Damon Atwood

Theatre Tales of the Techie

Arts EN ↓ 82 episodes

In these episodes, I am going to share over forty years of working on the tech side of the theatre industry. Lighting, Rigging, Scenery, being a TD, LD, stagehand, working as an installer of theatre equipment systems, and ultimately getting into sales and leadership roles. What sparked this idea was talking with a young man who was trying to decide if a future in the theatre industry was right for him. The views and opinions expressed in this program are my own and do not reflect the views or positions of my employer. The material and information presented here is for general information purpo...

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Damon Atwood

Episodes

The Open Mind! 22.01.2024 38:36

Design Madness and The Manhattan Project 14.01.2024 45:01

On Time! On Budget! And other Antics. 12.01.2024 46:32

Winning the Super Bowl 07.01.2024 39:21

Did 2023 Suck? 04.01.2024 54:20

A year in review.

Starting a theatre dealership! 20.12.2023 47:02

Winning is Awesome 01.12.2023 37:00

That won't work! 20.11.2023 33:55

Yes! I got a podcast up in less than a week! In this podcast, I share thoughts on all sorts of things. Sparking thought is so important for success.

The Future will be Awesome! 18.11.2023 31:25

Problem Solvers 04.11.2023 40:21

What is a problem solver? For the most part, theatre tech people are problem solvers. A problem solver is a theatre person who uses their skills and experience to make decisions and resolve problems. Typically, they look at all factors in a situation and make a decision based on what they know will work.

Four Questions 23.10.2023 43:48

I received a fantastic e-mail from a young man asking four questions!

The Crystal Ball 13.10.2023 29:05

I recorded this back in August of this year. It covers a conversation I had with a good friend. It was a debate, plain and simple.

Understanding Risk! 07.10.2023 37:36

In this episode, I share my thoughts on Risk. We should always be aware of risk, but we can't let it control us. If you want to contact me, send an e-mail to: theatretalesofthetechie@gmail.com

It's more than "Just a project." 18.09.2023 45:14

In this episode, I share my thoughts on why we have success, how important people are, and why you need an edge. This episode was recorded on the morning of Sept. 10 If you want to contact me, send an e-mail to: theatretalesofthetechie@gmail.com

Normal? Whats Normal? Recorded Sept. 4th. 10.09.2023 35:48

Tonight, we talk about Normal and why you don't want to go near being NORMAL!! I also share my thoughts on Burn OUT! Sorry folks, I said this was recorded August 4th, it was September 4th.

Is Design a Gift? 29.08.2023 56:50

This will be a series of three podcasts. 1. A gift? How I learned to design. 2. What I learned (Projects) 3. Creativity, Imagination, Skills, and Experience equal Success. Why we fail.

You, People, Relationships, and Success! 24.08.2023 27:25

This is a fun episode. My week leading up to this podcast was stellar. I then went to help my daughter set up her apartment while starting her senior year in college. We then had an awesome lunch. Our conversation made me remember some things I thought of when I was her age. Like I knew I was on the right path. Then, for some karmic celestial reason, an old pal called me while I had my 2.75-hour d...

Relationship Sales and Design 16.08.2023 41:03

In this episode, I share an excellent conversation I had with a theatre guy named Mark. We discussed sales and design. At this time, I was not able to interview Mark. So I did my best to share what we discussed.

So many Dealers: How to learn alot about theatre and people. 06.08.2023 34:30

This podcast was recorded early on the morning of August 5th. I keep saying its night time. Sorry, habit. In this episode, I talk about a great conversation I had with a theatre guy named Dillion. We talked about the three dealers I worked for. We also talked about the challenges of working with so many different personalities.

Six Questions with Brenden Rowan BFA Student 30.07.2023 34:26

I had a really great time speaking with Brenden Rowan. I asked Brenden these six questions- -What got you into the theatre industry? -What kept you in the theatre industry? -What's the coolest thing you've done in theatre? -What's the worst thing you have done in theatre? -Where do you see yourself in ten years? -Have you considered not working in a theatre, but in the theatre industry? -Dealer -R...

KISS: Keep it Simple Silly/Keep it Super Simple 27.07.2023 36:01

In this podcast, I discuss how simple is better and more successful. Why complicate things when in most cases, there is a simpler solution that will work? However, it takes experience and skills to see a simpler solution. If you want to contact me, send an e-mail to: theatretalesofthetechie@gmail.com

A Cool Rental and a Really Cool Leader! 17.07.2023 45:03

A long time ago, when I was sales manager of a dealer, I would do some very cool rentals. On occasion, I would do corporate rentals. This rental was special. If you want to contact me, send an e-mail to: theatretalesofthetechie@gmail.com

Where fun goes to Die 10.07.2023 46:33

I had a few pals tell me my podcasts are a bit too positive, and I need to share what happens when everything goes wrong. In this podcast, I share three stories about where fun goes to die. If you want to contact me, send an e-mail to: theatretalesofthetechie@gmail.com

The most rewarding Career! 04.07.2023 41:52

In this exciting episode, I share why working in the tech side of the theatre industry was the most excellent career choice I have ever made. If you want to contact me, send an e-mail to: theatretalesofthetechie@gmail.com

Selling Number Two- IQ and Theatre People- Managing Reps 29.06.2023 45:28

In this exciting episode, I share my thoughts on when you are not selling the number one brand. I also want to share a theory I have on why theatre people make such great salespeople. And then, I share how cool it was to manage reps over an eleven-year span. If you want to contact me, send an e-mail to: theatretalesofthetechie@gmail.com