Tom Hessman
@tkh16.bsky.social
InfoSec (Counter Hack, SANS). Theatre (Phoenix Productions, Exit 82 Theatre). I ❤️ ACLU, Planned Parenthood, NNAF, EFF, etc. LGBTQIA+ ally. Views are my own. he/him
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I WON!!! I'm excited and proud to announce that I won the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Award for Best Sound Design Of A Play Or Musical for my production of Bat Boy: The Musical with Phoenix Productions, alongside my sound engineer Alex Widom! Bat Boy flies again! 🦇🥳🎭
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I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I’m seeing posts from people (outside of MN) about how US citizens should carry their passports.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
And let me say that *inside* MN, we are calmly responding to requests with: “No, I don’t have to show you any documentation.”
Because that’s how you protect everyone, regardless of immigration status.
I WON!!! I'm excited and proud to announce that I won the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Award for Best Sound Design Of A Play Or Musical for my production of Bat Boy: The Musical with Phoenix Productions, alongside my sound engineer Alex Widom! Bat Boy flies again! 🦇🥳🎭
January 16, 2026 at 10:21 PM
I WON!!! I'm excited and proud to announce that I won the 2025 BroadwayWorld New Jersey Award for Best Sound Design Of A Play Or Musical for my production of Bat Boy: The Musical with Phoenix Productions, alongside my sound engineer Alex Widom! Bat Boy flies again! 🦇🥳🎭
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Artists at the Golden Globes last night added their voices to the chorus of people across the country demanding that ICE get out of our communities immediately.
When we all band together, we can make real change.
When we all band together, we can make real change.
January 12, 2026 at 8:32 PM
Artists at the Golden Globes last night added their voices to the chorus of people across the country demanding that ICE get out of our communities immediately.
When we all band together, we can make real change.
When we all band together, we can make real change.
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Reports and videos show ICE agents asking American citizens whether they’ve “learned their lesson over the last few days” are deeply troubling. Language like this implies intent and raises serious questions about premeditation and mindset on the scene.
January 10, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Reports and videos show ICE agents asking American citizens whether they’ve “learned their lesson over the last few days” are deeply troubling. Language like this implies intent and raises serious questions about premeditation and mindset on the scene.
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A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you."
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
January 10, 2026 at 2:52 PM
A woman recording an ICE agent tells him "Shame on you."
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
The agent responds, "Have you all not learned from the past couple of days?"
"Learned what?" she asks
Then he knocks her phone out of her hand
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January 10, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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We condemn ICE's killing of a Minneapolis woman today and call on federal agents to withdraw from Minnesota immediately.
This tragedy is further proof that ICE is out of control, endangering our communities, and must end its lawless operations before anyone else is brutally hurt or killed.
This tragedy is further proof that ICE is out of control, endangering our communities, and must end its lawless operations before anyone else is brutally hurt or killed.
January 8, 2026 at 12:05 AM
We condemn ICE's killing of a Minneapolis woman today and call on federal agents to withdraw from Minnesota immediately.
This tragedy is further proof that ICE is out of control, endangering our communities, and must end its lawless operations before anyone else is brutally hurt or killed.
This tragedy is further proof that ICE is out of control, endangering our communities, and must end its lawless operations before anyone else is brutally hurt or killed.
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I'm a video game character, complete with my theatre blacks, headset, and prompt book! Check me out in this year's SANS Holiday Hack Challenge at SANS.org/holidayhack
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 AM
I'm a video game character, complete with my theatre blacks, headset, and prompt book! Check me out in this year's SANS Holiday Hack Challenge at SANS.org/holidayhack
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The PancakesCon CTF is graciously hosted and operated by the the SANS Institute. Please join the CTF channel in the PancakesCon Slack for registration details. The winner will receive a free subscription to SANS Skills Quest by NetWars (Core Edition)!
September 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The PancakesCon CTF is graciously hosted and operated by the the SANS Institute. Please join the CTF channel in the PancakesCon Slack for registration details. The winner will receive a free subscription to SANS Skills Quest by NetWars (Core Edition)!
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August 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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oh god this is the true curse of the millennial
August 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM
oh god this is the true curse of the millennial
The PancakesCon CFP closes on Saturday! This is a super fun virtual conference with a unique format where each talk is half cyber, half hobbies/other interests. I'd submit myself but I have a conflict! Details on the form:
Hello, friends! Do you want to -speak- at #PancakesCon this year? Our CFP is ~open~! forms.gle/K8UnDGHPdmj6...
CFP Closes August 9 at 1800 Central Time. Don't miss out! Start thinking of your talk ideas now! Details at pancakescon.com, and mentorship and help on our Slack if you're a novice speaker
CFP Closes August 9 at 1800 Central Time. Don't miss out! Start thinking of your talk ideas now! Details at pancakescon.com, and mentorship and help on our Slack if you're a novice speaker
PancakesCon 6: Family Brunch - CFP
PancakesCon is a cybersecurity conference that will be conducted all day on 9/21/2025 (US Central Time). This conference is 100% virtual, not for profit and free to stream.
**PancakesCon has a UNIQUE...
forms.gle
August 7, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The PancakesCon CFP closes on Saturday! This is a super fun virtual conference with a unique format where each talk is half cyber, half hobbies/other interests. I'd submit myself but I have a conflict! Details on the form:
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I'm in a phenomenal talk on gender inequality in cybersecurity this morrning and this is such a great cheat sheet for intersectional fair employment.
August 1, 2025 at 12:35 AM
I'm in a phenomenal talk on gender inequality in cybersecurity this morrning and this is such a great cheat sheet for intersectional fair employment.
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You have one final week to get your talks into PancakesCon on September 21, or to volunteer to help with the conference. We are also looking for workshop submissions and prize sponsors. Please reach out before we hit operational deadlines.
August 3, 2025 at 3:20 AM
You have one final week to get your talks into PancakesCon on September 21, or to volunteer to help with the conference. We are also looking for workshop submissions and prize sponsors. Please reach out before we hit operational deadlines.
My production of Bat Boy The Musical with Phoenix Productions, Inc. has been nominated for Outstanding Production of a Musical by the NJACT Perry Awards! I'm so honored to have my first nomination! Bat Boy has 7 nominations total, and Phoenix has 22. Congratulations to all! 🥳🥰🎭
July 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
My production of Bat Boy The Musical with Phoenix Productions, Inc. has been nominated for Outstanding Production of a Musical by the NJACT Perry Awards! I'm so honored to have my first nomination! Bat Boy has 7 nominations total, and Phoenix has 22. Congratulations to all! 🥳🥰🎭
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You have two weeks left to get your awesome talks into @pancakescon.com and @comfyconau.bsky.social !!!! Don’t miss out being part of our insane global free online con!!! forms.gle/H5bCRSaJY1f3... #cybersecurity #cfp
PancakesCon 6: Family Brunch - CFP
PancakesCon is a cybersecurity conference that will be conducted all day on 9/21/2025 (US Central Time). This conference is 100% virtual, not for profit and free to stream.
**PancakesCon has a UNIQUE...
forms.gle
July 27, 2025 at 5:27 AM
You have two weeks left to get your awesome talks into @pancakescon.com and @comfyconau.bsky.social !!!! Don’t miss out being part of our insane global free online con!!! forms.gle/H5bCRSaJY1f3... #cybersecurity #cfp
Curious about this "bariatric seating":
"The number of ADA accessible seats has more than doubled along with wider seats for all, the addition of bariatric seating options, and increased locations for wheelchair seating"
Here's hoping for more accessibility!
"The number of ADA accessible seats has more than doubled along with wider seats for all, the addition of bariatric seating options, and increased locations for wheelchair seating"
Here's hoping for more accessibility!
Photos: First Look at the Revitalized Delacorte Theater
Photos: First Look at the Revitalized Delacorte Theater
The Public Theater, in partnership with the New York City Departments of Parks & Recreation and Department of Cultural Affairs and the Central Park Conservancy, officially cut the ribbon on the revitalized Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Check out first images of the theater's new exterior!
www.broadwayworld.com
July 15, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Curious about this "bariatric seating":
"The number of ADA accessible seats has more than doubled along with wider seats for all, the addition of bariatric seating options, and increased locations for wheelchair seating"
Here's hoping for more accessibility!
"The number of ADA accessible seats has more than doubled along with wider seats for all, the addition of bariatric seating options, and increased locations for wheelchair seating"
Here's hoping for more accessibility!
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Ariana Grande and Josh Gad will lead Jon M. Chu's Oh, the Places You'll Go animated movie musical, featuring music by Pasek & Paul! www.broadwayworld.com/article/Aria...
Ariana Grande and Josh Gad Join Jon M. Chu's OH, THE PLACES YOU'LL GO Animated Musical
Ariana Grande, along with Broadway favorite Josh Gad, have officially joined the voice cast for Oh, the Places You'll Go, the upcoming animated musical feature based on the popular Dr. Seuss book of the same name.
www.broadwayworld.com
July 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Ariana Grande and Josh Gad will lead Jon M. Chu's Oh, the Places You'll Go animated movie musical, featuring music by Pasek & Paul! www.broadwayworld.com/article/Aria...
Had SOOO much fun laughing my tail off at opening night of Murder, Magic, & Mead, an original murder mystery comedy written and produced by my friends at @octoberensemble.bsky.social! It runs for six weeks at the Jersey Shore Arts Center...don't miss it!
www.tickettailor.com/events/octob...
www.tickettailor.com/events/octob...
June 28, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Had SOOO much fun laughing my tail off at opening night of Murder, Magic, & Mead, an original murder mystery comedy written and produced by my friends at @octoberensemble.bsky.social! It runs for six weeks at the Jersey Shore Arts Center...don't miss it!
www.tickettailor.com/events/octob...
www.tickettailor.com/events/octob...
It was SO wonderful catching up with @icanhaspii.bsky.social!
Had a great time today with a very dear friend @tkh16.bsky.social. Coincidentally, it was a nice reminder that we are only 5 or so months away from the @counterhack.bsky.social #SANS #DFIR #CTF #HolidayHack!!!
June 23, 2025 at 1:57 AM
It was SO wonderful catching up with @icanhaspii.bsky.social!
Happy 15 years, @counterhack.bsky.social! 🥳
June 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Happy 15 years, @counterhack.bsky.social! 🥳
Had SO much fun returning to the woods with @octoberensemble.bsky.social last night, seeing my friends shine, and seeing @thekatchats.bsky.social join the Milky White club! 🤩🐮💖
May 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Had SO much fun returning to the woods with @octoberensemble.bsky.social last night, seeing my friends shine, and seeing @thekatchats.bsky.social join the Milky White club! 🤩🐮💖
I had an INCREDIBLE experience seeing my friends at @octoberensemble.bsky.social
shine in their immersive production of Into the Woods last night! I even got to play Milky White at the end of Act 1 (another walk-on role for my collection)! Congratulations to everyone involved!
shine in their immersive production of Into the Woods last night! I even got to play Milky White at the end of Act 1 (another walk-on role for my collection)! Congratulations to everyone involved!
May 10, 2025 at 7:54 PM
I had an INCREDIBLE experience seeing my friends at @octoberensemble.bsky.social
shine in their immersive production of Into the Woods last night! I even got to play Milky White at the end of Act 1 (another walk-on role for my collection)! Congratulations to everyone involved!
shine in their immersive production of Into the Woods last night! I even got to play Milky White at the end of Act 1 (another walk-on role for my collection)! Congratulations to everyone involved!
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Love thy neighbor doesn’t come with fine print.
May 10, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Love thy neighbor doesn’t come with fine print.