Kristi Ross-Clausen
Theater Safety Expert and Teacher

Safety Consultant. College Professor.
Keynote, Classroom, and In-service Speaker
Arts Advocate. Author. Webinar/Podcast guest.
IATSE Stagecraft & AVL skills trainer. 
Expert Witness. 

See Kristi at these public presentations in 2024:
Jan 2024 - NAMM in Los Angeles (Theater safety)
March 2024 - USITT in Seattle (BIPOC hiring, DMX, Spotlight calling, Spotlight operation, BACKstage exam, BACKstage resources)
June 2024 - INFOcomm in Las Vegas (Beginning Audio)
June 2024 - International Thespian Festival in Bloomington Indiana (Lighting, Audio, BACKstage exam, BACKstage resources)
July 2024 - USITT METTS in Indiana (Theater Safety and Management)
September 2024 - Alliance for Wisconsin Theater Educators - Madison (TBD)

ALSO ask about ModTruss Dealer and Technician Training in Allenton, WI
Monday, April 1st - Wednesday, April 3rd
Monday, June 17th – Wednesday, June 19th
Monday, August 5th- Wednesday, August 7th
Monday, September 9th – Wednesday, September 11th

What others have said:
"A kinder, gentler Dr. Doom. "
"A walking encyclopaedia 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!"

From Kristi:
I started working in theater safety when I heard about Tasha Schuh, a high school student who fell through a trap floor during a rehearsal for her school musical and became quadriplegic.

I wanted to know how I could prevent that from happening when I'm working. What can I do to make things safer for everyone involved in a live event such as theater, concert, dance, lecture, worship service, AV expo, or whatever? 

That led to a Master's thesis focused on HS theater safety and a career designing and teaching the use of safe spaces. I consult and assist with numerous associations, producers, theater venues, houses of worship, and other event spaces to help them keep the people there safe while still giving a great show.

I'm an IATSE trained trainer; have OSHA 10 & 30, AVIXA CTS, AQAV CQT, and am ETCP eligible for both Electrics and Theater Rigging. I teach for and help folks through the Event Safety Alliance, Educational Theater Association, National Federation of State High School Associations, Stage Managers Association, United States Institute for Technical Theater, Wisconsin School Safety Coordinators, Alliance for Wisconsin Theater Education, and many other organizations. 

My services range from site visits with detailed reports to informal consultations completed in a brief phone call.

Many K-12 schools and theatrical producers have had me give webinars or in-person training for their teachers, student crew, technicians, and performers. I also consult on and design AVL systems for educational facilities.

Have brain, will travel!

Click on "Contact us" above and let's figure out how you can play safely!