This course is about familiarizing stagehands with the house audio systems in our venues on MSU campus. The course will be taught one day each at the Wharton Center, MSU’s Broadway house, and the Breslin Center, MSU’s Sports Arena. This class will give the students a familiarity with the audio systems in both venues, serving as a building block for future advanced classes. Participants will learn the layout and function of these audio systems, as well as basic operating knowledge.

• PA layout

• Signal Flow

• Board Operation

• Day to Day Operation

• Different Uses of the space

• Fundamentals of Audio Operation

DATE: April 16 & 23, 2021

LOCATION: East Lansing, MI

INSTRUCTOR: Troy Boyd (Head of the Audio Department at the Wharton Center) & Matt Woolman (Head of the Audio Department at the Breslin Center)

This course is made possible through the IATSE TTF Course Reimbursement Program. If you are interested in this training, contact Local 274 for more information.