Academy of Production Technology

The Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA) was formed over 27 years ago when a fledgling industry began to develop from the pioneering work of the talented individuals who first explored new concepts in sound, lighting, projection and staging.

United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. (USITT) is the membership association of design, production, and technology professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industry. It operates as a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation under statutes in the state of New York. USITT is governed by the Board of Directors who are charged with the responsibility to advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and general promotion of the Institute in order to support its mission and needs. A copy of the Institute's Bylaws is a available here. It also maintains an office where full time staff members conduct the day-to-day operations of the Institute. USITT also utilizes the services of independent contractors, as needed and appropriate. Contractors include the editor and art director of TD&T as well as the Stage Expo Sales Manager. The USITT Office in located in Syracuse, New York where an Executive Director supervises the operations and staff.

The Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) is an industry-wide program that has brought together industry organizations, businesses and individuals to create a program of rigorous assessments for professional technicians. ETCP focuses on disciplines that directly affect the health and safety of crews, performers, and audiences. You may become certified through ETCP in the following areas: Arena Rigger, Theatre Rigger, and Entertainment Electrician.

The Production Equipment Rental Association (PERA) has merged with PLASA. The PERA Council within PLASA serves the needs of the equipment rental market for motion picture, television and commercial production. The Council continues the work of PERA for camera, accessories, grip and lighting rental companies and manufacturers. Members of the Council are elected by the PERA Council Affiliates and are responsible for the development and implementation of programs and services for members in these market segments. The PERA Board of Directors at the time of the merger serves as the current PERA Council.

Behind the Scenes provides financial support to entertainment technology industry professionals when they are ill or injured. Individuals and organizations contribute money to the program, and Behind the Scenes provides grants for emergency situations. With this initiative, our industry can make sure our colleagues are cared for when tragedy strikes.

Der VPLT ist ein technisch orientierter Fachverband. Jeder, der im Bereich "Professionelle Licht- und Tontechnik" t

APIAS, the Associazione dei Produttori e Importatori Attrezzature per lo Spettacolo (Association of Manufacturers and Importers of Equipment for the Entertainment Industry) was founded in 1983. It brings together major Italian manufacturers of equipment for the entertainment industry. For the last two years, it has also included companies that provide goods, services and technology to the Italian entertainment market as affiliate members.

Though our field work is seemingly similar to construction industry, in which the safety system and its standard are established and worker's safety is defended by restraint laws and rules, it is quite difference from the construction industry in the industry structure and ordering system in addition to the particularity of concert/event. Thus, those restraint law and rule for construction industry cannot be applicable to our industry. We think that it is a prime task to develop our own security measures for the engineers and the staff involved in our industry.

The BGA (formerly Broadway Goes Green) was launched in 2008 as an ad hoc committee of The Broadway League. The BGA brings together all segments of the theatre community, including producers, theatres in New York and around the country, theatrical unions and their members, and related businesses. Working closely with the Natural Resources Defense Council, the BGA identifies and disseminates better practices for theatre professionals and reaches out to theatre fans throughout the country. The Broadway Green Alliance is co-chaired by Charlie Deull and Susan Sampliner.

The Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology was formed in 1990, and it was based on the existing Canadian membership of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT). USITT had been formed in 1960 in New York and had established a national presence and many local sections across the USA and Canada. After some early activity ??? the USITT National Conference was actually held in Toronto in 1966 ??? the sections in Canada became inactive, leaving a scattering of individual members across the country.

Jim On Light is a blog about light: lighting, light and art, lighting devices, lighting control, lighting fixtures, concepts, and anything else that deals with light as its medium. It is written by Jim Hutchison, Chief Design Consultant of Alive Lighting. Jim has several years of experience in the Entertainment Lighting industry. Jim is a member of USA Local 829.

iSquint is an entertainment lighting technology blog that covers new products, services and trends within the industry.

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Lightingandsoundamerica.com is the new home for PLASA Media Inc's leading daily news service and a web reference for the entertainment technology industry worldwide - created by PLASA Media Inc, publisher of Lighting&Sound America (L&SA) magazine.

PLASA Media Ltd is a commercial subsidiary of PLASA - the Professional Lighting and Sound Association. We publish the well-known monthly journal Lighting&Sound International, and its complementary website at www.lsionline.co.uk - home of our popular daily news service. Based at PLASA's head office in Eastbourne, UK, PLASA Media Ltd also offers a design and print service, with discounts for PLASA Members. A sister publication to Lighting&Sound International, Lighting&Sound America is published by PLASA Media Inc, based in New York City.

Protocol is a quarterly publication featuring columns and articles of interest to professionals in the entertainment technology industry on business and technical topics, current standards issues, certification developments, and trade shows. Since its inception in 1994, Protocol has grown to become the leading source of information for businesses in the field of entertainment technology. Between its covers you will find a variety of articles on topics ranging from: Business - marketing, insurance, information technologies, accounting, legal issues, and money-saving techniques specific to operating a business in the entertainment technology industry Technology - articles encompassing new technologies and the proper use of existing technologies Industry Developments - track the progress being made in Technical Standards, Certification, and Technical Education News - watch Protocol for information on upcoming trade shows and events, awards, and membership benefits

Theatre Design & Technology The journal for design, production, and technology professionals in the performing arts and entertainment industry. TD&T is a four-color journal offering in-depth, informative articles in a variety of our membersâ?? interest areas including: architecture, costume design and technology, education, engineering, health and safety, lighting, management, scene design, sound design, and technical production. TD&T is published four times per year and is only available to USITT members and as a subscription to libraries.