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.

TECHnically Speaking
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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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Recent Episodes

July 10, 2026
Going Deep with IDEAS: How We Can All Do the Work at USITT and Beyond
TECHnically Speaking is back from its hiatus with an invaluable conversation with present and future leadership of the IDEAS (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access and Social Justice) Committe. Current chair Cary Gillett and incoming chair Lawrence "Larry" Bennett take us through the history and continuing growth of the IDEAS committee, how former members are still "doing the work" in other parts of the Institute, resources to adopt IDEAS practices into your own life and career, and much more.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.usitt.org/member-resources/ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>IDEAS Resources</b></a><br /><br /><br /><i>TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.</i>

February 28, 2025
Barbizon’s Kearston Dillard-Scott and the USITT25 Lighting Lab
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 & Technology Commission in collaboration with Barbizon Lighting Company. Get insider knowledge of the lab, learn the positives of taking selling out of learning spaces, and join Kearston and her crew at the USITT25 Lighting Lab next week!<br /><br /><a href="https://s7.goeshow.com/usitt/annual/2025/hands_on_labs.cfm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Click here to view dates and times for the USITT25 Lighting Lab</b></a>.<br /><a href="https://s7.goeshow.com/usitt/annual/2025/Conference_Schedule.cfm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Click here to view the full USITT25 schedule</b></a>.<br /><br /><i>TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.</i>

January 31, 2025
Dive Into Wenger's Rigging Guide for Performance Spaces with Wenger Consultant Partnership Manager and Systems Integrator Eric Huss
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 reimagined and vastly comprehensive Rigging Guide for Performance Spaces, how venues can go beyond the minimum standards of ADA compliance, and how you can connect with the Wenger team at USITT25 in just a few weeks!<br /><br /><a href="https://s7.goeshow.com/usitt/annual/2025/index.cfm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Visit Wenger in Booth 625 during USITT25</b></a>!<br /><a href="https://www.wengercorp.com/Lit/Wenger_Rigging_PG_LT0370.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Access Wenger's Rigging Guide for Performance Spaces</b></a>.<br /><br /><i>TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.</i><br />
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