USITT24 is THE place for hands-on learning opportunities! From wig ventilation and fake food to the intricate world of advanced soldering techniques and beyond, our hands-on labs led by industry experts have everything you need to interact with the latest techniques and technology in the industry.
Advanced registration is required for many hands-on lab classes. Hands-on labs can be added during your initial USITT24 registration process. If you have already registered for USITT24, hands-on labs can also be added by going to your Attendee Service Center. See your registration confirmation email for additional instructions on how to access and edit your registration.
Our hands-on labs are extremely popular and a staple in many of our attendees' Conference schedules! Please be respectful and limit your lab selections to only your must-attend favorites to give others an opportunity to share in these free, hands-on experiences.
Class seating is limited, but observational seating is available in select hands-on lab areas. Some hands-on lab experiences also have walk-up opportunities. All labs can be found in the Seattle Convention Center | Arch in Hall A, unless otherwise noted.
Costume Design & Technology Lab
From Millinery Feathers, to pants patterning, from historical accuracy to fitting and alterations of bodies of size, The USITT Costume Lab in Seattle will be a great time to brush up on some basics as well as learn something new!
Creating Wigs and Millinery for Theatre Out of Unconventional Materials
Thursday, March 21, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Thursday, March 21, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Troubleshooting Pants Patterning
Thursday, March 21, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Friday, March 22, 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Creating Basic Mask Bases with Plaster Bandages
Friday, March 22, 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Friday, March 22, 2:30 PM-4:00 PM
Millinery Feathers
Friday, March 22, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Saturday, March 23, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Fitting and Alterations for A Body Of Size
Saturday, March 23, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Saturday, March 23, 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Hair & Makeup Lab
The NEW Hair & Makeup Lab is back for more in 2024! This time, the theme is everything you need to know about buying, setting, trimming wigs, how to ventilate, as well as how to trim bangs.
How to Fit Blood Rigs onto Actors and into Costumes
Thursday, March 21, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Friday, March 22, 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Ventilating for Beginners
Thursday, March 21, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Thursday, March 21, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Buying Wigs
Friday, March 22, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Saturday, March 23, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
How to Set a Wig
Friday, March 22, 2:30 PM-4:00 PM
How to Trim Bangs
Saturday, March 23, 11:00 AM-12:15 PM
Saturday, March 23, 12:45 PM-2:00 PM
Digital Media Emerging Technology Lab
The Digital Media Emerging Technology Lab is a fully hands-on experience space. All levels of experience and walk-ins are welcome!
This year, the Digital Media Lab will allow explorers to play with Augmented Reality development as well as three projectors edge-blended across a 55' wall and around corners. In addition to the open playtime, lab sessions include Artistic Principles in Media Content Creation with Adobe After Effects, Augmented Reality Development, a full-day Pixera Professional Development Workshop, and much more! Come play with us!
Augmented Reality Application and Development Workshop
Thursday, March 21, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Augmented Reality Application and Development Workshop Part 2
Friday, March 22, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Interactive Stage Design with Isadora
Saturday, March 23, 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Lighting Design & Technology Lab
The Lighting Lab is an educational experience space containing various lighting fixtures and consoles you can explore and learn with, without a sales pitch. A fully hands-on experience. All level of experience and walk-ins are welcome! In collaboration with Barbizon Media.
LIGHTING LAB - ROOM 401
Thursday, March 21, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM and 12:30PM-6:00 PM
Friday, March 22, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM and 12:30PM-6:00 PM
Saturday, March 23, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
COLOR LAB
presented by Bellevue Lighting at Booth 2219
An immersive exploration of the dynamic interplay between light, color, and perception. Step into this interactive booth, powered by ETC's cutting-edge LED technology, to witness firsthand the transformative effects of color theory on ordinary objects. Engage with expert guides as they unravel the science and artistry behind lighting design, unveiling the secrets of creating dramatic shadows, enhancing textures, and manipulating spatial perception.
PIXEL LAB
presented by Bellevue Lighting at Booth 2219
An innovative playground where the magic of LED technology comes to life. Immerse yourself in this interactive booth and explore the limitless possibilities of manipulating LED diodes. From creating mesmerizing pixel art displays to experimenting with dynamic lighting sequences, Pixel Lab invites you to harness the power of LEDs to craft your visual narratives. Engage with our expert guides as they unveil the secrets of pixel manipulation, offering insights into the artistic and technical aspects of this cutting-edge technology.
Paint Lab
The Paint Lab will be focusing on the fundamentals for the scenic artist. The lab will focus more on hands-on workshops to give the participants a chance to work on such skills as: Geometry for the Scenic Artist, basic Light and Shadow, and Color Theory, and how Paint Treatments are Affected by Lights. There are also will be 2 paint challenges where participants can work on completing a piece from an existing rendering over a 3 hour period. A master's challenge of scenic artists may also be available to watch.
Exploration of Fluorescent Paint
Thursday, March 21, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Paint Challenge
Thursday, March 21, 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
Painting Floors Fast
Thursday, March 21, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Skills Lab
Thursday, March 21, 12:30 PM-2:00 PM
Color Theory for the Scenic Artist
Friday, March 22, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Painting Challenge
Friday, March 22, 3:00 PM-6:00 PM
When Light Meets Paint
Friday, March 22, 1:30 PM-3:00 PM
Basic Light and Shadow Rendering
Saturday, March 23, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Geometry Basics for the Scenic Artist
Saturday, March 23, 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Props Lab
The Props lab includes digital 3D modeling, hands on sculpting, blood making, fake food to make your mouth water! check back and sign up!
Health and Safety in the Prop Shop
Thursday, March 21, 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Stage Properties: Measuring with your eyes and building with your hands.
Thursday, March 21, 2:00 PM 3:00 PM
The Thinking Aspects of Scenic Design
Thursday, March 21, 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Friday, March 22, 9:30 AM-11:00 AM
Utilizing Unreal Engine and Emerging Technologies in Theatrical and Entertainment Design
Thursday, March 21, 3:30 PM-5:00 PM
Fake Food for the hungry - ways to create visually delectable food for theatrical productions
Thursday, March 21, 10:45 AM- 12:15 PM
Friday, March 22, 2:30 PM-3:30 PM
Incorporating Digital Fabrication (CNC Technology) into Set Production, Props and Costuming
Friday, March 22, 4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Upholstery Tips and Tricks to speed up the process and make the furniture sparkle
Friday, March 22, 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Design on the Go- Collapsible Theater Model Box with the Glowforge Laser Cutter
Saturday, March 23, 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
The Clays the Thing, an exploration of various types of sculpting media
Saturday, March 23, 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
Soldering Lab
Immerse yourself in a hands-on workshop where participants will delve into the intricate world of advanced soldering techniques tailored specifically for crafting theatrical scale models. Engage in a captivating lab project that will enhance your skills and empower you to bring your creative visions to life with incredible detail. In collaboration with City Theatrical.
LED Tape Soldering Fundamentals
Thursday, March 21, 2:00 PM-3:30 PM
Soldering Basics
Thursday, March 21, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Advanced Soldering for Theatrical Scale Models
Friday, March 22, 9:00 AM-10:30 AM
Soldering Standard Connectors
Friday, March 22, 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Sound Lab
This sound studio is an intimate, interactive space that allows for the exploration of industry- leading software and hardware. The studio consists of 4-6 small interactive stations. To encourage exploration by beginners and experienced designers, all stations will be available for guided and individual explorations throughout the conference. Attendees can stop by any time to play. Join us for an exciting practical experience with industry-leading software in a low- pressure and rewarding environment!
Technical & Automation Lab
This year's Technical Production Lab will offer automation, drawing and production work, fall arrest, swaging, and lots of opportunities for hands on experimentation. Attendees will get to try out and run different makes and models of Stage Automation machines and control, with industry professionals at hand to assist.
Exhibitor Labs
Located at Chamsys Lab- Stage Expo Booth 2429
ChamSys MagicQ- Introduction, Console Set Up, and Principles
Thursday, March 21, 11:15 AM-11:45 AM
ChamSys MagicQ- Theatre Programming, Tracking, and Timing
Thursday, March 21, 12:00 PM-12:45 PM
ChamSys MagicQ- Busking for Begninners "It's All Rock and Roll to Me"
Thursday, March 21, 1:00 PM-1:45 PM
ChamSys MagicQ- Introduction, Console Set Up, and Principles
Friday, March 22, 11:15 PM-11:45 PM
ChamSys MagicQ- Theatre Programming, Tracking, and Timing
Friday, March 22, 12:00 PM-12:45 PM
ChamSys MagicQ- Busking for Beginners “It’s All Rock and Roll to Me”
Friday, March 22, 1:00 PM-1:45 PM
ChamSys QuickQ - Introduction, A Simple Console for Complex Fixtures
Friday, March 22, 3:00 PM-3:45 PM
ChamSys QuickQ - Step Up Your QuickQ Programming
Friday, March 22, 4:00 PM-4:45 PM
ChamSys MagicQ- Introduction, Console Set Up, and Principles
Saturday, March 23, 10:15 AM-10:45 AM
ChamSys MagicQ- Theatre Programming, Tracking, and Timing
Saturday, March 23, 11:00 AM-11:45 AM
ChamSys MagicQ- Busking for Beginners "It's All Rock and Roll to Me"
Saturday, March 23, 12:00 PM-12:45 PM
ChamSys QuickQ- Introduction, A Simple Console for Complex Fixtures
Saturday, March 23, 1:00 PM-1:45 PM