The first annual American Society of Theatre Consultants (ASTC)/United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Venue Renovation Challenge award was presented in Fort Worth, Texas, at the 54th annual USITT Conference and Expo in March. Andy Baker, Evan Bunner, Shane Cinal, and

The following article covers much of what our members already know—that their jobs are incredibly complex. They live them every day. So, why are we writing this story? Hopefully to inspire the next generation to take up the charge, and experience a venue manager’s life for just a few

What is your formal education? MATT: BFA in Industrial Design from the University of Washington. RYAN: I earned aa Bachelor of Science in Sports, Entertainment & Event Management from Johnson & Wales University in Denver in 2005, and a Master of Science in Entertainment Mnagem

It was an early morning breakfast in Phoenix at the 2011 VenueConnect, an occasion marked to welcome new members and new attendees to the IAVM annual conference and trade show. After a series of speakers gave talks about IAVM, the program in Phoenix and how those new to the Associatio