Stagehands Rule the World | Tate Boccaccio | TEDxNichols School Youth

Have you ever wondered what a Stagehand actually does? In this talk you will get a peek behind the curtain as we explore what goes into building a live event such as this one; as well as examining the importance of invisible work. Third year as organizer and Technical Director; first year as speaker for TEDxNichols School Youth. A WNY-Based Theatre Technician and Designer specializing in lighting design and audio mixing/mastering. Select Credits include: An Original Cinderella (A1, Nichols School), Romeo and Juliet (A1, Stage Manager, Shakespeare in Delaware Park), And Bid Him Sing (Lighting Designer, Shea's Performing Arts Center). Boccaccio is also a member of the United States Institute for Theatre Technology and the Association of Regional Theatre Artists. Will be studying Theater Design & Technology next year (Undecided). This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx