Dawn! ☀️
@dkenseth.bsky.social
Head Electrican/IATSE Stagehand for Broadway National Tours… coming to a city near you? This left-handed cheesehead is now based in South Dakota. Also into photography, weather, museums & glass.
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A package hasn't "shipped" if you've only "created the label"
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A package hasn't "shipped" if you've only "created the label"
Silly Vocab phrase of the day:
“Schrödinger's Fader…”
When switching between desks or fader pages or cue lists …. And the fader is both up and down… and you don’t know for sure until you move it…
“Schrödinger's Fader…”
When switching between desks or fader pages or cue lists …. And the fader is both up and down… and you don’t know for sure until you move it…
November 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Silly Vocab phrase of the day:
“Schrödinger's Fader…”
When switching between desks or fader pages or cue lists …. And the fader is both up and down… and you don’t know for sure until you move it…
“Schrödinger's Fader…”
When switching between desks or fader pages or cue lists …. And the fader is both up and down… and you don’t know for sure until you move it…
Ultimate #tourlife #travelday:
On Mondays, at airport hubs… there’s always a chance.
Today it happened: The LionKing crew and the Beauty and the Beast crew were at the same airport and at adjacent gates for a short overlap of time. Enough for some hugs and hellos of old friends and colleagues.
On Mondays, at airport hubs… there’s always a chance.
Today it happened: The LionKing crew and the Beauty and the Beast crew were at the same airport and at adjacent gates for a short overlap of time. Enough for some hugs and hellos of old friends and colleagues.
November 17, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Ultimate #tourlife #travelday:
On Mondays, at airport hubs… there’s always a chance.
Today it happened: The LionKing crew and the Beauty and the Beast crew were at the same airport and at adjacent gates for a short overlap of time. Enough for some hugs and hellos of old friends and colleagues.
On Mondays, at airport hubs… there’s always a chance.
Today it happened: The LionKing crew and the Beauty and the Beast crew were at the same airport and at adjacent gates for a short overlap of time. Enough for some hugs and hellos of old friends and colleagues.
There’s an article out about a theatre I once worked at… they had their highest grossing season. Good job.
But I can’t help but think that maybe it’s time the crew used that fact to unionize (or at the very least demand a pay raise.)
But I can’t help but think that maybe it’s time the crew used that fact to unionize (or at the very least demand a pay raise.)
November 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
There’s an article out about a theatre I once worked at… they had their highest grossing season. Good job.
But I can’t help but think that maybe it’s time the crew used that fact to unionize (or at the very least demand a pay raise.)
But I can’t help but think that maybe it’s time the crew used that fact to unionize (or at the very least demand a pay raise.)
Them: “What are you doing for your vacation week?”
Me: “Going to my house, the dmv, the dentist, and doing laundry.”
(The less glamorous side of #tourlife.)
Me: “Going to my house, the dmv, the dentist, and doing laundry.”
(The less glamorous side of #tourlife.)
October 26, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Them: “What are you doing for your vacation week?”
Me: “Going to my house, the dmv, the dentist, and doing laundry.”
(The less glamorous side of #tourlife.)
Me: “Going to my house, the dmv, the dentist, and doing laundry.”
(The less glamorous side of #tourlife.)
Streamer cannon #4 is cut today because a new security guy decided to stand in front of it. 🤦🏼♀️
(This is why we have the SM call an “enable the streamers” “cue.” It makes me visually check the cannons… Which one was not clear 😕 & we didn’t quite have enough time/access to make him move.)
(This is why we have the SM call an “enable the streamers” “cue.” It makes me visually check the cannons… Which one was not clear 😕 & we didn’t quite have enough time/access to make him move.)
October 5, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Streamer cannon #4 is cut today because a new security guy decided to stand in front of it. 🤦🏼♀️
(This is why we have the SM call an “enable the streamers” “cue.” It makes me visually check the cannons… Which one was not clear 😕 & we didn’t quite have enough time/access to make him move.)
(This is why we have the SM call an “enable the streamers” “cue.” It makes me visually check the cannons… Which one was not clear 😕 & we didn’t quite have enough time/access to make him move.)
Surprise! It’s one of those days where everyone’s cross-training has paid off.
Nobody in lx or audio did our normal preshow. We started presets with only 3 out of 5(or6 counting swing) road crew…
but everything got done.
( Ps- Our lx/audio crew swing is a rock star. )
Nobody in lx or audio did our normal preshow. We started presets with only 3 out of 5(or6 counting swing) road crew…
but everything got done.
( Ps- Our lx/audio crew swing is a rock star. )
October 4, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Surprise! It’s one of those days where everyone’s cross-training has paid off.
Nobody in lx or audio did our normal preshow. We started presets with only 3 out of 5(or6 counting swing) road crew…
but everything got done.
( Ps- Our lx/audio crew swing is a rock star. )
Nobody in lx or audio did our normal preshow. We started presets with only 3 out of 5(or6 counting swing) road crew…
but everything got done.
( Ps- Our lx/audio crew swing is a rock star. )
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South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.
A public broadcaster's path after losing U.S. funds: Youth sports and less local news
South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.
n.pr
October 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
South Dakota Public Broadcasting says there's an ironic result to President Trump's successful attack on public media: It will have to rely more on NPR programs.
The highest anxiety part of cross-training on a show is the first day I unplug. I’m not in the booth, not on com… and must fully trust that my cover can run the show.
After being conditioned for years to the contrary… I’m still learning it’s okay for the show to go on without me there. #tourlife
After being conditioned for years to the contrary… I’m still learning it’s okay for the show to go on without me there. #tourlife
September 27, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The highest anxiety part of cross-training on a show is the first day I unplug. I’m not in the booth, not on com… and must fully trust that my cover can run the show.
After being conditioned for years to the contrary… I’m still learning it’s okay for the show to go on without me there. #tourlife
After being conditioned for years to the contrary… I’m still learning it’s okay for the show to go on without me there. #tourlife
Today’s contingency game… will your backup console successfully take over the show if the network does something g weird? And will your primary take over again cleanly when it wants to resync…?
…Just before the big musical number… 😬
…Just before the big musical number… 😬
September 24, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Today’s contingency game… will your backup console successfully take over the show if the network does something g weird? And will your primary take over again cleanly when it wants to resync…?
…Just before the big musical number… 😬
…Just before the big musical number… 😬
I spend a LOT of my time at work thinking about contingencies.
Today it’s cross-training/coverage contingencies…
We travel an audio/lx swing. She covers deck lx, a2, lx console and is starting to learn the a1mix.
Deck lx covers spot.
Spot also covers lx console (in a more lx-deep) way. 1/2
Today it’s cross-training/coverage contingencies…
We travel an audio/lx swing. She covers deck lx, a2, lx console and is starting to learn the a1mix.
Deck lx covers spot.
Spot also covers lx console (in a more lx-deep) way. 1/2
September 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I spend a LOT of my time at work thinking about contingencies.
Today it’s cross-training/coverage contingencies…
We travel an audio/lx swing. She covers deck lx, a2, lx console and is starting to learn the a1mix.
Deck lx covers spot.
Spot also covers lx console (in a more lx-deep) way. 1/2
Today it’s cross-training/coverage contingencies…
We travel an audio/lx swing. She covers deck lx, a2, lx console and is starting to learn the a1mix.
Deck lx covers spot.
Spot also covers lx console (in a more lx-deep) way. 1/2
More theatres should have grassy areas… where a bunch (?), pack(?), bouquet(?) of Belles can frolic after the show.
But also, what do you call a group of yellow Belles?
(PS- there were more of them running around before I could snap this pic… it was a very vibrant scene of green and yellow).
But also, what do you call a group of yellow Belles?
(PS- there were more of them running around before I could snap this pic… it was a very vibrant scene of green and yellow).
September 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
More theatres should have grassy areas… where a bunch (?), pack(?), bouquet(?) of Belles can frolic after the show.
But also, what do you call a group of yellow Belles?
(PS- there were more of them running around before I could snap this pic… it was a very vibrant scene of green and yellow).
But also, what do you call a group of yellow Belles?
(PS- there were more of them running around before I could snap this pic… it was a very vibrant scene of green and yellow).
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“It’s a secret garden”: National Theatre turns roof into a riot of colour with dye plants
“It’s a secret garden”: National Theatre turns roof into a riot of colour with dye plants
Textile artists are reshaping how the theatre makes its costumes with the aim of replacing harsh synthetic dyes
www.theguardian.com
September 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
“It’s a secret garden”: National Theatre turns roof into a riot of colour with dye plants
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Milwaukee Rep estimates $5 million in damages at their production/storage facility due to this weekend’s flooding.
Audio equipment, scenery, props, costumes were stored at facility, & are now damaged by floodwaters & sewage. The facility opened only a year ago.
Audio equipment, scenery, props, costumes were stored at facility, & are now damaged by floodwaters & sewage. The facility opened only a year ago.
August 12, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Milwaukee Rep estimates $5 million in damages at their production/storage facility due to this weekend’s flooding.
Audio equipment, scenery, props, costumes were stored at facility, & are now damaged by floodwaters & sewage. The facility opened only a year ago.
Audio equipment, scenery, props, costumes were stored at facility, & are now damaged by floodwaters & sewage. The facility opened only a year ago.
Marketing folk here to record our presets for “getting ready for the show” type posts.
It’s silly and fun to lean into… Kept the rainbow checkout running a little longer, and why yes, I can hit a bunch of buttons on my console for some extra content…(blind, next, next, next, page down, live…😂)
It’s silly and fun to lean into… Kept the rainbow checkout running a little longer, and why yes, I can hit a bunch of buttons on my console for some extra content…(blind, next, next, next, page down, live…😂)
August 8, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Marketing folk here to record our presets for “getting ready for the show” type posts.
It’s silly and fun to lean into… Kept the rainbow checkout running a little longer, and why yes, I can hit a bunch of buttons on my console for some extra content…(blind, next, next, next, page down, live…😂)
It’s silly and fun to lean into… Kept the rainbow checkout running a little longer, and why yes, I can hit a bunch of buttons on my console for some extra content…(blind, next, next, next, page down, live…😂)
Air quality in Chicago today is um, not great…. This photo was taken during checkout with NO HAZER RUNNING… 😬
July 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Air quality in Chicago today is um, not great…. This photo was taken during checkout with NO HAZER RUNNING… 😬
My FB feed has lit up this evening with all the (mainland/midwest) IATSE convention delegates reacting to the Tsunami warning they are preparing for….
Hopefully it ends up as an uneventful thing!
Hopefully it ends up as an uneventful thing!
July 30, 2025 at 3:26 AM
My FB feed has lit up this evening with all the (mainland/midwest) IATSE convention delegates reacting to the Tsunami warning they are preparing for….
Hopefully it ends up as an uneventful thing!
Hopefully it ends up as an uneventful thing!
I got news (and a pic) of someone on another tour submitting their resignation via the letter printed on a cake.
They are my hero. It’s brilliant.
#tourlife
They are my hero. It’s brilliant.
#tourlife
July 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I got news (and a pic) of someone on another tour submitting their resignation via the letter printed on a cake.
They are my hero. It’s brilliant.
#tourlife
They are my hero. It’s brilliant.
#tourlife
I knew there were a lot of different boat tour things on the Chicago river… it wasn’t until I was sitting at a restaurant on the river that I noticed how busy it can be! (On a Monday!)
July 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I knew there were a lot of different boat tour things on the Chicago river… it wasn’t until I was sitting at a restaurant on the river that I noticed how busy it can be! (On a Monday!)
Wow here’s one for the #TheatreFireSafety tag… www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...
Major festival stage engulfed in flames as blaze breaks out and fireworks heard
Firefighters are currently battling a fire at the main stage of the Tomorrowland festival, in Belgium, with the blaze not believed to be under control at this time
www.mirror.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Wow here’s one for the #TheatreFireSafety tag… www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-n...
Based on today’s novice-to-theatre-going audience, Every day when our show is in town is hereby declared as “Usher Appreciation Day.”
July 12, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Based on today’s novice-to-theatre-going audience, Every day when our show is in town is hereby declared as “Usher Appreciation Day.”
After a dark & gloomy hotel room last month, now I’ve got a corner room (east & south!) with huge windows. AND I have a view of Marina City towers (the “corncobs” in Chicago). I’m already in a better mood. #tourlife
July 7, 2025 at 3:41 PM
After a dark & gloomy hotel room last month, now I’ve got a corner room (east & south!) with huge windows. AND I have a view of Marina City towers (the “corncobs” in Chicago). I’m already in a better mood. #tourlife
Everyone who’s seen movie/show probably knows Belle’s line where after Gaston leaves, she says “is he gone?”
Those in a little section at the back of the orchestra got a good giggle when a little girl in the audience answered “yes.”
#tourlife is back. Show(preview) #1 in the books.
Those in a little section at the back of the orchestra got a good giggle when a little girl in the audience answered “yes.”
#tourlife is back. Show(preview) #1 in the books.
June 26, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Everyone who’s seen movie/show probably knows Belle’s line where after Gaston leaves, she says “is he gone?”
Those in a little section at the back of the orchestra got a good giggle when a little girl in the audience answered “yes.”
#tourlife is back. Show(preview) #1 in the books.
Those in a little section at the back of the orchestra got a good giggle when a little girl in the audience answered “yes.”
#tourlife is back. Show(preview) #1 in the books.
Our gafftape drawer celebrates Pride Month every day! #stageShotSunday
June 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Our gafftape drawer celebrates Pride Month every day! #stageShotSunday