OSHA 30 Virtual Learning
OSHA 30 Construstion for Entertainment Industry 20 Jan -17 Feb 2025
5 Mondays – January 20th-February 17th, 2025 – 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17
10am-7pm ET each Monday
Note: OSHA requires all participants to be on camera via video conference and participate using a computer. Log-in details and other information will be sent out the week prior to class.
If the class is sold out, to join the waitlist, contact Tim at tim@rbr.group.
OSHA 30 General for Entertainment Industry 24 Feb -24 Mar 2025
5 Mondays – February 24th-March 24th, 2025 (2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24)
10am-7pm ET Each Day on Video Conference
Note: OSHA requires all participants to be on camera via video conference and participate using a computer.
Log-in details and other information will be sent out the week prior to class.
If the class is sold out, to join the waitlist, contact Tim at tim@rbr.group.
OSHA 30 Construction for Entertainment Industry
30 Jun – 14 July 2025
5 Days – Mondays & Wednesdays – June 30th-July 14th, 2025 – 6/30, 7/2, 7/7, 7/9, 7/14
10am-7pm ET each day
Note: OSHA requires all participants to be on camera via video conference and participate using a computer.
Log-in details and other information will be sent out the week prior to class.
If the class is sold out, to join the waitlist, contact Tim at tim@rbr.group.
General Education Classes at the Eccles SLC
Read closely & contact instructors to RSVP. DO NOT CALL DISPATCH.
This is a training opportunity which can lead to advancement in the career path as an entertainment craftsperson. NO SHOWS will be recorded. Classes are informational; attendance does not gaurantee addition of skills in CallSteward.
Theatrical Carpentry 101 Class
Wednesday 5 February, Wednesday 19 February, Tuesday 25 March 2025 10a – 3p, 15 people class limit
This class will cover a quick tour of the Eccles and explain where things are within the building. Instructor will go over how the Union works, how shows come to a city and the process before they get into town.
Instructor will also cover different tools that we use as carpenters in the theatre: how to use them and their cost in Home Depot vs Pawn Shops.
Participants will learn how to fold drops and how to store them, how to tie drops onto a pipe and the different knots to use.
Instructor will show you the different components of a batten with a quick talk about the fly system.
To register: Contact Stuart Dobbie, House Carpenter Eccles SLC by email at stuarthc99@gmail.com
Learning how to run the fly system will come in late 2nd quarter.
Wardrobe: Laundry Class
Monday 10 February, Tuesday 11 February, Tuesday 25 March 2025 10a – 3pm, 15 people class limit
There are no requirements other than being interested in learning laundry. No tools needed.
We will be doing hands on laundry including sorting, machine washing, hand washing, drying, hang drying, creating ditty bags. We will also go over different soaps, products, etc., methods for hand washing, stain removal, proper way to prevent wrinkling, steaming, ironing, learn about care for different materials, and more.
This is a required class for Wardrobe Star advancement.
To register contact Destiny Audette, Assistant Wardrobe Eccles SLC by email at audettedestiny@gmail.com or text at 801-661-1859
Audio 101 (Theatrical Sound) Class
Tuesday, February 11, Friday, February 21 & Monday, March 17, 2025
10 am -3pm 15 people class limit, first come first serve.
This class will cover a quick tour of the Eccles Theater: SLC Downtown and explain where things are in the building.
Instructors Brad Bacon, Eccles Theater SLC House Audio and Dave Hallock, Salt Lake County SLC Eccles Audio will go over how the union works, the process of how shows operate in the building, including: the advance, load-in, show runs, and the load-out. We will cover the basics of sound in the theatre and how to build a small basic PA set up.
The instructor will go over cable paths used in most shows presented at Eccles SLCX Downtown with an emphasis on Touring Broadway yellow card attractions.
Brad will show a brief overview of Avid S6L console hardware that will be presented.
To register contact Brad Bacon at: braddthemighty@yahoo.com
Advanced Avid S6L operation will be covered in 2nd and 3rd Quarters.
Stage Makeup: Facial Hair
Eyebrow Blocking, Hand Laying Facial Hair and applying Lace Facial Hair with Facial Hair Maintenance
Tuesday 18 February 2025 10a – 3p 10 people class limit
Students will be applying makeup to them selves or they should bring a model.
Bring your makeup kits, with a purple water-based glue stick and adhesive and remover (like Pros-Aide or Telesis, Kryolan Matte Late Adhesive). Adhesives and removers can be purchased online at Frends Beauty (www.frendsbeauty.com) or at the University Pharmacy near the University of Utah, or Taylor Maid in Provo Utah.
Please bring facial cleansing products with your makeup kit. (Ponds Cold Cream Cleanser or Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Witch Hazel (Toner), and Cetaphil Facial Moisturizer). Students may like to use Micellar Water and a facial moisturizer with a UVA/UVB protection
To register contact Lesli Mozaffari by email at pygmalionfx@gmail.com
Stage Makeup: Prosthetic and Bald Cap Application
Wednesday 19 February 2025 10a – 3p 10 people class limit
(Bring your makeup kits.) Students will need to bring their own models and supply their own prosthetics and bald caps, adhesive and remover (like Pros-Aide or Telesis). Prosthetics and Bald Caps can be purchased online at Frends Beauty (www.frendsbeauty.com), or they can be purchased locally at the University Pharmacy, near the University of Utah or Taylor Maid in Provo.
Please bring facial cleansing products with your makeup kit. (Ponds Cold Cream Cleanser or Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser, Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, Witch Hazel (Toner), and Cetaphil Facial Moisturizer). Students may like to use Micellar Water and a facial moisturizer with a UVA/UVB protection.
To register contact Lesli Mozaffari by email at pygmalionfx@gmail.com
Wardrobe: Sewing 101
Wednesday 19 February & Monday 24 March 2025, 10a -3p 20 people class limit
We will be working on basic hand sewing skills to get costumes through a performance.
- Threading a needle
- Tying knots
- Sewing on snaps, hooks & eyes, skirt hooks & bars
- Basting stich
To register contact Mindy Williams by email at costumeboss@gmail.com
Wardrobe 101
Friday February 21, Monday March 17, 2025 10a – 3p 15 people class limit; first come first served
All the basics for your first day on a dressing call, load in, work calls, use of wardrobe equipment and dressing skills.Dressing room etiquette and communication skills.
This is a required class for Wardrobe Star advancement.
To register contact Jodi Rood by email at jdtrainer46@gmail.com
LX 101 (Theatrical Electrics) Class
Monday, February 24, Tuesday, March 18 & Monday, March 24, 2025
10 a -3p 15 people class limit, first come first serve
This class will cover a quick tour of the Eccles Theater: SLC Downtown and explain where things are in the building.
Instructor, Brian Garrick, Eccles Theater SLC House Electrician will go over the process of how shows operate in the building, including: the advance, load-in, show runs, and the load-out.
The different tools we use as electricians in the theatre and how to use them, as well as a price breakdown and where to buy them will be presented.
The instructor will teach a proper way to hang lights, dress/coil cables, and focus a conventional light. Brian will give a comprehensive breakdown of the several types of lights and cables you will commonly find in theatre and live events.
A brief overview of ETC Eos™ lighting console hardware will be presented.
To register contact Brian Garrick, House Electrician Eccle SLC at:briangarrick9@gmail.com
Learning how to maintain/repair lights and cables as well as further lessons on ETC Eos™ software will come in late 2nd Quarter.
Wardrobe: Sewing 201
Monday 24 March 2025 10a -3p 10 people class limit
This class will require each participant to bring their own sewing machine. Make sure to have a spool of thread, the foot pedal, bobbin and bobbin case if applicable. We will begin with a brief Review of Hand Sewing.
- Straight seam
- Turning corners
- Curved seam
- Darts
- Fabric tear repairs
- Laundry pleats
To register contact Mindy Williams by email at costumeboss@gmail.com
Wig Basics: Wig Prep, Blocking, Tools and Sanitation CLASS POSTPONED
Tuesday 7 January 2025 10a – 3pm 10 people class Limit, first come first serve.
Learn how to prep a performer’s hair for wigs and hair decor, how to block wigs, and proper Sanitation of hair tools. Beginning handling tools for wet setting a style into a wig, time allowing.
To register contact Lesli Mozaffari by email at pygmalionfx@gmail.com
Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP)
The Entertainment Technician Certification Program (ETCP) is an industry-wide program that has brought together an unprecedented group of industry organizations, businesses and individuals to create a program of rigorous assessments for professional technicians. ETCP focuses on disciplines that directly affect the health and safety of crews, performers, and audiences. You may become certified through ETCP in the following areas: Rigger – Arena, Rigger – Theatre, Entertainment Electrician and Portable Power Distribution Technician.
On Demand Training
IATSE National Benefit Fund Retirement Webinar
Everyone working under a Local 99 administered agreement is receiving some sort of retirement contribution. It’s important you understand your benefits! The password is: local99nbf
SNAP Benefits Webinar, with Utahns Against Hunger
Led by Alex Cragun from Utahns Against Hunger, this 45-minute webinar will go over what you need to know about SNAP Benefits and take your questions.