USITT Midwest Regional Section presents a variety of programs during the year throughout the four states of the Midwest Section. We are committed to presenting programming that helps to educate our membership about new technologies and trends in all areas of the theatre and entertainment industries.
2025 Midwest Educational Technical Theatre Symposium
The 2025 Midwest Educational Technical Theatre Symposium (METTS) hosted by the USITT Midwest Regional Section and Presented by Associated Controls + Design, ETC, and DeLong Rigging Solutions will take place July 25-27, 2025, at Millikin University in Decatur, IL. METTS is also Sponsored by Dana Taylor Consulting.
METTS is a weekend of training sessions for K-12 educators, including Certified Staff and volunteers who work with students in a technical theatre capacity. This event is specifically targeted to support and improve the skills of those training the next generation of technical theatre professionals.
METTS sessions cover a wide array of industry topics and are curated to train participants on the basics of technical theatre. Experience instruction from industry professionals during sessions like Counterweight Rigging Training and Designing a Flexible Repertory Light Plot to Sound Design: From Recording to Tech, How to be Flexible and Adaptive, Patch & Play: The Joy of Fabric Transformation, and more!
Need a place to stay during METTS? Optional housing is provided on-site at Millikin University and may be added during your registration.
Don’t miss these early-bird savings!
Before July 1:
Member: $100 plus housing*
Non-Member: $150 plus housing
After July 1:
Member: $150 plus housing
Non-member: $200 plus housing
*Housing is available Friday. 7/25-Sunday, 7/27 for $40/night. Attendees must provide their own bedding for a Twin XL bed.
Registration Link: https://secure.usitt.org/NC__Event?id=a0lQq000003grpNIAQ
Pieces of the Puzzle: Growing a Career in Live Entertainment
While it isn’t a straight path to employment in the Arts, there are signposts along your way. We are bringing you sessions to help find the next step in your journey. Join us for talks with industry professionals on a number of topics designed to aid in our members’ growth.
These webinars are geared towards: high school and college students, faculty and staff, and professionals working in the industry. Members must register to receive a link to the webinar. The webinars are free and will be presented via Zoom.
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Upcoming Webinars: Stay tuned for the Season 2 Schedule!
