Technical Theatre

Photo: Chapel Hill High School Technical Theatre Class

Technical Theatre is offered at:

Carrboro High School

Brett Stegall
bstegall@chccs.k12.nc.us
Carrboro Arts Website

Chapel Hill High School

Thomas Drago
tdrago@chccs.k12.nc.us
CHHS Performing Arts Website

East Chapel Hill High School

Hope Love
hlove@chccs.k12.nc.us
East Arts Website

You Might Like Technical Theatre If . . . .

You like to build and construct things!
You like to paint furniture, sets, or scenery!
You like to use creativity and imagination!
You are a hands-on person!
You want to sew and make costumes!
You are interested in theatrical makeup!
You are interested in lighting and sound!
You like working on big projects!
You like working as a team!
You want to develop project management skills!

Proficiency Placement

Rising 9th Graders & Other Beginners

9th graders and those who have not taken Technical Theatre I register should register for the beginning level course.

Course Descriptions

53612X00 Technical Theatre I (Beginning Level)

No Prior Experience Required

This course covers the basic elements of scenery construction and stage lighting. Costume, make-up and audio design are also studied. Students build scenery, light the stage, and provide running crews for all theatre productions, music, orchestra and band concerts, and other events taking place on our stage. Each semester 30 hours of work outside of class time is required on the production season. This work is scheduled on afternoons, evenings and weekends.

53622X00 Technical Theatre II (Intermediate Level)

Prerequisite: Technical Theatre I

This course covers the basic elements of scenery construction and stage lighting. Costume, make-up and audio design are also studied. Students build scenery, light the stage, and provide running crews for all theatre productions, music, orchestra and band concerts, and other events taking place on our stage.This class meets simultaneously with Technical Theatre I and other levels of Technical Theatre. Students pursue a progressively more advanced degree of study, including scenery, lighting and costume designs. Students also take on leadership positions with Tech I students. Each semester, a minimum of 30 hours of work outside of class time is required on the production season. This work is scheduled on afternoons, evenings and weekends.

Each semester 30 hours of work outside of class time is required on the production season. This work is scheduled on afternoons, evenings and weekends.

53635X00 Honors Technical Theatre III (Proficient Level)

Prerequisite: Technical Theatre II

Weighted Credit For Honors courses:
The weighting of Honors courses shall be one-half (.5). Weighted credit is determined by the State Board of Education.

This class meets simultaneously with Technical Theatre I and other levels of Technical Theatre. Students pursue a progressively more advanced degree of study, including scenery, lighting and costume designs. Students also take on leadership positions with Tech I students. Each semester, a minimum of 30 hours of work outside of class time is required on the production season. This work is scheduled on afternoons, evenings and weekends.

53645X00 Honors Technical Theatre IV (Advanced Level)

Prerequisite: Technical Theatre III

Weighted Credit For Honors courses:
The weighting of Honors courses shall be one-half (.5). Weighted credit is determined by the State Board of Education.

This class meets simultaneously with Technical Theatre I and other levels of Technical Theatre. Students pursue a progressively more advanced degree of study, including scenery, lighting and costume designs. Students also take on leadership positions with Tech I students. Each semester 60 hours of work outside of class time is required during the production season. This work is scheduled on afternoons, evenings and weekends.