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Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Safely and effectively perform fundamental techniques of stagecraft in the preparation and performance of multiple theatrical productions before a paying public audience.
2. Effectively inventory and maintain lighting and sound instruments, properties and/or set pieces.
3. Work safely and competently with common stagecraft tools, equipment and materials.
4. Correctly utilize fundamental stagecraft terminology.
5. Define and demonstrate knowledge of a professionally organized and efficient scene shop operation, including maintenance and safety procedures.
6. Work productively as a member of a professional production team.
7. Assemble a set in accordance with a ground plan and elevations.
8. Recognize the relationship between all elements of professional theatre design and technology, including scenery, scenic painting, properties, electrics and sound.
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I. About the Productions
A. The script's historical context and style
B. Director's concept
C. Scenery and properties design
D. Other design interpretations
E. Special technical responsibilities
II. Building the Productions - students will learn the fundamentals of the following areas:
A. Scenery
1. Carpentry
2. Utilizing power tools
3. Utilizing hand tools
4. Proper safety procedures
B. Electrics
1. Interpreting a lighting plot
2. Hang/focus of lighting instruments
3. Instrument maintenance
4. Proper safety procedures
C. Properties
1. Research
2. Craft skills
3. Utilizing power and hand tools
4. Proper safety procedures
D. Paint
1. Interpreting paint elevations
2. Interpreting scale drawings
3. Utilizing projection
4. Proper safety procedures
E. Sound
1. Playback
2. Clear-Com communication
3. Microphone maintenance
4. Proper safety procedures
III. Crew Responsibilities - students will be assigned to one or more of the following:
A. Stage crew: learning the job
1. Interpreting instructions
2. Safety and emergency procedures
3. Backstage protocols and responsibilities
B. Properties crew: learning the job
1. Interpreting instructions
2. Safety and emergency procedures
3. Backstage protocols and responsibilities
C. Electrics crew: learning the job
1. Interpreting instructions
2. Safety and emergency procedures
3. Backstage protocols and responsibilities
D. Paint crew: learning the job
1. Interpreting instructions
2. Safety and emergency procedures
3. Backstage protocols and responsibilities
E. Sound crew: learning the job
1. Interpreting instructions
2. Safety and emergency procedures
3. Backstage protocols and responsibilities
IV. Standards of Professionalism for Technical positions in Repertory Theatre
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1. Complete all running crew responsibilities for each rehearsal and performance during the SRT season.
2. Attend all scheduled rehearsals, performances, and/or strikes to which the student is called.
3. Adhere to fundamental standards of professionalism throughout the construction, rehearsal, and performance process, following the terms of the Company Handbook and course syllabus.
4. Provide and wear required attire for construction, rehearsals and performances.
5. Read the script for each assigned production.
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Scripts of plays being performed
SRT Company Handbook