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Post-conference National Office Closure Notice

CITT/ICTS News

Rendez-vous 2025: See you soon!

July Zoom Session: Recording now available

Join our team! Web Content Assistant (Student)

Call for article submissions: Protocol Magazine

CITT/ICTS Education Commission

CITT/ICTS 2025 AGM

EXPO-SCÈNE 2026

Regional Section News

Welcome New Members!

New on the Callboard Forum

Industry News

Resources

Job Board

Members Area

Thanks to our Contributing Members!

VERSION FRANÇAISE

🌊 See you in Halifax!

There's still time to register for a Full or Day Conference Pass.

Join us for a day - or more!

As we finalize the details for our 35th annual conference, we can safely say that it has something for everyone. As in previous years, the conference schedule includes a variety of workshops, sessions, roundtables, and social activities designed to foster hands-on learning, idea exchange and connection-building.

With over a dozen professional sessions covering topics such as health and safety, rigging, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), production management, virtual reality and emerging technologies in live performance, the program gives attendees the chance to learn from leading industry figures and forge valuable connections with peers from Canada and beyond.

We can't wait to welcome you all, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Not registered yet?

Explore the schedule and sign up for your Full or Day conference pass today!

Full Conference Pass

CITT/ICTS Member + Partner Organizations*: $330.00 + HST

Non-Member: $495.00 + HST (Become a member and save!)

CITT/ICTS Member Retired: $155.00 + HST

Student: $55.00 + HST (Available to CITT/ICTS members and non-members! Includes a complimentary 1-year student membership OR free renewal of existing membership.)

Day Pass

Thursday 14 / Friday 15 / Saturday 16

CITT/ICTS Members + Partner Organizations: $87.00 + HST each

Non-members: $170.00 + HST each

* Partner Organization Special Offer: To encourage widespread participation, CITT/ICTS is extending a special discounted partnership fee to several arts organizations. View the list of organizations here and contact us for your access code!

📱 CONFERENCE APP: Pheedloop

Have you received your app invitation?

Invitation emails with download links and login credentials were sent to all registered delegates and trade show exhibitors. If you did not receive your invitation email, please check your spam folder. If you still cannot find it, please send us an email, and we will resend it.

The app is made possible thanks to the generous support of our Platinum Sponsor, GerrAudio Distribution.

1 SPOT LEFT!

ETC Eos Console Overview

This pre-conference workshop is OPEN TO ALL.

Registration for Rendez-vous is not required to participate.

Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Time: 9 am – 5 pm AT

Where: Dalhousie Arts Centre

Cost: $160.00 USD per person

CITT/ICTS Members get a 20% discount! Visit My Membership Benefits for details.

ETC’s Ion Xe lighting console provides simple and approachable programming and control for conventional systems as well as fully integrated lighting rigs. Join ETC in Halifax to learn more about the features and functions of this amazing control system.

There are a total of 8 seats, with 4 consoles with 2 people seated at each console.

➡️ Learn more & register

Register Now!

IATSE Training Hub

We are proud to partner with IATSE Canada to offer the inaugural IATSE Training Hub to Rendez-vous attendees and Halifax area workers!

Courses:

• Techniques for Textured Hair - with IATSE Local 856 member Brenda Johnson

• Introduction to the Basics of Arena Rigging and Bridle Dynamics - with lATSE Local 680 member Scott McRae and IATSE International Representative Jason Vergnano

• Bystander Intervention - with lATSE International Representative Cindy Jennings

Registration is separate, with a small fee of $15 where applicable. All proceeds from these registrations will go toward Swag BINGO and student prizes.

NOTE: You must be registered for a Full or Day pass to access the training hub!

Let's Connect in Halifax!

Trade Show

Thursday, August 14 | 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Loudspeaker Showcase & Demo

Friday, August 15 | 12 pm to 12:50 pm

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - FREE ADMISSION

Dalhousie Arts Centre | Sir James Dunn Theatre + Studio 2

View Trade Show Information

Exhibit: There are still a few spaces left

The Rendez-vous trade show provides an intimate setting ideal for building connections with conference attendees and trade show visitors.

Why Exhibit?

• Showcase your products and services to a national network of industry experts

• Expand your footprint in the Canadian market and grow your business

• Break into the Atlantic region with access to new buyers and partnerships

Available: 2 10x10 booths | 4 tabletops - VIEW FLOOR PLAN

Contact us directly to book!

Show you support!

We offer a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities which suit any budget. Whether you choose a Main Sponsorship or an À la Carte Sponsorship, all sponsorships come with great benefits and visibility and are a great way to show your support for the CITT/ICTS conference and its mission, whether you are attending or not.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Don't miss any update - Follow Rendez-vous!

Recording now available:

Oh Sh*t! Welcome to my happy place – Anatomy of an accident

Takeaways and lessons learned from a real rigging incident.

In this session, safety experts Dominic Housiaux and Don Parman examine a genuine rigging incident that took place in Europe in May 2025. Both Don and Dominic were present and responded to the incident.

Using their incident logs, which detail the events moment by moment, they step through the incident, contrasting the what, why and how with their own internal monologue whilst trying to calmly manage the situation.

This session looks into the reality of the experience, regardless of your level of experience or preparation, and assesses what we can learn about human decision-making in stressful situations.

Presenters:

• Dominic Housiaux, Principal of Lankey & Limey Ltd. & Risky Business Resources
• Don Parman, Safety Guru / Chief Consultant, Backstage-PASS

▶️ WATCH HERE

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

Fall Issue of Protocol Magazine

Share your work with the theatre and entertainment world!

Have you been working on a project or event, conducting research, or developing a great resource that would interest readers of Protocol Magazine?

The National Office is sending a call to all members and non-members to submit articles for the CITT/ICTS News Column that will appear in the fall issue of Protocol Magazine.

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.

Submission Guidelines and Article Specs:

• Length: 600-800 words
• Please include:
• High-resolution photos
• Author Headshot
• Author Bio notes (50 words)

The deadline to submit your article for the Fall issue is Friday, August 8, 2025. The issue will be published early October 2025.

→ Send your files here - Thank you!

Invitation: Education Commission

First Meeting

CITT/ICTS is in the process of re-instituting the Education Commission.

Rooted in the legacy of the Education Forums that began in 2003 and revitalized through the Education Roundtable in 2020, the Commission offers a formal and sustainable platform for educators, professionals, and students to engage in open dialogue, share resources, and shape the future of theatre production and design education.

By facilitating resource sharing and networking, the Commission can strengthen connections across the sector and encourage collaboration among educators and institutions nationwide, and ensure the continued relevance, accessibility, and innovation of theatre production education in Canada.

Led by Andrea Lundy, Director of the Production Design and Technical Arts Program at the National Theatre School of Canada and Secretary of the CITT/ICTS National Board of Directors.

The first meeting of the Education Commission will be held:

Saturday August 16, 2025

9:00 to 10:30 Atlantic Daylight Time

In-Person: Dalhousie Arts Centre - Room DAC Seminar 1 #409

Online: Via Zoom

To attend in person: Click 'Add to Schedule' in the conference app.

(Available to Rendez-vous 2025 attendees)

To attend via Zoom: Click here to register for the online meeting

→ We recognize that the day and time are not ideal for anyone wishing to attend virtually from the Western part of Canada. This scheduling was planned according to the annual conference program. Please know that this first meeting will be recorded. A link to watch it will be sent to all registrants, and made available on our website. Any subsequent meetings will be scheduled with a broader time zone to ensure better access for members across Canada. Thank you for your understanding.

2025 CITT/ICTS AGM

Meet with the Board and organization members!

Saturday, August 16, 2025



The CITT/ICTS Board of Directors will present the 2025 financial statements and the Regional Section Reports, introduce the elected board members and discuss the future of the organization. We look forward to seeing you there!

Attend in-person: Dalhousie University - Student Union Building Room 303

With luncheon: Starts at 12 pm (noon) ADT

Without luncheon: Starts at 1 pm ADT

Registration is required for the AGM Luncheon via the Delegate Registration form. For those attending the AGM without participating in the luncheon, registration is not required. LEARN MORE HERE

Attend online via Zoom: Registration is required - REGISTER HERE

Online: Starts at 9:00 AM PDT / 10:00 AM CST / 12:00 PM EDT / 1:00 PM ADT

🏆 The 2025 CITT/ICTS Awards will be handed out shortly after the AGM.

EXPO-SCÈNE 2026

✨ Join us on Wednesday April 15 and Thursday April 16, 2026 at the Palais des congrès de Montréal for a new and exciting edition of EXPO-SCÈNE!

Visit the Exhibitor Information page for the 2026 booth space rates, current floor plan and other general information, and contact us directly to reserve a space. Note that full exhibitor information will be available later.

More information about the show will be communicated starting in September 2025. Visitor registration is set to open in November 2025. Follow our socials or sign up for EXPO-SCÈNE email updates to stay updated!

We look forward to welcoming you next year ✨

Don't miss any update - Follow EXPO-SCÈNE!

Rendez-vous technique des arts de la scène

There is still time to register!

September 3 and 4, 2025 | Palais Montcalm, Quebec City, QC

This annual event offers two days of high-quality training for stage technicians, technical directors, professional artists, set designers, managers, and cultural workers, in a relaxed, festive atmosphere.

Produced by Culture Capitale-Nationale et Chaudière-Appalaches, in collaboration with CQICTS and Compétence Culture.

➡️ LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Note: Event information and trainings are in French only.

+ As part of the Rendez-vous technique:

🔹 Tour of the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec, guided by Claude-Olivier Richard, the museum's technical director. Tuesday, September 2 | 3 pm to 4:30 pm

Program:

- The technical facilities of the Pavillon Lassonde.

- Behind the scenes of preparing a multimedia exhibition.

- The challenges related to renovating the Pavillon Riopel.

Register for the tour here

🔹 Table de concertation en éducation des technologies scénographiques - 2nd Meeting. Wednesday, September 3 | 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Palais Montcalm

Register for the meeting here

ORGANIZATIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT

Chilliwack Cultural Centre, BC

INDIVIDUAL

Augustine Carter, Loganville, GA, USA

Callboard - a Forum of Best Practices

Posted in: Industry Standards

Expectations for Starter's Pistol

by Mark Lewandowski

Behind the Scenes Mental Health Initiative

New tools for career exploration or transition

Behind the Scenes announced a new program to assist entertainment industry workers in exploring career expansion or transitions to new careers when work is not plentiful enough or its simply time to make a change.

The newly launched web pages at btshelp.org/career take users on a journey of exploration to discover possibilities they may not have previously considered. They are guided through a series of questions to help them articulate their reasons for making a change, what’s most important to them, what they are looking for, what they don’t like or limitations they may have, as well as identifying their soft skills.

→ EXPLORE THE TOOLS

Behind the Scenes Holiday Cards

Now on sale at the BTS Boutique

It’s important to let family, friends and colleagues know you are thinking of them and these unique holiday cards say it perfectly. They are also a personal and inexpensive way for a company to keep in touch with its customers and let them know “You are important to us.”

Sending a BTS holiday card helps spread the word about the charity and lets your recipients know you are supporting industry colleagues who are ill or injured as well as the BTS Mental Health Initiative. 

Cards are available in a variety of options: card packs of 10 with a standard greeting, personalized cards with a company logo and custom message, and electronic cards in multiple file formats and an array of price points starting at just $20.

→ LEARN MORE & SHOP

Canada-wide Survey:

Artists and cultural worker revenues

Culture Works Canada wants to know all the ways in which you manage to make ends meet. Artists and ALL cultural workers are encouraged to participate.

Interesting findings from the 2023 survey analysis…

• 59% of people working in culture have 2 or more occupations.
• There is a $26k+ revenue gap between those that have 1 cultural occupation and those that have 4 cultural occupations.
• Between 0-2 years experience and 20+ years of experience, there is a $41k+ increase in revenues.
• 45% of artists teach and/or work in arts administration alongside their artistic practice.

They are looking for 500 participants this year to expand their sample. If you've already completed your tax returns this should be fairly quick. Can they count on your participation?

→ GO TO ENGLISH SURVEY

Now available: OISTAT PCC July Newsletter

Produced by OISTAT PCC's Chair Richard Bryant

In this issue:

• Letter from the Editor, Richard Bryant;
• The Endless Journey of Exploring Theatre: Allen Nieh, A Beacon Behind the Scenes of Taiwanese Theatre History by OISTAT's HQ Project Coordinator, Hsi-Lun Tai;
• Technical Theatre Preservation Group;
• TAC 2025 Prize Winner List;
• Megan Gill, Creative Consultant and Technical Support Specialist and Owner of Megan Gill Expansive Consulting based on the Caribbean twin islands of Trinidad and Tobago;
• Ana Aguilera, co-host for the StageLync Podcast, and contributor to TheaterArtLife and StageLync websites. Assistant Technical Director for The House of Dancing Water, a water-based stage production located in Cotai;
• Women in Lighting;
• OISTAT Romania shares updates on their upcoming scenography intensive;
• and much more!

→ READ HERE

Setting the global stage: Discover Skene!

SKENE.pub is a rapidly growing independent digital magazine dedicated to exploring the art and craft of theatre, dance, opera, and performance.

The magazine celebrates creativity, innovation, and the stories behind the scenes with in-depth articles, interviews, and thought-provoking features from a growing team of writers and contributors from around the world.

Their mission is to inspire and educate artists, students, and enthusiasts alike, offering a space where diverse voices and perspectives are shared. From design to performance, they explore every aspect of the performing arts, fostering a deeper understanding of this vibrant and ever-evolving industry.

🙌 Attention Rendez-vous attendees!

In addition to being a new media partner for Rendez-vous 2025, we are pleased to announce that Josafath Reynoso, founder and chief editor of Skene (top-left in the photo), will be joining Tatiana Vintu via Zoom to co-present the session "Bridging Theater and Technology: Enhancing Communication in Scenography through Gaming Software and Virtual Reality". We look forward to this!

Some great articles from Skene's collaborators:

• Weaving Queer Identity and Joy Designer Alex Rockey blends queer identity, scenic and costume storytelling to craft joyful, emotional worlds on and off the stage.
• Centering Care in Every Stage Discover Courtney Banks’ journey as an Indigenous, queer production manager shaping inclusive, accessible theater with heart and humor.
• Into the Spiral Path Heekyung Kim brings projection design to life on Broadway, blending Korean culture, tech, and storytelling with emotional precision.
• Through Light and Heritage Meet Elba Emicente Sánchez, a rising Mexican lighting designer using culture and collaboration to shape bold, cross-border stage stories.

→ Visit Skene for more.

Québec - Two new programs have launched:

Technical Direction + Production Management

Part-time | Online | In French

➡️ AEC Technical direction of artistic and cultural events

Extra Formation at Cégep de La Pocatière has announced the launch of a new program for all stage technicians, AEC Direction technique d’événements artistiques et culturels.

525 hours of instruction.

The program will start during the week of March 23, 2026.

Three Zoom information sessions are planned:

September 22 at 7 p.m.

October 27 at 7 p.m.

November 24 at 7 p.m.

→ RSVP for the information sessions here

→ LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM

➡️ AEC Production management for the performing arts

Collège Lionel-Groux, a familiar face in the performing arts in Quebec, is launching its new AEC Direction de production en arts de la scène program this fall.

525 hours of instruction covering all stages of production and tour management.

Starts in November 2025 and ends in June 2026.

Including a 120-hour internship in the summer of 2026.

This new program joins the AECs already offered by the college: AEC Techniques de vidéo éclairages asservis pour le spectacle et AEC Gréage de scène.

→ LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM

ESTA Standards Watch

The latest issue is now available.

ONLINE READS

from our Media Partners

LSA

July 2025

Read online here

Protocol

Summer 2025

Read online here

Qui Fait Quoi

July 2025 (in French)

Read here (pdf, $5)

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