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  • 1.  Summer PD through University of Wisconsin - Madison

    Posted 05-17-2022 17:36

    University of Wisconsin - Madison Department of Theater and Drama proudly announces the second annual

    Technical Theater for Performing Arts Teachers Summer Institute

    Summer 2022's offerings: Class 619 (LEC 001) Scenic Construction & Painting; and (LEC 002) Rigging

    Scenic Construction & Painting - covers terms, standards, codes, color theory, equipment, assembly techniques, tool usage, and safety procedures for building and painting common scenic elements

    Rigging - covers terms, standards, codes, knots, equipment, techniques, and safety procedures for a variety of common rigging needs including counterweight line set operation and maintenance.

    Specially designed for HS teachers of music, theater, dance, art, PAC managers, parents, and others who find themselves needing to design, supervise, or teach technical theater skills. Others who may benefit include those who use technical theater skills for live events, houses of worship, community theaters, technical theater professionals, and college students. All material is presented online, asynchronously, with optional in-person opportunities as may be identified.

    Summer term runs from June 20 to Aug 14, 2022. Tuition will depend on the number of credits selected. A list of recommended books and materials will be sent upon enrollment ($100 or so). Participants will need access to a camera suitable to record short videos demonstrating their skills.

    HOW TO ENROLL:

    First, establish "Special Student Status" - great info here: https://acsss.wisc.edu/returning-adults/
    Complete the free applicaton here (takes 20 minutes or so): https://acsss.wisc.edu/apply/

    You'll most likely be "UNDS" University Special Non-degree Student

    Tuiton rates can be found here: https://bursar.wisc.edu/tuition-and-fees/tuition-rates

    Classes are available for 1,2 or 3 credits.

    1 credit is similar to audit - you get to see/read everything but no assignments/assessments are due

    2 credits includes assignments/assessments and individualized feedback

    3 credits includes an additional independent actvity that is determined between the student and professor. In the past these have included design, research, aritstic creation, and similar activites.

    Questions? Email the instructor at rossclausen at wisc dot edu.

    Department of Theatre and Drama – School of Education

    6173 Vilas Communication Hall University of Wisconsin-Madison 821 University Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1497 608/263-2329 FAX: 608/263-2463 www.theatre.wisc.edu

    I look forward to seeing many of you in class!

    Kristi Ross-Clausen      https://www.theaterhealthandsafety.com/home



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    Kristi Ross-Clausen
    IATSE 470/Actors Equity
    Alliance for Wisconsin Theatre Education
    Stage Managers Association Board
    AVIXA/USITT
    Teacher, Author, Speaker
    Appleton, WI
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  • 2.  RE: Summer PD through University of Wisconsin - Madison

    Posted 05-29-2022 17:32

    Had a couple of PMs asking about the rigging class...

    Improper rigging is one of the most common causes of a injury so if you teach theater - if you teach, you need to know how to do it right and it's more than counterweight line sets! Rigging for theater and live events is anytime something gets hung over someone's head. So it is ALSO how your lights, set pieces, curtains, props, projection screens, projectors, loudspeakers, PR materials, and everything else gets hung. This class on rigging includes determining the weight, determining what hardware/method to use, obtaining that hardware, and installing the item - as well as how that object gets moved/used during the show. 

    This class will not cover the "how to" of flying performers, as that requires highly specialized equipment and skills beyond what anyone would reasonably expect a  teacher to have, but does cover the how to find a qualified, competent company for you to hire to do it in your space.

    There's still time to enroll - class starts June 20th. 

    Hope this helps! 



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    Kristi Ross-Clausen
    IATSE 470/Actors Equity
    Alliance for Wisconsin Theatre Education
    Stage Managers Association Board
    AVIXA/USITT
    Teacher, Author, Speaker
    Appleton, WI
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