Technical Theater

Teacher:  Nicolas Holt

Email Address:  nholt@amphi.com

Program Website:  CDO Technical Theater

Program Mission

To provide practical, hands on training in the major fields of theatrical production: lighting, scenery, sound, properties and costumes.  This will prepare students for entry into a college training program or entry into the job market.

Students will experience:

• Design, Build, and Strike (Deconstruct) sets.
• Safely and efficiently operate a drill, table-saw, and other tools.
• Design and execute plans for lighting, sound, and sets.
• Safely and efficiently operate the lighting and sound systems.
• Design and execute video, brochure, and/or flyer advertisements.
• Hands on training in fields of theatrical production of lighting, scenery, sound, properties and costumes.

Potential Careers

Career examples include Sound or Lighting Technician, Scenic Artist, Costume Designer, Set Designer, or Sound Engineering Technician.

Program Standards and Instructional Framework:https://www.azed.gov/sites/default/files/2020/09/StagecraftIF50059900.pdf