Techies

For just about the entire block period today, we had the opportunity to spend our time out in the theater learning all about lighting and sound from our stagecraft/tech director, Alex. All the while, it was quite important to listen considering the various times we were quizzed throughout the period. First, we set about lowering the first electric (F1) or baton with the various lights hooked up to each circuit. We learned about the different uses of fresnels (color wash), lekos (front lighting), and source 4's (specials). After lowering and raising the F1, we then looked at the F2, F3, and finally the cyclorama lights including strip lights and the cyclorama lights (wider wash). Next, we proceeded to the tech booth where we were able to set cues, create looks, and patch dimmers to circuits all through the expensive technology the school has provided. Afterwards, we went back to the stage to search out the various nooks and crannies where microphones circuits are located. Then it was back to the tech booth so we could learn how to manually patch microphones to the mix board where sound is controlled. With all our questions answered for the day, we then made our way back to the classroom.

Since tech was done for the day, we then proceeded to read through Heads and Tales, a short play that we plan on taking to local elementary schools. This Children's Theatre opportunity will hopefully count forward to our production credits. I, luckily, have been casted as T.J., a main character of a sort in this play. It should be a great experience!