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.
OVO Meetup and Backstage Tour
Come see behind the scenes of Cirque du Soleil: OVO at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, IL on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Tentative schedule:
12:45 Participants arrive
1:00 Backstage tour with Production team
1:30 Q & A with Production and Department Heads
2:00 Participants exit or remain in arena seats until showtime
3:00 Performance (Running time is: 2:05)
Show and Tour Tickets must be purchased by January 13th. Some tickets may be available after this date, please contact us for availability. Tour only tickets can be purchased right up to the event date. Corporate members should contact us directly to redeem complimentary ticket information. There are ticket options for both members and non-members.
Purchase your tickets here.
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.
Upcoming Webinars:
- September – Conversation with Disney Imagineer, Paula Dinkel
- October – Choosing the Right College
- November – Summer Stock
- December – Conversations with Stage Management
- January – What It Takes to Work in Wardrobe
- February – Focus on Rigging
- April – TBA
- May – TBA
Our next webinar is: January 6th at 6:00 PM CST / 7:00 PM EST
What It Takes to Work in Wardrobe
From television to movies, Cirque du Soleil to Broadway, it takes a dedicated Wardrobe team to make the magic happen! This month, we’ll chat with dressers and supervisors, and we’ll hear about what they do and what it takes to work in Wardrobe. How are these industries different and how are they similar? And, of course, we’ll listen in for some secrets from backstage! Speakers include Elizabeth Brady and Randy Handley.
To attend this webinar please register at: https://usittmidwest.ludus.com/index.php.
All webinars sessions will be presented via Zoom.
Do you have a suggestion for a topic you would like to see covered? Let us know, you can email us or leave a comment on our Facebook page, here.
