Making live events safer, one backstage at a time.
Safety training, consulting and practical resources for theatre, live events and performing arts.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
Training
Practical safety training for people who make live events happen.
Consulting
Safety systems, program development and practical support for organizations.
Production
Technical direction, production management and backstage expertise.
Safety isn't a checkbox. It's part of the production.
At Backstage PASS, we believe safety works best when it's practical, accessible and built into the way we work—not something tacked on at the end.
From the rehearsal room to the loading dock, we're here to help make safety part of the process.
Need a safety tool right now?
We've got you.
Practical guides, templates, checklists and resources for the people working behind the scenes.
Safety Guides
Templates & Checklists
Confessions of a Theatre Poacher
From the backstage files...
… Confessions of a Theatre Poacher
Stories, lessons, questionable decisions and things we've learned along the way.
Dress Code: Backstage
Gear for theatre people who know the show doesn't happen by itself.
Celebrating Don’s European tour, this classic black Backstage PASS tee features the tour stops printed on the back. A proper tour shirt for the backstage crowd, theatre nerds, and anyone who likes their adventures with a little bit of road dust.
Made for comfort and everyday wear:
Classic black T-shirt
Medium-weight construction
100% cotton
Classic crewneck
Seamless sides for a comfortable, non-boxy fit
Digitally printed on demand in Montreal, Canada
Tour memories. Backstage vibes. No passport required.
Celebrating Don’s European tour, this classic black Backstage PASS tee features the tour stops printed on the back. A proper tour shirt for the backstage crowd, theatre nerds, and anyone who likes their adventures with a little bit of road dust.
Made for comfort and everyday wear:
Classic black T-shirt
Medium-weight construction
100% cotton
Classic crewneck
Seamless sides for a comfortable, non-boxy fit
Digitally printed on demand in Montreal, Canada
Tour memories. Backstage vibes. No passport required.
Got a backstage safety question?
What Would Don Do?
Real questions. Real production problems. Real-world answers.
Because sometimes the safety manual doesn't cover that thing that just happened.
Meet the guy behind the PASS.
Don Parman
Production professional. Safety nerd. Problem solver. Educator.
With decades of experience behind the scenes, Don brings practical production knowledge to everything Backstage PASS does.