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Technical Theatre

Learn about the behind the scenes crafts & practices that are involved in theatre!
SPARC is proud to offer training in technical theatre and design for youth who want to learn more about the art and practices of backstage work. Technical theatre opportunities are open to students in 6th to 12th grades.

Technical Theatre Workshops are anywhere from 3-8 weeks and focused on one aspect of technical theatre. Past classes have included Stage Lighting, Scenic Painting, Basic Carpentry, Costuming, and Prop-Making.

StageCraft:

GRADES: 8th Grade – 12th Grade

StageCraft focuses on building a community for students interested in all aspects of technical theatre, but especially backstage work. As members of StageCraft, students meet with professional Designers and Technicians once a week to learn about the various roles of a crew member.

SPARC - Lighting Class

Design & Drama

  GRADES: 3rd Grade – 4th Grade

or 5th grade – 7th grade

Visual art and performing arts combine in Design & Drama! Young people who love to make crafts, draw, or paint will find a new creative outlet in this class. We’ll use hands-on arts experiences to learn about behind-the-scenes roles like props, costume, and set design. Students will use their new creations during class through acting, improvisation, and character development exercises. Design & Drama is a wonderful starting point for young people who want to later explore SPARC’s technical theatre and design classes, like StageCraft or Backstage Camp!

 

Get a behind the scenes look at our Technical Theatre Classes and what goes into show production in this video!

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