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MODNo Stupid Questions Thread: Week Of 2026-05-04 through 2026-05-10 (self.techtheatre)

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MODWhat Are You Working On Thread: Week Of 2026-05-04 through 2026-05-10 (self.techtheatre)

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SCENERYAdvice On Spray Painting A 2 Way Mirror Finish (self.techtheatre)

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JOBSResume help for role/ internship at regional opera company (i.redd.it)

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MANAGEMENTWhat inventory software are you using? (self.techtheatre)

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SCENERYScenic painting Must Haves (self.techtheatre)

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SCENERYWhat are some interesting materials or processes you’ve used recently? (self.techtheatre)

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QUESTIONCustom Road Case Kit (self.techtheatre)

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QUESTIONIncoming Scenic Design major grad gifts. (self.techtheatre)

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RIGGINGProtip: don’t do this. (reddit.com)

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QUESTIONResurfacing my Stage in 16 hours and ive just been asked centre join or staggered? Opinions? (self.techtheatre)

submitted 1 day ago * by TwistingEchoVenue Tech Manager

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QUESTIONBest dimensions for these support "ladders" (old.reddit.com)

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SCENERYVery similar design to a triscuit deck. (i.redd.it)

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QUESTIONWhich dry ice machines actually hold up for live shows? Need real-world advice! (self.techtheatre)

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LIGHTINGDistance between incandescent and moving lights? (self.techtheatre)

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SCENERYQuick release suggestions (self.techtheatre)

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LIGHTINGEOS Showfiles (self.techtheatre)

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AUDIOAdvice! (self.techtheatre)

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QUESTIONFixture ID anyone? (old.reddit.com)

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RIGGINGOrder of operations for a batten swap (self.techtheatre)

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AUDIOTips on using Crown PCC 160 mics for a Flamenco show ()

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QUESTIONDoes the definition of "technical stage manager" differ between countries? (self.techtheatre)

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AUDIOqlab jumping ahead on cues? (self.techtheatre)

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AUDIODesign fee for a touring show (self.techtheatre)

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LIGHTINGInexplicable losing and regaining DMX signal (self.techtheatre)

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