-tv-movies-music-picks.html

2020 crushed Seattle’s arts, entertainment, food and other industries: These 8 people share how they survived and their hopes for 2021

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/2020-crushed-seattles-arts-entertainment-and-food-industries-these-8-people-share-how-they-survived-and-their-hopes-for-2021/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_theater

Fauci Believes Theaters Can Reopen By Early Fall 2021 if Vaccinations Are Done 'Correctly'

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Fauci-Believes-Theaters-Can-Reopen-By-Early-Fall-2021-if-Vaccinations-Are-Done-Correctly-20201231

Wednesday, December 30, 2020

WME Blasts WGA for Lack of Negotiations in Franchise Agreement Battle

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/wme-wga-agency-franchise-agreement-1234876860/

This 3-Axis Phone Gimbal Makes Smooth Streaming Easier Than Ever

https://www.werd.com/57117/this-3-axis-phone-gimbal-makes-smooth-streaming-easier-than-ever/

Coronavirus Is Canceling New Year's Celebrations

https://www.wesa.fm/post/coronavirus-canceling-new-years-celebrations

How an $8 part from Walmart makes it safe for choirs to sing again

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-12-30/coronavirus-choir-silence

Circa closes off NYE show at Stadium Swim

https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/circa-closes-off-nye-show-at-stadium-swim-2236126/

A ‘Frankenstein’ That Never Lived

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/30/theater/frankenstein-broadway-flop.html

Look Back at More Than 70 Years of Kiss Me, Kate on Broadway

http://www.playbill.com/article/look-back-at-more-than-70-years-of-kiss-me-kate-on-broadway

Tim Treanor reviews his life as a theatre critic

https://dctheatrescene.com/2020/12/30/tim-treanor-reviews-his-life-as-a-theatre-critic/

A year later, ‘Beach Blanket Babylon’ actors reflect candidly on loss

https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/a-year-later-beach-blanket-babylon-actors-reflect-candidly-on-loss

Broadway Gets Creative With New Small Businesses

http://www.playbill.com/article/broadway-gets-creative-with-new-shops-and-projects

"Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical" is 2020 Creation at its Finest

https://www.onstageblog.com/columns/ratatouille-the-tiktok-musical-is-2020-creation-at-its-finest

How 2020 Changed Hollywood, and the Movies, Forever

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/movie-theaters-hollywood-pandemic-2020-recap-1234874385/

Celebrate the Demise of 2020 With These Virtual New Year's Eve Events

https://lifehacker.com/celebrate-the-demise-of-2020-with-these-virtual-new-yea-1845961815

Tuesday, December 29, 2020

Gareth's Tips, Tools, and Shop Tales - Issue #74

https://www.getrevue.co/profile/garethbranwyn/archive/301516

Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2021 Continues this Year in New Format

https://entertainmentcentralpittsburgh.com/story-mosaic/first-night-2021/

Fremont’s plans for New Year’s Eve raise eyebrows, safety concerns

https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/downtown/fremonts-plans-for-new-years-eve-raise-eyebrows-safety-concerns-2235295/

What 2020 Was Like For The Movie Industry

https://www.wesa.fm/post/what-2020-was-movie-industry

The Theatre Community Shares Insight and Advice in These Memorable Quotes From 2020

http://www.playbill.com/article/the-theatre-community-shares-insight-and-advice-in-these-memorable-quotes-from-2020

One concert, many technical remote locations

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2020/12/30/one-concert-many-technical-remote-locations/

Magnetic Motorized Plasma Cutter Track

https://hackaday.com/2020/12/29/magnetic-motorized-plasma-cutter-track/

I use Coursera to take all the fun classes I didn't have time for in college, like an art history course taught by the Museum of Modern Art. Here's why it's such a great resource for pursuing your hobbies and interests.

https://www.businessinsider.com/moma-musuem-of-modern-art-free-online-coursera-course

In 2020, TV and film still couldn't get abortion right

https://theconversation.com/in-2020-tv-and-film-still-couldnt-get-abortion-right-152223

Need a versatile tool holder?

https://blog.fastcap.com/2020/need-a-versatile-tool-holder-2/

Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2021 (Thurs., 12/31/20)

https://entertainmentcentralpittsburgh.com/upcoming/highmark-first-night-pittsburgh-2021-thurs-12-31-20/

Adam Savage’s Favorite Tools: McMaster-Carr Catalog!

https://www.tested.com/making/tools/adam-savages-favorite-tools-mcmaster-carr-catalog/

Ridgid Subcompact Tools – Outsized Power

https://homefixated.com/ridgid-subcompact-tools/

Dave Grohl Hails Passing of $15 Billion Save Our Stages Act

https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/12/dave-grohl-passing-save-our-stages-act/

A defense of writing critical arts reviews during a year of catastrophe

https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/a-defense-of-writing-critical-arts-reviews-during-a-year-of-catastrophe

Theater Books of 2020 To Read in 2021

https://newyorktheater.me/2020/12/29/theater-books-of-2020-to-read-in-2021/

The new stimulus/relief bill: What’s in it for you?

https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2020/12/29/the-new-stimulus-relief-bill-whats-in-it-for-you/

Monday, December 28, 2020

5 Tips for Creating Exceptional Renderings

https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/5-tips-creating-exceptional-renderings/

Carbon Fiber is 10x Stronger Than Steel, Unless You Do This

https://twistedsifter.com/videos/carbon-fiber-is-10x-stronger-than-steel-unless-you-do-this/

Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Salutes Supporters of Save Our Stages Act

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/dave-grohl-save-our-stages-act-1108198/

See the sunburst crystals that adorn the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball this year

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/see-the-sunburst-crystals-that-adorn-the-times-square-new-years-eve-ball-this-year-122820

Zoo and museum associations applaud US COVID relief measures

http://www.inparkmagazine.com/zoo-and-museum-associations-applaud-us-covid-relief-measures/

Fall Protection Equipment Simplified

https://sswr.net/2020/12/22/fall-protection-equipment-simplified/

Best VR Games, Experiences And Hardware Of 2020 — UploadVR Award Winners

https://uploadvr.com/best-vr-game-2020-award-winners/

L.A. County Health Department Asks Film Industry to ‘Strongly Consider Pausing’ Production as COVID-19 Cases Surge

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/la-county-film-tv-productions-pause-covid19-1234875835/

Arthur P. Siccardi, Broadway Production Supervisor, Dies at 89

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Arthur-P-Siccardi-Broadway-Production-Supervisor-Dies-at-89-20201228

Reflections of a critic on the closing days of DC Theatre Scene

https://dctheatrescene.com/2020/12/28/reflections-of-a-critic-on-the-closing-days-of-dc-theatre-scene/

Your Interview: Aoi Honda

https://womeninlighting.com/site/your-interviews/aoi-honda#When:05:34:00Z

Your Interview: Rie Uomori

https://womeninlighting.com/site/your-interviews/rie-uomori#When:05:43:00Z

Your Interview: Chiaki Reeder Murazumi

https://womeninlighting.com/site/your-interviews/chiaki-reeder-murazumi#When:05:58:00Z

Arthur P. Siccardi Dies: Veteran Broadway Production Supervisor Was 89

https://deadline.com/2020/12/arthur-siccardi-dead-obituary-broadway-production-supervisor-was-89-1234661995/

Tom Cruise to Resume Filming ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ in U.K. as COVID-19 Cases Soar

https://variety.com/2020/film/global/tom-cruise-shifts-mission-impossible-studio-to-longcross-1234875547/

WATCH: How a legendary LA puppet theater is keeping its magic alive during the COVID-19 era

https://www.businessinsider.com/bob-baker-marionette-theater-la-covid-coronavirus-puppet-shows-2020-12

The Best Movie Scores of 2020: From Tenet to Mank to Soul

https://collider.com/best-movie-music-scores-2020/

On screen and on stage, disability continues to be depicted in outdated, cliched ways

https://www.salon.com/2020/12/27/on-screen-and-on-stage-disability-continues-to-be-depicted-in-outdated-cliched-ways_partner/

‘The Masked Dancer’ Premiere Reveals Identity of the Disco Ball: Here’s the Star Under the Mask

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/the-masked-dancer-premiere-recap-ice-t-1234875303/

This 22-course mega-collection can get you on track to become a certified project manager

https://boingboing.net/2020/12/27/this-22-course-mega-collection-can-get-you-on-track-to-become-a-certified-project-manager.html

3 definitive strategies for Gen Z job seekers

https://www.fastcompany.com/90588575/3-definitive-strategies-for-gen-z-job-seekers?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner

Sidestep into Street Theater and Take Control of Your Entertainment Career

https://circustalk.com/news/sidestep-into-street-theater-and-take-control-of-your-entertainment-career

Four Insights on Using Extended Reality to Enhance Virtual Events

https://www.eventmarketer.com/article/using-extended-reality-enhance-virtual-events/

People’s Choice: Our Top 10 Most-read Stories of 2020

https://www.eventmarketer.com/article/top-10-most-read-stories-of-2020/

Las Vegas shows we didn’t get to see in 2020

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/dec/28/las-vegas-shows-we-didnt-get-to-see-in-2020/

What we lost when we lost box office receipts in 2020

https://www.fastcompany.com/90586553/what-we-lost-when-we-lost-box-office-receipts-in-2020?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner

How saying ‘yes’ to everything is curtailing your creative impulses

https://www.fastcompany.com/90588508/how-saying-yes-to-everything-is-cutting-down-your-creative-impulses?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner

Installing Crown Molding by Yourself?

https://blog.fastcap.com/2020/installing-crown-molding-by-yourself-7-2-2/

“Fireside Nutcracker” Continues Streaming at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (Wed., 12/30/20)

https://entertainmentcentralpittsburgh.com/upcoming/fireside-nutcracker-continues-streaming-at-pittsburgh-ballet-theatre-wed-12-30-20/

7 Tips for Getting the Most out of One Microphone

https://theproaudiofiles.com/get-the-most-out-of-one-microphone/

14 Free Sample Libraries for Music Production

https://theproaudiofiles.com/free-sample-libraries/

Covid-Cautious Tom Cruise Has Reportedly Built 'a Secure Studio on a Former Top-Secret Military Base'

https://jezebel.com/covid-cautious-tom-cruise-has-reportedly-built-a-secure-1845955743

Costuming for Everyone

https://dramatics.org/costuming-for-everyone/

GLP X4 bars create “Blinding Lights for The Weeknd’s VMA Rooftop Performance

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2020/12/28/glp-x4-bars-create-blinding-lights-for-the-weeknds-vma-rooftop-performance/

2020 as a Year of Sondheim. 2021 as a Year of Reinvention. #Stageworthy News of the Week

https://newyorktheater.me/2020/12/28/2020-as-a-year-of-sondheim-2021-as-a-year-of-reinvention-stageworthy-news-of-the-week/

Dr. Fauci Has Hope That Theaters and Sporting Events Could Resume Sooner Than Planned

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Dr-Fauci-Has-Hope-That-Theaters-and-Sporting-Events-Could-Resume-Sooner-Than-Planned-20201228

Sunday, December 27, 2020

‘The Trial of the Chicago 7’ Writer-Director Aaron Sorkin on His Production Crew: ‘I Consider These People to be Co-Authors of the Film’

https://variety.com/2020/artisans/production/aaron-sorkin-trial-of-the-chicago-7-crew-1234872903/

Try these 3 ways to build better relationships with the people you work with

https://www.fastcompany.com/90588573/try-these-3-ways-to-build-better-relationships-with-the-people-you-work-with?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner

“A Christmas Carol” Radio Play Continues Streaming at PICT (Tues., 12/29/20)

https://entertainmentcentralpittsburgh.com/upcoming/a-christmas-carol-radio-play-continues-streaming-at-pict-tues-12-29-20/

New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas still has fireworks, events

https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/new-years-eve-in-vegas/new-years-eve-in-las-vegas-still-has-fireworks-events-2233256/

The VR Job Hub: inXile Entertainment & Magnopus

https://www.vrfocus.com/2020/12/the-vr-job-hub-inxile-entertainment-magnopus/

Bridgerton Costume Designer on Creation of Season 1 Looks for Shondaland Show

https://collider.com/bridgerton-netflix-costumes-interview-ellen-mirojnick/

Glimmers of Light: The Theatre Moments That Gave Us Comfort Amid a Chaotic 2020

http://www.playbill.com/article/glimmers-of-light-the-theatre-moments-that-gave-us-comfort-amid-a-chaotic-2020

Maintaining Whoville: Interview with Designers Chris Rynne and Shelly Williams

https://thetheatretimes.com/maintaining-whoville-interview-with-designers-chris-rynne-and-shelly-williams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maintaining-whoville-interview-with-designers-chris-rynne-and-shelly-williams

Looking back at 2020 in the arts: David Bennett: 'We found a new way to be together again'

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/classical-music/story/2020-12-27/looking-back-at-2020-in-the-arts-david-bennett-together-while-apart-is-our-new-normal

Looking back at 2020 in the arts: Christopher Ashley: 'We are committed to creating new art for this particular moment'

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/story/2020-12-27/looking-back-at-2020-in-the-arts-christopher-ashley

2020 year in review: Looking back on a fractured year in San Diego theater

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/story/2020-12-27/2020-year-in-review-looking-back-on-a-fractured-year-in-san-diego-theater

Friday, December 25, 2020

COVID-19 Won't Be Shutting Down The Bob Baker Marionette Theater This Christmas — They Just Hit Their $365,000 Goal: LAist

COVID-19 Won't Be Shutting Down The Bob Baker Marionette Theater This Christmas — They Just Hit Their $365,000 Goal: LAist

How ‘Soul’ Production Designer and Composer Turned Philosophical Ideas Into Shapes and Sounds for the Pixar Film

https://variety.com/2020/artisans/production/soul-production-design-music-1234872824/

Trending: Leatherman OHT

http://everydaycarry.com/posts/42108/trending-leatherman-oht?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss

2021 WIL Activities

https://womeninlighting.com/blog/entry/2021-wil-activities#When:07:25:00Z

Happy Holidays!

https://afterthefinalcurtain.net/2020/12/25/happy-holidays/

#102 Edward Pierce

https://in1podcast.com/102-edward-pierce/

Rest in Peace: Theater Community Members Who Died in 2020

https://newyorktheater.me/2020/12/25/rest-in-peace-theater-community-members-who-died-in-2020/

How the Scourge Stole Broadway: A Christmas Tale of 2020

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/How-the-Scourge-Stole-Broadway-A-Christmas-Tale-of-2020-20201225

New film incentive legislation could bring back Hollywood movies to Michigan | Local News | macombdaily.com

New film incentive legislation could bring back Hollywood movies to Michigan | Local News | macombdaily.com

Thursday, December 24, 2020

Upright Citizen Brigade Sells Its Sunset Boulevard Theater Months After Closing NYC Venue

https://deadline.com/2020/12/upright-citizen-brigade-sunset-boulevard-ucb-theater-sold-1234661355/

Silly Season: How British Pantomime Looks From Across the Pond

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/24/theater/pantomimes-british-christmas-tradition.html

The 5 most memorable Dallas-Fort Worth theater moments of 2020

http://dallas.culturemap.com/news/arts/12-24-20-most-memorable-dallas-fort-worth-theater-moments-of-2020/

Motion Control Tips: The top 5 posts for 2020

https://www.motioncontroltips.com/motion-control-tips-the-top-5-posts-for-2020/

The six most immersive online art exhibits to explore over the holidays

https://www.fastcompany.com/90589949/the-six-most-immersive-online-art-exhibits-to-explore-over-the-holidays?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner

The livestreams that won us round to online theatre in 2020

http://exeuntmagazine.com/features/livestreams-won-us-round-online-theatre-2020/

How Production Designer Gavin Bocquet Created the Magical, Musical World of Jingle Jangle

http://www.playbill.com/article/how-production-designer-gavin-bocquet-created-the-magical-musical-world-of-jingle-jangle

On Contemporary Art as Part of Culture’s DNA: Interview with Mira Todorova

https://thetheatretimes.com/on-contemporary-art-as-part-of-cultures-dna-interview-with-mira-todorova/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=on-contemporary-art-as-part-of-cultures-dna-interview-with-mira-todorova

Theatre As Commodity: Saving Our Industry By Undoing Our Worst Mistake

https://bittergertrude.com/2020/12/23/theatre-as-commodity-saving-our-industry-by-undoing-our-worst-mistake/

Top 10 lists of Top 10 Theater in 2020: Take Me To The World

https://newyorktheater.me/2020/12/23/top-10-lists-of-top-10-theater-in-2020-take-me-to-the-world/

Actors' Equity Releases Updated Covid-19 Safety Guidelines for Live Productions

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Actors-Equity-Releases-Covid-19-Safety-Guidelines-for-Live-Productions-20201223

'Exactly the show we needed in 2020': readers' favourite theatre of the year

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/dec/24/exactly-the-show-we-needed-in-2020-readers-favourite-theatre

Black company pulls out of Birmingham theatre over Nightingale court

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/dec/24/black-theatre-company-talawa-pulls-birmingham-rep-season-over-nightingale-court

Column: In 2020, San Diego's artistic spirit made a bad year better

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/columnists/story/2020-12-24/column-in-2020-san-diegos-artistic-spirit-made-a-bad-year-better

Yes, You Can Take a Day Off: The Physical and Mental Health Benefits of Rest

https://www.pointemagazine.com/taking-a-break-from-dance-2649592671.html

IATSE Members Sleigh the Holiday Season With Their Decorations

https://iatsecares.org/2020/12/24/iaste-members-are-decking-their-homes-and-film-sets-with-holiday-decorations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iaste-members-are-decking-their-homes-and-film-sets-with-holiday-decorations

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Holiday Drag Musical Has Its ‘Claws Out’

https://www.wesa.fm/post/holiday-drag-musical-has-its-claws-out

IATSE says $900B COVID relief is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done

https://iatsecares.org/2020/12/22/iatse-says-900b-covid-relief-is-a-step-in-the-right-direction-but-more-needs-to-be-done/

Broadway community applauds relief package, but says more is needed

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/12/22/theater-community-applauds-relief-package-but-says-more-is-needed/

Your Interview: Elena Peñalta Catalán

https://womeninlighting.com/site/your-interviews/elena-penalta-catalan#When:16:28:00Z

Black Broadway Producers You Should Know: Blair Russell

http://www.playbill.com/article/black-broadway-producers-you-should-know-blair-russell

A dramatic year: the 10 best theatre shows of 2020

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/dec/23/best-theatre-of-2020

The Breakout Stars of 2020

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/23/arts/breakout-stars-actors.html

Pittsburgh’s People of the Year 2020: Theater

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/pittsburghs-people-of-the-year-2020-theater/Content?oid=18597810

A timeline of the moments that defined theater in 2020 — in the Bay Area and beyond

https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/a-timeline-of-the-moments-that-defined-theater-in-2020-in-the-bay-area-and-beyond

Galen Hooks Loves Wearing All the Hats

https://www.dancemagazine.com/galen-hooks-2649259846.html

‘It’s More Money Than I Imagined.’ So He’s Giving Some of It Away.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/23/theater/jeremy-o-harris-commission-philanthropy.html

Actors and Writers and Now, Congressional Lobbyists

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/23/theater/be-an-arts-hero.html

How Production Designer Gavin Boquet Created the Magical, Musical World of Jingle Jangle

http://www.playbill.com/article/how-production-designer-gavin-boquet-created-the-magical-musical-world-of-jingle-jangle

More Than a Leotard: The Growing Trend Towards Ethical and Sustainable Dancewear

https://www.pointemagazine.com/sustainable-dancewear-2649624150.html

1833 Plaid Silk Gown + All the Accessories - Done!

https://blog.americanduchess.com/2020/12/1833-plaid-silk-gown-all-accessories.html

Ballet Black’s Cassa Pancho Is Fighting Racism in Ballet Across the UK

https://www.dancemagazine.com/ballet-black-2649493005.html

Tuesday, December 22, 2020

It's not enough to 'save' theatre — we have to transform how its marginalized artists are treated

https://www.cbc.ca/arts/it-s-not-enough-to-save-theatre-we-have-to-transform-how-its-marginalized-artists-are-treated-1.5836700


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Inside the Broadway Community Project: The People Who Nurture Broadway Bodies

http://www.playbill.com/article/inside-the-broadway-community-project-the-people-who-nurture-broadway-bodies

He’s applied for 52 jobs and had no second interviews, so Aaron Hochheiser is delivering for UPS in the family minivan after Hartford Stage closed - Hartford Courant

He’s applied for 52 jobs and had no second interviews, so Aaron Hochheiser is delivering for UPS in the family minivan after Hartford Stage closed - Hartford Courant

Magnetically-activated epoxy bonds fast using a fraction of the energy

https://newatlas.com/materials/magnetically-activated-epoxy/

Pittsburgh venues celebrate passage of Save our Stages Act for economic relief

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/pittsburgh-venues-celebrate-passage-of-save-our-stages-act-for-economic-relief/Content?oid=18602869

Concert Industry Reacts to Passage of Save Our Stages With Cautious Glee

https://variety.com/2020/music/news/concert-industry-reacts-to-save-our-stages-1234872660/

Close reading of the $15 Billion for Save our Stages shows relief for area theatres

https://dctheatrescene.com/2020/12/22/close-reading-of-the-15-billion-for-save-our-stages-shows-relief-for-area-theatres/

Eight Acrobats Are Paid $52.5 Million After Suffering Life-Altering Injuries When Rigging Suspending Them by Their Hair Plummeted to the Floor During Circus Act in Rhode Island

https://circustalk.com/news/eight-acrobats-are-paid-52-5-million-after-suffering-life-altering-injuries-when-rigging-suspending-them-by-their-hair-plummeted-to-the-floor-during-circus-act-in-rhode-island

What is inrush current in an AC motor and why does it matter?

https://www.motioncontroltips.com/what-is-inrush-current-in-an-ac-motor-and-why-does-it-matter/

A Brief History of Tutus, From the Romantic Era to Today

https://www.pointemagazine.com/tutus-2649521662.html

Chicago venues and bands weigh in on the future of streaming concerts

https://www.timeout.com/chicago/news/chicago-venues-and-bands-weigh-in-on-the-future-of-streaming-concerts-122220

When Will Live Music Return?

https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/features/when-live-music-return-2021-covid-1106719/

Our Favorite Dance Moments of 2020

https://www.dancemagazine.com/best-dances-of-2020-2649233780.html

Congress includes Save Our Stages in stimulus package as vote nears

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/12/21/congress-includes-save-our-stages-in-stimulus-package-as-vote-nears/

Stimulus Offers $15 Billion in Relief for Struggling Arts Venues

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/arts/covid-stimulus-theaters-venues.html

L-Acoustics Hangs Out At The Floridian Social Club

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2020/12/22/l-acoustics-hangs-out-at-the-floridian-social-club/

Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1141 – Henry E. Sieker, 1922

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/22/tales-from-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-part-1141-henry-e-sieker-1922/

Travels of Scenic Artist and Scholar: The Winter Scene Shutter at the Tabor Opera House in Leadville, Colorado.

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/22/travels-of-scenic-artist-and-scholar-the-winter-scene-shutter-at-the-tabor-opera-house-in-leadville-colorado/

'We have broken a lot of hearts': Frozen, Pippin cancel shows amid Sydney Covid outbreak

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/dec/22/we-have-broken-a-lot-of-hearts-frozen-pippin-cancel-shows-amid-sydney-covid-outbreak

‘Club Drosselmeyer 1943’ Makes Massive Multitasking Merry But Maddening (Review)

https://noproscenium.com/club-drosselmeyer-1943-makes-massive-multitasking-merry-but-maddening-review-2373bf30a5d2

Who Designs and Directs in LORT Theatres by Pronoun: 2020

https://howlround.com/who-designs-and-directs-lort-theatres-pronoun-2020

Just keep moving: the top 10 dance shows of 2020

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/dec/22/just-keep-moving-the-top-10-dance-shows-of-2020

For actress E. Faye Butler, the show must go on, even on the back of a truck

https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/chris-jones/ct-ent-theater-chicagoan-year-2020-1227-20201222-m3xtcv7rfjhjlg7o7mif7xqvs4-story.html

Actor's Equity Releases a Statement Regarding the Newly Passed COVID-19 Relief Bill

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Actors-Equity-Releases-a-Statement-Regarding-the-Newly-Passed-COVID-19-Relief-Bill-20201222

Circus Acrobats Reach $52.5 Million Settlement in 2014 Fall - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/21/us/circus-acrobats-injured-settlement.html


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Monday, December 21, 2020

Actors' Equity Has Extended its Flexible Dues Policy

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Actors-Equity-Has-Extended-its-Flexible-Dues-Policy-20201221

Virtual Education: Best Practices when Facilitating Immersive Experiences

https://www.vrfocus.com/2020/12/virtual-education-best-practices-when-facilitating-immersive-experiences/

My dream for theater: Toss the old business model in the dumpster fire of 2020

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2020-12-21/theater-covid-pandemic-reopening-subscribers

CommLink Implements Multi-Zone Wireless Strategy At Renovated Boston Cathedral

https://www.prosoundweb.com/commlink-integration-implements-multi-zone-wireless-systems-at-newly-renovated-boston-cathedral/

This Giant Arduino Actually Works… Kind Of

https://makezine.com/2020/12/21/this-giant-arduino-actually-works-kind-of/

How VFX Supervisor Dennis Berardi Brought The Creatures Of ‘Monster Hunter’ To Life

https://www.forbes.com/sites/anharkarim/2020/12/21/how-vfx-supervisor-dennis-berardi-brought-the-creatures-of-monster-hunter-to-life/

Music’s Road Crews Are Overwhelmingly White and Male. Meet the People Trying to Change That

https://www.roadiesofcolorunited.com/musics-road-crews-are-overwhelmingly-white-and-male-meet-the-people-trying-to-change-that/

Faces of the arts shutdown: Actor Steven Lone: 'I need an outlet ... to make me feel whole again'

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/story/2020-12-20/for-steven-lone-losing-acting-was-like-losing-a-piece-of-himself

Faces of the arts shutdown: Theater's Bryan & Katie Banville: 'We definitely went through a phase of loss and grief'

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/story/2020-12-20/faces-of-the-arts-theaters-bryan-katie-banville-we-definitely-went-through-a-phase-of-loss-and-grief

Faces of the arts shutdown: Actor Andréa Agosto: 'I want that sense of normalcy back'

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/story/2020-12-20/faces-of-the-arts-actor-andrea-agosto-i-want-that-sense-of-normalcy-back

Faces of the arts shutdown: Actor and playwright Omri Schein: 'I need live theater'

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/story/2020-12-20/faces-of-the-arts-actor-and-playwright-omri-schein-i-need-live-theater

What (wo)men want: How IEM mixes differ by gender

https://www.sounddesignlive.com/what-women-want-how-iem-mixes-differ-by-gender/

Robe MegaPointes for the People’s Choice

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/?p=98095

Congress Passes Stimulus Deal Including Save Our Stages Act

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Congress-Passes-Stimulus-Deal-Including-Save-Our-Stages-Act-20201220

Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1140 – P. T. Blackburn and the Fabric Studio of Chicago

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/21/tales-from-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-part-1140-p-t-blackburn-and-the-fabric-studio-of-chicago/

Congress Agrees on $15 Billion Save Our Stages Bill As Part of Stimulus Plan. 2020 Summed Up. #Stageworthy News

https://newyorktheater.me/2020/12/21/congress-agrees-on-15-billion-save-our-stages-bill-as-part-of-stimulus-plan-2020-summed-up-stageworthy-news/

The Choreographer's New Skill Set: Working From Home

https://www.dancemagazine.com/choreography-online-2649098585.html

Congress Reaches Agreement on Coronavirus Relief Package, Including $15 Billion 'Save Our Stages' Act

http://www.playbill.com/article/congress-reaches-agreement-on-coronavirus-relief-package-including-15-billion-save-our-stages-act

How the Coronavirus Relief Agreement Effects the Save Our Stages Act

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/How-the-Coronavirus-Relief-Agreement-Effects-the-Save-Our-Stages-Act-20201221

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Cirque chief says 2021 return in Vegas might begin with 'O' - Washington Times

Cirque chief says 2021 return in Vegas might begin with 'O' - Washington Times

Horizontal or Vertical Storage?

https://blog.fastcap.com/2020/horizontal-or-vertical-storage/

Adam Savage’s One Day Builds: Chewbacca Costume Rebuild!

https://www.tested.com/one-day-builds/adam-savages-one-day-builds-chewbacca-costume-rebuild/

Label Your Shtuff!

https://hackaday.com/2020/12/19/label-your-shtuff/

How young professionals should save and invest

https://newpittsburghcourier.com/2020/12/19/how-young-professionals-should-save-and-invest/

I organize one of the largest holiday celebrations in the US - here's how we've adapted to run successfully during the pandemic

https://www.businessinsider.com/running-biggest-christmas-event-az-in-us-during-covid-2020-12

The onstage season was short, but there was plenty of drama in 2020

https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/the-onstage-season-was-short-but-there-was-plenty-of-drama-in-2020/Content?oid=85065920

GLP’s Streamer Enhances Videoconferencing Experience, with Portable LED Light

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2020/12/19/glps-streamer-enhances-videoconferencing-experience-with-portable-led-light/

Dance in 2020 explored boundaries away from the stage

https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/dance-in-2020-explored-boundaries-away-from-the-stage/Content?oid=85068108

Oceanside couple take 'Miracle' play back to its auditory beginnings

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/story/2020-12-19/oceanside-couple-take-miracle-play-back-to-its-auditory-beginnings

Theater and social justice are a perfect match for San Diego artist and activist

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/people/story/2020-12-19/theater-and-social-justice-are-a-perfect-match-for-san-diego-artist-and-activist

Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1139 – Thomas G. Moses and Stanley C. Warner of the Denver Scottish Rite, 1922

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/19/tales-from-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-part-1139-thomas-g-moses-and-stanley-c-warner-of-the-denver-scottish-rite-1922/

Travels of a Scenic Artist and Scholar: The Richmond Scottish Rite Theatre Scenery Collection.

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/19/travels-of-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-the-richmond-scottish-rite-theatre-scenery-collection-13/

Fuck Teaching College Online

https://controlgeek.net/blog/2020/12/19/fuck-teaching-college-online

This New Feature Film Retells A Christmas Carol With Contemporary Dance

https://www.dancemagazine.com/a-christmas-carol-dance-2649544202.html

Friday, December 18, 2020

What Tom Cruise’s COVID-19 Rant Really Means

https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/12/what-tom-cruises-covid-19-rant-really-means/617430/?utm_source=feed

Best VR Of 2020 – UploadVR Award Nominations

https://uploadvr.com/best-vr-of-2020-upload-nominations/

Crew in a Box is made for remote TV interviews in the time of Covid-19

https://newatlas.com/photography/crew-in-a-box-remote-tv-interviews/

Remoticon Video: How to 3D Print onto Fabric with Billie Ruben

https://hackaday.com/2020/12/18/remoticon-video-how-to-3d-print-onto-fabric-with-billie-ruben/

How Branford Marsalis Found Ma Rainey’s Sound

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/12/ma-raineys-black-bottom-branford-marsalis-interview

‘X Burlesque’ plans a ‘private’ return to the Strip

https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/x-burlesque-plans-a-private-return-to-the-strip-2224838/

INTRODUCING OUR DECEMBER 2020 FEATURED PROFESSIONAL OF THE MONTH Michael Huggy Carter

https://www.roadiesofcolorunited.com/introducing-our-december-2020-featured-professional-of-the-month-michael-huggy-carter/

The Year In Diversity: Inclusivity, The Comeback And Not Wasting The Lessons of 2020

https://www.roadiesofcolorunited.com/the-year-in-diversity-inclusivity-the-comeback-and-not-wasting-the-lessons-of-2020/

IRL Theater Will Return, Maybe in Late 2021

https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/12/17/54057849/irl-theater-will-return-maybe-in-late-2021

Ask the Experts – All About Mastering

https://soundgirls.org/ask-the-experts-all-about-mastering/

NoPro Critic’s Picks for 2020

https://noproscenium.com/nopro-critics-picks-for-2020-44519471d1bc

Disney+’s Dance Docuseries On Pointe Begins Streaming December 18

http://www.playbill.com/article/disney-s-dance-docuseries-on-pointe-begins-streaming-december-18

Bumps on the Road From Broadway to Hollywood

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/18/theater/broadway-film-adaptations.html

Theater community takes on new roles during the pandemic

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/12/18/theater-community-takes-on-new-roles-during-the-pandemic/

Harry Potter to reopen in February

https://www.theatrepeople.com.au/harry-potter-reopen-february/

London's Mary Poppins and Hamilton Eye New May Reopening Dates

http://www.playbill.com/article/londons-mary-poppins-and-hamilton-eye-new-may-reopening-dates

The real Ma Rainey. Will the Netflix movie do her justice?

https://dctheatrescene.com/2020/12/18/the-real-ma-rainey-will-the-netflix-movie-do-her-justice/

Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1138 – The Tacoma Elks Temple, 1922

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/18/tales-from-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-part-1138-the-tacoma-elks-temple-1922/

The story behind the U-T's Faces of the Arts Shutdown series

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/about-us/readers-rep/story/2020-12-17/the-story-behind-u-ts-faces-of-the-arts-shutdown-series

2020 Holiday Greetings

https://www.sagaftra.org/2020-holiday-greetings

The 2020 NoPro Awards

https://noproscenium.com/the-2020-nopro-awards-f8cc3a502a38

Actors’ Equity extends flexible dues policy

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/12/18/actors-equity-extends-flexible-dues-policy/

SAG-AFTRA 2020 Holiday Celebration

https://www.sagaftra.org/videos/sag-aftra-2020-holiday-celebration

Thursday, December 17, 2020

Even When the Music Returns, Pandemic Pay Cuts Will Linger - The New York Times

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/17/arts/music/performing-arts-unions-pandemic.html


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Chainsaw mastery: Artist carves tree into gigantic human hand

https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/community/project-gallery/artist-carves-tree-gigantic-human-hand

Woodworking in the Digital Age: How 3D Modeling Provides an Advantage

https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/3d-modeling-woodworking-design-software-advantage/

Music’s Road Crews Are Overwhelmingly White and Male. Meet the People Trying to Change That

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/music-road-crews-diversify-the-stage-1097096/

How Artists, Workers Are Helping to Diversify Music Road Crews - Rolling Stone

How Artists, Workers Are Helping to Diversify Music Road Crews - Rolling Stone

Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1137: Thomas G. Moses and Harry E. Naile, 1922

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/16/tales-from-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-part-1137-thomas-g-moses-and-harry-e-naile-1922/

Unforgettable: Moments That Defined Immersive in 2020

https://noproscenium.com/unforgettable-moments-that-defined-immersive-in-2020-3982fef204bb

The queer punk party confronting panto's outdated attitudes

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/dec/17/queer-punk-panto-traditional-pantomime-lgbtq-community

It’s time for theatres to stop treating front-of-house staff as disposable

http://exeuntmagazine.com/features/time-theatres-stop-treating-front-house-staff-disposable/

Theater Heroes of 2020

https://newyorktheater.me/2020/12/17/theater-heroes-of-2020/

Travels of a Scenic Artist and Scholar: Tabor Opera House, Leadville, Colorado. Pink Interior Setting by T. Frank Cox, 1888.

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/17/travels-of-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-tabor-opera-house-leadville-colorado-pink-interior-setting-by-t-frank-cox-1888/

2020: A Theater of the Absurd for Europe’s Playhouses

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/17/theater/theater-europe-2020.html

IATSE Local 834 VP and DEI Member-At-Large Jessica Gavin Speaks with President-Elect Joe Biden

https://iatsecares.org/2020/12/17/iatse-local-834-vp-and-dei-member-at-large-jessica-gavin-speaks-with-president-elect-joe-biden/

RATATOUILLE: THE TIKTOK MUSICAL Benefit Announces Creative Team - Ellenore Scott, Lucy Moss and More!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/RATATOUILLE-THE-TIKTOK-MUSICAL-Benefit-Announces-Creative-Team-Ellenore-Scott-Lucy-Moss-and-More-20201217

An Investigation into New Media Artists' Personal Preservation Practices

https://amt-lab.org/blog/2020/10/investigation-into-new-media-artists-personal-preservation-practices

AFTA leader Robert Lynch takes leave amid firestorm over racial equity - The Washington Post

AFTA leader Robert Lynch takes leave amid firestorm over racial equity - The Washington Post

Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Lawo Special Event: Next-Generation Lawo Audio Console Core and Most Compact mc² Mixing Console Unveiled

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2020/12/17/lawo-special-event-next-generation-lawo-audio-console-core-and-most-compact-mc%C2%B2-mixing-console-unveiled/

Arts Alliance’s Garden Studios in London Sets 2021 Opening With Focus on Sustainability

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/arts-alliance-garden-studios-london-opening-1234864162/

Enormous CNC Router Uses Clever Tricks to Improve Performance

https://hackaday.com/2020/12/16/enormous-cnc-router-uses-clever-tricks-to-improve-performance/

AMERICAN THEATRE | Change in the American Theatre Begins and Ends Outside the Theatre

AMERICAN THEATRE | Change in the American Theatre Begins and Ends Outside the Theatre

Doxxing: Tips To Protect Yourself Online & How to Minimize Harm

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2020/12/doxxing-tips-protect-yourself-online-how-minimize-harm

Directors Guild Extends Commercials Contract With COVID-19 Safety Protocols

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/directors-guild-commercials-contract-covid-19-safety-protocols-1234864457/

What's New at Museums This Year? Labor Unions.

https://aflcio.org/2020/12/16/whats-new-museums-year-labor-unions

Could Studios See Production Slowdowns as Pandemic Insurance Policies Expire?

https://variety.com/2020/biz/news/studios-pandemic-insurance-1234854673/

‘Black Panther’ Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter’s Career Showcased in New Museum Exhibit

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/black-panther-ruth-e-carter-scad-1234854653/

Brown University Tops Off Arts Center

https://www.enr.com/articles/50894-brown-university-tops-off-arts-center

AMERICAN THEATRE | Storybook Magic: How ‘Climbing With Tigers’ Brought a Child’s Tale to Life

AMERICAN THEATRE | Storybook Magic: How ‘Climbing With Tigers’ Brought a Child’s Tale to Life

Switchers are the hub of remote production workflows

https://www.newscaststudio.com/2020/12/16/production-switchers-remote-production-workflows/

NBC-TV special raises over $3 million to aid the Broadway community

https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2020/12/15/nbc-tv-special-raises-over-3-million-to-aid-the-broadway-community/

Artist Perspectives on Net Art and New Media

https://amt-lab.org/blog/2020/11/artist-perspectives-net-art-and-new-media

BWW Exclusive: Meet 2020 Tony Nominee and Carnegie Mellon University Alumnus, Peter Hylenski

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Exclusive-Meet-2020-Tony-Nominee-and-Carnegie-Mellon-University-Alumnus-Peter-Hylenski-20201215

Managing the Impact of the Pandemic

https://howlround.com/managing-impact-pandemic

'It's everyday costume': the theatre designer who started a fashion label

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/dec/16/ti-green-stage-designer-sustainable-fashion-article-green

Revisiting 10 Principles of Good Design

http://blog.orselli.net/2020/12/revisiting-10-principles-of-good-design.html

Rorschach Theatre gets the audience out of the house with ‘Distance Frequencies’

https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/theater-dance/roirschach-theatre-distance-frequencies/2020/12/15/d863492a-3afb-11eb-98c4-25dc9f4987e8_story.html

Senate Holds Hearing Regarding Relief For the Live Entertainment Industry

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Senate-Holds-Hearing-Regarding-Relief-For-the-Live-Entertainment-Industry-20201216

Streaming wars: how threatening are they really to the film industry?

https://theconversation.com/streaming-wars-how-threatening-are-they-really-to-the-film-industry-151649

How Greek musicians weathered an economic crisis could help UK performers handle COVID fall-out

https://theconversation.com/how-greek-musicians-weathered-an-economic-crisis-could-help-uk-performers-handle-covid-fall-out-152125

How ABT's Christine Shevchenko Put Together a Virtual Gala in Just 2 Months

https://www.pointemagazine.com/christine-shevchenko-2649520241.html

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh group votes to join United Steelworkers union

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/carnegie-museums-of-pittsburgh-group-votes-to-join-united-steelworkers-union/Content?oid=18563678

The Medieval Gambeson as Winter Historybounding Jacket

https://blog.americanduchess.com/2020/12/the-medieval-gambeson-as-winter.html

What the Staatsballett Berlin Case Tells Us About the Power of Artistic Staff

https://www.dancemagazine.com/chloe-lopes-gomes-racism-2649520212.html

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

‘Mr. Mayor’ Halts Production Following COVID-19 Cluster on Set

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/mr-mayor-nbc-universal-halts-production-covid-outbreak-1234854450/

Disneyland Launches Covid-19 Prevention Campaign

https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202012/7918/

Hollywood is still overlooking Latinx filmmakers: "My story matters, my pain matters"

https://www.salon.com/2020/12/15/latinx-hollywood-film-la-letter-josefina-lopez/

Engineer builds homemade Tesla pickup truck

https://www.businessinsider.com/simone-giertz-first-tesla-pickup-truckla-model-3-2020-12

New York City Cultural Groups Awarded More Than $47 Million in Grants

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/arts/nyc-arts-grants.html

AEA/SAG-AFTRA agreement paves way for digital theater options post-pandemic | Datebook

AEA/SAG-AFTRA agreement paves way for digital theater options post-pandemic | Datebook

AMERICAN THEATRE | One Way to Stop Whitewashing: It’s Got to Be Taught

AMERICAN THEATRE | One Way to Stop Whitewashing: It’s Got to Be Taught

Never Before Seen Empire Strikes Back Bloopers and Behind the Scenes Footage Are a Delight

https://www.themarysue.com/star-wars-empire-strikes-back-bloopers/

Examining the carefully selected color palette of Netflix's THE QUEEN'S GAMBIT

https://boingboing.net/2020/12/15/examining-the-carefully-selected-color-palette-of-netflixs-the-queens-gambit.html

Learn Skills From Fellow Makers This Holiday Season With Maker Campus

https://makezine.com/2020/12/15/learn-skills-from-fellow-makers-this-holiday-season-with-maker-campus/

Call It A Comeback: The Concert Industry Looks To 2021 With Hope

https://www.pollstar.com/article/call-it-a-comeback-the-concert-industry-looks-to-2021-with-hope-147011

Award-winning Maserati show driven by disguise xR

https://www.avinteractive.com/markets/live-events/disguise-xr-pushes-storytelling-boundaries-launch-new-maserati-mc20-luxury-sports-car-15-12-2020/

CMU Expands Campus Safety Measures

https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2020/december/police-cameras.html

d&b audiotechnik partners with Gareth Owen Sound to advance Soundscape

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2020/12/14/db-audiotechnik-partners-with-gareth-owen-sound-to-advance-soundscape/

Managing the Impact of the Pandemic

https://howlround.com/managing-impact-pandemic

With Most Pantomimes Canceled, Another Blow to U.K. Theaters

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/theater/pantomime-uk.html

'We never looked back!' Filskit's fabulous 10-year adventure in theatre

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/dec/15/filskit-theatre-margots-magical-winter-wonder-play

This government says it's 'here for culture' but wrong-foots UK theatre at every step

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/dec/15/this-government-wrong-foots-british-theatre-at-every-step

'We don't want to be seen as victims': the older people using theatre to tell their Covid stories

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/dec/15/we-dont-want-to-be-seen-as-victims-theatre-group-older-people-covid

AEA/SAG-AFTRA agreement paves way for digital theater options post-pandemic

https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/aea-sag-aftra-agreement-paves-way-for-digital-theater-options-post-pandemic

VIDEO: Costumes & Sets Take Center Stage in This Featurette From Behind-the-Scenes of THE PROM!

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/VIDEO-Costumes-Sets-Take-Center-Stage-in-This-Featurette-From-Behind-the-Scenes-of-THE-PROM-20201215

Senate holds hearing on aid for theater and live entertainment sector

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/12/15/senate-holds-hearing-on-aid-for-theater-and-live-entertainment-sector/

Monday, December 14, 2020

SAG-AFTRA National Board Condemns ‘Misinformation’ on Health Plan

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/sag-aftra-national-board-condemns-misinformation-health-plan-1234853449/

Ava DuVernay’s Colin Kaepernick Series Logs Nine COVID-19 Cases

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/ava-duvernay-colin-black-white-production-covid-outbreak-1234853506/

Theater Notebook: Local theater artists create gifts, fundraisers for the holidays

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/story/2020-12-14/theater-notebook-local-theater-artists-create-gifts-fundraisers-for-the-holidays

Oh Yes We Are! review – thrilling Zoom panto that's full of gusto

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/dec/14/oh-yes-we-are-review-panto-perth-theatre-online-broadcast

SAG-AFTRA Leaders Requiring Members to Comply With COVID-19 Safety Protocols

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/sag-aftra-leaders-requiring-covid19-safety-protocols-1234853370/

Chicago’s Theatre Y plans a bold move: A campus in North Lawndale with members of the ensemble moving with the theater

https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/ct-ent-theatre-y-move-north-lawndale-20201214-geq7qmm4pbfftiw36t2hi6wyr4-story.html

Same-Day Testing Experiment Held at Barcelona Club | Vanity Fair

Same-Day Testing Experiment Held at Barcelona Club | Vanity Fair

Broadway: 5 ways the pandemic will transform the live theater industry | Fortune

Broadway: 5 ways the pandemic will transform the live theater industry | Fortune

10 Leadership Communication Skills Every Effective Leader Has

https://www.lifehack.org/890018/leadership-communication

Disney Will Stop Photoshopping Face Masks Onto Maskless Guests On Rides

https://gizmodo.com/disney-will-stop-photoshopping-face-masks-onto-maskless-1845870613

Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page Urges Streaming Companies to Pay Musicians Fairly

https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/12/led-zeppelin-jimmy-page-streaming-companies-pay-musicians-fairly/

Check Out This Fan-Made AR Marauder’s Map From Harry Potter

https://uploadvr.com/harry-potter-ar-marauders-map/

Disney World’s Been Photoshopping Masks Onto Riders And Now They’re Going To Stop Being Creepy About It

https://brobible.com/culture/article/disney-world-photoshopping-masks-onto-riders/

Dive Into the Incredibly Satisfying Art of Japanese Wood Joinery

https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2020/12/japanese-wood-joinery/

'Christmas fiasco' as London move to tier 3 shuts West End theatres

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/dec/14/christmas-fiasco-as-london-move-to-tier-3-shuts-west-end-theatres

Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Play

https://howlround.com/thirteen-ways-looking-play

London Theatres Will Shut Down Once More After Tuesday Evening Performances

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/London-Theatres-Will-Shut-Down-Once-More-After-Tuesday-Evening-Performances-20201214

Roundup: Fans & Industry Professionals React to Latest London Theatre Shutdown

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Social-Roundup-London-Reacts-to-Latest-Theatre-Shutdown-20201214

Sonia Friedman Releases Statement on 'Heart-Breaking' Shutdown News

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Sonia-Friedman-Releases-Statement-on-Heart-Breaking-Shutdown-News-20201214

West End theaters set to shut down this week as COVID cases increase

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/12/14/west-end-theaters-set-to-shut-down-this-week-as-covid-cases-increase/

Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1136 – The South Clinton Street Fire, 1922

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/14/tales-from-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-part-1136-the-south-clinton-street-fire-1922/

Sunday, December 13, 2020

A 3D – To – 2D Converter To Make Plots From STLs.

https://hackaday.com/2020/12/13/a-3d-to-2d-converter-to-make-plots-from-stls/

College Applications Down As Recruitment Process Goes Virtual

https://www.wesa.fm/post/college-applications-down-recruitment-process-goes-virtual

Doing Right by the Dressing Rooms

https://theatreconsultants.org/doing-right-by-the-dressing-rooms/

Travels of a Scenic Artist and Scholar: James H. Cragg and Annie W. Cragg of Leadville, Colorado

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/13/travels-of-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-james-and-annie-cragg-of-leadville-colorado/

A Marriage of Art and Cultures: Leung Ming-kai and Kate Reilly

https://thetheatretimes.com/__trashed-16/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=__trashed-16

A happy ending for King Lear? Trauma of plague caused Shakespeare to change play’s finale

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2020/dec/13/a-happy-ending-for-king-lear-trauma-of-plague-caused-shakespeare-to-change-plays-finale

Women’s Circus to celebrate diversity at Arts Centre Melbourne

https://www.theatrepeople.com.au/womens-circus-to-celebrate-diversity-at-arts-centre-melbourne/

Travels of A Scenic Artist and Scholar: Jams H. Cragg and the Tabor Opera House, 1882-1894

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/13/travels-of-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-jams-h-cragg-and-the-tabor-opera-house-1882-1894/

Experiences Existential Reckoning with Puscifer in Arcosanti

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2020/12/14/experiences-existential-reckoning-with-puscifer-in-arcosanti/

Friday, December 11, 2020

Concert Industry in North America Lost $30 Billion in 2020 | Consequence of Sound

https://consequenceofsound.net/2020/12/concert-industry-30-billion-2020/


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http://everydaycarry.com/posts/41963/streamlight-macrostream-usb?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss

Actors Equity Releases Statement After New Unemployment Report Reveals Highest Numbers Since September

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Actors-Equity-Releases-Statement-After-New-Unemployment-Report-Reveals-Highest-Numbers-Since-September-20201210

A Look Back At The Productions That Opened on Broadway in 2020

http://www.playbill.com/article/a-look-back-at-the-productions-that-opened-on-broadway-in-2020

Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1034 – Thomas G. Moses and the Tacoma Scottish Rite Theatre, 1921

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/11/tales-from-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-part-1034-thomas-g-moses-and-the-tacoma-scottish-rite-theatre-1921/

Travels of a Scenic Artist and Scholar. The Salina Scottish Rite

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/11/travels-of-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-the-salina-scottish-rite/

Using Zoom in a new way to create theater that transforms how we see

https://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2020/12/11/using-zoom-in-a-new-way-to-create-theater-that-transforms-how-we-see/

Without Pandemic Relief, Theater Pros Debate Leaving the Industry -

Without Pandemic Relief, Theater Pros Debate Leaving the Industry -

Thursday, December 10, 2020

December Theater Guide: It’s Virtually the Holidays in Pittsburgh

https://entertainmentcentralpittsburgh.com/center-stage/december-2020-theater-guide/

Travels of a Scenic Artist and Scholar: The Richmond Scottish Rite Theatre Scenery Collection

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/10/travels-of-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-the-richmond-scottish-rite-theatre-scenery-collection-12/

Mandalorian tech comes to town: the $1.5m TV screen changing filmmaking

Mandalorian tech comes to town: the $1.5m TV screen changing filmmaking

Ars Nova Raises Over 400K in 24-Hour Livestream Telethon

https://thebroadwayblog.com/ars-nova-telethon/

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex counting down to January launch of Planet Play

http://www.inparkmagazine.com/kscvc-planet-play/

French Cinemas, Theaters to Stay Closed Until at Least Jan. 7

https://variety.com/2020/film/global/france-cinemas-theaters-lockdown-january-2021-1234850543/

New Grammy Producer Ben Winston Hopes to ‘Do Something Quite Exciting’ With Independent Venues

https://variety.com/2020/music/news/grammy-producer-ben-winston-independent-indie-venues-1234850638/

The Best Multi-Tool

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-multitool/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS%20Feed

Pantone Announces Two Colors of the Year 2021: ‘Ultimate Gray’ and ‘Illuminating’

https://mymodernmet.com/pantone-color-of-the-year-2021/

The Best Blue-Light Glasses

https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blue-light-blocking-glasses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS%20Feed

UNCSA Students Create a Collaborative "Nutcracker" Movie for the Pandemic Era

https://www.pointemagazine.com/uncsa-nutcracker-film-2649438834.html

WarnerMedia's CEO predicts that blockbuster movies will have $1 billion budgets in the future as streaming surges

https://www.businessinsider.com/warnermedias-ceo-says-that-blockbuster-movies-will-cost-1-billion-2020-12

Dutch event industry to benefit from extra €3.7bn aid

https://www.iq-mag.net/2020/12/dutch-event-industry-extra-aid/

Women in Audio Podcasts

https://soundgirls.org/41322-4/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=41322-4

Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson to receive commemorative Forever stamp

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/pittsburgh-playwright-august-wilson-to-receive-commemorative-forever-stamp/Content?oid=18524402

TikTok-Created ‘Ratatouille’ Musical Entices Broadway Producer For One-Night Streaming Benefit

https://deadline.com/2020/12/tiktok-ratatouille-musical-broadway-benefit-actors-fund-1234653233/

Emmy-Winning Scenic and Lighting Designer Michael Hotopp Passes Away at Age 74

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Emmy-Winning-Scenic-and-Lighting-Designer-Michael-Hotopp-Passes-Away-at-Age-74-20201209

Developing New Skills & Capacities

http://insidethearts.com/buttsintheseats/2020/12/09/developing-new-skills-capacities/

The Coalition Of Broadway Unions & Guilds Stands United With IATSE Local One In Met Opera Lockout

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/The-Coalition-Of-Broadway-Unions-Guilds-Stands-United-With-IATSE-Local-One-In-Met-Opera-Lockout-20201209

What Does It Take to Pull Off the Gigantic Christmas With the Tabernacle Choir?

http://www.playbill.com/article/what-does-it-take-to-pull-off-the-gigantic-christmas-with-the-tabernacle-choir

Column: What was Chicago theater and dance in 2020? It was darkness and frustration, creativity and hope. The ghost lights remain lit.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/theater/chris-jones/ct-ent-theater-dance-chicago-2020-1213-20201210-3lmyhdkhpje2vdyztffw7o7nna-story.html

Theatre Communications Group Publishes Theatre Facts 2019, Examining the Fiscal State of Non-Profit Theatres For the Year

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Theatre-Communications-Group-Publishes-Theatre-Facts-2019-20201210

BWW Exclusive: Meet 2020 Tony Nominee and Carnegie Mellon University Alumnus, Blair Underwood

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Exclusive-Meet-2020-Tony-Nominee-and-Carnegie-Mellon-University-Alumnus-Blair-Underwood-20201210

Jasiri X’s single “Rob Jeff Bezo$” is anthem for equality this world needs

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/jasiri-xs-single-rob-jeff-bezo-is-anthem-for-equality-this-world-needs/Content?oid=18527209

With Paris Theaters Closed, Church Is the Only Show in Town

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/10/theater/paris-church-lockdown.html

University of Cincinnati's CCM Launches a New Livestreaming Performance Series, CCMONSTAGE Online

http://www.citybeat.com/arts-culture/blog/21147040/university-of-cincinnatis-ccm-launches-a-new-livestreaming-performance-series-ccmonstage-online

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

How To Get Started With G-Code - Fusion 360 Blog

How To Get Started With G-Code - Fusion 360 Blog

Ultimate Gray, Illuminating are both Pantone's 2021 Color of the Year: 'Essential to the human spirit'

https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2020/12/09/pantone-color-of-the-year-2021-ultimate-gray-illuminating/6505562002/

What are the top U.S. woodworking states? Facts & figures

https://www.woodworkingnetwork.com/news/almanac-market-data/top-us-woodworking-states-facts-figures

This Compilation of Traditional Japanese Wood Joinery is Highly Satisfying

https://twistedsifter.com/videos/compilation-of-traditional-japanese-wood-joinery-by-dylan-iwakuni/

‘Ratatouille’ TikTok musical to be presented in digital performance

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/12/09/ratatouille-tiktok-musical-to-be-presented-in-digital-performance/

‘The Crown’ Composer Martin Phipps Details the Pivotal Wedding Scene From Season 4

https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/the-crown-season-4-princess-diana-composer-martin-phipps-1100943/

Five teen writers win Playwrights Project's 2020 youth script festival

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/story/2020-12-08/five-teen-writers-win-playwrights-projects-2020-youth-script-festival

Shure & Curtain Call Announce Virtual Sessions Supporting the Entertainment and Live Events Industry

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2020/12/09/shure-curtain-call-announce-virtual-sessions-supporting-the-entertainment-and-live-events-industry/

Did You Know – The Classic Fourth Wall

https://theatreconsultants.org/did-you-know-the-classic-fourth-wall/

With These Experiences for Kids, All the Living Room’s a Stage

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/theater/kids-immersive-theater.html

Germany Would Like You To Perform With Confidence

http://insidethearts.com/buttsintheseats/2020/12/08/germany-would-like-you-to-perform-with-confidence/

American Duchess Cape – Sewing it up

http://avant-garbe.com/2020/12/08/american-duchess-cape-sewing-it-up/

A Key First Step For A Smart Contact Future Just Happened

https://noproscenium.com/a-key-first-step-for-a-smart-contact-future-just-happened-82af12b52dfc?source=rss----b68940b9acda---4

When a Theater Critic Learned to Grade on a Curve

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/theater/theater-criticism-pandemic.html

When Culture Really Began to Reckon With White Privilege

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/arts/black-artists-open-letters.html

Eight Lights of the Israeli Theater: Isra-Drama Performances that are Worth Seeing Twice – Online and Offline

https://thetheatretimes.com/eight-lights-of-the-israeli-theater-isra-drama-performances-that-are-worth-seeing-twice-online-and-offline/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=eight-lights-of-the-israeli-theater-isra-drama-performances-that-are-worth-seeing-twice-online-and-offline

How Theatre Can Help Young Nigerians Who Are Living With HIV

https://thetheatretimes.com/how-theatre-can-help-young-nigerians-who-are-living-with-hiv/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-theatre-can-help-young-nigerians-who-are-living-with-hiv

All the world's a car park: theatre everywhere but on stage – in pictures

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/gallery/2020/dec/09/theatre-everywhere-but-on-stage-in-pictures

International Puppet Festival brings together artists from around the world

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/international-puppet-festival-brings-together-artists-from-around-the-world/Content?oid=18518016

Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1033 – Thomas G. Moses and Dr. F. W. Southworth, Tacoma, Washington, 1921

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/09/tales-from-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-part-1033-thomas-g-moses-and-dr-f-w-southworth-tacoma-washington-1921/

Black Theatre: Jennifer L Nelson reflects on African Continuum Theatre Company

https://dctheatrescene.com/2020/12/09/black-theatre-jennifer-l-nelson-reflects-on-african-continuum-theatre-company/

Live Nation’s Berchtold Confident in Concerts Returning for Summer 2021

https://www.ticketnews.com/2020/12/live-nation-berchtold-concerts-2021-summer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=live-nation-berchtold-concerts-2021-summer

Travels of a Scenic Artist and Scholar: The Richmond Scottish Rite Theatre Scenery Collection

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/09/travels-of-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-the-richmond-scottish-rite-theatre-scenery-collection-11/

‘Six’ Tries to Get Back Onstage. Again, and Again, and Again.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/09/theater/six-musical-return.html

Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Zmorph Matures And Brings Industrial Quality To 3D Printing

https://makezine.com/2020/12/08/zmorph-matures-and-brings-industrial-quality-to-3d-printing/

BWW Exclusive: Meet 2020 Tony Nominee and Carnegie Mellon University Alumna, Jamie deRoy

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/BWW-Exclusive-Meet-2020-Tony-Nominee-and-Carnegie-Mellon-University-Alumna-Jamie-deRoy-20201208

So Would That Be A Plaque of Plays?

http://insidethearts.com/buttsintheseats/2020/12/07/so-would-that-be-a-plaque-of-plays/

The Ableist Effects of Creating “Post-Pandemic Theatre” During a Pandemic

https://howlround.com/ableist-effects-creating-post-pandemic-theatre-during-pandemic

“Under the Sky” Delayed Until Spring 2022

http://www.CirqueFascination.com/?p=13973

Cirque Remains Committed to Entertainment in Las Vegas

http://www.CirqueFascination.com/?p=13971

Arts Workers Unite to Pen Letter to Biden/Harris Calling for Cabinet-Level Arts & Culture Agency

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Arts-Workers-Unite-to-Pen-Letter-to-BidenHarris-Calling-for-Cabinet-Level-Arts-Culture-Agency-20201208

grandMA3 Software Release 1.4

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2020/12/08/grandma3-software-release-1-4/

Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1132 – Thomas G. Moses and Mr. William B. Blackwell of Tacoma, Washington

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/08/tales-from-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-part-1132-thomas-g-moses-and-mr-william-b-blackwell-of-tacoma-washington/

Travels of a Scenic Artist and Scholar: The Richmond Scottish Rite Theatre Scenery Collection

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/08/travels-of-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-the-richmond-scottish-rite-theatre-scenery-collection-10/

IATSE Statement on Met’s Lockout of Local One Stagehands

https://iatsecares.org/2020/12/08/iatse-statement-on-mets-lockout-of-local-one-stagehands/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iatse-statement-on-mets-lockout-of-local-one-stagehands

Jeremy O. Harris Announces The Golden Collection by Black Playwrights

https://thebroadwayblog.com/jeremy-o-harris-golden-collection/

Monday, December 7, 2020

Lotte World becomes world’s first theme park to deploy Christie Mystique for outdoor 3D projection mapping

http://www.inparkmagazine.com/christie-lotte-world-castle/

Kenny Leon named senior resident director at Roundabout Theatre Company

https://broadwaynews.com/2020/12/07/kenny-leon-named-senior-resident-director-at-roundabout-theatre-company/

I've followed the '30% rule' since renting my first apartment, and 5 years later I'm seeing the impact

https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/30-percent-rule-housing-costs-low-budgeting-2020-12

10 amazing photos of this year’s Dyker Heights Christmas lights

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/10-amazing-photos-of-this-years-dyker-heights-christmas-lights-120720

Alumni News: Su Su is Among Ten Finalists for The Bennett Prize

https://www.drama.cmu.edu/2020/12/07/alumni-news-su-su-is-among-ten-finalists-for-the-bennett-prize/

Storied Dallas-Fort Worth costume emporium is on the brink of closing

http://dallas.culturemap.com/news/arts/12-04-20-rose-costumes-go-fund-me-closing/

Storied Dallas-Fort Worth costume emporium is on the brink of closing - CultureMap Dallas

Storied Dallas-Fort Worth costume emporium is on the brink of closing - CultureMap Dallas

Theatergoers and John Gore Organization Donate $1 Million to BC/EFA

https://thebroadwayblog.com/john-gore-organization-donation/

Knott's Closes Its 'Merry Farm' Event

https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202012/7901/

‘Take On Me’ Christmas Light Show Is a Dazzling Experience

https://nerdist.com/article/take-on-me-christmas-light-show-is-a-dazzling-experience/

Ars Nova Raises Over $400K During 24 Hour Telethon

https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ars-Nova-Raises-Over-400K-During-24-Hour-Telethon-20201207

Rigging Training - Master Rigger 2021 Open Enrollment Dates

https://www.iti.com/blog/rigging-training-master-rigger-2021-open-enrollment-dates

Here’s what readers think of COVID-era virtual arts - Los Angeles Times

Here’s what readers think of COVID-era virtual arts - Los Angeles Times

Augment3d helps drive-in opera happen at high speed – et cetera...

Augment3d helps drive-in opera happen at high speed – et cetera...

Christie Mystique makes outdoor theme park debut

Christie Mystique makes outdoor theme park debut

Bah, Pandemic! How Theaters Are Saving ‘A Christmas Carol’ - The New York Times

Bah, Pandemic! How Theaters Are Saving ‘A Christmas Carol’ - The New York Times

How Australia’s Bonfire Of Live Music Rules Could Save The Industry From The Pandemic

https://www.forbes.com/sites/shainshapiro/2020/12/07/how-australias-bonfire-of-live-music-rules-could-save-the-industry-from-the-pandemic/

Fifth Vectorworks Design Scholarship Opens for Submissions

https://www.tpimagazine.com/fifth-vectorworks-design-scholarship-opens-for-submissions/

Review: Doodling in three dimensions with the 3Doodler Pro+

https://newatlas.com/3d-printing/review-3doodler-pro-plus/

How to Get Into Lost Wax Casting (with a Dash of 3D Printing)

https://hackaday.com/2020/12/07/how-to-get-into-lost-wax-casting-with-a-dash-of-3d-printing/

Behind-The-Scenes Documentary of Rise of The Resistance Has To Be Seen To Be Believed

https://themeparkuniversity.com/disney/behind-the-scenes-documentary-of-rise-of-the-resistance-has-to-be-seen-to-be-believed/

FlushMount Drill Bit System update

https://blog.fastcap.com/2020/flushmount-drill-bit-update/

Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1131 – Thomas G. Moses in Tacoma, Washington, 1921-1922

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/07/tales-from-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-part-1131-thomas-g-moses-in-tacoma-washington-1921-1922/

Artist Creates Opportunities for Black Mothers

https://www.cmu.edu/news/stories/archives/2020/december/sibyls-shrine.html

Case Study: ARRI fixtures help create the look of Netflix’s ‘Patriot Act’

https://www.newscaststudio.com/2020/12/07/case-study-arri-fixtures-help-create-the-look-of-netflixs-patriot-act/

XR for Animation: the Future is Less, Not More

https://www.vrfocus.com/2020/12/xr-for-animation-the-future-is-less-not-more/

'The panto pulls in people': how a theatre cancellation affects the local economy

https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2020/dec/07/panto--how-theatre-cancellation-affects-local-economy-covid-malvern

Should I Stay or Should I Go

https://howlround.com/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go

The year of virtual travel: the benefits of exploring the world through webcams

https://theconversation.com/the-year-of-virtual-travel-the-benefits-of-exploring-the-world-through-webcams-150312

Dr. Fauci and Lloyd Webber:The vaccine will reopen Broadway. Jeremy O. Harris: Hollywood should subsidize theater. #Stageworthy News.

https://newyorktheater.me/2020/12/07/dr-fauci-and-lloyd-webberthe-vaccine-will-reopen-broadway-jeremy-o-harris-hollywood-should-subsidize-theater-stageworthy-news/

Sunday, December 6, 2020

Who Was William Shakespeare? Get To Know the Man Behind the Legendary Literature

https://mymodernmet.com/who-was-william-shakespeare/

SAG-AFTRA Accused of Misrepresenting Health Plan Crisis

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/sag-aftra-accused-misrepresenting-health-plan-crisis-1234847355/

The Metropolitan Opera streams English-language operas every night this week

https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/the-metropolitan-opera-streams-english-language-operas-every-night-this-week-120620

Tiny Chain-Link Fence Made With Hand-Cranked Brilliance

https://hackaday.com/2020/12/06/tiny-chain-link-fence-made-with-hand-cranked-brilliance/

RCF at Bellator MMA. Interview with Emanuele Morlini

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2020/12/06/rcf-at-bellator-mma-interview-with-emanuele-morlini/

How ‘Wolves’ and ‘Heroes’ Are Saving Pandemic Theater

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/06/theater/wolves-and-heroes-virtual-theater.html

Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1130 – Thomas G. Moses and George B. Purvis, Seattle, Washington, 1921

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/06/tales-from-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-part-1130-thomas-g-moses-and-george-b-purvis-seattle-washington-1921/

As Theater Goes Virtual, Alvin Ailey Artistic Director On The Future Of Dance

https://www.npr.org/2020/12/06/943695911/as-theater-goes-virtual-alvin-ailey-artistic-director-on-the-future-of-dance

Folies Bergère goes crazy for L-ISA immersive sound

https://www.lightsoundjournal.com/2020/12/07/folies-bergere-goes-crazy-for-l-isa-immersive-sound/

Saturday, December 5, 2020

#DisneyMagicMoments: Behind the Camera – Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios…From a Certain Point of View

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/12/disneymagicmoments-behind-the-camera-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance-at-disneys-hollywood-studios-from-a-certain-point-of-view/

Adam Savage’s One Day Build: Sticky Storage!

https://www.tested.com/one-day-builds/adam-savages-one-day-build-sticky-storage/

SAG-AFTRA Urges Fact Check on Healthcare Cuts: ‘You Are Being Misled’

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/sag-aftra-attacks-opponents-healthcare-cuts-misled-1234847019/

“Claws Out: The Holiday Drag Musical” Continues Online at City Theatre (Mon., 12/7/20)

https://entertainmentcentralpittsburgh.com/upcoming/claws-out-the-holiday-drag-musical-continues-online-at-city-theatre-mon-12-7-20/

Andrew Lloyd Webber optimistic about return of audiences with Covid vaccine

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/05/andrew-lloyd-webber-optimistic-about-return-of-audiences-with-covid-vaccine

WGA Urges Judge Not to Intervene in Agency Boycott

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/wga-opposition-injunction-boycott-1234847165/

“A Way Forward” For Theatre In The EU

https://thetheatretimes.com/a-way-forward-for-theatre-in-the-eu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-way-forward-for-theatre-in-the-eu

Steven Soderbergh on Whether Movie Theaters Can Survive Beyond 2021

https://collider.com/steven-soderbergh-movie-theaters-streaming-warner-bros-hbo-max/

Tales from a Scenic Artist and Scholar. Part 1129 – Thomas G. Moses and Charles M. Jacobs in Willows, California, 1921

http://drypigment.net/2020/12/05/tales-from-a-scenic-artist-and-scholar-part-1129-thomas-g-moses-and-charles-m-jacobs-in-willows-california-1921/

Trending: Victorinox Trekker

http://everydaycarry.com/posts/41892/trending-victorinox-trekker?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss

Friday, December 4, 2020

Quantum Theatre’s ‘Wild’ Returns for Encore Run (Sun., 12/6/20)

https://entertainmentcentralpittsburgh.com/upcoming/quantum-theatres-wild-returns-for-encore-run-sun-12-6-20/

How Weta’s VFX Team Plotted the Scenes for ‘Mulan’

https://variety.com/2020/artisans/news/mulan-weta-vfx-sequences-1234846761/

What Movie Theaters Can Learn from Theme Parks to Survive

https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202012/7897/

What is augmented reality? Here's what you need to know about the 3D technology

https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-augmented-reality

The HEROES Act Must be Passed

https://www.sagaftra.org/videos/heroes-act-must-be-passed

S.F. pays artists — some with cute clown noses — to improve community health in pandemic

https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/theater/s-f-pays-artists-some-with-cute-clown-noses-to-improve-community-health-in-pandemic

Flea Theater to Shut Down Programs for Emerging Artists

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/04/theater/flea-theater-the-bats.html

Under the Influence of Dada: Readymade Cabaret 2.0 Breaks Out of Linear Time, Celebrates Chance

https://thetheatretimes.com/under-the-influence-of-dada-readymade-cabaret-2-0-breaks-out-of-linear-time-celebrates-chance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=under-the-influence-of-dada-readymade-cabaret-2-0-breaks-out-of-linear-time-celebrates-chance

“Building the Character a Closet”: Costume Designer Trish Summerville on the 1930s Hollywood Style of David Fincher’s Mank

https://filmmakermagazine.com/110674-building-the-character-a-closet-costume-designer-trish-summerville-on-the-1930s-hollywood-style-of-david-finchers-mank/

GREAT AUTOCAD TIP OOPs sorry for the ALL CAPS

https://autodesk.blogs.com/between_the_lines/2020/12/great-autocad-tip-oops-sorry-for-the-all-caps.html

Commercial Producers Agree With Hollywood Unions to COVID-19 Testing on Sets

https://variety.com/2020/film/news/commercial-producers-hollywood-unions-covid-19-testing-1234846476/

More Than 40 Light Installations Have San Francisco Aglow During the Holidays

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/more-40-light-installations-have-san-francisco-aglow-during-holidays-180976442/

Inclusion Is Strongest in Genre and Streaming Television, According to Nielsen

https://www.themarysue.com/inclusion-nielsen-report/

22 CAD Tips For Perfect Prints

https://makezine.com/2020/12/04/22-cad-tips-for-perfect-prints/

Orchestras' Post-Pandemic Digital Future

https://amt-lab.org/blog/2020/12/orchestras-post-covid-digital-future

The Next Ice Age: ‘Skating & the Arts’

https://mdtheatreguide.com/2020/12/the-next-ice-age-skating-the-arts/

Expert Chat — Jagged Little Pill Producers: Onstage to Online

https://sellingout.com/expert-chat-jagged-little-pill-producers-onstage-to-online/

Holiday window displays throughout Downtown and the Strip District support local artists and causes

https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/holiday-window-displays-throughout-downtown-and-the-strip-district-support-local-artists-and-causes/Content?oid=18487972