In this episode, we're breaking down the details of the BACKstage Exam with educator, USITT Board Member, and co-creator of the exam, Dana Taylor. Learn about how the exam came to be, how educators and students find mutual benefits within its purpose, and how you too can take part in this Basic and Comprehensive Knowledge Exam for High School Technical Theatre Students!

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Attend Dana's sessions at USITT25 to learn more about BACKstage: BACKstage Exam: Measuring HS Technical Theatre Success and BACKstage Plus: Rountable Discussions for Lights, Audio, Scenic Construction and Rigging.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

The BACKstage Exam

Technical Theater Educators Facebook Group

iRigging Tools by JR Clancy

One Shot Training by DeLong Rigging Solutions

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