CONTENTS WINTER 2020 | Volume 56, Issue 1 FEATURES 10 USITT AT 60 Preserving History, Advancing Excellence By Mark Shanda Here, the author offers a carefully curated, personal list of decades of Theatre Design & Technology articles that should be essential reading for all members. 16 USITT AT 60 When We All Get Together By Tina Shackleford Two critical USITT programs sought to address programming needs and diversity concerns in the organization. The 1991 Stage Management Mentor Project sought to address broader inclusion of programming and experiences for a professional specialization, while the 2014 Gateway Program sought to address broader diversity and inclusion initiatives that spread throughout disciplines. Both programs are now flourishing. 24 USITT AT 60 Reflections and Dreams By Christin Essin USITT leaders and members share their personal memories and expectations for USITT as we celebrate 60 exceptional years of community, professional advancement, and knowledge creation. DEPARTMENTS ON THE COVER John G. Preston and Robert Ramirez in Actors Theatre of Louisville's A Christmas Carol, 2018. Photo by Jonathan Roberts, courtesy of Actors Theatre of Louisville. 2 | THEATRE DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY | WINTER 2020 4 From the editor 56 Book reviews