CONNECT 2023

CITT/ICTS Ontario Section is the regional organization that represents members of CITT/ICTS who are living and working within the geographic boundary of Ontario.We endeavour to provide to our members programming designed to be educational, informative and collegial. We provide a conduit for those involved in technical theatre in Ontario to receive information and provide feedback to organizations such as The Advisory Committee for Live Performance to the Ontario Ministry of Labour, and Theatre Ontario.

Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology, Ontario

Connect is back in 2023, providing quality professional development to Performing Arts professionals!

Toronto Metropolitan University School of Performance

Hosted at Toronto Metropolitan University School of Performance, Connect is the flagship event of CITT/ICTS Ontario Section. Bringing together professionals from across the industry, students from multiple post-secondary programs, employers, vendors, and manufacturers, CONNECT seeks to build bridges within the live entertainment industry in our region. From the ever popular Job Fair, where students (and professionals) can find their next gig, to educational sessions on the latest hot topics in the industry, there is something for everyone.These courses are open to all performing arts workers and are being offered at no cost as part of the trainings the IATSE is providing through the Canada Performing Arts Workers Resilience Fund.Workshops/Sessions: (If a session you desire has been sold out when registering please email ontario@citt.org to be put on a waitlist)Friday:5pm-8pmJob Fair - The weekend kicks off with our annual job fair. Employers will have the chance to share how they got where they are today and what their organizations are looking for from new employees. Prospective employees will have the chance to meet employers and share the skills they have to offer. Bring your best self and copies of your resume! This event is geared towards students and emerging professionals though all are welcome!8:30pmOpening Night Social at the Firkin on Yonge Hosted by IATSE Local 58 - Help us kick off a weekend of learning and networking with an evening of fun and socialization.Saturday:10am - 2pmWardrobe - B﻿oots and Shoes Tutorial - Hosted by Connie PuetzConnie Puetz is a Senior Craftsperson, in the Boots and Shoes area of the wardrobe at the Stratford Festival as well as working as a freelance shoemaker for the theatre and film/tv industries.Connie graduated from Sheridan College in the Technical Theatre program, then began working at the Festival in 1989 as a Wardrobe Attendant. In 1993, she moved into Boots and Shoes, where she has spent many years learning and honing the craft of shoemaking. Recently Connie has created footwear for the AppleTV series “See and built boots for the National Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker.Connie has provided boots and shoes for hundreds of shows at the Festival, in every historical period from Medieval to Modern. She has trained and supervised junior staff, as well as taught numerous private workshops in shoe maintenance and shoemaking.Digico Console Training - Hosted by Gerr Audio, split into two sessions intro and advanced (2 hours each). Participants will receive hands on time with a console. G﻿randMA3 Console Training - more details TBA, split into two sessions intro and advanced (2 hours each). Participants will receive hands on time with a console. Q﻿Lab Audio Training - more details TBA. Participants will be asked to bring their own mac laptop and are encouraged to share with the group if possible. If you are unable to bring your own device please email ontario@citt.org and we will help source a device to share and will have a limited number of extra devices to offer. Participants will be sent instructions to download QLab in advance of the course.3﻿pm-7pmWardrobe (H﻿air Tutorial) - more details TBADigico Console Training - Hosted by Gerr Audio, split into two sessions intro and advanced (2 hours each). Participants will receive hands on time with a console. G﻿randMA3 Console Training more details TBA, split into two sessions intro and advanced (2 hours each). Participants will receive hands on time with a console. Q﻿Lab Video Training - more details TBA. Participants will be asked to bring their own mac laptop and are encouraged to share with the group if possible. If you are unable to bring your own device please email ontario@citt.org and we will help source a device to share and will have a limited number of extra devices to offer. Participants will be sent instructions to download QLab in advance of the course.7:30pmScope and Expectations Panel + Social (location TBA) - Join us for another night of networking and socializing accompanied by a panel of industry professionals discussing how they balance artists’ scope and expectations with the available resources.S﻿unday:1﻿0am-2pmF﻿irst Day Orientation - Hosted by Morgan Myler of IATSE local 58. Nervous about your first call? Showing up to new venues? Learn what tools you’ll need (both physical and knowledge based) to have a successful first day in a new space! These skills will be useful to any emerging professional hoping to work in a variety of venues. This session runs 2 hours from 10am-12pm.E﻿OS Training - more details TBA, split into two sessions intro and advanced (2 hours each). Participants will receive hands on time with a console. Y﻿amaha Console Training - Hosted by Kaitlyn MacKinnon and John Lott more details TBA, split into two sessions intro and advanced (2 hours each). Participants will receive hands on time with a consoleBreaking Down the Breakout Room - Breakout rooms are an important part of conference events providing focused conversation or special learning topics for event attendees. Join Encore's Daisy Ranger to learn more about setting up, facilitating and striking breakout rooms.This will be split into 2 identical sessions 10am-12pm and 12pm-2pm. 3﻿pm-7pmMeans of Production, Self-Advocacy discussion - Guests from Means of Production share their best advice on advocating for yourself in the industry. More details TBA. https://www.pmtd.ca/E﻿OS Training - more details TBA, split into two sessions intro and advanced (2 hours each). Participants will receive hands on time with a console. Y﻿amaha Console Training - Hosted by Kaitlyn MacKinnon and John Lott more details TBA, split into two sessions intro and advanced (2 hours each). Participants will receive hands on time with a consoleRigging 101 for Arena &amp; Corporate Events - Knowing about what is happening when working with Rigging Teams is an essential part of ensuring safety for yourself and others. Join members of the Encore Rigging Services team to learn more about what might be happening when overhead work is occuring, as well as some common terminology and equipment for working with or around rigging teams. This will be split into 2 identical sessions 3pm-5pm and 5pm-7pm7﻿:30pmW﻿omen in Sound Panel + Closing Social at the Imperial Pub Library - Join us for another night of networking and socializing accompanied by a panel of women who are industry professionals in audio, talking about their successes and experiences in the entertainment industry. All are welcome to attend!

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