July 2012

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July 2012

Lea Asbell-Swanger Takes Office
The first USITT President elected for a three-year term has wide-ranging interests and a strong attachment to the organization's roots. more »

Costume Pattern Archive
Affectionately known as CoPA, the Costume Pattern Archive is making strides as it benefits from the donations which make it possible. more »

Know a Rising Star?
Nominations are open for the next Rising Star. USITT and LDI/Live Design are seeking the person who will join the already-stellar lineup of winners. more »

Member Benefits
Take advantage of changes which our partners have recently made in the benefits they offer to USITT members. more »

Italy in 2013
A native Italian speaker organizing the tour and an itinerary of outstanding cities and theatre venues are all part of the next USITT Study Tour which will be touring Italy. more »

In Memoriam: M.L. Baker
Mae-Louise Baker helped organize USITT's 1984 Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida in 1984 and was a frequent presenter and mentor. more »

OISTAT Meetings
The Executive Committee of OISTAT met in Cairo in May and the Education Commission held sessions in the Netherlands to review past accomplishments and plan the future.

Richard Pilbrow to Give Keynote
Additional Sessions and presenters for the 2012 North American Theatre Engineering and Architectural Conference, have been announced, including Richard Pilbrow. more »

Golden Pen Nominations
Committee members are accepting nominations for the 2013 Golden Pen Award, recognizing excellence. more »

Innovation Conference in North Carolina
UNCSA will be the site of the North American Entertainment Innovation Conference in September, and USITT members receive a discount to attend. more »

News From USITT's President
The remarks from incoming President Lea Asbell-Swanger as she takes office July 1. more »

Executive Director
New technology can different, depending on your perspective ---and the view from China was different from what we see in North America. more »

Water Shapes Milwaukee
It may be too early to enjoy the water trails when USITT visits in March, but the rivers and lake have shaped Milwaukee. more »

Envisioning the 2013 Annual Conference
Sessions are being reviewed, rooms are being assigned, and the 2013 Annual Conference & Stage Expo is taking shape. more »

The Last Word — Under the Rainbow
See what outgoing President Joe Aldridge was able to create when he visited the National Office in June. more »