Sessions of 2026 Connection Conference: Kristi Ross-Clausen
Ross-Clausen, Kristi
Director of Education
Kristi Ross-Clausen, MA, CTS, CQT, CQD, is a globally recognized expert in theater safety and technical theater education. A frequent keynote and conference presenter, she brings extensive experience from her years touring with Broadway productions and working as a union stagehand and stage manager. Kristi has taught technical theater at multiple institutions, developed national training programs, and now serves as the Director of Education for the DeLong Academy. She holds advanced certifications in theater safety, audio visual technology, and quality standards.
Sessions:
[5582] The Top 10: Common Safety Issues in Theater
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Westin La Paloma
- Communications Media Technologies
- Construction Science Technologies
What dangers may be lurking in your venue? Come learn the top ten unsafe things we commonly see when we do inspections and how to make them safer. Includes all areas of technical theater and has some great photos of both what to do and what not to do. This session is great for teachers, administrators and venue managers as well as performers.
[5790] The Top 10: Common Safety Issues in Theater [REPEAT]
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Westin La Paloma
- Communications Media Technologies
- Construction Science Technologies
What dangers may be lurking in your venue? Come learn the top ten unsafe things we commonly see when we do inspections and how to make them safer. Includes all areas of technical theater and has some great photos of both what to do and what not to do. This session is great for teachers, administrators and venue managers as well as performers.
