Culture, Burnout, and Why People Stay
The Hours Aren’t the Problem It was 11:58 p.m. when someone handed me a slice of pizza. We were breaking
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Backstage-Technical
Explore backstage and technical articles and news at StageLync. Stay informed about the latest innovations, behind-the-scenes stories, and expert tips in live performing arts. Connect with the technical community and enhance your backstage knowledge.
Tab Birt: Burnout, Budgets & Building a Sustainable Creative Life
In this episode of Artistic Finance podcast, host Ethan sits down with Tab Birt, Technical Director at the Edison Theater
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Emergency Preparedness Is Leadership: What Happens When You’re the Calm in the Chaos
It was a Wednesday matinee. School groups, late buses, a tired crew. We were halfway through act one when the
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Broadway Stage Management Symposium Connects and Unites
The Broadway Stage Management Symposium (BSMS) returns for its 11th year, welcoming stage managers of all levels to an enriching
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The StageLync Job Board: Stage Management Jobs
stagDiscover opportunities with the StageLync Job Board and find the latest Stage Management Jobs. The StageLync Job Board is
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When You’re Not in the Room
It was 8:53AM when the text came in. “Where are the mic batteries?” I was two hours away. Not calling
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From Stage to Screen – My First Days with Live TV
Recently, I’ve found myself taking baby steps into the world of live television, including shows like Saturday Night Live and
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Tiny Good – Director, Showtech Australia: “If a rigger won’t explain how or why something works, find a different one” (StageLync Podcast Ep.45)
Tiny Good is a seasoned professional in rigging, staging, automation, and technical services, with over three decades of experience. As
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Tiny Good: Inside Australia’s Live Production World
In this episode of the StageLync podcast, host Anna Robb interviews legendary Australian rigger and technical director, Tiny Good. With
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The StageLync Job Board: Technical Director Jobs
Discover opportunities with the StageLync Job Board and find the latest Technical Director Jobs. The StageLync Job Board is
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Josh Hutchings: Finance, Career, and Lessons from TV Designer
In this episode of Artistic Finance podcast, host Ethan interviews lighting designer Josh Hutchings. They discuss financial planning (or the
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Designing and Mixing My First Shows
Since becoming a theatre sound student last September, I’ve had the opportunity to work on two productions in two different
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Oliver Butler: Living and Thriving Wage for Theatre Directors
In this episode of Artistic Finance, host Ethan interviews theater director Oliver Butler about the state of pay for theater
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Don Holder: The Business of Lighting Design
In this episode of Artistic Finance, host Ethan Steimel sits down with renowned lighting designer Don Holder to discuss his
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Theatre Sound Education: Collaboration and Community
In this article, I wanted to explore how Higher Education institutions teaching Theatre Sound are working to move towards programmes
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The StageLync Job Board: Technical Director Jobs
Discover opportunities with the StageLync Job Board and find the latest Technical Director Roles. The StageLync Job Board is
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Mastering the New Workplace: The Art of Being a Sponge
As a 22 year old female who is growing in this industry everyday, I have been told on multiple occasions
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Live Entertainment: Participation versus Contribution
Live entertainment thrives on collaboration, but not all collaboration is created equal. I’ve recently been contemplating what the difference is
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ASDP Profile: Rosie Stroud – Production Sound Engineer
Rosie Stroud has been a ASDP (Association of Sound Design & Production) Board Member since 2022 and has been heading
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Managing Personalities in Live Entertainment
Live entertainment is a mosaic of diverse personalities, each bringing unique strengths and challenges to the table. Whether you’re leading
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New Beginnings – Changing Audio Disciplines
Audio is a beautiful medium. There are so many things you can do within it, so many different paths your
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