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STAGE EXPOMarch 21-23, 2013Frontier Airlines CenterMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Great EntertainmentTechnology
Great Information Great Opportunities
2013 STAGE EXPO
PROSPECTUSusitt.org/2013
The entertainment industry’s complete event for production, design, and technology
USITT is the leading organization bringing together theatre and entertainment design,management, and technology. Through this event, we focus on connecting performing artsdesign and technology communities to ensure a vibrant dialog among practitioners, educators,and students.
For more than 50 years, USITT has been dedicated to providing information and innovation toits world-wide connections.
Stage Expo delivers a wide range of attendees; from designersand venue management, to business owners, to students andeducators. Nowhere else will you find a show like USITTproduces. The diversity of experts and academics, combinedwith new and seasoned professionals from a broad variety ofdisciplines cannot be found at any other event.
Exhibiting at USITT allows you to find organizations creatingproductions today and educate the mind of tomorrow’sdesigners and managers about your products. Stage Expo is asingular resource they use to find all the products and servicesthey will need to create world class productions as they advancetheir careers.
Our exhibiting companies offer products and services to createthe complete event for the entertainment professional:
� Lighting
� Makeup
� Scenic Elements
� Seating
� Staging
� Rigging
� Costumes
� Sound
� Video Projection
� Show Control
� Hardware
� Tools and Equipment
� Higher Education
� Special Effects
At USITT we are mindful of the costs for our exhibitingcompanies. We have negotiated with our official Stage Expocontractors to ensure the best possible value for your marketingdollars. At no other show will you find a higher return on yourinvestment!
usitt.org/2013
Why be part of Stage Expo? . . . Your audience is here!
“For exhibiting and
sponsorship opportunitiescontact
Ron Procopio800-938-7488, ext 107
USITT Stage Expo welcomes people from all aspectsof the entertainment industry and all levels ofexperience. Whether just beginning to learn aboutproducts and services or having produced onBroadway, USITT is the event where theentertainment industry gathers.
We deliver decision makers...More than 70% of USITT attendees Authorize orRecommend purchases for their organizations
They need products and services51% of our attendees work on 1-10 productions 15% of our attendees work on 11-20 productions13% of our attendees work on 21+ productions
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GAMPRODUCTS, INC. is a longstanding member of USITT andwe are proud to exhibit at theStage Expo annual show. Ourexperience year after year hasproven to be time andresources well invested.
Joe Tawil, President, GAMPRODUCTS
Making Decisions Now
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“ ATTENDEE DIVERSITY
Professional
63% Academic
37%
Who are our attendees?
attendee survey 2012
Decision Makers of todayand tomorrow39% of USITT Conference & Stage Expo attendees arestudents and educators. Today’s education leads totomorrow’s sales. Be the first to createmindshare withProductionManagers, Scenic Designs, TechnicalDirectors, andmore.
All InclusiveAt USITT you can plan on reaching your audience froma variety of locations and associations. USITT attendeescome from all 50 states and 26 countries, from a varietyof disciplines.
In addition to USITTmembers, partner organizationsjoin and co-convene at the USITT event annually.Organizations include the American Society of TheatreConsultants (ASTC), the ProductionManager’s Forum(PMF), the Professional Lighting and Sound Association(PLASA), and the American Institute of Architechture(AIA) to name a few.
Stage Expo in LongBeachwas amazing and therewas truly somethingfor everyone: designers, stagemanagers, directors, technicians, etc.As a first time attendee, I was impressed thewide rangeof availableinformation andproducts presented aswell as all the peoplewho reallywanted to talk about our craft in the entertainment industry. Idefinitely plan onbecoming a regular conference attendee in thefuture!
Rebecca J. Simons, SeaWorld San Antonio
“For exhibiting
and sponsorshipopportunities
contactRonProcopio
800-938-7488, ext [email protected]
AdministratorBuyer
Chair/Director/OwnerTheatre ConsultantCostume Designer
EngineerFinance/OperationsInstaller/ContractorLighting Designer
Production DesignerProps
Project ManagerSales
Scene DesignerSound Designer
Stage Manager/Production Mgr.Technical Director
Technician/ProgrammerVenue Manager/Operator
Other
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Why MilwaukeeMilwaukee is a modern cultural center, boasting many venues andproduction organizations performing all seasons. A strong history oftheatre exists in the venues, the companies and the people ofMilwaukee.
Nearly 20% of our 5,000+ attendees at the USITT Annual Conference &Stage Expo 2012 in Long Beach reside in the Mid-West region. Wecontinually attempt to bring our event to entertainment centers wherenew and exciting products, services, and processes are being utilized sothat experiences can be shared throughout the community.
Location… Location… Location…
Nowhere else can ourstudents get so
efficiently connectedto the technology, the
people, and theknowledge that willshape their futures.
Matt Rightmire, University of
Nebraska-Lincoln
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Milwaukee is just 90 miles from Chicago, but without the exhibiting hassles of aChicago venue. You can expect a Chicago audience without the Chicago price, allowingyou to focus your marketing dollars more effectively.
Great Audiences & ROIExhibitor Benefits & MembershipBeing a part of USITT is unlike the experience you find at any other show. We work tirelessly for ourexhibitors; negotiating the best pricing and services from all the vendors necessary to maximizeyour ROI. With your needs as our priority, you’ll find no other customer service as our equal.
Being exposed to such quality workand professionalism while stillexperiencing energy, excitement,and entertainment is what makesUSITT so unique and dynamic.
Sean Smith, University of South Carolina
For exhibiting and sponsorshipopportunities
contact Ron Procopio
800-938-7488, ext 107 [email protected]
Prices and Packages
Booth SpaceAvailable in 10’x10’ increments
Four full-conference exhibitorbadges per 100 square foot
$28 per square foot
(see Member Advantage
Program for additional details)
Commercial Table Space6’ table and 2 chairs
Two full-conference exhibitor badges per table
$1200 per table space(non member)
$900 per table space(member)
Non-Commercial Table Space6’ table and 2 chairs
Two full-conferenceexhibitor badges per table
$1000 per table space(non member)
$700 per table space (member)
Member Advantage ProgramAlong with standard benefits USITT offers as a member,
exhibitors are offered discounted exhibit space:
$18 per square foot for Supporting members
$15.30 per square foot for Sustaining members
$14.40 per square foot for Contributing members
of attendees said theywill purchase from anexhibitor in the next
6 months
of attendees said theywill purchase from anexhibitor in the next 12 months
37%
22%
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ATTENDEE PRODUCT INTEREST
Accessories/Components 22%Audio-Visual and Video Equipment 30%Control Systems/Control Equipment 29%Costumes/Make up/Props 23%Educational Opportunities 20%Flooring 15%Flying Effects 14%Laser Technology 8%Lighting Systems/Lighting Equipment 53%Power/Distribution Equipment 23%Presentation Systems 14%Projection 32%Props 21%Recording Equipment 15%Rigging/Staging/Automation 40%Sound Systems/Sound Equipment 32%Scenic Supplies 34%Special Effects 26%Stage Equipment/Trussing 29%Touring Equipment 7%Voice Alarm/Public Address 3%Screen Technology 12%Software 28%
(note: more than 100% total)
Decorator packagesAt USITT we strive to create value for our members
and exhibitors. With the assistance of Shepard
Exposition Services, we can offer a turn-key booth
solution for those companies wishing to save time
and shipping costs, installing and dismantling their
booth materials.
Booth Packages include: chairs or stools, table,
wastebasket and carpeting for 10’x10’s and 10’x20’s
For more informationcontact
Ron Procopio800-938-7488, ext 107
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For exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities contact Ron Procopio at
800-938-7488, ext 107 or [email protected]
The audience for your
BusinessThe association for your
IndustryThe complete
Stage Expo
STAGE EXPOMarch 21-23, 2013Frontier Airlines Center
Halls A-D
400 West Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53203
EXPO HOURS:Thursday, March 21
11:00am-5:30pm
Friday, March 2210:00am-11:00am
Dedicated Power Hour for VIPs
11:00am-5:30pm
Saturday, March 239:30am-2:00pm
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