Despite what many people believe, running a followspot is one of the trickier tech jobs in a theatre.  Operating one isn’t just a matter of making [...]

When you’re rehearsing a show, it’s important to write down sound levels. That way when you bring a sound or microphone in, the level [...]

When running sound for a production, it’s important that the mix you hear is as close to what the audience experiences as possible. That’s not [...]

A DI box is a handy device to have in your audio toolbox, but what does it do, and when should you use it? “DI” stands for Direct Injection (or [...]

Stanley McCandless is considered by many to be the father of lighting design.  Even though lighting technology has come a long way since he developed his [...]

You’ve probably had it happen to you, and if you haven’t, you will.  You’re watching the stage during a performance of your show, when [...]

In many theatres, the stage manager calling the show is running things from backstage.  There is often a stage manager’s station in the wings with a [...]

It’s tempting to buy cheap batteries for your wireless microphones. After all, why spend extra money on something that you’re just going to use [...]

The great thing about modern light boards is that they have non-volatile memory; turn the board off, and your show will still be in its memory next time [...]