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LIGHTING DESIGN LESSON 3, VIDEO 1 Were here at Fort Zumwalt South High School in St. Peters, Missouri, to take a look at color in light. First of all, wed like to thank Gam Products Incorporated for many of the graphics and information used in this section. Before we get...

LIGHTING DESIGN LESSON 4, VIDEO 1 The first thing to do is to read the script just for enjoyment and to see how the story unfolds. See how the story affects you, and after you finish reading the play, jot down a few notes about how the play made you...

LIGHTING DESIGN LESSON 5, VIDEO 1 Here we are, back at the theatre at St. Johns in Midtown St. Louis, Missouri. We used this set to demonstrate some principles of set design, and now were gonna go back and use that same set to go over some concepts of lighting...

LIGHTING DESIGN LESSON 5, VIDEO 2 Now that we have a hanging plot, lets number all the instruments on the plot. Start from the lighting position furthest from the stage and work your way towards the stage. Next, we need to do the instrument schedule for this show. The instrument...

LIGHTING DESIGN LESSON 6, VIDEO 1 Now that weve discussed, demonstrated, analyzed, and created the different aspects of designing lights for a show, lets do this again, but in a little larger theatre. Were in Midtown St. Louis at the Grandel Theatre. Lets go inside and take a look. The...

LIGHTING DESIGN LESSON 6, VIDEO 2 We just looked at the hanging plot for a larger show that used 90 instruments and that had 106 lighting cues. Having a computerized control system helped immensely cueing this show. There are many companies making controllers and dimmers, and as older lighting systems...

CAREERS IN THEATRE LESSON 1, VIDEO 1 New York City, and the Theatre District around Times Square in particular, is the theatre capital of the World. It is a phenomenal place that produces plays and musicals that audiences remember for the rest of their lives. But something many people dont...

COSTUMING FOR THEATRE LESSON 6, VIDEO 2 Costumers are responsible for taking the renderings of the costume designer and turning those renderings into the actual costumes the actors wear on stage. Now this is a lot more complicated than it may seem at first. There are no patterns from the...

BASIC SET CONSTRUCTION AND THEATRE SAFETY LESSON 1, VIDEO 1 When audiences go to the theatre, all they see is what the production team wants the audience to see. What the audience doesnt see is the technicians using power tools to build sets, the electricians working with hundreds of amps...

BASIC SET CONSTRUCTION AND THEATRE SAFETY LESSON 1, VIDEO 2 With all the electricity that is used on stage, you should always be prepared for the possibility of a fire, especially in the performing area. Many theatres have a fire curtain that can close off the performing area from the...

BASIC SET CONSTRUCTION AND THEATRE SAFETY LESSON 1, VIDEO 3 Good quality hand and power tools can certainly make the job easier but need to be used safely. One of the biggest safety issues with tools is plain and simple: use the right tool for the right job. Tools can...

BASIC SET CONSTRUCTION AND THEATRE SAFETY LESSON 4, VIDEO 1 The most common type of lumber used in a scene shop are 1 by 3s and 1 by 4s. These are actually smaller than 1 inch by 3 inches and 1 inch by 4 inches. They start out as 1...

BASIC SET CONSTRUCTION AND THEATRE SAFETY LESSON 6, VIDEO 1 Now that we know some basic tool safety, lets take a look at a typical interior set. This is an interior, or box, set that could be used for dozens of plays. We have it dressed out for a 1930s...

BASIC SET CONSTRUCTION AND THEATRE SAFETY LESSON 7, VIDEO 1 There are many ways to leg up a platform. One of the most common is to use carriage bolts. This is a very sturdy way to leg up tall platforms. First, cut six legs to the height of your platform,...

BASIC SET CONSTRUCTION AND THEATRE SAFETY LESSON 8, VIDEO 1 There are two common ways to build stair units. The first is to either measure and cut or buy pre- cut stringers, treads, and kickboards. A stringer is the long diagonal 2-inch by 12-inch part of stairs that are notched....

BASIC SET CONSTRUCTION AND THEATRE SAFETY LESSON 10, VIDEO 1 These walls are all flats. They look like regular walls in a house, but theyre lighter weight, cheaper to build, and can be used over and over again. A flat is a 1 by 3 or 1 by 4 frame...

BASIC SET CONSTRUCTION AND THEATRE SAFETY LESSON 12, VIDEO 1 Hard covering a flat has several advantages. Its really durable and acts like a huge corner block to keep the flat square. A disadvantage would be that if you are covering a 10-foot tall flat, like this one, plywood only...

BASIC SET CONSTRUCTION AND THEATRE SAFETY LESSON 14, VIDEO 1 After the walls are joined, dutched, up, and painted, the final step is to trim out the set. The set crew finishes their job by putting on door casing and chair rails, attaching the banister, and attaching the wall sconces....

BASIC SET CONSTRUCTION AND THEATRE SAFETY LESSON 3, VIDEO 1 Once you mark your material, youre ready to cut it, shape it, or drill through it. Be sure to wear safety glasses with all saws, drills, and power tools. A crosscut saw is used to cut wood across the grain...

LIGHTING FOR THEATRE LESSON 1, VIDEO 1 Good stage lighting can add a lot of things to your productions. First, it helps the audience to see the actors, sets, costumes, and props clearly. It also helps to make things like stage lights, curtains, and other backstage items that we dont...