Technical Theatre

Episode 125: Costuming with a Vision Does the thought of costuming a show fill you with dread? Are you always resorting to colourful t-shirts and jeans because that’s all you have time for? Holly...

Sound is a powerful sense. Many objects and actions are clearly identified by the sounds they make. Sound also triggers powerful memories. When I hear a screen door slam, I am instantly brought...

Episode 95: Audio Drama in the ClassroomIn this podcast we talk about how to use audio drama for project-based learning, as a play review activity, an interesting exercise for directors and more!

Episode 94: Set Design: How to cut a big musical down to size Set Designer Sean Martin talks about how high schools can put on a big musical without breaking the bank with set design.

Episode 73: Using Audio Drama in the ClassroomInterview with Jack Ward. Audio Drama can be used for a project-based learning unit, as a play review activity if you can’t get your students to live...

One of the stories covered in Shuddersome: Tales of Poe is The Masque of the Red Death. In this story, guests at a masked ball are overcome by the dread “Red Death”, a disease that is spreading...

When I was researching my blog post on copyright for choreographers, I stumbled on this excellent post that addresses a question many theatre directors have: “What kind of licensing/permission is...

We saw a production of Football Romeo at Centre Dufferin High school and were mesmerized by this set piece. It’s a bench! It’s a bed! It’s a platform! It’s on wheels! It’s everything! The stage, as...

The McCarter Theatre in New Jersey posted a video on their website of the Stage Management Team taping out the rehearsal hall for their production of A Christmas Carol. If you want to see what goes...

Paul Overton is creating an instructional video on scenic painting for high school and middle school theatre. He posted a sample on his blog. Looks like a great start so far.