Kristi Ross-Clausen, MA
CQT, CQD, OSHA 30
Safety Consultant.
Trainer for technical theater, AVL and related skills.
College Professor. “Retired” K-12 Performing Arts Teacher.
Keynote, Classroom, and In-service speaker and trainer.
Arts advocate. Author. Webinar/Podcast guest.
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
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
Wisconsin State Theater Festival
Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators Association
Madison Metropolitan School District
Menasha School District
Taipei American School
Tomahawk HS
Appleton North HS
Lawrence University
USITT – Midwest Educational Technical Theater Symposium
and numerous IATSE members, AVL techs/designers, and others!
Upcoming Classes:
September 9-11
ModTruss Distributor training – ModTruss headquarters
September 20
Alliance for Wisconsin Theater Education
WSMA Headquarters,
Waunakee, WI
November 21-22-23
Careers for all,
WISDAA Wisconsin State Drama Festival
UW-Milwaukee
December
RIGZ part of LDI, Las Vegas
And a session on follow spot operation.
January
TBA, NAMM, Anaheim, CA
March
TBA, USITT Columbus, Ohio
June
TBA, InfoComm Orlando, FL
June
TBA, International Thespian Festival
Bloomington, Indiana
July
METTS
Location TBD