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Protocol Protocol is the quarterly journal of ESTA, the Entertainment Services and Technology Association. www.esta.org

Protocol is a quarterly publication featuring columns and articles of interest to professionals in the entertainment technology industry on business and technical topics, current standards issues, certification developments, and trade shows.

Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) trainers traveled to Barbados to help raise the standard for safe,...
10/10/2025

Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) trainers traveled to Barbados to help raise the standard for safe, professional rigging across the island. Recognized Trainers Tyler DeLong and Tracy Nunnally take you on their journey in the latest issue of Protocol.

ETCP recognized trainers help Barbados raise the rigging standard BY TYLER DELONG AND TRACY NUNNALLY CULTURE IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST EXPORTS of the United States with approximately $1.1 trillion worth of events happening all over the globe annually. Ask anyone who has toured with one of these shows an...

A big thank you to Taylor & Taylor Insurance for supporting Protocol! 🙌 Their dedication to serving the entertainment in...
10/10/2025

A big thank you to Taylor & Taylor Insurance for supporting Protocol! 🙌 Their dedication to serving the entertainment industry helps keep our community safe, protected, and thriving. We appreciate their continued partnership in supporting ESTA and our work.

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What is it like to age in our industry, and how can you prepare for it? In the latest issue of Protocol, Dominic Housiau...
10/09/2025

What is it like to age in our industry, and how can you prepare for it? In the latest issue of Protocol, Dominic Housiaux walks us through the steps you can take to plan for your future in entertainment--and after it.

Aging and sustainability in the entertainment and event industry: Planning for the future and living with the past APPARENTLY, WE ALL GET OLD. I certainly never agreed to it, and I am not sure I like where it’s heading. Whether you are just starting out or approaching your fortieth+ year in the in...

Thank you to Texas Scenic Company for advertising in Protocol! đź’ˇ Their Lumenesce series, featuring the Railite and 4th W...
10/08/2025

Thank you to Texas Scenic Company for advertising in Protocol! đź’ˇ
Their Lumenesce series, featuring the Railite and 4th Wall, delivers outstanding performance and reliability. We’re proud to have TSC’s continued support and innovation shining in Protocol!

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Backstage is just the beginning: How Brighter Boston is opening doors for young talent. Ann Sousa takes us inside an org...
10/06/2025

Backstage is just the beginning: How Brighter Boston is opening doors for young talent.

Ann Sousa takes us inside an organization that is giving young creatives more than a backstage pass: it’s giving them careers. Read all about it in the latest issue of Protocol.

Backstage is just the beginning: How Brighter Boston is opening doors for young talent in live entertainment ALMOST THIRTY YOUNG PEOPLE stood waiting in the glass lobby of Boston University’s Joan and Edgar Booth Theatre on a July summer morning. One quietly played the piano that BU leaves out, tu...

A big thank you to USITT for supporting Protocol! We’re excited for the upcoming USITT Conference in Long Beach, where t...
10/06/2025

A big thank you to USITT for supporting Protocol! We’re excited for the upcoming USITT Conference in Long Beach, where thousands of entertainment professionals, educators, and students will come together to share knowledge, explore the latest technology, and celebrate our industry. We appreciate USITT’s continued dedication to fostering connection and growth in the live entertainment community.

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Thank you to VER Sales Inc. for advertising in Protocol! Known for their expertise in rigging and fall protection, VER S...
10/04/2025

Thank you to VER Sales Inc. for advertising in Protocol! Known for their expertise in rigging and fall protection, VER Sales provides inspections that keep crews safe and productions running smoothly. We’re grateful for their commitment to safety and for their support of our industry.

The Entertainment Services and Technology Association is a non-profit trade association for the entertainment technology industries. Our members are the industry's leading dealers, manufacturers, production companies, rental companies and professional service companies. ESTA's members are responsibl...

A big thank you to Westview Innovates for advertising in Protocol! Westview is a trusted provider of theatrical, lightin...
10/04/2025

A big thank you to Westview Innovates for advertising in Protocol! Westview is a trusted provider of theatrical, lighting, audio, video, and rigging systems, along with automation and controls. Their dedication to supporting the entertainment industry makes them an invaluable part of the community, and we’re proud to have their support.

apply to them. These can be helpful and engaging ways for students to connect standards to their daily world. https://tsp.esta.org/tsp/ docs/TSP_Standards_Poster_2018.pdf Have students practice reading standards. Teach them how to read a standard by going over one together in class. Then, assign stu...

Flipping the conference: How MRI 2025 built a network of touring riggersđź’ˇ What happens when you flip the conference mode...
10/02/2025

Flipping the conference: How MRI 2025 built a network of touring riggers
đź’ˇ What happens when you flip the conference model on its head? At MRI 2025, touring riggers built community while building skills. Read Beth Martell's cover story in the latest issue of Protocol!

Flipping the conference: powered by How MRI 2025 built a network of touring riggers BY VERDA BETH MARTELL THE ETCP RECOGNIZED TRAINERS who planned the 2025 Midwest Rigging Intensive (MRI) set out to talk about touring and to work through a handful of activities targeted at specific touring topics. T...

It’s here! The Fall 2025 issue of Protocol is now live!🎉Inside this issue, you’ll find:✨ How MRI 2025 flipped the confer...
10/01/2025

It’s here! The Fall 2025 issue of Protocol is now live!🎉

Inside this issue, you’ll find:
✨ How MRI 2025 flipped the conference model and built a touring rigging network
🌟 Brighter Boston’s work opening doors for the next generation of talent
⚠️ Rethinking safety in everyday theatre spaces
đź’ˇ Women in Lighting at LDI
♻️ Aging and sustainability in the live events industry
đź“š Codes, creativity, education, and more

This issue is packed with fresh perspectives, global stories, and technical insights shaping the future of entertainment technology.

👉 Start reading now: protocol.esta.org

📢 Want to connect with our readers? Advertise in future issues by emailing [email protected]

powered by THE JOURNAL OF THE ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY Midwest Rigging Intensive 2025 Flipping the conference 20 Brighter Boston is opening doors for young talent 38 ETCP recognized trainers take training to Barbados 83 How far can we push timecode? FALL 2025 VOLUME 30 NUMBER 4

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