The courses are for members of the ABTT wishing to develop their career in the industry by learning new skills or refreshing their knowledge of individual subjects. This year sees three firsts; the launch of the Silver Award courses, alongside the established Bronze Award, full accreditation of all courses by the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama and ABTT's active involvement in Skillscene, the organization developing industry standards for the live arts.
Open to members of the ABTT only, a few places remain for the Sound Technicians course for this year.
Also during the same week, the ABTT Road Show will be held on Wednesday 3 August 2005, at the same venue at 6pm, to coincide (for the first time) with the ABTT Summer School.
This out of London event is intended as an opportunity for the Association's members to come together to discuss current issues, as well as for non-members with an interest in learning more about the industry and the ABTT, to meet working practitioners.
Panel members - chaired by Geoffrey Joyce, editor of Sightline and ABTT's training specialist - include: Howard Potts, technical director of Warwick Arts Centre, Chris Higgs of Total Fabrications and sound consultant Simon Whitehorn.
Topics open for discussion include: the new Work at Height regulation and how it effects theatre; best theatre practice; training; how to get into technical theatre; how to become a stage manager; the responsibilities of an amateur technician; and, how can I advance my career in theatre?
Those wishing to attend the summer school or the free event should contact the ABTT office via: email - office@abtt.org.uk and include name, address and telephone number (plus membership number if appropriate)
(Sarah Rushton-Read)
