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CITT/ICTS News

Registration opens soon: Rendez-vous 2025

Call for Nominations: CITT/ICTS Awards

Watch: April Zoom Session

Candidate Slate: 2025 Board of Directors Election

Thank you: EXPO-SCÈNE 2025

Regional Section News

Welcome New Members!

Industry News

Resources

Job Board

Members Area

Thanks to our Contributing Members!

VERSION FRANÇAISE

Rendez-vous 2025

Delegate Registration opens Monday May 5!

Sign up EARLY to benefit from the best price on a full conference pass.

Rates include access to all conference sessions, and to the majority of events and activities. The list of social activities and events will be available soon. Please note that pre-conference workshops have separate registration and fees.

Full Conference Pass

Early Bird - CITT/ICTS Members + Partner Organizations: $225.00 + HST

Early Bird - Non-Member: $390.00 + 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

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

Non-members: $170.00 + HST each

Deadline for the early bird rate is June 16, 2025.

Learn more about delegate registration here

SESSION PROPOSAL, THERE IS STILL TIME!

Experts, innovators, and thought leaders from across the live entertainment industry are invited to submit proposals for engaging and impactful sessions that will inspire, educate, and challenge our attendees.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

• Technical & Production Management
• Stage Management & Stage Technology
• Lighting, Sound, Video, and Rigging
• Stage Carpentry, Props, Wardrobe & Design
• Health & Safety, Architecture, EDI (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)

Deadline to submit is May 16, 2025. We look forward to receiving your proposals!

Submit your proposal here

TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

We encourage you to book your stay as soon as possible. We have secured preferential rates at two hotels close to campus, and two student residences on campus.

Deadline for special rates:

Accommodation on the Dalhousie University Campus - Risley Hall & LeMarchant Place - Sunday May 11, 2025. Reservations will be accepted after this date based on availability.

Hotel Halifax - Friday July 11, 2025

Residence Inn Halifax Downtown - Monday July 14, 2025

Visit Rendez-vous Travel & Accommodation for full details, booking links, and Air Canada/VIA Rail discount codes.

TRADE SHOW

The Trade Show will be held on Thursday August 14 at the Sir James Dunn Theatre and Studio 2, in the Dalhousie Arts Centre.

Interested in being an exhibitor? Booth reservations open in mid-May!

View floor plan and booth/tabletop pricing information

Follow Rendez-vous!

Call for Nominations!

The CITT/ICTS Awards recognize individuals and companies who excel in their field of live entertainment production in Canada.

List of 2025 CITT/ICTS Awards:

• CITT/ICTS Achievement in Education Award
• CITT/ICTS Technical Innovation and Achievement Award
• CITT/ICTS Lifetime Achievement Award
• Inaugural Emerging Technical Talent Award

The nomination of candidates for the CITT/ICTS Awards is driven directly by the membership. CITT/ICTS members, don't miss this chance to recognize a company, the contribution of a mentor, a colleague or someone whose work you admire!

The 2025 Awards will be presented at the CITT/ICTS 2025 Annual Conference Rendez-vous in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Deadline to nominate is June 13, 2025.

April Zoom Session - Recording is now available!

Safety Standards: A Conversation with Don Parman

In this session, Don Parman, an experienced safety expert, shares his knowledge on current safety standards for the live performing arts and entertainment industry. The conversation covers many topics, including safety at heights, and gives us a glimpse into Don's current work and his new company Backstage PASS. Whether you're interested in safety practices, industry trends, or the key aspects of safety in live events, the session offers valuable insights and guidance.

▶️ WATCH HERE

2025 CITT/ICTS Board of Directors Election

Voting begins on May 12!

A call for nominations for the CITT/ICTS Board of Directors was sent to the membership in January 2025. We are pleased to confirm that an election will be held.

The ballot will be emailed to members on May 8, 2025, with candidate descriptions and a link to vote. Voting will begin on May 12, 2025, and will remain open for 30 days. The results of the election will be announced at the 2025 Annual General Meeting scheduled on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

There are 3 Director positions up for election and there are 4 candidates:

• Joshua C McIntosh (incumbent, currently Treasurer)
• Crystal Lee (incumbent, currently Director at Large)
• Andrea Lundy (incumbent, currently Secretary)
• Craig Langlois (seeking election)

LEARN MORE ABOUT EACH CANDIDATE HERE

EXPO-SCÈNE 2025

THANK YOU!

The EXPO-SCÈNE team and CITT/ICTS would like to thank this year's VISITORS, EXHIBITORS, SPONSORS and PARTNERS for making the 2025 edition an exceptional event.

We are happy to announce that this year's show set a new attendance record, showcasing EXPO-SCÈNE's growing influence and critical role in the industry. This year's sold-out show floor featured 80 exhibitors, with a strong turnout from both Canada and the U.S., despite economic challenges. The increase in U.S. exhibitors and attendees highlights EXPO-SCÈNE's growing appeal outside of Canada. The 2025 edition featured many first-time exhibitors and the return of long-time favourites, all of whom delivered an engaging and discovery-filled experience. As we look ahead to EXPO-SCÈNE 2026, our goal is to build on this momentum with the promise of more innovation, inspiration, and opportunities for discovery. Read the post-show press release here.

See the 2025 show statistics here.

For more media coverage and exhibitor highlights and interviews, please visit the EXPO-SCÈNE page on the Qui Fait Quoi / Le lien MULTIMÉDIA website. Note that some articles are subscriber-only and require login. All articles are in French.

SPECIAL THANKS

Wi-Fi Sponsor: Lumenayre Distribution Ltd.

Show Partners: Trans-Quebec Audiovisuel Inc | eXtension concepts | SoftBox Integration | LaserTech Canada | GerrAudio Distribution | Stageline | SHOW SDT | Rhinocharge | TKNL

Media Partners: Entertainment Marketer | Qui fait Quoi et Le Lien MULTIMÉDIA | Lighting&Sound America | Protocol | Technologies For Worship Magazine 

Very special thanks to: Palais des congrès de Montréal

See you next year!

Follow EXPO-SCÈNE!

Québec Section - CQICTS

2024 Annual Report and 2025 Board of Directors

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

It is with gratitude to my colleagues on the Board of Directors that I present the 22nd annual report of CQICTS. Indeed, dealing with three new members out of seven, in a context of reorganization of the Board's structure, could have been a perilous undertaking. Fortunately, the openness, availability, motivation and involvement of the five directors and two observers demonstrated that the change in administrative structure was not only viable, but also relevant to the pursuit of our mission. 

With a full team in place, the brigade was able to tackle key issues such as the creation and updating of internal policies, the analysis of our current practices with a view to optimizing operations, and finally, the preliminary study of the Quebec section's membership base, which will ultimately provide a better understanding of the specific needs of CQICTS members. 

Without affecting the deployment of the organization's flagship activities or participation in those set up by CITT/ICTS, this introspection will have enabled the new directors and observers to gain a good understanding of the nature and operation of the organization, as well as solidifying its foundations.

Sandra Matte, CQICTS President

Learn more about the Section's past and future activities and initiatives!

READ THE ANNUAL REPORT HERE (in French only)

2025 Board of Directors:

DIRECTORS

• Sandra Matte – President
• Éric Mongerson – Vice-president
• Jérémy Busque – Treasurer
• Anne Plamondon – Secretary
• Éric Fontaine – Director

OBSERVERS 

• Nicolas Labbé
• Sonia Gadbois

The next edition of the Rendez-vous technique des arts de la scène will take place on September 3 and 4, 2025 at the Palais Montcalm, Quebec City, QC.

2 days of training not only for stage technicians and technical directors, but also for professional artists, set designers, managers, and cultural workers, all in a relaxed, festive atmosphere. Program details and registration will be available soon! Visit this webpage to stay informed.

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

SUSTAINING

Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts, Brantford, ON

ORGANIZATIONAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT

IATSE Local 849, Dartmouth, NS

Capilano University-BlueShore Centre for the Performing Arts, North Vancouver, BC

Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna, BC

INDIVIDUAL

Martin Bisson, Montréal, QC

Katie Dodd, Montréal, QC

Agustine Correa Scarpa, Toronto, ON

RETIRED

Don Finlayson, Stratford, ON

Sheldon Eric Fried, Saint-Laurent, QC

A Sense of Theatre

The Untold Story of Britain's National Theatre

April 28, 2025 would have been Richard Pilbrow’s 92nd birthday. Richard died at the end of 2023 but was fortunate to leave a book of memories and lessons.

A Sense of Theatre, his final work, tells the story of the National Theatre's creation and his own role in it as the inaugural lighting designer. Richard also worked as the National's theatre consultant for its new home on the River Thames. In the book, he explores the challenges the architects faced and how the building was designed, as well as the impact of the shows that were performed there. The book is lavishly illustrated and more than 500 pages long, and it is parting gift to the world. If you are fascinated by the National or any theatre, you'll love A Sense of Theatre.

Find out more and order at asenseoftheatre.com, or available at all good bookshops real and online.

Pyrotechnics Safety and Legal Awareness Virtual Course

Next course: Saturday May 24, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM (ET)

Special Effect Pyrotechnics (Type F.3) are high-hazard pyrotechnics articles designed for use by professionals. These articles include items such as Gerbs, Mines, and Comets. These articles would be used in theatre productions, concerts and on film sets. This course is the mandatory first step to a certification as Pyrotechnician - Fireworks/Operator by the Explosives Regulatory Division (ERD). This is a Federal certification, required and recognized from Coast to Coast.

This course is hosted on ZOOM.

CITT/ICTS Members get a $25 discount! Visit your Members Area for details.

Regular price is $225.00 + HST = $254.25

Price for CITT/ICTS members: $200 + HST = $226.00

→ LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Resource Stage Conference 2025

Level Up Your Skills & Connections

Saturday June 21, 2025 8:30am to 5:00pm | The Grand Theatre London

The RS2025 Conference & Trade Show is an impactful one-day event designed for anyone involved in church, school, theatre, and community event venue production. Whether you’re an audio tech, lighting designer, video operator, venue manager, or simply passionate about live production, this event is packed with valuable learning, networking, and hands-on experiences.

Tickets include full-day access to the Trade Show, 12 seminar sessions, and lunch and snacks to keep you fuelled throughout the day.

⇢ CITT/ICTS will have a table at the Trade Show, come say hi!

Regular Tickets - $60 Ideal for volunteers, technicians, educators, and professionals from churches, schools, and community venues.

Student Tickets - $40 Perfect for students in technical or creative programs looking to expand their knowledge and connect with industry professionals.

→ LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Registration now open

The AFC Big Swing Golf Tournament

A fun-filled day of golf, connection, and giving back!

The 29th annual Big Swing Charity Golf Tournament will be happening Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the Royal Ontario Golf Course. Big Swing is more than just a golf tournament – it’s a meaningful way to connect with friends and colleagues in the entertainment industry while raising vital funds to support those in need.

Thanks to players and supporters over the years, Big Swing helps provide life-changing assistance to members of our community. Spots fill up quickly – register now to secure your place on the golf course. Don't play? Raffle tickets are also available!

→ LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Call For Papers - PQ60

Online Symposium

60 Years of PQ as a Meeting Place of Scenographic Worlds

As PQ approaches its 60th anniversary in 2027, they are preparing PQ60, a special program that will focus on the Prague Quadrennial in its transformations over the past six decades. The aim of PQ60 is not only to recognize PQ’s continuous existence but also to reflect on its role as a platform for scenography worldwide and, ultimately, chart paths for the future.

As one of the first activities of PQ60, Prague Quadrennial organizes an international online symposium. This symposium intends to open the discussion about PQ as a unique global phenomenon by foregrounding the local histories, national and regional contributions, and international collaborations that have shaped its identity since its beginnings. They welcome brief contributions that open discussion through concrete historic case studies.

Applications open May 5, 2025 and close May 31, 2025

Date of the Online Symposium: 11–12 September, 2025

→ LEARN MORE & SUBMIT

OISTAT President and Executive Members

Nominations 2025-2029 Announced

The OISTAT Headquarters has received a total of one nomination for President 2025-2029 and a total of eleven nominations for Executive Committee Members 2025-2029 from OISTAT Centres as of March 31, 2025. The election will take place at the OISTAT World Congress on October 23, 2025 during World Stage Design 2025. The election for President will be carried out before the election for Executive Committee Members.

Candidate for President (ONE to be elected): Aby Cohen (Brazil)

Candidates for Executive Committee Members (SEVEN to be elected): Mia David (Serbia), Maarit Kalmakurki (Finland), William Kenyon (USA), Lise Klitten (Denmark), Johan Mansfeldt (Sweden), Suzanne Osmond (Australia), Patrick Rizzotti (USA), Jan Štěpánek (Czech Republic), April Viczko (Canada), Samuel, Shih-Hsing Wang (Taiwan), Faiz Zahir (Bangladesh).

- CLICK HERE for more information on each candidate.

Call for Candidates for Chair

Deadline: June 18, 2025

▶︎ Education Commission

OISTAT Education Commission exists to facilitate international dialogue in the field of scenography, design for performance and theatre technology education and to foster quality, innovation and mobility.

- CLICK HERE for information and to nominate.

▶︎ Space Design Sub-Commission

OISTAT Space Design Sub-Commission serves as a conduit of communication, a touch point for activity, and a facilitator of creativity for the community of international scenographers, scenic designers, and other designers of performance space.

- CLICK HERE for information and to nominate.

▶︎ Technology Commission

OISTAT Technology Commission facilitates the exchange of ideas between professionals in the field of theatre technology worldwide.

- CLICK HERE for information and to nominate.

OISTAT Centres*, Associate Members and Individual Members are encouraged to send nominations to OISTAT Headquarters no later than June 18, 2025.

* CITT/ICTS is the Canadian center of OISTAT! If you are a CITT/ICTS member and wish to submit your nomination, we invite you to learn more about the nomination process and required documents by clicking the links for each call.

Call for Nomination for OISTAT Awards

Deadline: June 18, 2025

The OISTAT Awards is established to recognize and honor those who have great contribution to the organization or have achieved outstanding works in OISTAT. If you would like to nominate a colleague or professional, please provide their biography with a profile picture, and a short letter of nomination stating the reasons for nomination to the Headquarters at headquarters@oistat.org before June 30, 2025.

- CLICK HERE for the list of Awards and to nominate

World Stage Design 2025: Discount for CITT/ICTS members

Sharjah, UAE October 18 - 25, 2025

OISTAT members receive a 10% discount on the Voyager Pass for WSD 2025 with an exclusive promo code. CITT/ICTS members: Visit your Members Area for details.

Learn more about WSD 2025 | Get your tickets here

Call for entries:

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Technical Invention Prize (TIP)

➤ Looking for: Simple, creative stage inventions/devices

➤ Open to: Theatre technicians

➤ Deadline: June 15, 2025

ESTA Standards Watch

The latest issue is now available.

ONLINE READS

from our Media Partners

LSA

April 2025

Read online here

Protocol

Spring 2025

Read online here

Qui Fait Quoi

April 2025 (in French)

Read here (pdf, $5)

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