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...

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...

Scott’s Civic Engagement Class

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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,...

Wall Power

Lessons

Prep by opening up the main fuse box in the shop. Turn off power. Take off inner...

Shopping List

Lessons

AIM: Create a shopping list of scenic wants & desires. What will this lead to in his/her future? The student designer will be able to make a critical analysis of a script and extract the show’s scenic requirements. Why does s/he need this? To be able to...

Script

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How to analyze? What will this lead to in his/her future? Creating a set design for a given? Why does s/he need this? To support the author? What materials/supplies will the student need to supply? What materials/supplies will the teacher need to supply? Short quiz...

Production Positions

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We would like to thank Dr. Len Radin for his work. You may need to adapt some of the sections to fit your program. Dr. Radin gives permission to do so. See his letter below. Please drop him a line to let him know how you used his work. Advanced Production Ideas A...

Cutlist Platform

Lessons

Aim: How to create a cut list and then build a sample platform (cont.) What will this lead to in his/her future? Being able to create cut lists that work for required projects Why does s/he need this? To effectively fulfill the requirements of serving as a technical...

Air Nailer

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At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to… Safely use the Air Stapler system at ERM. What will this lead to in his/her future? Enable to safely use the Air Nailer & Staplers to build set units. Why does s/he need this? What materials/supplies...

Lumber sizes

Lessons

Standard lumber sizes. Treasure hunt. Have students find the following sizes of lumber. They will find short pieces in the scrap bins. 1×3, 1×4, 1×6, 1×8, 2×3, 2×4, 2×6, 2×8, 2×10, 2×12. Also find 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 3/4...

Hanging Lights

Lessons

AIM: How to hang & focus a stage lighting unit for a play/musical. What will this lead to in his/her future? The ability to serve as a stage electrician. Why does s/he need this? The ability to serve as a stage electrician. What materials/supplies will the student...

GP

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At the end of this lesson, the student will be able to… Describe what a ground plan is. State the need for one and prep for creating one of the Papp.  What will this lead to in his/her future? Tomorrow, we will be measuring the theater and creating a ground plan. Why...