SAFE STAGES
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[3.4 MB]Announcing two Safe Stages Workshops!
Edmonton
January 10-11, 2009
Co-sponsored with the Citadel Theatre
Calgary
January 17-18, 2009
Co-sponsored with Morpheus Theatre and Theatre Calgary
These workshops, led by Adam Mitchell, will cover, in detail, the content within Theatre Alberta’s Safe Stages: Best Practices binder that was launched in September 2007.
Each workshop will run Saturday 10 – 5pm, and Sunday 10 – 1pm. Morning coffee will be provided on both days and lunch will be provided on Saturday. Saturday will focus on binder content and how to use it effectively, and Sunday will include practical exercises and considerations in a local theatre space. In Edmonton the venue will be the Citadel Theatre and in Calgary the venue will be Theatre Calgary.
Focusing on the unique health and safety challenges that arise in the theatre industry, this workshop will guide participants through the process of hazard identification and control as described in Safe Stages and Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Legislation. We will develop a shared vocabulary for advocating health and safety in the workplace, empowering everyone to approach health and safety with confidence. Specifics will include creating a health and safety policy and management system for your theatre, determining individual health and safety responsibilities, strategies for employer and worker communication, proactively planning for emergencies, and more.
Cost: $20 (includes lunch and a Safe Stages: Best Practices binder if you don’t already have one)
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to help ensure occupational health and safety for you and your colleagues. Space is limited, register now!
To register call Theatre Alberta at 780-422-8162 (toll free in Alberta 1-888-422-8160) or e-mail Vanessa Sabourin at programcoordinator@theatrealberta.com.
Adam Mitchell is an Edmonton-based production manager, technical director, and technician. He is currently the Production Manager for the Free Will Shakespeare Festival, and has recently worked extensively with the University of Alberta’s Department of Drama, Fringe Theatre Adventures, and Theatre Network. Career highlights include touring with Toronto’s Wyrd Productions, working on the 1999 PAN-AM games in Winnipeg, and being a member of the production team for the Coca-Cola Hockey Experience during the Heritage Classic weekend in 2003. Adam is a graduate of the University of Alberta's Bachelor of Fine Arts Technical Theatre program, and is the incoming President of the Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology.
Career development opportunities!
Theatre Alberta is currently recruiting people who are interested in learning more about Occupational Health and Safety in theatre and specifically the content of the Safe Stages: Best Practices binder to instruct future workshops. There is much need for people with expertise in this area and it is a great career enhancement opportunity.
Successful applicants will be given a free spot in one of the up coming Safe Stages workshops in Edmonton and Calgary and will then work with Theatre Alberta to further develop the Safe Stages program.
To apply call Theatre Alberta at 780-422-8162 (toll free in Alberta 1-888-422-8160) or e-mail Vanessa Sabourin at programcoordinator@theatrealberta.com.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Theatre Alberta gratefully acknowledges Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry
for their partnership in developing and publishing Safe Stages.
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Theatre Alberta and Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry thank the following organizations for graciously allowing their published materials and resources to be referenced and incorporated into Safe Stages:
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www.theatreontario.org |
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www.shape.bc.ca |
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A Guide for Safe Working Practices in the New Zealand Theatre Industry
Steve Blackburn, Nick Kyle, Phil Conroy and Rob Peters www.evanz.co.nz/etnz |
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Safety Guidelines for the Live Performance Industry in Ontario Ontario Ministry of Labour www.labour.gov.on.ca |
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Theatre Alberta gratefully acknowledges the grant support of the Alberta Lottery Fund's Community Initiatives Program |
Theatre Alberta thanks the following organizations that made generous donations
to Theatre Alberta in support of Safe Stages:
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Special thanks to Janet Sellery, Health and Safety Manager of the Stratford Festival of Canada, who worked closely with Theatre Alberta to write Part One: Health and Safety in the Theatre, and Scott Peters, Edmonton-based designer and production manager, who worked with members of the theatre community to compile and write Part Two: Best Practices.
Safe Stages is based upon the knowledge, expertise and needs of our own community—it includes a significant Best Practices section that was developed by individuals in the Alberta theatre community who volunteered their time to attend meetings, write and compile, edit, etc. Best Practice Focus Groups included theatre community members from across the province representing all types of theatres/theatre companies.
Many organizations and individuals participated in the development and support of Safe Stages. Our thanks to:
Sean Anderson, Morpheus Theatre
John Avery, The Banff Centre
Robyn Ayles, Mount Royal College Department of Theatre, Speech and Music Performance
Geoff Bacchus, Grant MacEwan College Theatre Production Program
Joyce Belanger, University of Alberta Department of Drama
Laura Lee Billing
Blazer Insurance
Pieter Bruelemans, Theatre Junction
Canada Firearms Centre
Canadian Actors’ Equity Association
Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology/Institut canadien des technologies scénographiques (CITT/ICTS)
Claire Carolyn, University of Calgary Department of Drama
Jesse Carroll, University of Calgary Department of Drama
Rhonda Coates, Red Deer College Performing Arts
Kathy Cooper
Al Cushing, EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
Bob David
Michelle Dias
Mike Ford, Fringe Theatre Adventures
Jason Foster, Alberta Federation of Labour
Geoff George, Grant MacEwan College Theatre Production Program
Dianne Goodman, Alberta Theatre Projects
Diane Hankewich, IATSE Local 210
Chris Hayes
Jeff Henderson
Bill Heron, Citadel Theatre
David Hignell, University of Lethbridge Department of Theatre and Dramatic Arts
Dave Horner, Citadel Theatre
Connie House, IATSE Local 212
Jerry Jackson
Roy Jackson, Walterdale Playhouse and Production Lighting
Wes Jenkins, EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
Ian Kelly, Lunchbox Theatre
MJ Kreisel, Walterdale Playhouse
Phil Kreisel, Walterdale Playhouse
Tim Koll, EPCOR CENTRE for the Performing Arts
Matthew LaBrie, Mount Royal College Department of Theatre, Speech and Music Performance
Ellen Leavitt, IATSE Local 212
Ian LeMaistre, Red Deer College Performing Arts
Daniel MacKenzie, Mount Royal College Department of Theatre, Speech and Music Performance
John Madill, Grant MacEwan College Theatre Production Program
Sherry Martens, Calgary Board of Education
Narda McCarroll
Chris McPherson
Dave Miller, The Banff Centre
Adam Mitchell
Rob Montgomery, Allstar Show Industries Inc./Lighting by Monty
John Nairn
Natural Resources Canada, Explosives Regulatory Division
Donnie Osler, Theatre Junction
Emily Parker Koll, Dye Pro Services Inc.
Damian Petti, IATSE Local 212
Darrell Pidner
Brian Pincott, Alberta Theatre Projects
John Raymond
Donna Ringrose, Roland Michener Secondary School, Slave Lake
Nancy Sager, Red Deer College Performing Arts
Lynda Sando, Red Deer College Performing Arts
Monty Schneider, Theatre Calgary
Joanne Seglie, University of Alberta Office of Environmental Health and Safety
Darrell Shaw, Alberta Theatre Projects
Ivan Siemens
Harold Truckle, Central Alberta Theatre
Howard Van Shaik, Christie Lights
Don Waddle, Horizon Stage/The City of Spruce Grove
Leo Wieser, Bleeding Art Industries
Tim Williamson, Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Alan Welch, University of Alberta Department of Drama
Sui-Fan Wong, Red Deer College Performing Arts
Heather Wood, IATSE Local 210
Stephanie Woods, Mount Royal College Department of Theatre, Speech and Music Performance
Workers’ Compensation Board—Alberta