News and Notes from · Sapsis Rigging Inc. · March 2015
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See You at USITT!
March 18 - 21 in Cincinnati, OHMeet up with Bill Sapsis at these sessions and more:
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Wed 3/18
- Thu 3/19
- Show floor 11:00a - 1:00p
- Fri 3/20
- Show Floor 11:00a - 1:00p
- Rescue Session 1:00p - 2:30p
- Rigging Safety Session 5:30p - 6:45p
- Jay Glerum Event 7:00p - 8:30p
- Sat 3/21
- Book Signing (USITT Booth) 10:00a - 11:00a
- Stump the Rigger 11:00a - 12:30p
- LRLR/BTS Raffle 12:45p - 1:30p
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I started this session many years ago as an alternative to those sessions where the panelists talk about something that has nothing to do with the session title or what you came to hear. At Stump the Rigger the panel tries to answer your questions about entertainment rigging issues and problems. The person with the best question gets to take home the much coveted Jack Suesse Memorial Stump the Rigger trophy.
The trophy is named after an industry icon who passed away in 2008. Jack was a much loved friend and mentor to many people in the industry and he sat on the Stump panel for a number of years. This year's panelists will be Herb Hart of Columbus McKinnon (CM), Tray Allen, formerly president of James Thomas Engineering and yours truly. Please join us at the USITT conference on Saturday morning, March 21st at 11:00 am. Bring your questions. Who knows? You just might win a trophy. (No worries about excess baggage. We'll ship it to you)
Thanks,
Bill __________________________________________________________________
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SRI Welcomes Kristi Ross-Clausen
 Sapsis Rigging Inc. is proud to announce Kristi Ross-Clausen is joining SRI in the new position of Marketing Director. She'll be responsible for traditional and digital marketing strategies, research, conferences, trade shows, new product development and other nduties as assigned.Bill Sapsis, President of Sapsis Rigging said, "Kristi's eclectic experiences in marketing, education and professional theater make her a unique addition to the SRI family. She's worked as a local stagehand in all departments; stage managed shows ranging from grand opera to family theater, and taught theater skills. She toured North America with Mamma Mia, and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, then wore a ProPlus™ harness eight shows a week while on tour with War Horse."
Kristi earned her Masters in Theater from the University of Wisconsin and has presented on theater safety at conferences of the American Alliance of Theater and Education, Alliance of Wisconsin Theater Educators, and the International Secondary Education Theater Health and Safety Association. She is a member of IATSE and an Actors Equity stage manager.
Meet Kristi in person in booth #827 at USITT in Cincinnati March 19-21, 2015.
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 The 12th annual Long Reach Long Rider charity motorcycle ride begins on Sunday, May 31 in Nashville, Tennessee. As a founding member I'm asking for your support of this very worthwhile fundraising event. If you're not familiar with the ride, here are some of the highlights.
The ride benefits two charities; the PLASA Foundation's Behind the Scenes Program and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Since 2004 the riders have raised over $450,000.00. The riders pay all of their expenses including travel, lodging, meals and fuel. All of your donation goes directly to the charity.
Each year the Long Reach Long Riders attract an eclectic group of riders, most of whom hail from the entertainment industry. There are university professors, riggers, business owners, venue managers, students and stagehands, as well as technical directors and others from various segments of the industry. Many have made this their annual vacation. But no matter their background, all of the riders have a common goal; to support the work of these two very worthwhile charities. Please help us support them by making a donation.
For information on making a donation please visit the Long Reach Long Riders website.
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