Course Description:
Tech Theatre/Stage Management is a class that not only teaches students all the different technical aspects of live theatre, but also requires the students to perform these technical requirements for both the Webb Theatre and Neher Auditorium. This is a hands on class that requires the students to work both during school hours, after school and sometimes into the evenings. It is open to all students regardless of grade and can be taken all four years. The goal of the class is to create competent technicians trained on state of the art equipment so that they could step into a professional venue and be employable. This class engages the student's imagination as well as their current knowledge of technology and encourages them to think on their own, operate under high pressure situations while learning all facets including theatrical design.

Rules/Expectations: Breaking rules could result in removal from the class or other sever disciplinary action depending on infraction.

1. SAFETY FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
   No THROWING anything
   No Fighting
   No using tools as weapons
   
   
2. Honesty/Trust:
   1. Be where you tell me you are going to be- doing what you said you would be doing
   2. There are no secrets in the theatre!!! You are my eyes and ears! You go where others are not allowed this is a huge responsibility not taken lightly.
   3. If you don't know how to do something you must tell me- DON'T DO IT!! Even if I ask you to- remember- safety first!!!
      
      
3. Use Common Sense and Common Courtesy-
   Be on time, be prepared, with supplies needed, listen, and follow instructions Don't use tape, glue, screws or any other building supply in inappropriate manner No food or gum, no iPods or phones, no weapons, don't throw things, etc...
   
   
4. Respect: Be respectful of others' FEELINGS, IDEAS and THINGS- Cheating and Stealing will not be tolerated and could result in class removal
   
   
   DON'T TOUCH THINGS THAT AREN'T YOURS
5. Have Fun- Try Everything and Keep an Open Mind!!!!!!!!!!!!

Grading:
This class is participation based so it is important that students are in class and prepared. There will be some class assignments and a projects but a majority of the requirements for this class will be fulfilled by the work done by for the school in the theatres.

Breakdown: 80% Participation          20% Assignments

LATE WORK POLICY: All work will be accepted up to 3 days after due (unless student is absent).

Late Work Grade Break down:
On time: 10 points
1 day late: 9 points
2 days late: 8 points after that they will receive 0 points

Tardies and Citizenship:
Each student has 3 free tardies, each subsequent tardy will lower the student's citizenship grade. A tardy may be made up after school by working in the theatre one hour for each tardy. The other component of the citizenship grade will be the student's ability to follow the class rules. Most of the time a first infraction will be followed with a warning, then a location change, followed by a call home and lastly a parent conference will be called and a possible class reassignment. Each action that is taken will reduce the citizenship grade. Exceptions to this process are theft and endangering other students.

Course Outline/Key Assignments:
Semester 1-
Set Design and Set Building
Lighting Design, Light programming, Light maintenance
Stage Management

Semester 2-
Sound
Props
Costume
Publicity and Producing

Appropriate Clothing and Class Dress:
This class is completely interactive on many levels. Students will be using tools, climbing ladders and working in a variety of situation. Flip Flops and Sandals can be prohibitive at times and even dangerous. Also skirts and jeans can also be restrictive. They will also be painting and at times getting dirty. I am happy to have students keep work clothes for class in the shop, but my main concern and expectation is that students are aware of what is coming up in class and dress accordingly.

Ms Williams can always be contacted by phone or email. If you would like to schedule a student – teacher meeting for help or to discuss concerns, you may arrange to meet me during break, lunch or after school, if it has been arranged prior.

626-299-7020 ex 607          [email protected]