Andrew was the first name selected and upon being notified, he said that he is "very excited" to be given the opportunity to attend. He's a senior working to complete his BFA in Lighting at NCSA. The training he'll get at Tomcat's workshop will be a great compliment to the education he's receiving at the world renowned school.
Randall Flaws is the President of Windy City Sound and Lighting in Burr Ridge, Illinois. He and his brother John founded the company in 1980 which has production and touring divisions. Recent projects include support for Dennis DeYoung, My Chemical Romance and the Chicago Fireball Benefits. "I'm looking forward to attending," said Randall, "and from what I have heard, I will have a great time and learn a bunch."
Tomcat's annual school takes place from 1-4 March, 2006 in Midland, Texas. It includes workshops pertaining to hoist, rigging, truss, and fall protection taught by some of the foremost experts in the industry. Tomcat is also offering the Advanced Workshop: a two-day school covering a variety of interesting topics on hoist motors and truss design aimed at those who have already completed the four-day workshop and/or those with extensive experience with motors and truss in the field. Advanced Workshop dates are 3-4 March, also in Midland, Texas.
(Lee Baldock)
