CITT/ICTS Alberta Section
Board Members as of November 2025
Executive Committee
- Chair Person – Kevin Humphrey (Edmonton)
- Vice Chair North – Eugene Carnegie (Fort McMurray)
- Vice Chair South – Vacant
- Treasurer – Rae McCallum (Edmonton)
- Secretary – Lee O'Reilly (Edmonton)
Directors at Large:
- Chris Kavanagh (Edmonton)
- Travis Hatt (Edmonton)
- Trevor McDonald (Calgary)
- Sean McIlveen (Camrose)
Student Director at Large
- Gen Matsuzaka (Calgary)
Upcoming Events
ETC is coming to Edmonton in March!
CITT Alberta along with our Presenting Partner Optics Lighting, invite you to attend these classes being held in advance of Backstage Access.
Reserve your spot now!
20% discounts available for members of CITT/ICTS and Theatre Alberta.
Early bird discounts of 10% are available until January 14.
Class is limited to 16 people per day so register soon to avoid disappointment.
These are not entry level courses.
Sunday, March 1, 2026 Level 4: Proficient
This class will explore core concepts of unique features of the Eos Family software. For people who are well versed in Eos family console features, this is an opportunity to learn a few more complex concepts and functions. Although there will be prepared materials for these classes, we will answer your questions and focus on the examples and solutions that are of most interest to you.
Monday, March 2, 2026 Advanced Effects + Busking
Advanced Effects: Go deep into one of the most versatile and powerful effects engines on the market. Building from the ground up, you gain a complete and in-depth understanding of how the Eos effect engine “thinks” so that you can quickly and accurately create desired effects the first time.
Busking: You show up 30 minutes before the house opens (60 mins before the band starts). The rig has already been patched and rung out, nothing else is done. How do you get a show up? This class is geared to proficient Eos Family programmers who want to take their programming out of the theater and in to live events.
Documents
Ratified by Members: 6 October 2021
Approved by Province: 7 October 2021
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Past Events
Aerial Rigging Conversations - Helping Our Venues Host Safe, Stunning Performances
This 2-hour technical session will cover several topics around the interactions between aerial acts and the performance staff and venue. Included will be discussions around:
- Basic aerial rigging math for static and running points allowing for discussion regarding appropriate anchor points based off of forces involved, with consideration of the ANSI Performer Flying Standard;
- Suggested documentation, technical riders and preparation from the artistic/aerialist side in order to properly brief the venue, and allow the venue to be prepared for useful conversation prior to load in;
- Venue contracts with terminology protecting the performer and venue, as well as the insurance requirements from both parties;
- When is an engineer required for an aerial installation or performance.
The Alberta Circus Arts Festival is proud to partner with the Canadian Institute for Theatre Technology – Alberta Section and Gaslamp FX Inc. to present professional rigging discussions tailored to the circus community. Sharing this knowledge is essential to ensure the safety, sustainability, and continued growth of our art form.
QLab5 Training with Figure53
In mid-November 2024 the CITT/ICTS Alberta Section brought Cricket Myers, the first woman to be nominated for a Tony Award in Sound Design, to Alberta for 4-days of Figure53 approved QLab 5 training.
We arranged to have them teach 2-days in Edmonton and then we drove down to Calgary to repeat the class. Hosting the training in 2 cities was more work and expense, but made it easier for members from across the province to attend in the city nearest them. In total we had 32 people register for the course and 3 of them also signed up as new CITT/ICTS members to receive a training discount. We had a very diverse group of folks attend, 44% were fem-presenting, we had everyone from high school students to retired drama teachers, professional technicians, community theatre operators and circus performers.
Fringe Theatre Adventures in Edmonton and University of Calgary School of Creative and Performing Arts both donated their venues to help us host the workshops and the Alberta Section is very thankful to them.
3 Days of ETC Console Training
- Saturday, March 2, 2024 – Level 1: Essentials
- Sunday, March 3, 2024 – Level 2: Enhanced Skills
- Monday, March 4, 2024 – Level 3: Intermediate
Held at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton.
CITT Alberta along with Presenting Partner Theatre Alberta brought ETC to town for 3-days of training also supported by Optics Lighting. Participants dived into the world of lighting consoles with our comprehensive training session. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced professional, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their skills. Learn how to operate the ETC Eos lighting console like a pro and discover new techniques to speed your programming.
ALBERTA SECTION - 3 DAYS OF ETC ION/GIO/EOS FAMILY CONSOLE TRAINING
CITT Alberta held 3 days of ETC Console Training at the Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary on March 1, 2 & 4, 2020 in the lead up to the annual Backstage Access Production Expo. These courses will be taught by an ETC-certified professional trainer from Los Angeles.
Resources, Documents and Links of Interest
- Theatre Alberta is a Provincial Arts Service Organization (PASO) committed to encouraging the growth of theatre in Alberta. We offer a wide range of programs and services to drama students, professional theatre artists, educators, and enthusiasts, as well as to schools, post-secondary institutions, and community and professional theatres.
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