Table of Contents
Introduction
Theatre Basics and Safety
Teaching tech if you're not a techie
Priorities
Theatre Arts 1 Tech Theatre Information and Lessons
Getting Started – Putting the frog in the pot
Year-at-a-Glance Overview – Weekly session version
Year-at-a-Glance Overview – Four quarter version
Stage Makeup
Old age makeup demo
Student design work and Practicum
Review sheet and quiz
Sound
Purpose and Components
Troubleshooting
Types of microphones & accessories
Sound board operation and quiz/answer key
Sound effects
Safety
Lighting
Parts and Types of lights
Lighting system and Basic Lighting Design
Lighting Design Practicum
Review sheet and quiz
Set Design Model
Background information
Project description
Grading rubrics
Information Scavenger Hunt
Costume Design
Background information
Project description
Grading rubrics
Props
Information Scavenger Hunt
Running Crew Relay Race
Purpose
Preparation
Procedure
Additional lessons
Blog
Website
Webquest
Technical Theatre 1-4
Sample Syllabus for Technical Theatre 1-4
Stage Lighting Equipment Practicum
Set Construction
Acting-Tech Combination Class Lessons
Overview
ADDIE process and Q-CARD rubric
Actors/Techies’ Script Analysis
Voice/Sound
Movement/Lighting
Auditioning/Publicity and Marketing
Characterization/Costumes
Stage Business/Props
Acting/Designing for different stage spaces
Makeup/Paint
Upgrading the Tech in Your Shows
Raising the tech bar
Front-loading
Delegation and leadership
Accountability and planning
Tech Equipment, Tips and Tricks
Lighting
Sound
Set
Props
Costumes
Makeup
Scene painting
Design
Running Crew
Conclusion