Mission 
The Technical Production Commission provides a forum for projects and programs for production people in the performing arts including technical directors, shop managers, facilities managers, craftspersons, stage hands, and technicians. This is accomplished through programming sessions for the USITT Annual Conference & Stage Expo, supporting research projects from the membership, and encouraging the publication and dissemination of information regarding theatre technology. 

Recommended Reading

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Projects 
The Women in Theatre Project provides a directory of women in the industry who are interested in networking with and helping other women with theatre expertise, advice, job contacts, or discussion.
 
Technical Source Guide ONLINE! provides information on materials and supplies used by production people.
 
The Tenured TD Mentorship Project connects college and university technical directors facing tenure or promotion with mentors who provide guidance and insight, provides lists of potential external reviewers for tenure cases, and reviews materials being submitted for content, format and communication.
 
Click here to link to the Technical Production Commission web site. 

Commissioners/Contacts

• Beth Martell, Commissioner
• Paul Brunner, Vice-Commissioner for Programming
• Chuck Meacham, Vice-Commissioner for Programming (2013) 
• David Boevers, Project Leader – Commercial Theatre Outreach
• Dan Brinker, Alternate Delegate - PLASA Stage Lift Working Group 
• William L. Browning, Vice-Commissioner for Publications
• Dennis Dorn, Project Leader – CAD Standards
• Bruce Duerden, Vice-Commissioner for Health & Safety
• Delbert Hall, Vice-Commissioner for Interactive Sessions
• Heather Hillhouse, Co-Project Leader - Fundamentals Group
• Rob Kerby, Project Leader – Tech Expo
• Andi Lyons, Project Leader – Networking for Women
• Steven Neuenschwander, Co-Project Leader - CAD Standards
• Michael O’Nele, Project Leader – Young TD Mentorship
• Michael Rolleri, Project Leader – Portfolio Reviews
• Erik Rouse, Vice-Commissioner for Interactive Exhibits
• Loren P. Schreiber, Project Leader  for International Prizes, Alternate Delegate – OISTAT Technology Commission
• Fritz Schwentker, Project Leader - Distinguished Achievement Award Coordinator, Delegate - OISTAT Technology Commission
• Mark W. Shanda, Project Leader – Tenured TD Mentorship 
• Eric Viker, Co-Project Leader - Fundamentals Group