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Rigging Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 11:00am to 12:30pm Manual Counterweight Systems to Hanging Truss: Pieces, Parts, and Theories Two Part Presentation Benjamin Cohen - Marketing Manager, Reed Rigging, Inc ETCP Certified Rigger Arena and Theatre Benjamin has worked with Reed Rigging for nearly twelve years. In that time Benjamin has worked in every aspect of arena and theatre rigging including chain hoist repair, show production rigging, permanent theatrical installations, and specialty rigging including video screens (Toyota Park), priceless aircraft, (Project Honor) and automated systems (The Oprah Winfrey Show). Benjamin graduated with honors from the The Theatre School of DePaul University and was a faculty member at the school for two years. Jeff Clayton - President, Waco Stage, Inc. Waco Stage Equipment has been serving the theater industry with permanent installations, equipment, and services since 1981 and have been USITT (United States Institute for Theater Technology) members since 1996. They have been active members of MSBO (Michigan School Business Officials) since 1991, helping our education system provide safe, functional, environments for all users. Jeffrey Clayton was raised in a family of theatrical riggers and has worked professionally in the field for 24 years. Jeff's experience spans a wide range of projects. Jeffrey currently sits on professional panels through USITT to further the progress of the theatrical rigging industry. He is committed to safety and helping provide solutions and functionality for the enjoyment of all backstage activity |
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Temporary Power Distribution
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm Connections, Cable, & Codes - Source to Fixture - What Has to Happen Tom Siko - Midwest Territory Manager, Lex Products Corp. Tom attended Wright State University - BFA Theater Design/Technology. In college, Tom was the Assistant Lighting Designer for the Dayton Ballet and a Local 66 (IATSE) stagehand. After college he worked in the entertainment industry, in a variety of positions including master electrician, programmer, lighting director, lighting designer and crew chief. Tom started and managed a very busy service & repair department at Hughie's Audio Visual in Cleveland in 2002. In 2005 he joined the team at Lex Products, selling power distribution systems to the most demanding markets. Tom is currently the Midwest Territory Manager, responsible for sales in 15 US States and 2 Canadian provinces. He has affiliations with USITT, ESTA, and NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association). Tom is the co-chair of the Gen-ESTA committee whose mission is to encourage younger member participation in ESTA .Tom enjoys golf, fishing and firearms sports. Tom resides in Cleveland, with wife Karen and daughter Mackenzie. |
