VENUE TRAINING
Your venue’s crew needs to handle anything—last-minute rider changes, tight load-ins, or complex cues. Bret G. Reese trains your team to stay calm and deliver under pressure. From DMX programming to rigging safety, our customized programs fit your gear, space, and schedule.
What we do
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What We Cover:
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Lighting Consoles: Master DMX, cue building, and live operation.
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Rigging Safety: Safe truss setups, weight limits, and fall protection.
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Audio Basics: Mic placement, mixing boards, and troubleshooting feedback.
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Crew Etiquette: Calling cues, managing chaos, and clear communication.
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Custom Topics: Tailored to your venue’s needs.
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Formats:
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Half-Day Intensives: Quick, high-impact sessions (e.g., “Survive Tech Week”).
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Multi-Week Programs: Deep dives for ongoing skill-building.
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Onsite Coaching: Real-time training during actual shows.
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Group Sizes: 5–50, perfect for small theaters to large arenas.
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Outcomes:
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Reduce reliance on external crews, saving time and money.
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Equip your team to handle complex shows or emergencies.
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Ensure safety compliance for staff and performers.
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Build confidence for seamless productions.
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Reading Draftings for Theatre
Introduce technicians to the art of reading drafting and paperwork for live performances.
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Learn the basics of reading technical drawings for stage setups
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Explore how design drawings translate to real-world productions
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Hands-on exercises with various examples of drafting styles.
Lighting Technology
Learn about different levels of lighting technology and how to integrate it with your system.
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Understand control flow
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Practice DMX layouts
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Learn console patching for different fixtures.
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Learn how to merge show files.
Audio Fundamentals
Dive into the essentials of audio technology for live events.
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Learn microphone types, mixing basics, and sound system setup
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Hands-on practice with audio equipment
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Understand how audio enhances storytelling
QLab Programming
Introduce technicians to QLab, a key tool for controlling multimedia in performances.
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Basics of cue-based programming for lights, sound, and media
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Create sample show sequences in a training setting
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Explore real-world applications in theatre and events
Stage Management Essentials
Discover the organizational backbone of any production.
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Learn cue calling, script management, and team coordination
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Practice creating prompt books and schedules
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Explore the role of a stage manager in theatre and beyond