Stagecraft
This class is perfect for anyone wondering what goes on behind the scenes of a performance and ready to do some hands-on work with design and technical jobs in the theater.
Course Description:
Note: Stagecraft students are strongly urged to participate on production crews for the shows we do at the school, so some after-school time is involved usually. In class, students build and paint all of the sets for shows produced on campus.
This class is perfect for anyone wondering what goes on behind the scenes of a performance and ready to do some hands-on work with design and technical jobs in the theater.
Course Description:
- Acquaint the student with the basic backstage skills and safety measures required to plan and produce scenery, lighting, and sound for the theater
- Discuss and practice set building, scenic painting, props, lighting, sound, costuming, makeup, and stage management
- Involves hands-on work backstage, plus in-class discussions based on assigned readings and video lessons
- One-year elective class open to all interested students
Note: Stagecraft students are strongly urged to participate on production crews for the shows we do at the school, so some after-school time is involved usually. In class, students build and paint all of the sets for shows produced on campus.