2016-03-08T14:20:41Z http://www.theatreface.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2529492%3ABlogPost%3A164440&xn_auth=no tag:www.theatreface.com,2012-12-18:2529492:Comment:164976 2012-12-18T03:28:49.118Z Richelle Thompson http://www.theatreface.com/profile/RichelleThompson

<p>Thanks Scott and Michael...</p> <p>Michael - love the Arena comparison!</p>

<p>Thanks Scott and Michael...</p> <p>Michael - love the Arena comparison!</p> tag:www.theatreface.com,2012-12-17:2529492:Comment:165064 2012-12-17T21:44:05.840Z Michael j. "geese" graphix http://www.theatreface.com/profile/Michaeljgeesegraphix

<p>I was a touring live sound engineer/production manager for over twenty five years and then settled down to be the Production Manager of a small performing arts theatre in San Francisco, where I've been at my desk for almost nine years and I still get people asking me, "So what's your real job?" When I can, I invite people to watch a load-in or tech rehearsal or a Q to Q and watch their eyes get real big. One of the most common replies is, "I thought all this stuff was already here and you…</p>

<p>I was a touring live sound engineer/production manager for over twenty five years and then settled down to be the Production Manager of a small performing arts theatre in San Francisco, where I've been at my desk for almost nine years and I still get people asking me, "So what's your real job?" When I can, I invite people to watch a load-in or tech rehearsal or a Q to Q and watch their eyes get real big. One of the most common replies is, "I thought all this stuff was already here and you just turned it on." I then ask them, "Remember that basketball game you went to the other night at the Ginormous Arena? Do you remember seeing the stage, lighting grid, video screens, line array, etc, from the previous night's concert hiding anywhere? How do you think all that 'stuff' appears?" Cheers!</p> tag:www.theatreface.com,2012-12-11:2529492:Comment:164648 2012-12-11T16:11:07.426Z Scott Bloom http://www.theatreface.com/profile/ScottBloom

<p>I have often felt the same way about being an engineer. People will ask what I do and I say "Network and Systems Infrastructure", but if they don't get the whole concept to begin with it's pretty useless to try to explain. But, I say, that's only a part of what I do. In my other life I'm an actor, director, and often a sound designer. Plus I sit on a few boards and provide my experienced opinions and hopefully some common sense to running a non-profit. Now, take your pick of the subjects we…</p>

<p>I have often felt the same way about being an engineer. People will ask what I do and I say "Network and Systems Infrastructure", but if they don't get the whole concept to begin with it's pretty useless to try to explain. But, I say, that's only a part of what I do. In my other life I'm an actor, director, and often a sound designer. Plus I sit on a few boards and provide my experienced opinions and hopefully some common sense to running a non-profit. Now, take your pick of the subjects we can discuss - if you're still interested.</p>