Technical Theatre

Technical Theatre

Harrington

Blackbox Theatre 22-1

harriam@tulsaschools.org

Cell-918-497-0974

Course Description:

Tech Theatre is a class designed to enhance a student’s understanding and abilities in the area of technical theater. Students will gain experience and knowledge through classroom exercises and activities, as well as through practical applications for live theatrical productions.

Course Objectives:

Students will develop an understanding and appreciation for different aspects of technical theatre.

Students will learn the proper use and care of a variety of theatrical and construction equipment.

Students will develop an understanding of the design process for theatrical productions.

Students will undertake various roles in the theatrical process.

Students will actively participate in school productions.

Students will learn to appropriately evaluate and critique theatrical productions from a technical standpoint.

Course Work

Participation/Performance - Advanced Stagecraft/Tech Theatre  is primarily a participation course. Much of the time in class will be dedicated to designing, building, rehearsing and preparing for school productions, and regular attendance and participation in class is required. Students will be graded on their effort and commitment to class projects and exercises. Some outside research and study will be required as well as some after school and weekend rehearsals and performances.

Design Projects – Students will be required to complete design projects in the areas of set, lighting, sound, props, costume, and makeup design.  Design projects may include written papers, models, or sketches. Students will be expected to choose a specialty area to focus their design work on for the year.

You are expected to work bell to bell each day.  Sometimes there will be a project, sometimes you will work from a to-do list.  

This is the expectation to receive an A in this course.  Submit all assignments on Canvas. 

You will be working with a peer tutor.   These students delegate tasks and serve as assistants to the instructor.  They know the rules and procedures as they have been through this course.  Their direction should be taken as though it comes from the instructor.  

Production Attendance-It is suggested that you attend our productions.  You are enrolled in a class that creates technical designs for productions and the most impactful way to see your work, is to attend our performances. 

Absolutely no audio devices or phones are allowed in this class.  This is a school policy.

NO food or drinks allowed in the blackbox or auditorium.

There is zero tolerance for skipping and vaping.  

“Respect for Diversity: It is my intent that students from all diverse backgrounds and perspectives be well served by this course, that students’ learning needs be addressed both in and out of class, and that the diversity that students bring to this class be viewed as a resource, strength and benefit. It is my intent to present materials and activities that are respectful of diversity: gender, sexuality, disability, age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, and culture. Your suggestions are encouraged and appreciated. Please let me know ways to improve the effectiveness of the course for you personally or for other students or student groups. In addition, if any of our class meetings conflict with your religious events, please let me know so that we can make arrangements for you.”