#WeMakeEvents Commences Day of Action

TPi: As unemployment soars, 25 countries join together to represent over 30 million workers in the worldwide events industry as part of the #WeMakeEvents campaign’s global day of action planned for 30 September

Strathmore Brings Craig Walsh’s Projection Mapping to Its Campus

District Fray: “Craig Walsh is a phenomenal innovator in terms of his ability to create digital mapping,” says Joi Brown, Strathmore’s artistic director. “The spaces that will be in the trees are visual portraits, so it’s a visual treat that I think people will really appreciate. It’s a large-scale visual instantiation, so it’s very eye-catching.”

Anita Hill On Sexual Harassment In Hollywood And Beyond

90.5 WESA: In the three years since the Harvey Weinstein story broke and the #MeToo movement took off, a new report finds that people working in Hollywood and the entertainment business say not enough has changed.

Entertainment Leaders Discuss Resuming Production, Safety Protocols

Variety: Following weeks of lockdown, production for several shows has resumed with new safety protocols in place to protect cast and crew members. Leaders in the entertainment industry are looking to innovate their approaches to content production, including reimagining budget allocations and what series will look like for viewers.

Disney to Lay Off 28,000 Theme Park Employees

www.themeparkinsider.com: In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on our business, including limited capacity due to physical distancing requirements and the continued uncertainty regarding the duration of the pandemic – exacerbated in California by the State’s unwillingness to lift restrictions that would allow Disneyland to reopen – we have made the very difficult decision to begin the process of reducing our workforce at our Parks, Experiences and Products segment at all levels, having kept non-working Cast Members on furlough since April, while paying healthcare benefits.

Metabo HPT Compact Cordless Drill Review | Black Edition

www.protoolreviews.com: We first tested the Metabo HPT DS18DBFL2 alongside more than 50 other drills to determine which models are the best in a variety of scenarios. The Black Edition of the Metabo HPT compact cordless drill starts with the same foundation and uses a different kit configuration with a $99 price tag. Now it’s adding “Best Value” to its list of accolades.

Martin Audio For Unique Van Converson Accommodating Live Performances In The UK

ProSoundWeb: A unique Luton van conversion for singer-songwriter Olivia Dean that’s equipped with Martin Audio components has enabled the East London-based recording artist to tour and play live for audiences in her local area during the Covid-19 lockdown.

PLASA Hosting Upcoming Online Program Covering Business, Industry & New Technology

ProSoundWeb: PLASA Online 2020, skated for Monday, October 12 through Friday, October 16, will present of program of free content design to provide industry professionals with knowledge to help navigate the Covid-crisis and prepare for what’s next in live events and entertainment.

I have never been comfortable in theater, by Artemis Montague

DC Metro Theater Arts: I have never been comfortable in theater. Not safe. Not “safer.” Just completely unwelcomed.

We are in a global pandemic. There is movement building on the ground and online that no one in the United States has seen before. This is an unprecedented moment in our history.

Theater, just like the rest of society, will never be able to go back to “normal,” even if there is never another case of COVID-19. There is no going back to something that was built on inequity, inaccessibility, and injustice.

Theme park storytelling

InPark Magazine: As a child growing up in Los Angeles, I regularly visited Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Universal Studios Hollywood. I was awed by the attractions at the parks and they left a lasting impression. What I did not understand at the time was that elements of storytelling were what so appealed to me, whether narrated or environmental. Fast forward to now, where I have two college degrees centered on stories, a Ph.D. where most of my research focused on theme park narratives, and classes I teach that emphasize the power of storytelling for great guest experiences. The stories in theme park spaces that I encountered over the years were major inspirations for my career path.

Connecticut Venues Allowed to Reopen After Surprise Announcement from Governor

www.ticketnews.com: Concert venues and other arts spaces will be allowed to open as early as October 8 in Connecticut, following a surprise announcement by Governor Ned Lamont last week. Shuttered since March in one of the states hit hardest by the pandemic in its early phases, some organizers plan to open as soon as possible, with others holding off to plan their return safely in greater detail.

PART TWO - Building A New Gem at Auburn University: The Gogue Performing Arts Center

Wenger | J.R. Clancy: From the very beginning, the team at Auburn University knew the 85,000-square-foot space would require superior acoustics. This forward-thinking would ensure the Gogue Center’s 1,202-seat Woltosz Theatre could accommodate every type of performance, and that each experience would leave audiences wanting more.

D-Day countdown - WeMakeEvents Global Day of Action planned for 30th September

LightSoundJournal.com: The #WeMakeEvents campaign has been ramping up activity in order to highlight how the global live events industry urgently needs to get back to work. Over 30 million people in 25 countries would usually work in the events industry, but with social distancing measures in place, there is no possibility of a financially viable return for the foreseeable future.

Actors' Equity Releases Statement in Response to Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination to the Supreme Court

www.broadwayworld.com: Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing more than 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, has released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump nominating Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Theaters Could Become Acquisition Targets During Pandemic

www.forbes.com: As theaters remain dark, there might be a game of musical chairs behind the scenes.

According to Broadway investment banker Lisbeth R. Barron, who brokered the deals for British firm Ambassador Theatre Group to take over six theaters in the United States, the overwhelming losses that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused might lead to some theaters changing hands.

Everything I Need To Know About Sound Design, I Learned From Ruth Bader Ginsburg

SoundGirls.org: Ok, maybe not EVERYTHING, but what I mean to say is that I can (and do) apply RBG’s wisdom anywhere. We lost a champion of the people, a defender of equality, and a warrior among women when we lost Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and it’s up to us to make sure that her legacy is carried out for ages to come. It sounds lofty, I know.

Sydney Opera House announces $1.2m new work commissioning program

www.limelightmagazine.com.au: The Sydney Opera House has thrown Australian performing artists and creators a $1.2 million lifeline in response to the COVID-19 crisis, with a new program funded by the venue’s donors, partners and contractors to commission a broad range of fresh work.

'The Mandalorian' Creators Talk Sustainable Virtual Production

Variety: During the final episode of Variety‘s Sustainability in Hollywood event presented by Toyota Mirai, Rob Bredow, senior vice president and chief creative officer at Industrial Light & Magic, and Janet Lewin, senior vice president and general manager at ILM and co-producer of “The Mandalorian,” talked to artisans editor Jazz Tangcay about how the virtual production of “The Mandalorian” has allowed the show to reduce its carbon footprint.

People are theatre's biggest asset; it's time to start valuing them

Exeunt Magazine: Ever get that feeling where right when you need to shout about something the loudest, the words suddenly dry up? Right now, I feel a bit like I did one night at the pub in the before-times, when I reached into my bag only to find another hand inside it. A smartly dressed man was midway through stealing my phone; he melted back into the crowd as I watched him in mute horror.

Vidya Makan's wake-up call to the industry

Theatre People: 101 of Australia’s BIPoC and CALD performers aged 18-25 have joined forces to feature in a song, ‘I Need You To See Me’, by critically acclaimed performer and composer Vidya Makan. The song is an explicit invitation to our entertainment industry by the talented artists it habitually marginalises to be seen and to create change.