ABTT Members' Newsletter, March 2020
Dear Members,
We hope you are all keeping well and as safe as you can given the current situation. We encourage all of you to stick to the government’s latest advice and stay home wherever possible. And when it does all get a bit much, do check out some of the resources, events and activities we have put together for you here.
We are sure you are still very involved in planning for the effects of the current pandemic. This Newsletter therefore concentrates on items which we hope will be immediately relevant and useful to some if not all.
In the meantime, the ABTT continues, for the moment, as normal and stands ready to offer any support it can so please do keep in contact.
Our main method of contact is by 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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Lending a hand…
For those from our industry who might have time available, in addition to the help you may like to offer by volunteering to support the sick and vulnerable in your communities, there may be specific skills you could make available to help the NHS. Please consider the following or similar initiatives:
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Please declare the skills and help you could offer by completing the form.
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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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Friday 27th March is #WorldTheatreDay, please encourage your shows & theatres to post on social media using the hashtag! Look back on your favourite theatre memories, spread a smile & we will make sure to share the best contributions!
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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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A list of relevant resources, online training courses, events & activities that people are offered remotely, via Skype, phone or live streamed. Please share!
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SOLT and UK Theatre launch TheatreSupport.info
A website centralising information about how and where you can access support if you work in the theatre industry.
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Offered to freelancers and microbusinesses to support them during this troubling time. Please click here to learn more about the offer.
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This FREE online resource for teachers in areas of technical theatre, offers lesson plans, exercises, week- & month-long projects etc. Visit http://usitt.org/archives to get started.
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Participate in this questionnaire in order to help OISTAT gain a better understanding with the circumstances we are facing as a community.
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A petition for a Temporary Income Protection Fund for self-employed and freelancers working in the creative industries. Add your name to the 150,000 who have signed so far.
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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. The course is specifically tailored to the needs of users in a theatrical environment, assisting you to develop technical drawings for a range of different uses. If you are on the technical drawing side of set or theatre design, this course is for you.
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At this time of confusion, we would encourage our members to remember that there are plenty of people and organisations to talk to if you are experiencing difficulties in work or at home. It can help to talk to somebody who can provide a listening ear and provide advice about the issues affecting us.
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The Theatrical Guild:
A UK charity for backstage and front of house workers, with over 125 years’ experience helping people. Talk to them about practical help at any stage of your career – from welfare and debt advice to financial support and counseling.
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The Theatre Helpline is a free, independent and 100% confidential telephone and email service offering 24/7 support to anyone working in the theatre industry. Get in touch if you need advice.
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BAPAM:
The British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) is a unique charity set up to help anyone working in live performance to stay healthy. To book an appointment call 0207 804 844
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UK NAWC:
A fantastic resource where you can find guidance and information about health and well-being, services, charities and organisations that can assist you.
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