Founded in 1961, the ABTT was started by a small group of enthusiastic professionals, whose main objective was to raise technical standards in the theatre, through the collation and distribution of information on working methods, theatre planning, stage machinery, lighting and sound equipment, acoustics, scenery construction, stage management and all aspects of live performance.
Starting from a membership of under 100 almost 50 years ago, the ABTT currently enjoys a membership approaching 1800, drawn from theatre consultants, architects, engineers, designers, theatre owners and, of course, theatre technicians.
Now, the ABTT has reached a stage where it requires the services of a dedicated full-time CEO, to build upon its staunch past, and advance the valued work embarked on by a long and illustrious list of volunteers and industry luminaries.
Current ABTT chairman Mark White, on launching the search for the appropriate candidate, said: "The ABTT is heading for a bright future and needs a full-time professional to marshal the great fund of knowledge and experience available within our overall membership.
"We will be broadening our range of interests and improving our delivery on matters such as training and qualifications, safety matters, theatre design and legislation effecting performances. This new position places the recipient at the forefront of a visionary organisation, looking for an insightful and provident individual to meet the challenge of steering this diverse and highly-skilled Association, with increasing aspirations, into the 21st century. We have great works yet to do."
(Jim Evans)
