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Designers / Consultants

Fisher Dachs Associates Fisher Dachs Associates is one of the world’s leading theatre planning and design consultants. Services include Feasibility Studies, Needs Analysis, Programming and Project Development, Performance Space Concept Development, Backstage Planning and Layout, Seating and Sightline Analysis, Stage Equipment Design and Specification.

Schuler Shook Schuler Shook is an internationally recognized theatre consulting firm with extensive experience in planning performance facilities—from 100-seat theatres to 3,000-seat opera houses to 15,000-seat music theatres—all designed with one set of goals: to enhance the audience/performer relationship and to support the creative work of performers, directors, designers, and technicians.

Brawner & Asssociates Brawner & Associates provides live event production and lighting design for theatrical shows, corporate business events, broadcast productions, special events, and themed attractions. Technical consultation on stage lighting, rigging and sound systems.

Theatre Projects Consultants Theatre Projects Consultants - theatre designers to the world.

Sachs Morgan Studio Sachs Morgan Studio, Theatre Design Specialists, provides comprehensive theatre planning and design services to the performing arts community nationwide. Studio projects range from Broadway to Hollywood, from Disney to the Kennedy Center, and just about everything in between. The firm has one foot in the theatre and one foot in architecture, and is nationally recognized for designing theatres that work for their owners, their patrons, and the theatre professionals that use them.

Francesca Russo Architect Francesca Russo Architect is an innovative architectural firm, providing clients with professional services for new and existing buildings. Having designed multi-million dollar restoration projects, the firm is well versed in historic detailing and has completed projects with both exterior and interior restoration scopes.

Westlake Reed Leskosky Westlake Reed Leskosky provides comprehensive fully integrated design and management services including architecture, engineering, interior architecture and design, lighting and theatre technology, sustainable design utilizing the LEED building rating system, master planning and programming.

Trade Organizations

The Entertainment Services and Technology Association ESTA is a non-profit trade association representing the North American entertainment technology industry. Members include dealers, manufacturers, reps, service and production companies, scenic houses, designers and consultants. The Association addresses areas of common concern such as technical standards, customer service, equipment quality, business practices, insurance, and credit reporting.

United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. The Association of Design, Production and Technology Professionals in the Performing Arts and Entertainment Industry.

Lighting & Sound America Lighting&Sound America is the U.S. monthly publication for the Professional Lighting & Sound Association (www.plasa.org). LSA mails to 18,000 and publishes 13 issues per year, monthly plus the annual LSA Directory. PLASA was formed over 27 years ago and currently has over 500 members worldwide, including the leading specialists in professional audio, lighting, staging, rigging, AV, communications, and related disciplines; produces the annual September PLASA trade show in London, and also publishes the UK-based Lighting&Sound International magazine.

League of Historic American Theatres LHAT is a network of people who appreciate the cultural and architectural heritage of historic theatres and who work locally and nationally to rehabilitate them to serve communities throughout North America and abroad.

Local One IATSE Local One is the premier stagehand union of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (I.A.T.S.E). Local One does it all -- lights, sound, video, scenery and rigging, special effects.

Charitable Funds

I. Weiss is a proud supporter of the following charities.

Friends of Karen Dedicated to providing emotional, financial and advocacy support to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. They have served children throughout the New York metropolitan area for more than twenty-five years. I. Weiss president David Rosenberg serves on the Board of Directors.

The ESTA Foundation - Behind The Scenes Behind the Scenes provides financial support to entertainment technology industry professionals when they are ill or injured.

Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids ...the nations's leading industry based HIV/AIDS fundraising and grant-making organization.

The 52nd Street Project A not-for-profit organization that matches the kids (age 9 to 18) of Hell's Kitchen in New York City with professional theater artists to create original theater.

The Actors' Fund of America The Actors' Fund of America is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment. The Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis or transition.

The Joyce Theater Foundation The mission of The Joyce Theater Foundation is to serve and support the art of dance and choreography, promote the richness and variety of the art form in its fullest expression, and enhance the public interest in, and appreciation of, dance and the allied arts of music, design, and theater. Programs embrace the entire spectrum of movement styles and traditions, from the time-honored to the untried, and are designed to encourage, sustain, and educate a diverse audience.

Suppliers

3D Services 3D Services creates high-impact custom museum exhibit spaces, themed environments and sculptural installations.

Film Biz Recycling Film Biz Recycling is dedicated to helping the film, television, and commercial industry meet the triple bottom line: people, planet and profit. Filmbizrecycling specializes in greening your NYC production from pre-production, production, to wrap. It's the go-to company for the environmentally responsible way to green your storage clean out. Call for the free service of where to divert and donate your materials. Shop at their Prop House for unique items from major motion picture sets, t.v. shows, and commercials.

North American Theatrix North American Theatrix has become the leader in A/V theatrical technology. This is a field where specialized knowledge of theaters, the ability to work in an extremely fast-paced setting, and the working knowledge of the newest interactive technologies are key to success. NAT has completed A/V and lighting systems integration and design packages for the Garde Arts Center, the Oakdale Theater, The Warner Theater and Yale's Woosley Hall among numerous others.

Scharff Weisberg Scharff Weisberg specializes in audio, video, lighting and post production technology for the corporate, social, arts and theater communities. The company rents and stages technology for productions and events with packages designed for all price ranges and events are staffed by the most knowledgeable and accommodating technicians in the business.

Costumes Galore Costume company specializing in quality theatrical rentals to schools and community theaters. Also carries Ben Nye stage makeup and wigs-beards-mustaches. Located in Orange, CA.

Theatrical Costumes Large costume rental company in California, ships throughout the United States. Theatrical Costumes has been established for 23 years in the same location.

International Suppliers

DarkSide Industries DarkSide Industries is a one stop shop for all your rigging and lifting needs. CM LODESTARS, HAND CHAIN BLOCKS, BEAM CLAMPS, LEVER HOISTS, WIRE ROPE SLINGS, CLUTCH CHAINS and much, much more. Location: U.K.

Other

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