Kristi Ross-Clausen
Theater Safety &
Technical Theater Training
Consultant, author. Frequent keynote, conference, classroom, and in-service presenter. Expert witness for school venues, Broadway Tours and Equity Stage Management.
What others have said:
“A kinder, gentler Dr. Doom.“
“I keep taking her summer classes because I learn so much in a supportive, risk-free environment”
“A walking encyclopedia of resources.”
“THE authority when it comes to technical theater safety in schools.”
“One of the best presenters we’ve ever had. Appreciate her vast knowledge and ability to tailor her presentation to our facility.”
“She led the group that literally wrote the standard for technical theater education, and is changing the industry.”
“Appreciate you taking time to talk with my college students. I learned some things, too!”
“I know if Kristi says it, it will be reliable and useful. I look forward to reading her posts.”
“An engaging presenter. She had us laughing one minute and slack-jaw terrified the next. I learned more in those two hours than I have in semester long grad classes.”
“I always look forward to her sessions because I know she’ll put together a panel of smart people and ensure they all have a moment to shine.”
“As a music teacher, most inservice days are a waste of time for me, but Kristi’s humor and knowledge made this one fly by. Wish I could have her here again!”
“Simply the best at all she does. She makes our industry better on a global scale.”
“If you have any doubts – set them aside and hire her. She’s amazing!”
Previous presentation hosts include (highlights):
Canadian National Drama Teachers Conference
International Secondary Education Theater Safety Association
United States Institute for Theater Technology
National Association of Music Merchants
National Federation of State High Scholl Associations
International Thespian Festival
Southeast Theater Conference
INFOcomm
Association of Performing Arts Professionals
Alliance for American Theater Education
Alliance for Wisconsin Theater Education
Alliance for Theater in Higher Education
Louisiana Thespians
Indiana Thespians
Ohio Thespians
Wisconsin State Theater Festival
Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association
Madison Metropolitan School District
Menasha School District
Taipei American School
Tomahawk HS
Appleton North HS
Wauwautosa East HS
Kimberly Middle School
Lawrence University
Michigan Technological University
Madison College
METTS (USITT Midwest Educational Technical Theater Symposium)
and numerous IATSE members, AVL techs/designers, and others!
2026 Classes & Conferences:
January –
8-10 Illinois Thespian Festival – Bloomington
23-24 NAMM Anaheim, CA – Venue Safety for Music Teachers
March
18-21 USITT Long Beach, CA – BACKstage Exam Update
April
10-12 Ohio Thespian Festival
May
4 IU Technical Theater for HS students – Lighting
June
7-11 Delong Foundation HS and Community Theater tech week
Bloomington, IN
13-19 INFOcomm, Las Vegas
Networking Technology for AV Professionals (3 day)
Intro to Audio for Live Events
Rigging for Live Events
August
12-16 CITT Ottawa
September 18
Alliance for Wisconsin Theater Education @TBD
September 20-23
National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS)
Performing Arts Conference
October TBD
Kentucky Thespians
November TBD
Event Safety Alliance USA
November 18-20
WISDAA State Theater Festival
December
LDI