[Usittne] Secretary of the Arts

[Crystal Tiala]

Hi Gary,
Yes, we are dealing with that right now.  
After the building inspector saw our pit covers a few weeks ago, we have have been thrust into this problem.
We are seeking quotes on orchestra pit nets now.  
Our open pit cannot be more than 48" deep without a net so we either have to build up the floor or provide a net.  
We also have to rebuild or build in more supports for our pit covers. 
If you want more informaton, I could put you in touch with our TD, Ruth Conrad, who is the person dealing directly with it.
Crystal
Boston College

Crystal Tiala
tiala at mindspring.com
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Gary Lemieux 
To: tiala at mindspring.com;USITT New England Section Mail List
Sent: 1/7/2009 10:54:12 AM 
Subject: RE: [Usittne] Secretary of the Arts


Here's hoping.....

I also have questiion:

Has anyone heard about an OSHA regulation requiring that an orchestra pit be covered with a safety net..........even during a performance with an orchestra?

If anyone has info.please forward

Thank You




From: usittne-bounces at MIT.EDU [mailto:usittne-bounces at MIT.EDU] On Behalf Of Crystal Tiala
Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 9:53 AM
To: USITTNE listserve
Subject: [Usittne] Secretary of the Arts


Dear Friends,

You may already have received this, but it is so important, I'm passing it along.
 
Quincy Jones has started a petition to ask President-Elect Obama to appoint a Secretary of the Arts.  While many other countries have had Ministers of Art or Culture for centuries, The United States has never created such a position.  We in the arts need this and the country needs the arts--now more than ever.  Please take a moment to sign this important petition and then pass it on to your friends and colleagues.

www.petitiononline.com/esnyc/petition.html

Happy New Year!


Crystal Tiala
tiala at mindspring.com
EarthLink Revolves Around You.
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