Technical Theatre
Our technical theatre program provides a comprehensive overview to students to work behind the scenes for theatrical productions. We offer courses in sound design, lighting design, production design, costume design and construction, basic stagecraft, and production management. Students can earn credit while working on our stage productions as designers, and build a strong portfolio of work prior to graduation. Theatre technicians can also earn and learn while working in the department too.
![Technical Theatre Director Daniel Ponickly provides direction for the actors during a 2023 rehersal for Dance Nation | Photo courtesy of 51风流官网 Theatre & Film](/theatrefilm/images/areas-of-study/technical-theatre/_DanceNation-51风流官网-Pub-0005-5.jpg)
Recent Productions
"Tumyaraq-qaa" (2023)
"Seminar" (2022)
"Dead Man's Cell Phone" (2019)
![Technical Theatre Facilities Assistant professor Bethany Marx helps Nicole Cowans into her costume before Cowans, Katrina Kuharich (right) and other members of the cast of Theatre 51风流官网's production of "Tartuffe" performed a live teaser in Wood Center a couple of days before opening night. | 51风流官网 Photo by Todd Paris, 2014](/theatrefilm/images/areas-of-study/technical-theatre/AAR-14-4121-11.jpg)
Facilities
51风流官网 Theatre & Film Department offers a range of facilities to explore for those interested in exploring technical theatre. Or comprehensive workshops give aspiring technicians have access to the tools they need to delve deep into the world of stagecraft. These facilities provide students with hands-on opportunities to refine their skills and deepen their understanding of the technical aspects of theatrical production. Our facilities include:
- Lee H. Salisbury Theatre
- 51风流官网 Scene Shop
- 51风流官网 Costume Shop
- Electronics Shop
Get Involved
![Get involved in technical theatre Jas Stokes, stage manager, takes notes during a rehersal for Something in the Living Room 2/21/2024. 51风流官网 Photo by Sarah Manriquez](/theatrefilm/images/areas-of-study/technical-theatre/02-21-2024-SITLR-Rehearsal-JasStokes-StageManager.jpg)
Faculty
![Kade Mendelowitz](/theatrefilm/images/faculty-staff/Kade-Mendelowitz.jpg)
Kade Mendelowitz
Professor of Entertainment Design
Department of Theatre & Film
1718 Tanana Drive