As someone who has worked many different positions, one particular aspect I was always interested in learning about was Bar Operations. The workshop was very detailed and enlightening. It started off with an overview of the vocabulary that Bar-backs use to refer to the items they work with. Next, we took a tour to […]
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW!!! The UC Theatre’s Youth Advisory Board are planning a showcase and open mic event at The UC Theatre on Monday, March 12th. General admission tickets are $5 online at the door and VIP is $25 online only. Doors open at 5:30pm and the show starts at 6:30pm. Hosted by recording […]
As Education Director of The UC Theatre, you can imagine my surprise when I received an email from Lauren Kish, Product Operations Manager from Eventbrite (our ticketing platform) asking me to speak on a panel about diversity and inclusion. I was honored to share the “stage” with Edward Catstillo of Marketing at ScoreMore Shows […]
Did you know that special events make up a significant and exciting portion of the life of a music venue? In my role here at The UC Theatre, it is my job to introduce our youth to the wonderful world of special events. On January 22nd I had the pleasure to facilitate our very first Advanced Workshop in Special Events. The class […]
On January 9th, Brad Wiseman, booking agent from APA Agency came to The UC Theatre to give us some insight on his career in the music industry. Through life lessons and personal experiences, Brad was able to provide an inspiring and intimate discussion for The UC Theatre’s staff and Concert Career Pathways interns. Before working […]
On December 8th, 2017, The UC Theatre’s education program hosted it’s very first Behind the Scenes Tour with five youth and a staff member from the East Oakland organization, Youth UpRising. The UC Theatre’s education program coordinator, Shakeea T. Smith and education intern, Isaac Resendiz guided the group through the venue as Ugly God […]
Sunday, December 17, 2017 was truly a day to remember. Rob Robertson, one of our lighting designers, gave The UC Theatre’s education program participants the inside scoop on our lights. Being the Education Program Coordinator, I’m not exaggerating when I say that this day really lit up souls. Participants learned: basic functions of our lighting […]
New Year’s Eve is always a night full of excitement. Coming in on Sunday, I couldn’t help but reflect upon all the changes and growth that’s happened over the last year. Personally and professionally, this year was full of surprises that I couldn’t help but be grateful for. As always, the safety and security concerns […]
After attending the advanced sound workshop, The UC Theatre’s Education Program Coordinator, Shakeea T. Smith had this to say about it: Meyer brings the sound! On November 12th, 2017, we experienced sound on a level people do not normally experience during concerts. During our advanced sound workshop, Steve Bush, a Technical Support Representative, and […]
Strange things can happen when you lock yourself into a glass box and sit at the sidewalk all day in downtown Berkeley. You don’t realize the number of people who are walking the streets who want to catch a moment of roadside therapy or share how struck they are by the beautiful sunset at the […]
