In this episode, we're breaking down the details of the BACKstage Exam with educator, USITT Board Member, and co-creator of the exam, Dana Taylor. Learn about how the exam came to be, how educators and students find mutual benefits within its purpose, and how you too can take part in this Basic and Comprehensive Knowledge Exam for High School Technical Theatre Students!<br /><br /><b><a href="https://s7.goeshow.com/usitt/annual/2025/index.cfm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Attend Dana's sessions at USITT25</a> </b>to learn more about BACKstage: BACKstage Exam: Measuring HS Technical Theatre Success and BACKstage Plus: Rountable Discussions for Lights, Audio, Scenic Construction and Rigging.<br /><br /><b>Resources mentioned in this episode:</b><br /><br /><b><a href="https://www.usitt.org/education-training/backstage-exam" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The BACKstage Exam</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1535722116469045/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Technical Theater Educators Facebook Group</a></b><br /><b><a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/irigging-tools-by-jr-clancy/id1070610108" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">iRigging Tools by JR Clancy</a></b><br /><b><a href="https://www.delongriggingsolutions.com/one-shot-training/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">One Shot Training by DeLong Rigging Solutions</a></b><br /><br /><i>TECHnically Speaking is a public service of USITT, which seeks to have a broad conversation on topics of interest to its members, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of Institute policy. The views expressed on this podcast by guests are their own and their appearance herein does not imply an endorsement of them or of any entity they may represent. Reference to any specific product or idea does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation. Views, opinions, recommendations or use cases expressed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect the views of USITT, its Board members or employees.</i>