Met Opera backstage time lapse

Musings

Behind the curtain at the Metropolitan Opera. In order of appearance: set up for “La Rondine,” set assembly for “L’Elisir d’Amore,” stage rehearsal of “Rigoletto” and set up for “Le Comte...

Treasure Hunt of Stage Directions and Terms

Teachers

Centerline Plaster line Proscenium arch Arena Thrust Apron Downstage Upstage Stage right Center stage Stage left Offstage On stage Best seat in the house Worst seat in the house Sightlines Orchestra pit Stage floor Show deck Main curtain Pipe batten Battens Arbor Lift...

Backstage view of set change at Royal Opera House

Parker's Postings

A timelapse backstage showing just what goes on behind-the-scenes to change the set from the afternoon rehearsals of Romeo and Juliet to the evening performance of La...

Times Lapse Video: Behind the Scenes at the Metropolitan Opera | The New York Times

Training Videos

Behind the curtain at the Metropolitan Opera. In order of appearance: set up for “La Rondine,” set assembly for “L’Elisir d’Amore,” stage rehearsal of “Rigoletto” and set up for “Le Comte...

Doodling in Math Class: Connecting Dots

Musings

My friend Herrick Goldman posted this on the stagecraft mailing list. “In a world where politics asks “why teach critical thinking?” we have this video series, which reminds me of a lighting lecture mr. Parker does… Enjoy And watch the rest of her stuff..” So, I had...

Good Enough

Musings

GOOD ENOUGH: The term “good enough” is often misunderstood and maligned. What does “good enough” mean to you? You should expect to do work to a level “good enough” to achieve the goal you desire. If your goal is to pass this class, then “good enough” is simply...

Sketching a Cube video

Training Videos

Everything we put on stage could start out as a cube of some sort. Platforms, flats, desks, etc… All have the basic shape of a cube.

Drawing an Isometric Chair video

Training Videos

We need to show what everything will look like during the design process. If you have photographs of your furniture, that’s great. But if you have to have your shop build a chair, you may have to draw it yourself. Here’s a video from YouTube vcTECsketch...

Drafting a Ground Plan & Section Video

Training Videos

Overview of a class demo about drafting a scenic ground plan and section on the same sheet of paper. Also discussed is the value, very high value, of using a section during the design/drafting process. Additional info includes quickly checking lighting angles, speaker...

Perspective rendering

Lessons

Perspective RenderingThis lesson is for either a multi level or advanced technical theater class. It could also be used as a program of study for an independent study student. The inspiration for this unit derives from a class at San Diego State University with Beeb...

Welcome to HSTech

Parker's Postings

Hello. my name is Scott Parker and I want to welcome you to these design/tech pages. HSTech was created over 18 years ago to show the public what my student technicians were doing. Designers & Technicians are equally important to a show as the Director and Actors....

Scott’s Civic Engagement Class

Teaching Resources, books, websites, etc...

High School Musicals: the Tech SideMembers of this class will be working, side by side with current public school teachers. Assisting them in the production process during the schools semester show. The average High School Theater Teacher wears many hats; Director,...