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Students in this course will be assigned to one or more construction areas.
Topics of instruction fall into two categories - Orientation Topics and
Position-Specific Topics (may also include Specialized Skills).
Potential production position assignments include:
Lighting Crew - Hang and Focus
Construction Crew - Sets
Construction Crew - Properties
Construction Crew - Costumes
Construction Crew - Makeup (wigs, prosthetics, etc.)
Construction Crew - Special (masks, puppets, projections, etc.)
ORIENTATION TOPICS - The following topics will be covered for all positions:
I. Working With the Production Ensemble
A. Director
B. Technical director
C. Stage management
D. Designers
E. Technicians
F. Actors
G. Front of house
H. Business and administration
II. Theatre Professionalism, Communication, and Procedures
A. Theatre etiquette and protocol
B. Basic theatre terminology
C. Locations of facilities and resources
D. Theatrical hierarchy
E. Production framework
1. Schedule
2. Types of rehearsals
F. Managing time, health, and personal responsibilities
G. General safety and emergency procedures
III. About the Productions(s)
A. The script's historical context and style
B. Director's concept
C. Design interpretations
D. Technical responsibilities
POSITION-SPECIFIC TOPICS: The student will receive instruction on the following,
specific to the production construction position assignments to which they have been
assigned.
I. Production Construction Responsibilities (Area-specific)
A. Set construction
1. Interpreting instructions
2. Division of responsibilities
3. Working with the Technical Director and shop assistants
4. Working with the Set Designer
5. Construction safety and emergency procedures
6. Identification and handling of basic tools and equipment
7. Maintenance and cleaning of work area
B. Properties construction
1. Interpreting instructions
2. Division of responsibilities
3. Working with the Technical Director and shop assistants
4. Working with the Properties Designer and/or coordinator
5. Properties construction safety and emergency procedures
6. Identification and handling of basic tools and equipment
7. Maintenance and cleaning of work area
C. Lighting hang and focus
1. Interpreting instructions
2. Division of responsibilities
3. Working with the Lighting Designer and/or Master Electrician
4. Hang and focus safety and emergency procedures
5. Identification and handling of basic tools and equipment
6. Maintenance and cleaning of work area
D. Costume construction
1. Interpreting instructions
2. Division of responsibilities
3. Working with the Costume Studio supervisor and shop assistants
4. Working with the Costume Designer
5. Costume construction safety and emergency procedures
6. Identification and handling of basic tools and equipment
7. Maintenance and cleaning of work area
E. Makeup/wig construction
1. Interpreting instructions
2. Division of responsibilities
3. Working with the Makeup Designer
4. Makeup/wig construction safety and emergency procedures
5. Identification and handling of basic tools and equipment
6. Maintenance and cleaning of work area
F. Special craft/effects construction (masks, puppets, projections, etc.)
1. Interpreting instructions
2. Dividing responsibilities
3. Working with area designer/supervisor
4. Safety and emergency procedures specific to construction assignment
5. Identification and handling of basic tools and equipment
6. Maintenance and cleaning of work area
II. Working During Production Construction
A. Position-specific attire
B. Working calmly under stress
C. Handling others' nerves
D. Prioritizing and adapting
E. Using position-specific terminology
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1. Complete all construction responsibilities for one or more technical areas, working on projects for one to three productions during the semester.
2. Attend all scheduled shop hours, load-ins, and/or hang and focus sessions to which the student is called:
a. Attend the introductory THAR 25 Series meeting (held the second Tuesday of each semester.)
b. Attend full company presentations prior to each production's Tech Week (for all students in THAR 25/THAR 11 Series assigned to show.)
c. Work within the scheduled hours, arriving promptly and dependably.
3. Adhere to the standards of professionalism:
a. Maintain an amiable and supportive attitude when interacting with other members of the production ensemble.
b. Respectfully and accurately follow instructions for each construction assignment.
c. Perform assigned tasks in a conscientious and dedicated manner.
d. Follow the terms of the course syllabus.
e. Maintain good health and safety practices throughout the construction process.
4. Provide and wear required safety attire for construction.
5. Read the script for each assigned production.
6. Complete time cards accurately and submit them in a timely manner.
