Scamp DesIgn & Tech Corps
Runs: September 9, 2023 - April 21, 2024
Who: Students ages 11-18
When: on Saturdays, September 9, 2023 - April 21, 2024
Fall Session: Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:45 AM; September 9 - November 18 (no class on October 14 for Fall Break).
There is a Winter Break from November 25, 2023 - February 24, 2024.
Spring Session resumes March 2 with classes from 9:30 - 11: 45 AM, and continues until the fully-mounted production the weekend of April 19-21. Note: There will be additional rehearsals scheduled the final two weeks of production during evenings and on the weekend.
Downloadable 2023-2024 Scamp Design & Tech Calendar
Cost: $275 for the year ($180 in the fall and $195 in the spring, all materials included.)
Instructors: Annika Maher, with special guest instructors from the Tucson theatre community!
Design and craft the world of a play! Scamp Design & Tech Corps is recommended for for students ages 11 - 18 who are interested in learning about the design, technical, and production side of the theater, as well as what it takes to run a production. Students will learn both the conceptual artistry of design and the hands-on creation of elements such as scenery, props, costumes, lighting, sound and music, and more! The first part of the course will consist of a survey of different design fields, including:
Costume
Lighting
Scenery & Props
Sound
Stage Management
After being introduced to these fields, scamps will apprentice under a working theatre professional in the area of their choosing, working on the design and tech for the Scamp Company production.
The course will cultivate a sense of dedication to craft, respect for fellow artists, and joy of creation. The designs produced will be presented in our portfolio showcase at the end of the term.
Skills students will develop during this course:
Knowledge and understanding of world-building, including how to choose and convey moods and themes of the settings
Understanding the instruments, technology, and art of lighting for theatre
Understanding the drafting and design methodology behind set and properties design
Imagining, designing, and gathering costumes
Understanding of how design speaks to the message and needs of a play.
Observation and listening
Understanding of theatre terms and technologies
Please read The Scoundrel & Scamp Class Policy prior to registration.
The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre
738 N. 5th Ave
Tucson, AZ, 85705
United States
Register for Scamp Design & Tech Corps!
Please note: while there will be separate registrations for the fall and spring sessions, this is a year-long program.