ABTT Members' Newsletter,
24th April 2020
Dear Members,
We hope you that you and your families are keeping safe and well during this tough time. It has now been over four weeks since the lock-down measures were announced by government, which has seen many of our lives change overnight.
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The ABTT are continuing to work hard to make sure that our sector is being supported during these unprecedented times.
As a registered charity, we are dependent on our membership subscriptions and donations as we do not receive any government subsidy, or regular financial help from the local authority or the Arts Council. If you are able, please pay any outstanding membership subscriptions. If it is possible and you would like to make a donation to support the ABTT in surviving in these incredibly challenging times, we would be extraordinarily grateful.
Any donations will help us in continuing to set and uphold standards in technical excellence, safety and compliance for live performance; to assist technicians and support relevant industry projects.
The ABTT continues, for the moment, as normal and stands ready to offer any support it can so please do keep in contact via email: office@abtt.org.uk
For any urgent enquiries please use the ABTT Theatre Safety Helpline: 07917 177 552
Kind regards,
The ABTT Team
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RC-Annie are offering ABTT Members a 20% discount on their in house online courses. They have adapted and created 3 Technical Theatre workshops after many requests from current clients. We hope that they might of interest to you during this period of lockdown. You can get your ABTT Membership 20% discount here!
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As a member of the ABTT, you are eligible to join the Stephen Joseph Association at no extra charge.The SJA supports and celebrates the life work of Stephen Joseph as director and teacher, and as the pioneer of theatre-in-the-round in the UK. Find out more about the SJA and how to join!
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Are you a technician or support staff working in a school or college? As an ABTT Member , you are eligible to join the School Theatre Support Group at no extra charge. With a wide body of knowledge, networking opportunities and problem-solving forums this is a fantastic resource. Find out more about this here!
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Have you set up your TAPthis Card yet? This FREE ABTT Member benefit provides you with a unique way of managing your training records, insurance and other professional documentation - creating a ‘virtual portfolio’ to demonstrate your competency and compliance. Review the benefits and set up your TAPCard here.
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ABTT Members enjoy exclusive savings on their Stage Subscription; getting unlimited website access with over 350 articles each month, the latest news, nationwide reviews, interviews, advice, jobs and more. Find out how to get your discount here!
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The ABTT is still offering Online AutoCAD Courses to ABTT Members, giving you the flexibility to learn when it suits you. You can find out more about the course costs and how to sign up here. Find out more here!
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We are now accepting nominations for “ABTT Technician of the Year Award” and “ABTT Award for Emerging Excellence”. Award Specification can be found here. Please send nominations to: office@abtt.org.uk
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LIVE PERFORMANCE PRODUCTION DECLARES is a public declaration of our planet’s environmental crises and a commitment from everyone working in the presentation of live performance, operating a place of entertainment or supplying productions to take positive action in response to climate breakdown and biodiversity collapse. Sign today!
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The latest edition of Sightline has now been delivered, containing articles on the reality of sustainable production; technology in The Prince of Egypt; the Production Managers Forum; the Sondheim Theatre refurbishment; updates from ABTT committees and, of course, the essential Technical Standards Update and Safety Matters columns.
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There are volunteers across the UK producing 3D printed Face Shields to help address the shortage of PPE in the UK during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have a 3D Printer you can help. If you have time to package or deliver the PPE you can help. If you know anyone in need of PPE – you can help. Just get in touch!
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Please sign up to the Symptom Tracker APP to help provide essential live data for medical planning and response! Take 1-minute to self-report daily, even if you are well. Download:https://covid.joinzoe.com/
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A #ghostlight is a single bulb left burning whenever a theatre is dark. Help us leave a light on for our industry by sharing photos of your theatres, sets, lighting and everything backstage to spread positivity and show that we will return soon!
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