Institute seeking students to
participate in theatre competition
Los Angeles, CA—The
United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT), California
Section, is calling for all college and high school students to
participate in its 6th Annual Career Fair and Student Competition.
The event, hosted by the University’s Department of Music, Theatre
and Dance, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, from 9:30 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m., at the State Playhouse on the California State
University, Los Angeles campus.
The
USITT
is a place to network, exchange ideas, and grow. The Institute has been
serving professionals and pre-professionals in design, production, and
technology for the performing arts since 1960.
The Student Competition is open to all areas of
design, technical production and stage management. Students have the
opportunity to showcase their work, and receive feedback from
professionals working in the field. Awards are presented and appraised
on the basis of quality, effectiveness, originality, and visual
presentation techniques.
This competition is free to currently registered students
at a college, university, or high school in California. Students should
submit their application for the competition by Thursday, Jan. 13.
Winners will receive a free student registration pass to attend the
USITT Conference in Milwaukee, WI, March 20–23, 2013.
The Career Fair will feature opportunities for attendees
to network and learn from theatre practitioners from all over
California. A mini Stage Expo will be held with vendors showcasing their
products, ranging from theatrical softgoods and rigging supplies, to
lighting control consoles and new LED lighting technology. Universities
and training programs will also be in attendance sharing information
about graduate degree programs and opportunities.
Additionally, professionals from the Los Angeles theatre
community will be at the event conducting portfolio reviews in all
areas, as well as leading seminars and workshops. Numerous theatrical
vendors and producing organizations will be accepting applications for
summer internships and full-time or production hiring opportunities.
“We are overjoyed that this is the first time that
California State University, Los Angeles has had the opportunity to host
this event,” said Professor Anne E. McMills, the newly-named head of
design at Cal State L.A., in an interview with Stage Directions.
“When we first heard there was a venue opening for the event, we jumped
on it immediately! Hosting the USITT California Career Fair at our
university is a perfect kick-off for us as we work towards the
newly-envisioned Design and Production Option curriculum that we plan to
unveil within the next year.”
Cal State L.A. is located at the Eastern Avenue exit, San
Bernardino (I-10) Freeway, at the 10 and 710 freeway intersection.
Public permit parking is available at the upper level of Parking
Structure C. For more information, go to the USITT California web site:
http://www.socalusitt.org/.
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Event schedule:
9:30 a.m. Members meeting, Student
Competition sign-ups
10 a.m. Welcome remarks
10:30 a.m. to noon Installation and Portfolio reviews
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Career expo and tour
1-33:30 p.m. Master classes
3:30 p.m. Announcement of Student
Competition winners
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Cal State L.A. to host USITT Career Fair
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