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Entertainment Services & Technology Association - ESTA is a non-profit trade association representing the North American entertainment technology industry. Our members include dealers, manufacturers, reps, service and production companies, scenic houses, designers and consultants

The Professional Lighting and Sound Association, based in the UK - PLASA has compiled an extensive Directory from among its Member Companies, of product names, manufacturers, suppliers and services within the lighting and sound industries.

Lighting&Sound America Published by PLASA Media, Inc., a subsidiary of the highly respected UK-based Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA), Lighting&Sound America is a monthly publication dedicated to covering the entertainment technology industry with intelligence, wit, and professionalism. It is a sister title to Lighting&Sound International, familiar to thousands of industry professionals worldwide, which consistently offers the best coverage of entertainment, presentation, and communication technology in all its diverse forms.

Stage Directions site is updated several times during the week, and stories can all be commented on by visitors with the number of comments posted directly under the story. All of the stories can be easily emailed to others. The side bar on the home page shows which stories are the most popular by the number of times the page has been viewed. There is also a FREE CLASSIFIED ad section. From backstage to box office, STAGE DIRECTIONS is filled with the information you need to stay on top of the latest productions and how they were produced. If your interest lies in lighting, audio, scenic design, costuming, make-up or the day-to-day operation of a theatre, don’t miss a single issue. Now here is the best part…

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Australasian Lighting Industry Association Publishes news and reviews of lighting equipment and standards for Oceania. Their site contains many links and stores standards and reviews

United States Institute for Theatre Technology, Inc. is the American Association of Design and Production Professionals in the Performing Arts. The mission of the Institute is to actively promote the advancement of knowledge and skills of its members and to facilitate communication among individuals and organizations engaged in all aspects of design and production in the performing arts.