Back in August of 2011 there was a collapse of the canopy over the stage at the Indiana State Fair (

http://theatreface.ning.com/profiles/blogs/indiana-state-fair-incident-overview-not-your-average-greek,…

You might think that after all of the tragic outdoor festival events of this summer that show organizers might be even a little concerned about how the show goes on, but apparently you would be wrong. It’s business as usual. Nary a forethought towards safety. Oh yes, there are police to keep the peace, and . . . well, that's…

Electricity and water don’t mix. Add wind, lightning, and slippery mud and it gets really crazy really fast. Then Mother Nature will send-in the hail balls, too. This is where you need a strong emergency plan not just for your crew, but for the entire audience. Plan early and know the weather threshold for…