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The Richardson ISD
Magnet Program
Theatre Technician Training

One of the most comprehensive theatre training programs available to
high school students in the state of Texas!

Technician Component (3-4 year program)

Year 1: (Freshman) Introduction to Technical Theatre
Student learns tool safety, construction skills, basic painting techniques,
basic lighting, costume, and sound.  Student will participate in work calls and
the formation of crews for specific shows in the theatrical season.
Year 2: (Sophomore) Advanced Technical Theatre Concepts
Student will continue to hone skills in painting, set construction, lights, costume,
and sound as he or she begins to work towards a specialization in the one or
two areas of technical theatre he or she enjoys the most.  Basic design
concepts will be introduced.
Year 3: (Junior) Technical Theatre Leadership
Student will learn advanced design skills in the areas of theatre that interest
him or her.  He or she will also participate in work calls and shows as a crew
head and begin developing portfolios to submit for design projects for the
following year.
Year 4: (Senior) Theatrical Design and College Preparation
Each student will be required to submit designs for the two large shows of the
theatre season.  All students will be a part of these design teams and participate
in all major shows.  Portfolios for college interviews will be finalized.
Please call Bill Witten, Magnet Program Director, for information about interviews
for next year's tech magnet classes at 469.593.3039