Episodes 96
Avg. Duration 21m
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Since Jan 2020
Latest Episode Feb 2025

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TECHnically Speaking is the the official podcast of The United States Institute for Theatre Technology. Follow along with us as we discuss the stories and work of our members as well as industry topics and happenings.

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Barbizon’s Kearston Dillard-Scott and the USITT25 Lighting Lab

Feb 28, 2025 1h 9m

On this week’s episode, we chatted with lighting designer and Barbizon Lighting Company Senior Sales Associate Kearston Dillard-Scott about the USITT25 Lighting Lab presented by the Lighting Design…

Dive Into Wenger's Rigging Guide for Performance Spaces with Wenger Consultant Partnership Manager and Systems Integrator Eric Huss

Jan 31, 2025 36m

This week we chatted with ETCP certified Rigger, Consultant Partnership Manager, and Systems Integrator at Wenger Corporation, Eric Huss. Tune into the episode to get the details on Wenger's…

Breaking Down the BACKstage Exam with Dana Taylor

Dec 06, 2024 35m

In this episode, we're breaking down the details of the BACKstage Exam with educator, USITT Board Member, and co-creator of the exam, Dana Taylor. Learn about how the exam came to be, how educators…

Reflecting on the Last Year With Executive Director Laura Lee Everett

Nov 07, 2024 1h 21m

We chatted with Executive Director Laura Lee Everett a year and a half after her initial TECHnically Speaking interview to reflect on what she has seen, what she has experienced, what she has…

USITT24 Series with Tianxuan Chen — 2024 USITT Scene Design Award Winner Sponsored by Rose Brand

Oct 11, 2024 26m

This week we're joined by scenic and lighting designer and 2024 winner of the USITT Scene Design Award sponsored by Rose Brand, Tianxuan Chen! We chatted with Tianxuan about her design process, using…

USITT24 Series with Nancy Uffner — DAA in Education Winner

Sep 19, 2024 21m

On this week's episode, we chat with stage manager and educator Nancy Uffner, our 2024 Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) winner for her work in Education.Join us as we ask Nancy about her career…

USITT24 Series with Annie Hennen — 2024 USITT Stage Management Award Winner Sponsored by Clear-Com Communications Systems

Aug 16, 2024 16m

This week we're joined by stage manager and 2024 winner of the USITT Stage Management Award sponsored by Clear-Com Communications Systems, Annie Hennen! We chatted with Annie about their stage…

USITT24 Series with Tiara Jones — 2024 USITT Makeup Design Award Winner sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up

Aug 02, 2024 25m

This week we're joined by licensed cosmetologist, makeup artist, wig designer, and 2024 winner of the USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up, Tiara Jones!We chatted with…

USITT24 Series with Anastasia Goodwin — 2024 Herbert D. Greggs Honor Award Winner

Jul 26, 2024 32m

On this week's episode, we spoke with costume designer, educator, and 2024 Herbert D. Greggs Honor Award winner, Anastasia Goodwin about her winning article, "The Costume History Classroom as…

Sound Designer Kyle W. Jensen and the Power of Membership

Jul 19, 2024 34m

Have you ever wondered how to get more out of your USITT Membership? Are you curious about opportunities like committee involvement and Board fellowship? Join us for this week's episode as we chat…

Minisode: Meet Our Incoming Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellow Dani Ranisate!

Jun 28, 2024 15m

On this week's episode, we sat down with our incoming Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellow and scenic artist, Dani Ranisate. We chatted about her process of being selected for the fellowship, her work on…

USITT24 Series with Xotchil Musser — 2024 YDMT Barbizon Lighting Company Jonathan Resnick Lighting Design Award Winner

Jun 12, 2024 19m

On this week's episode, we sat down with special guest Xotchil Musser — our 2024 Barbizon Lighting Company Jonathan Resnick Lighting Design Award winner, to talk about their design process, their…

USITT24 Series with Dawn Chiang — DAA in Lighting Design and Technology Winner

Jun 07, 2024 40m

On this week's episode, we chat with Lighting Designer Dawn Chiang, our 2024 Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) winner for her work in Lighting Design and Technology. Join us as we ask Dawn about…

Mental Health Tools and Resources with Behind the Scenes

May 31, 2024 21m

*Trigger warning: This episode touches on the topics of mental health, suicide, substance abuse, bullying, and therapy. Please listen with caution.Over the past month, we partnered with the Behind…

USITT24 Series with William Lowe — 2024 Rising Star Award Winner

May 17, 2024 44m

On this week's episode, we're joined by theatrical and game audio designer and our 2024 Rising Star Award winner, William Lowe. Join us as we chat about the storytelling of sound, how keeping up with…

USITT24 Series with Andrew Riedemann — 2024 YDMT Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award Winner

May 10, 2024 29m

On this week's episode, We sat down with special guest Andrew Riedemann— our 2024 Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award winner, to talk about the live entertainment industry,…

USITT24 Series with Aholibama Castañeda González — 2024 YDMT KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award Winner

May 03, 2024 22m

On this week's episode, we sat down with special guest Aholibama Castañeda González — our 2024 KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award winner, to talk about the live entertainment industry,…

2024 Student Engagement Grant Winner Marisa Lawrence

Apr 19, 2024 16m

TECHnically Speaking is back with a brand new episode featuring 2024 Howard Vincent Kurtz Student Engagement Grant winner and interdisciplinary artist, Marisa Lawrence! In this episode we chat with…

USITT23 Series with Huhao Yang — 2023 YDMT Robert E. Cohen Sound Achievement Award Winner

Dec 22, 2023 17m

This week we're joined by USITT23 Robert E. Cohen Sound Achievement Award winner and sound designer, Huhao Yang. From designing in China during his undergraduate studies to his large-scale work with…

USITT23 Series with David Budries — 2023 DAA for Sound Design & Technology Winner

Dec 14, 2023 23m

This week we're joined by sound designer and 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) for Sound Design & Technology winner, David Budries. We chatted about about his illustrious career in sound…

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