Design & Drama Classes
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! Design & Drama classes run in the fall and spring for 12 weeks.
Design & Drama Jr
GRADES: 1st Grade – 2nd Grade
Design & Drama Explorations
GRADES: 3rd Grade – 5th Grade
Design & Drama Studio
GRADES: 6th Grade – 8th Grade
StageCraft Programs
Our StageCraft programs focus on stagecraft in its broadest definition: all technical aspects of a theatrical production. Students in SPARC's StageCraft programming learn a variety of roles in techincal theatre and get hands-on experience with our mainstage production season.
StageCraft Foundations
GRADES: 4th grade – 7th grade
Students in StageCraft Foundations learn the basics of technical theatre with hands-on instruction in visual arts, construction, basic tools, world-building, the art of repurposing and recycling materials, and collaborative problem solving.
Our StageCraft Foundations program is offered at SPARC as well as after-school programs through various public and private school groups.
StageCraft Foundations is offered in the fall and the spring for 12-weeks.
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 a cohort, the group applies their weekly lessons to Crew Roles on SPARC’s Mainstage Production Season including but not limited to: electrics, set construction, scenic arts, mic mixing, and costume assistance.
StageCraft students meet with professional Designers and Technicians, take field trips to professional theatres and production events (as scheduling allows), and attend production work calls throughout the year. Information about time outside of the weekly class time will always be shared well in advance and with student availability in mind so families can better prepare their schedules.
Senior members of StageCraft may be tasked with individual projects such as assisting a Designer on a SPARC show, Assistant Stage Managing, or leading their own crew of students throughout a production process.
StageCraft is a yearlong program.
Tech Workshops
For a more in-depth look at the many facets of technical theatre, SPARC offers 4-6-week workshops centered on specialties. These offerings vary year to year. Past workshops have included: Lighting Design, Carpentry, Scenic Painting, and Stitching.
GRADES: 6th Grade – 12th Grade
Backstage Camps
Build new things, bring ideas to life, and get messy! Backstage Camps are a one-week version of our StageCraft programs. Camps focus on design and technical skills that include production elements from our summer musicals.
GRADES: rising 4th grade – 7th grade
GRADES: rising 8th grade – graduating seniors
Get a behind the scenes look at our Technical Theatre Classes and what goes into show production in this video!
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