Design & Technologies Home Page

Welcome to the Design & Technologies Home Page!

The festival is an exciting time for student technicians and designers. Last year there were sessions that explored state of the art lighting of technology, career opportunities in technical theatre, the use of color, and tips for creating the ideal portfolio. Some of the many other sessions had topics such as how to get into grad school, lighting design techniques and tools, and an introduction to free software. This year we hope to have even more sessions. Costume, Set Lighting, and Sound Designers, as well as Stage Managers and Technicians will all find sessions of interest.

There is also the Design and Technology Exhibition, an opportunity for students to share their set, lighting, sound, costume, and make up designs and technical projects with theatre professionals and fellow designers. These displays are an important part of the festival and are formally critiqued by professionals from outside the region. One student from each design discipline and stage management is invited to bring their exhibit to the National Festival in Washington, DC.

The festival is also an opportunity for hands-on experiences. There are the Tech Olympics, an event where individual students race against time and show their prowess in skills such as knot tying, hanging and focusing a light instrument, and reading a ground plan. Full festival scholarships are open to students interested in serving as technical interns. Stage Mangers are encouraged to submit applications for the National Stage Manager Fellowship and an opportunity to serve as a stage manager at the regional festival. There is also the Educational Expo, a gathering of the latest technology and equipment. In the past we’ve had representatives from such businesses as ETC, Barbizon, and ALPS, and Rosco displaying their latest products.

Please explore this website to learn more about these many opportunities. We can’t wait to see you at the festival!

John Devlin and Chase Rozelle
Co-Chairs of Design and Technologies