American Idol – Theatre in a Theme Park, a case study of how Walt Disney Entertainment develop a live, theatrical experience from a popular television show, was one of the sessions presented by exhibitors at the 2009 Annual Conference. Exhibitors are already planning sessions for 2010.

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Helen Willard
Stage Expo Sales Manager

In addition to exhibiting at Stage Expo, many companies and organizations sponsor and present programs at the conference. Some programs are co-sponsored by USITT Commissions and exhibitors; other sessions are developed by the Commissions with exhibitor personnel as presenters. Here are brief descriptions of some of the sessions which will be presented by exhibitors in Kansas City:

• Almost Everything You Want to Know About USA 829
  Sponsored by USA Local 829 IATSE
  A discussion of United Scenic Artists’ representation of members working in the entertainment media of theatre, film, and television including designers, scenic artists, and associated positions.
  
  
• Continuing Adventures in Sound
  Sponsored by d & b audiotechnik
  The team from d&b audiotechnik, led by John Taylor, will continue their popular series of informative sessions on audio technology, ranging from system details to binaural recording.
  
  
• Color Conversations with L*A*B*
  Presenter, Joe Tawil, GAMProducts
  Panel discussion/lecture/demonstration on using the L*A*B* color system for communication between lighting/scenic/costume designers.
  
  
• Evolution or Immaculate Conception: Lighting Control Over 5 Decades
  Presenters, Tracy Fitch and Anne Valentino, ETC
  Lighting control has evolved extensively through the past 50 years. A panel discussion with a few of the industry's masterminds who have charted the course from autotransformers to the latest networked consoles. Who knows? Questions might spark the next 50 years of innovation.
  
  
• Lighting Fixtures
  Presenter, Tom Littrel, ETC
  A discussion of lighting fixtures and how they have changed over the past 50 years, including demonstrations of conventional and intelligent fixtures.
  
  
• White Space Sell-Off: One Year In
  Sponsored by Shure, Inc.
  A representative from Shure Microphones will present an update of the status of wireless microphone use one year after the major changes of early 2009.

Exhibitors interested in submitting a proposal for an exhibitor-sponsored program should contact Helen Willard at hpwillard@aol.com for more information.

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