Design and Technical Positions

The Theatre Arts Program mounts several productions every academic year and offers students the opportunity to take on a wide range of roles in theatre production. During the production process, students will work with professionally-trained faculty directors and designers, as well as visiting outside theatre professionals.  Our production process is modeled on professional theatre practice, and students who work with us will gain experience not only in the technical crafts of theatre production, but will also develop a sound understanding of the collaborative process involved in the creation of theatre.  We view theatre production as a laboratory for student growth—artistically, intellectually, and personally.  As much as anything else, it is the personal growth of student practitioners which determines the ultimate success of our productions.

Many Theatre Arts Program production positions require no backstage experience while others, particularly in the areas of design, may require technical training or experience.  All students interested in joining the production team of a Theatre Arts production should contact Eric Baratta, Production Manager/Technical Director, to discuss available positions and what would be of most interest.  Some of the positions available for most Theatre Arts Program productions include:

Stage Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

Costume Designer

Dresser

Lighting Designer

Master Electrician

Electrician

Running Crew

Scenic Designer

Props Designer/Artisan

Carpenter

Scene Painter

Sound Designer

Light-board Operator

Soundboard Operator

Publicity

Other Production Positions

All Theatre Arts majors will need to complete at least one practicum project to fulfill the graduation requirements for the major.  However, students are encouraged to participate in more than the one project required for the practicum requirement.

Tech Calls

FALL 2011 Semester

PLEASE NOTE: Email Eric Baratta by 5pm the day before any shop call to participate in technical work that might include carpentry, painting, stage lighting, props construction or whatever else needs to be done. Anyone can volunteer for tech calls and no experience is necesary. Time spent at tech calls can be used for the practicum requirement for the major (15hours=practicum), THAR130 project credit (20 hours) or you can simply come in to learn and help with the production. All Theatre Arts work calls take place in the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts--usually in the Annenberg Center scene shop or the Montgomery Theatre. Both of these spaces are on the Lower Mezzanine (LM) level of the center. Wear appropriate clothes and footwear for painting and construction activity.

Check this page regularly for additions to the tech schedule:

Shop calls:

Friday, November  4   2-5pm, Annenberg Center shop and Bruce Montgomery Theatre

Saturday, November 5  noon-5pm Annenberg Center/Bruce Montgomery Theatre