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Hamilton filtered through the recording studio-like expertise of the sound designer, you cannot doubt that the need
for that recognition is real.
There are so many new innovations being used in
the theatre today that in a way combine the job of a set or
lighting designer. With the advent of LED screens and the
ever-increasing use of projections, a whole new category
and field of expertise has emerged. "Projections by," or
"technical set assistance by," I welcome it and marvel at the
knowledge it takes to create it. The effect is still the same.
The end results and purpose are still the same, to amaze
and delight the senses.
Now, I couldn't close today without a special shoutout to our stage managers, the saviors of the theatre. We
all know how endlessly important our stage managers and
production stage managers are. They are the glue between
the creatives, the cast, and anybody else who wanders in.
In the director's absence, they are director, mother, father,
priest, minister, rabbi, maintenance man, soothsayer, disciplinarian, and, in some cases, understanding friend. They
must know and understand all the creative terrain and
therefore are invaluable. We appreciate you.
I hope I've illustrated, through my words, my love for
the people who make a theatrical event happen. I don't exaggerate one bit when I tell you I am and always have been
fascinated by what so many of you do. I envy you your con-

summate knowledge of "how to." I continue to learn every
moment, and I love doing so. I'm sure you all know quite
well why the technical arts are so important and the ultimate value of this conference. I hope through the next few
days you all get to exchange knowledge, see old friends,
make new friends and professional alliances, and absorb
the new forms of stage technology that you might discover
here. Those of you who will be recognized for your contributions, I congratulate you. I take off my hat to all the
people who make up USITT.
In all its forms and fashions, whenever you make, and
wherever you make your magic happen, be it universities,
community theaters, high schools, 500-, 200-, or 99-seat
theaters, the task is always the same. The discipline needed
does not vary. The love and devotion is an un-negotiable
requirement. I slightly paraphrase and remind you of the
words of the great movie and theatrical character Norma
Desmond of Sunset Boulevard, when she says, "We taught
the world new ways to dream," and so do you all. If, by
example, or a student-teacher relationship, however the
information is passed on to the next group behind you,
don't forget to tell them it can all start with shoeboxes and
Christmas lights.
Readers may view Ken Page's keynote address at www.
tinyURL.com/usittkenpage.

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