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SUMMARY:COUNTERWEIGHT RIGGING WORKSHOP WITH DANA TAYLOR
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intensive workshop day combining hands-on training in counterweight rigging and an opportunity to ask the expert about any of the challenging tech questions you might have. Expert presenter\, Dana Taylor\, leads this workshop which will focus on rigging safety\, industry standards\, system operation and upkeep\, common rigging practices\, procedures\, equipment\, and design factors. \nDATE AND TIME:\nWednesday\, July 16\, 2025\n9:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. (detailed schedule of the day below) \n*Deadline for registration is Friday\, July 11th*\n**Registration will be capped at 20 participants** \nREGISTRATION LINK \n\nLOCATION:\nEastview High School\n6200 140th Street West\nApple Valley\, MN 55124 \nCOST: FREE \nCLOCK HOURS: Certificates will be given for 5 Clock Hours \nTARGET AUDIENCE:\nK-12 and College/University Theater Educators\, Directors\, Tech Directors\, Designers\, and others who work with educational theater or performing arts programs and would like deeper training in how to safely use  counterweight rigging systems in their theaters. \n\nSCHEDULE FOR THE DAY \n\n\n9:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Arrival and Check In at Eastview High School\n9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Welcome\, Introductions\, and Counterweight Rigging Session\n11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Lunch Break (catered lunch included)\n12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Counterweight Rigging Session\n2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Wrap Up + Evaluation \n\nPRESENTER\, FACILITATOR\, & HOST \n\nDana Taylor spent over twenty-five years teaching technical theatre at the Mt. Vernon Senior High School (Mt. Vernon\, IN). Dana served as the technical editor for “Dramatics Magazine\,” “Teaching Theatre Journal\,” “Basic Drama Projects”: 9th Edition\, and “Concert Lighting: The Art and Business of Entertainment Lighting”. Dana received the Founder’s Award from the Educational Theatre Association (EdTA) and the Distinguished Achievement Award for Education from USITT (United States Institute for Theatre Technology). A former Board Member of the Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA)\, and USITT\, Dana led the BACKstage Exam Working Group for USITT. An ETCP Certified Rigger (Theatre) and Recognized Trainer\, Dana presents workshops for students and educators on appropriate procedures for the safe and effective use of counterweight rigging. For more on Dana Taylor: https://www.techtheatre4teachers.com/ \n\nThis workshop day is facilitated by Dr. Stephanie Lein Walseth\, Theater Education Specialist in Professional Development and Resource Programs at Perpich Center for Arts Education. (More here: https://perpich.mn.gov/professional-development/state-arts-education-specialists/theater-education-specialist/) \nThis workshop day is hosted by Eastview High School\, JJ Miller\, Technical Director\, https://evhs.district196.org/arts/performing/theater\, in partnership with District 196 Community Education. \nOTHER DETAILS:\nThis workshop is hosted by the Perpich Center for Arts Education Professional Development and Resource Programs team\, and is FREE for participants. Lunch will be provided – please note any dietary restrictions in the registration form. Upon completion\, certificates for 5 Clock Hours will be available. \n\nPlease contact Theater Education Specialist\, Stephanie Lein Walseth with any questions about the workshop: stephanie.walseth@pcae.k12.mn.us
URL:https://perpich.mn.gov/event/counterweight-rigging-workshop-with-dana-taylor/
LOCATION:Eastview High School\, 6200 140th Street West\, Apple Valley\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:PDR - Professional Development and Resource Programs,Theater
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