Did you know a retired bicycle tire can become a fantastic theatre console working light? Or perhaps you’ve created an even smarter gadget for backstage use? This is your final opportunity to showcase your innovation through the Technical Invention Prize 2025 (TIP 2025)! Submit your clever invention by July 15, 2025. Selected entries will be featured in the TIP Catalog, and winners can receive up to $1,000 USD. Unleash your creativity and contribute to innovation in the global theatre community!
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World Stage Design 2025 is fast approaching, featuring an exciting lineup of Scenofest workshops, panels, and performances. Book your ticket now at https://worldstagedesign2025.vfairs.com and enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on the Voyage Pass for OISTAT members. Download the VFairs app and log in with the same details you used to purchase your ticket. Step into the world of WSD 2025—be sure to register your attendance by clicking “Save a Seat” on the event page in the app!
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We are thrilled to announce Irish Society of Performance Designers (ISPD) as the newest Candidate Centre of OISTAT!
ISPD is Ireland’s only professional organization dedicated to performance designers, serving as a unifying body for designers across set, costume, lighting, sound, VR, puppetry, hair & makeup, as well as educators, researchers, students, and graduates. ISPD actively fosters communication, collaboration, and advocacy among Irish performance designers, aiming to strengthen and advance their professional practice.
Welcome to the OISTAT community, ISPD!
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Discover the legacy of legendary Taiwanese designer, Allen Nieh through the lens of Hsi-Lun Tai from OISTAT HQ. This insightful article highlights Nieh’s profound impact on the development of performing arts in Taiwan and invites readers to explore an exceptional exhibition celebrating his lifelong dedication to theatre. A must-read for those inspired by the artistry and history of scenography in Taiwan.
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Want to deepen your knowledge in theatre rigging, budget management, mental health, and more? Don’t miss the 2025 CITT/ICTS Rendez-Vous, taking place August 13–16, 2025, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada! Hosted by OISTAT Canada Centre, CITT/ICTS, this annual conference offers training workshops, educational sessions, and discussions in technical production, stage management, design, health & safety, and beyond. The program schedule is now evolving online—stay tuned and contact OISTAT HQ to access your exclusive member-only discount!
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