TECHNICAL THEATER - UPDATE - FEBRUARY 2008
The Summer College Technical Theater program has been cancelled for 2008 due to scheduling conflicts at Syracuse Stage.
Summer College Technical Theater program is designed to introduce you to professional theatre technical skills under the leadership of the production staff of Syracuse Stage
This combination of classroom experience and practical application will give you the experience of a full-time technical theatre student. The summer session culminates with the technical students building and operating the technical elements for the final production produced by the entire Summer College Theatre Program.
SCENERY CONSTRUCTION: You will gain training and experience in standard methods of theatre construction using techniques and skills such as carpentry, welding and rigging.
PROP CONSTRUCTION: You will experience prop craft creation, carpentry, and softgoods construction.
SCENIC PAINTING: You will gain training and experience in scenic painting, carving, and texturing techniques as applied to scenery, drops, and properties.
LIGHTING: You will explore the fundamentals of lighting design and basic principles of electricity. You will participate in hangs and focuses and learn to operate computerized light boards and other equipment.
COSTUMING: You will discover the techniques of costume design and construction, including pattern making and draping, fabric modification, theatrical makeup, and stitching.
STAGE MANAGEMENT: You will learn the techniques used by the central organizing figure in a production. You will develop techniques in blocking, prompting, scheduling, taking and giving daily production notes and other communications, running a technical rehearsal and calling cues.
What's the deal...
- learn from working professionals
- discover balance between classroom and practical application
- enjoy state-of-the art facilities in a university setting
- enhance your experience through field trips and guest professional seminars
- interact with performance students
- gain hands-on experience producing an actual theatre performance production
- produce projects in each area that reinforces the application of skills and techniques explored in the classroom, culminating in a final project that includes the construction, installation and operation of all technical elements for the final Summer College Acting & Musical Theatre Program production
Typical day...
In the Summer College Technical Theatre Program you will work side by side with working professionals both in the classroom and in the theatre, with friends who share the same interests and talents.
9AM to Noon Your morning will be filled with classroom work exploring the principles and techniques used in scenery, prop, and costume construction, scenic painting, stage electrics and sound, and stage management.
1PM to 4:30PM Your afternoons will be focused on practical application of these skills in the professional shops, field trips, and professional guest seminars.
