[SML] Bill's semi-retirement

[Charlie Richmond]

Agreed! And huge kudos to Bill and Delbert for professions well lived and
lives that are influential - I hope you get some great full retirement time
as soon as possible!

Charlie

On Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 06:59, Greg Bierly via Stagecraft <
stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:

> I found it interesting the same week of Bill’s announcement, that Delbert
> Hall also announced his (semi) retirement.  Two highly respected rigging
> professionals that both made a huge impact on me early in my career.  I
> wish them both well in their new upcoming normal.  I am comforted knowing
> that neither one is stepping completely away from the industry.  Thanks
>
> Greg Bierly
>
> On Mar 12, 2026, at 9:11 PM, Riter, Andrew via Stagecraft <
> stagecraft at theatrical.net> wrote:
>
> Hi Bill
>
> Saw the Sapsis rigging newsletter, and the announcement you’re pulling the
> plug (sort of).
>
> Congrats on surviving the industry for so long, and staying healthy, and
> Thank You for helping everyone else stay healthy in this industry.
>
> Enjoy the non-9-midnight schedule, and go find a hobby.
>
> Thanks very much
>
> *Andrew M. Riter*
> Assistant Technical Director, Head Lighting Technician
> Chan Centre for the Performing Arts
> The University of British Columbia | Vancouver Campus
> 6265 Crescent Road | Vancouver BC | V6T 1Z1 Canada
> Phone 604 822 2372
> andrew.riter at ubc.ca
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