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 management style, their time at the Santa Fe Opera, a holy grail backstage product they always have on them, and more! Click here to learn more about Annie a…

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 Tiara about her work in fashion, makeup, and wig design, her holy grail makeup product, the challenges she's faced as a young professional, her creati…

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 Laboratory" which appeared in the Fall 2022 issue of our journal Theatre Design & Technology (TD&T). We chatted with Anastasia about her passion for education…

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 with sound designer, past Sherry Wagner-Henry Board Fellow, committee member, and donor Kyle. W. Jensen. Click here to learn more about Kyle and the Sher…

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 forming a USITT Student Chapter, the connections she's made with our Board of Directors, and more! Help us welcome Dani to the Board! Click here to le…

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 study of the connection between lighting and mental health, advocacy for anti-racist theatre, and more. Click here to learn more about Xotchil Musser and …

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 her creative process, impactful industry relationships, her work on the Great White Way, and more! To learn more about Dawn and the DAA for Lighting De…

*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 the Scenes charity to share their resources on Mental Health First Aid, suicide prevention, bystander intervention, and more for Mental Health Awareness…

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 industry trends can be a full-time job, and working in the vast world of game audio design. To learn more about William and the Rising Star Award spon…

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, life in technical production, working overseas, and more! Click here to learn more about Andrew Riedemann and the Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buer…

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, technical production in the festival world, what the award means to them, and what’s next in their career! Click here to learn more about Aholibama Castañed…

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 Marisa about her research on integrative Costume Technology applications beyond the stage and screen, how she keeps up with the ever-evolving tech world…

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 Toyota and Wyndham, we covered it all in this week’s episode! Click here to learn more about Huhao Yang and the Robert E. Cohen Sound Achievement Award…

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 that he assures us is NOT over — even now during his retirement, his passion for the industry, where he gathers design inspiration, and how he paved his o…

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by visual artist and 2023 USITT Makeup Design Award sponsored by Kryolan Professional Make-Up winner, Ying-Syuan Zeng. Hear us chat about her work in many facets of the industry including wigs, makeup, and scenic design, her creative process, favorite show to work on, and more! Click here to learn more about Yin…

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by costume designer and 2023 Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume Design & Technology Award winner, M.J. Hromek. Click below to learn about M.J’s creative process, her best advice for those new to the industry, and what this award win has meant to her. Click here to learn more about M.J. and the Zelma H. Weisfeld Costume D…

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by designer, educator, and costume commissioner Howard Vincent Kurtz to discuss the creation of Student Engagement Grants. These new grants encourage and support emerging theatre artists, and are funded by Kurtz each year to support our student members. Student Engagement Grants nominations close Nov. 9! Click h…

On this week’s episode, we’re joined by stage manager and 2023 YDMT winner of the USITT Stage Management Award sponsored by Clear-Com, Kelsea Sibold. We chatted with Kelsea about her favorite events to stage manage, lessons learned from working with different teams, her best stage management advice, and more! Click here to learn more about Kelsea a…

On this week’s episode we’re chatting with 2023 USITT Scene Design Award Sponsored by Rose Brand winner, Mia Irwin. We talked with Mia about her award win, her paint work on over 50 productions, her creative process, and more. Click here to learn more about Mia and the USITT Scene Design Award Sponsored by Rose Brand. All episodes of our USITT23 se…

On this week’s episode of TECHnically Speaking: USITT23 Series, we are joined by 2023 Rising Star Award winner and video designer Adam J. Thompson! We chatted about digital design, his passion for interactive and responsive design environments, and his work with The Deconstructive Theatre Project. Adam J. Thompson is a video and graphic designer wo…

On this week’s episode we chatted with 2023 Barbara Matera Award for Costume Making winner, Emma Dickerson. We talked about her award win, her work for television, fil, and Broadway, what she loves about the build and design process, and more. Click here to learn more about Emma and the Barbara Matera Award for Costume Making. All episodes of our U…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, host Shelley Benhoff talks to Becky Pittman on the topic of Having a Co-Founder You Can Rely On on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Becky Pittman! Twitter: https://twitter.com/beckypitt22 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-pittman/ https://www.goodchange.app Conne…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, host Shelley Benhoff talks to Barbara Tallent on the topic of Data Privacy Is a Human Right on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Barbara Tallent! Twitter: https://twitter.com/barbaratallent LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbaratallent/ https://atsign.com Connect with …

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, host Shelley Benhoff talks to Maria Duarte on the topic of I Like The Person I'm Becoming on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Maria Duarte! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaesteladuarte/ maria@stellargroupsolutions.com Connect with Shelley Benhoff! Twitter: https:/…

This week we’re getting an inside look at what it takes to create a book for the live entertainment industry. Stage manager, USITT Board member, and co-author of The Production Manager’s Toolkit Cary Gillett discusses how the book idea came to life, the thoughtful changes that came with the second edition, and why this book’s existence is important…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, host Shelley Benhoff talks to Trina Celeste on the topic of Orchestrating Life-Work Harmony on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Trina Celeste! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Trinalimpert Instagram https://instagram.com/Trinaceleste LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trinali…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, host Shelley Benhoff talks to Cameron Hardesty, Founder of Poppy, on the topic of the Future Of The Floral Industry on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Cameron Hardesty! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronhardesty/https://www.poppyflowers.com/ Connect with Shelley …

On this week’s episode we chatted with 2023 YDMT KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award winner, Mia Sara Haiman! We discussed her work both regionally and abroad, industry challenges she’s faced, her biggest win, and more. Click here to learn more about Mia Sara Haiman and the YDMT KM Fabrics, Inc. Technical Production Award. All episodes of o…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, host Shelley Benhoff talks to Phoebe Yung, Founder of DoggyDay, on the topic of Women In The Startup Ecosystem on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Phoebe! Twitter: https://twitter.com/phoebelyung LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yunglphoebe/ Instagram: https://www.insta…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, host Shelley Benhoff talks to Hillary Lyons, Copywriter & Brand Therapist, on the topic of How To Tell Your Brand Story on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Hillary Lyons! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillary-lyons https://wordsmith.site Connect with Shelley Benhoff!…

Join us this week as we chat with our 2023 Joel E. Rubin Founder’s Award winner, Elynmarie Kazle. On this episode we discuss Elynmarie’s long history with USITT, her favorite programs she’s been a part of, and why winning this particular award is so special to her. Click here to learn more about Elynmarie and the Joel E. Rubin Founder's Award. All …

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, host Shelley Benhoff talks to Stacy Devino, Sr. Principal Engineer, on the topic of Getting Involved With Women Who Code on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Stacy Devino! Twitter: https://twitter.com/DoesItPew LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-devino/ YouTube: http…

*Please note that the audio from 00:36 to 1:10 is lower in volume. This is remedied at 1:10 and does not last for the entirety of the episode.* Join us this week for our exhibitor “minisode” featuring Ramzi Shakra of Epson and Jim Hinz of Show Sage — two of our USITT23 exhibitors! We discussed their perspectives on what makes USITT a great show for…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, host Shelley Benhoff talks to Jenny Beres, Co-Founder and President at Pink Shark PR, on the topic of How To Promote Your Startup on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Jenny! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-beres-4b1847106/ http://www.pinksharkpr.com Connect with S…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, host Shelley Benhoff talks to Charlotte Fuller, Director - Your Digital Transformation Consultant Ltd., on the topic of Empowering Women in Tech on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Charlotte! LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottefullertech/ Instagram: https://inst…

This week we're joined by costume designer, director, Distinguished Professor of Theatre and Dance at UC San Diego, and our 2023 Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) for education winner, Judith Dolan. We chatted about her award win, where her passion and style of teaching stems from, what her hopes for the industry are, and what's up next for the…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, Shelley Benhoff talks to Rachel Burger, Director of Marketing at AllStacks, on the topic of Systemic Issues In The Workplace on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Rachel! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelmwburger/ Connect with Shelley! https://twitter.com/sbenhoff h…

On this episode of our USITT23 series, we’re featuring 2023 exhibitor Tyler DeLong of DeLong Rigging Solutions. Click below to hear us chat about upcoming updates to their successful and free One Shot Training and get the lowdown on some of their current projects Click here to experience One Shot Training. Click here to learn more about DeLong Rigg…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, Shelley Benhoff talks to Shawn Wildermuth, Author, Instructor and Microsoft MVP on the topic of speaking up in the workplace on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Shawn! Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawnwildermuth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnwildermuth/ TikTok:…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, Shelley Benhoff talks about her plans for Season 2 of the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Connect with Shelley! https://twitter.com/sbenhoff https://pluralsight.pxf.io/mgGLbO Shelley Benhoff is a Business Owner, Author, and Professional Speaker. She is also a Sitecore Technology MVP and Doc…

Join us this week as Jay Sheehan talks about The Production Manager’s Toolkit’s second edition, co-written with production and stage manager, Cary Gillett. We chatted about its industry importance, what to expect from this new edition, and how USITT played a role in its creation. Click here to purchase The Production Manager's Toolkit! Click here t…

TECHnically Speaking is back and we're kicking off our return with the first episode of our USITT23 series featuring our new Executive Director, Laura Lee Everett! Join us as Laura Lee talks about her vision for the Institute, ideas for membership, and how her relationship with USITT has grown over the last 10 years. To learn even more about Laura …

Stay Tuned! Our TECHnically Speaking podcast returns NEXT FRIDAY with our USITT23 series. These new episodes feature USITT Executive Director Laura Lee Everett, 2023 award winners, members, exhibitors, and more!By USITT

Join us for this week’s episode with Rachel Stiles of Stage Creatives Network as we talk all things industry networking. Want to improve your resume? Need to perfect your pitch? Interested in more than one facet of the industry? We chatted about it all! Rachel Stiles is a union member, makeup/wig artist, dresser, and industry/career coach residing …

We’re back! Join us for this week’s podcast episode where we’re joined by Opera in the Ozarks’ costume designer, Kim Welborn. We chatted with Kim about her work on Opera in the Ozarks' recent re-envisioned production of The Magic Flute. What makes it re-envisioned? Its eco-conscious spin to the storyline and costumes constructed one hundred percent…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, Shelley Benhoff talks to Jessie Auguste, Software Engineer & Co-Host of the Glowing in Tech Podcast on the topic of Paying it Forward Being an Ally for Women in Tech on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Shelley is a Business Owner, Author, and Professional Speaker. She is also a Sitecore …

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, Shelley Benhoff talks to Kari Harbath, Project Coordinator at Pluralsight on the topic of Addressing Ableism in the Workplace on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Shelley is a Business Owner, Author, and Professional Speaker. She is also a Sitecore Technology MVP with experience as a Lead…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, Shelley Benhoff talks to Didi Asikpo, Senior Developer Advocate on the topic of Getting Involved in the Tech Community on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Shelley is a Business Owner, Author, and Professional Speaker. She is also a Sitecore Technology MVP with experience as a Lead Develo…

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, Shelley Benhoff talks to Sara Springmeyer, COO at Covey on the topic of Smart Investing with Covey on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Shelley is a Business Owner, Author, and Professional Speaker. She is also a Sitecore Technology MVP with experience as a Lead Developer for many years. …

In this episode of the Tiaras and Tech podcast, Shelley Benhoff talks to Chloe Condon, Senior Google Developer Advocate and Tech Influencer on the topic of Moving From Theater to Development on the Tiaras and Tech Podcast for Women in Tech. Shelley is a Business Owner, Author, and Professional Speaker. She is also a Sitecore Technology MVP with exp…