intervals

I don't see why workshops wouldn't be well attended - plenty of people out there actually do want to learn backstage roles, and outside of the amateur show, certificates and university courses, there aren't many ways of learning it. I personally would enjoy a course - like many actors - that refreshes my knowledge and skills on running a show. In fact, an introductory course provided by amateur groups would be of real benefit - when I started teching with amateur gourps it was "dive in, follow our lead and learn", which actually made me LESS aware of safety issues, correct crewing procedures and so forth. I have no doubt that many amateur groups may have no idea of those concepts themselves, but many more do and could bbenefit from introducing new and old members each season to the baics of crewing. On a slight odd tangent, what do people think of asking the audience to leave the venue (audience seating) during intervals for set changes? I personally don't like being kicked out of my seat, but also temper it with an understanding that safety and aesthetic concerns ("we don't want the audience to see the set before it's completely arranged") from the show's POV. Puppets and patterns at Puppets in Melbourne