Technical Theatre Track
New for 2025!
Technical Theatre Components:
- Stagecraft: Set design, construction, and painting
- Lighting Design & Operation: Basics of lighting theory, equipment, and execution
- Sound Design & Engineering: Microphones, sound cues, and mixing
- Stage Management & Production Support: Organization, cue calling, and backstage roles
Description:
The Technical Track at the MSU Summer Scholars On Stage Theatre Camp will provide campers with hands-on experience in the behind-the-scenes aspects of theatre production. This new track will offer students the opportunity to develop skills in set design, lighting, sound, and stage management, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of theatre arts beyond performance.
Participants will work alongside technical director to bring the production to life, gaining real-world experience in technical theatre while fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and creative expression.
Benefits of the Technical Track:
- Expands Learning Opportunities: Allows students interested in technical theatre to develop skills in a structured environment.
- Enhances Production Quality: A dedicated tech team will elevate the overall production value of the camp’s final show.
- Encourages Teamwork & Collaboration: Bridges the gap between performers and crew, fostering appreciation for all aspects of theatre.
- Provides Career Exploration: Exposes students to potential careers in stagecraft, design, and theatre production.
- Builds Practical & Transferable Skills: Problem-solving, leadership, time management, and technical proficiency are valuable in theatre and beyond.
- Provides additional assistance in creating the set and running the production: The Summer Scholars On Stage technical director needs additional assistance in running the technical side of the production including building the set.
Week 1
|
Week 2
|
Week 3
|
