MACT

For all you tech people out there, the Northern Boundary Section USITT will be holding its fall conference in St. Paul on October 5th. Following a successful return to our yearly in person Fall Conference, Northern Boundary Section invites you to the 2024 Conference! This year, Macalester College has graciously agreed to host the event. As always, NBS coordinates the conference in order to connect theatre practitioners of our region and offer exciting opportunities through workshops, tours and networking.

About the event

2024 will mark the second year return to our in person Fall Conference. This years conference will include optional tours of regional staples such as the Guthrie Theatre as well as a variety of specialty workshops and networking. Cover the Walls returns this year with an added digital option and members will vote on their favorite student projects. Additional social meet ups will be held for those members arriving early. 

Saturday morning options will include a backstage tour of the Guthrie or the Costume Collective/Nextstage or a workshop on lighting programming or an individual portfolio review.

Saturday afternoon session 1 will offer Scottish Kilts; Decoding Stage Management e-mails; lighting system maintenance; wig prep; how to mic or green theatre. Session 2 will include intimacy backstage; how to get a job in theatre; makeup: bruises, burns and wounds; theatre contracts or design speed round.

Visit the NBS-USITT website for the full schedule and registration information on this exciting tech event. https://www.usittnbs.org/