Seminars

Chicago Spotlight, Inc. presents:

THEATRICAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS

The Theatrical Skills Workshops of Chicago Spotlight, Inc. is a continuation of our mission to educate theatre students, teachers and staff regarding the most current technology and techniques available for theatre programs and how to maintain safe theatre environments. Our workshops have been a resounding success with all sessions completely at capacity and all participants absorbing the new knowledge and experiences.

 

"The whole thing was fantastic, but the hands-on was great! It's hard to narrow it down - the wealth of information was amazing."

Janine Delmonico, Teacher/Director, Morton West High School

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Who should participate in these workshops?

  • Teachers/staff who direct students in all of the aspects of theatrical skills.

  • Students who would like to enrich their own theatre experience and bring that new knowledge to their school's theatre program.

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Registration

  • A non-refundable registration fee must be paid to hold a participant's spot.

  • To ensure the effectiveness of "hands on" participation, each workshop will limit the number of participants.

  • Please limit your participation to no more than 10 from your school. A teacher/staff member must attend with students.

Download the 2010-2011 Theatrical Skills Workshop Registration Form here.

 

Address all inquiries to:

Steve Jacobs

Director of Training Workshops

Chicago Spotlight, Inc.

1658 West Carroll Street

Chicago, IL  60612

312-455-1171

steve@chicagospotlight.com

 


The 2010-2011

Theatrical Skills Workshops

Schedule


The Workshop:

Creative Lighting Design: Color, Patterns and Effects

HAS BEEN POSTPONED

WATCH FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

 


 

Make-Up

Additional Materials Fees Apply for this Workshop

October 16, 2010

Carmel Catholic High School

1 Carmel Parkway

Mundelein, IL  60060

Presenter: Nan Zabriske, Make-Up Artist, The Theatre School, DePaul University

Topics Include:

Specialty Materials

Consideration of Lighting and Make-Up

Bruises and Blood

 

 

ETC Traveling Roadshow

November 13, 2010

Glenbrook North High School

2300 Shermer Road

Northbrook, IL  60062

Presenter: Ellen White, ETC Outreach and Training Specialist

Topics Include:

Operation/Programming of Expression/Express Consoles

Beginning ION Programming

Controlling Moving Lights

 

 

Sound: Getting the most from your Sound Reinforcement system for Theatrical Productions

December 4, 2010

Stevenson High School

One Stevenson Drive

Lincolnshire, IL

Presenter: Paul Hilderbrand, CTS Systems Sales Design Engineer, Pentegra Systems

Topics Include:

Understanding Your System: An overview of your most important tool

Wireless and Wired Microphones: Techniques, Tricks and Issues

Audio Console Operation

 

 

Safe Rigging Practices

March 19, 2011

Plainfield East High School

12001 S. Naperville Road

Plainfield, IL  60585

Presenter: Ted Jones, ETCP Certified Rigger, Rigging and Special Projects, Chicago Spotlight, Inc.

Topics Include:

Correct and Safe Operation of Counterweight Systems

Hanging and Attaching Methods

Use and Application of Nicopress

 

 

Scene Painting - Building on Basic Techniques

Co-Sponsored with USITT Midwest Section

Knowledge of basic techniques (wet blend, spatter, dry brush, moire, etc.) is a Pre-Requisite for this session

Additional Materials Fees Apply for this Workshop

Very Limited Spaces Available, Register Early!

 

Friday, April 15, 2011

McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage

425 22nd Street

Glen Ellyn, IL  60137

Presenter: Jen Knott, Scenic Artist/Paint Product Manager, Rosco Laboratories

Topics Include:

Tips and Tricks

Short Cuts to Wonderful Results

 

 

Beginning Scene Painting for High School/College Students/Teachers/Staff

Co-Sponsored with USITT Midwest Section

Additional Materials Fees Apply for this Workshop

Very Limited Spaces Available, Register Early!

 

Saturday, April 16, 2011

McAninch Arts Center, College of DuPage

425 22nd Street

Glen Ellyn, IL  60137

Presenter: Jen Knott, Scenic Artist/Paint Product Manager, Rosco Laboratories

Topics Include:

Basic Painting Tools

What is Paint? - Different Paint Products and Applications

Basic Paint Techniques

 


Address your questions to:

Steve Jacobs

Director of Training Workshops

steve@chicagospotlight.com or

312-455-1171


 

Interested in Hosting a Chicago Spotlight Theatrical Skills Workshop?

We are always looking for new venues for the Theatrical Skills Workshops.

If your school or theatre is interested in hosting, contact Steve Jacobs for additional information.

Host schools/theatres receive a discount for their students/staff.

 


For a PDF copy of our Technical Skills Workshop

2010-2011 BROCHURE, click here

 

Fill-Out 2010-2011 REGISTRATION FORM, click here

For your convenience, we have made our online registration form simpler to fill out. It is a PDF file, so you will need a version of Adobe Acrobat or Acrobat Reader. You just need to click on the link, fill in the form fields on your computer and press the print button at the top of the form to print one out to fax it in to our offices.

 

If you require a registration form to fill out by hand and fax or mail in, please click here.

 

 


 

Saturday workshops will generally run from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Lunch will be provided.

 

Workshops at Chicago Spotlight, Inc. will take place at their showroom and shop located at 1658 W. Carroll Ave., Chicago, a few blocks from either I-290 or I-94.

 

Chicago Spotlight, Inc. reserves the right to re-locate a workshop or change presenters due to scheduling conflicts. If this should occur, and you can no longer attend due to location, your registration will be refunded.

 

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