History and Philosophy
The Technical Production Track is one of eleven studios in the Drama Department. The studio training is structured in a conservatory style where students spend three days a week, approximately 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in studies geared toward their primary focus -- acting, directing, or technical production. The remaining two days are for academic classes. Following its commitment to training students not only to make theatre but to also know it as an art and as an institution, the Drama Department offers one of the most innovative programs in academic theatre study. All Drama students take a minimum of seven theatre studies courses in fields such as dramatic literature, theatre history, world drama, and performance studies.
The overall goal of the Technical Production Track is to provide undergraduate students with the skills, techniques and experiences necessary to pursue a career in the design and production areas of the performing arts. For some students this training will prepare them for graduate school in design, technical production or stage/production management, while others will begin entry level careers in the theatre or related performing arts.
Graduates of this program are professionals who have a trained intellect and imagination, excellent communication skills, and a broad range of experience.
Faculty
Toni Barton
Mark Bennett
Gary Brown
Therese Bruck
Chan Chandler
Denise Cooper
Penelope Daulton
Lenore Doxsee
Andy Feigin
Emma Griffin
Alex Hawthorn
Chris Jaehnig
Kristin Jensen
Jeremy Lee
Kitty Leech
Wendy Luedtke
Carrie Meconis
Leighton Mitchell
Paul Olmer
Addison Pettit
Michael Todd Potter
Natalie Robin
Shelly Sabel
Van Santvoord
Sten Severson
