Stage management and technical theatre production

• Engage with the entire production process
• Work confidently during production week
• Work backstage with greater confidence.
• Work with greater confidence ‘in role’ in one of the following areas: Stage management, lighting operation/design, Sound operation/design, set design.

Black clothing for production, steel toe cap trainers or boots in black for work in the theatre.

You will be taught practically. There will be some preliminary sessions (12 hours of contact time) with the tech tutor that will take place in the theatre. During these initial sessions in the theatre you will acquire some basic skills in lighting, sound and stage management and an overview of what is involved in mounting a production technically. You will then learn ‘on the job’ as you will be assigned a role in the technical /design crew that will support the terms CL Theatre company production. Working out of the rehearsal room or in the tech classroom you will specialise in one or more areas, which could potentially include design work as you work on a full production that will eventually perform to a fee paying audience where the technical students will operate and fully support all of the shows. Those in stage management roles will be required to be at each rehearsal prior to performance week (including Sundays) to support the director and the needs of the production. Those working on sound, set, lighting and costume will also need to attend some Sunday rehearsals in order to learn the show. You will be mentored and work closely throughout the entire rehearsal period with the Tech tutor, who will be present each Monday and Friday evening before moving back into the Theatre for the full Production week with the acting company, director, technical theatre manager and your course tutor. All tech students will continue to report to the tech tutor for the duration of the course. Please be prepared to work outside of the rehearsal dates to source props and materials for the show, develop sound, lighting, set and costume ideas. You will work flexibly and be prepared to be participate in all technical areas as and when required. This is an excellent opportunity for those with a 'can do' attitude to rapidly grow their experience in the theatre.