Theatre Production I   

Go behind the scenes and discover the technical and collaborative work that brings live theatre productions to life. This hands-on course introduces students to the essential elements of theatre production, including stage operations, set construction, lighting, costumes, properties, sound, and production management. Participants will learn how different theatre teams work together to transform creative concepts into successful performances. 

Through participation in a major stage production, students will gain practical experience working with production crews, reading technical documents, following safety procedures, and applying professional theatre practices in a collaborative environment. 

This course is for: 

• Students interested in technical theatre and production work  

• Aspiring stage managers, designers, technicians, and theatre professionals  

• Performers interested in understanding the behind-the-scenes aspects of production  

• Individuals seeking hands-on experience in live theatre environments  

• Anyone interested in the collaborative process of creating theatrical performances  

What You'll Learn: 

• The structure, roles, and operations of a theatre production team  

• How to read and interpret working drawings for sets and lighting designs  

• Fundamentals of set construction, stage preparation, and lighting setup  

• Theatre terminology and communication practices used in production environments  

• Safety practices and professional expectations for backstage work  

• The rehearsal process and how production teams support performances  

• Responsibilities and workflows of stage managers, designers, and technical crews  

• Practical experience supporting a full theatrical production  

• Collaboration skills needed to successfully work within a creative production team 

The class does not meet separately; students are assigned roles in bringing together one of the mainstage shows (performance or tech/crew); Build days Fridays and Saturdays; Rehearsals evenings