NEW!! from Chicago Spotlight, Inc.

THEATRICAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS

The Theatrical Skills Workshops of Chicago Spotlight, Inc. are the newest addition to the services available and continue their mission of educating theatre students, teachers and staff of the most current technology and techniques available for their theatre programs and how to maintain safe theatre environments.

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Who should participate in these workshops?

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

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• 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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What is included in each workshop?

Two Components:

• 1) Background on materials, techniques and ideas for creative use.
• 2) A practical "hands-on" time for participants

Detailed plans with objectives for learning.

Health and safety will be addressed.

Information on current materials and equipment being used in theatre.

Additional resources on the topic for further reference or research by students and teachers.

Presenters who are experienced industry professionals and/or educators who bring a depth of knowledge to the subject and are eager to share the love of their theatre craft with theatre students and teachers.

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Cost

Our mission is to make these workshops reasonable in cost to encourage participation.

Registration is only $8.00 per participant.

Chicago Spotlight, Inc. is underwriting all other costs associated with the workshops.

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Registration

To ensure the effectiveness of "hands-on" participation, each workshop will be limited in the number of participants.

Registration must be completed by one month before the workshop. You can register as soon as possible to secure your spot.

Please limit your participation to no more than 10 from your school.

A teacher/staff member must attend with the students.

A non-refundable registration fee must be paid to hold your spot for a workshop.

Register using the registration form, available as a PDF document.

Address your questions to:

Steve Jacobs

Director of Training Workshops

email Steve Jacobs or

312-455-1171

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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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SCHEDULE

ETC Traveling Roadshow

September 20, 2008

Vernon Hills High School

Presenter: Ellen White, ETC Product Specialist

• Operation/Programming of Express/Expression console

• Beginning and Advanced Use

• Controlling Moving Lights

Scene Painting

October 11, 2008

Naperville Central High School

Presenter: Jen Knott, Scenic Artist/Rosco Paint Products Manager

• Basic Painting Tools

• Types of Paints

• Techniques and Faux Finishes

Creative Lighting

November 8, 2008

Victor J. Andrew High School

Presenter: KC Hooper, Product Specialist, Apollo Design Technology, Inc.

• Choosing Color Media

• Using Gobos for Maximum Effect

• Using the I-Pro for projecting images

Make-Up

December 6, 2008

Location TBA

Presenter: Nan Zabriskie, Make-up Artist/Professor, The Theatre School, DePaul University

• Specialty Materials

• Consideration of lighting and make-up

• Bruises and blood

Safe Rigging Practices

January 31, 2009

Location TBA

Presenter Ted Jones, Rigging & Special Projects, Chicago Spotlight, Inc. 

• Correct and safe operation of counterweight systems

• Hanging and attaching methods

• Use and application of nicopress

Conventional Lighting Fixtures

February 21, 2009

Chicago Spotlight, Inc

Presenter: Marty Lazarus, President, Chicago Spotlight, Inc.

• Selecting Fixtures

• Characteristics and care of fixtures

• Connectors

Scenic Textures

March 14, 2009

Glenbard North High School

Presenters: John Mizanin, TD/Designer

                   Jonathan Sleger, TD/Designer

• Creating 3-D objects with foam

• Materials, methods and techniques

• Adhesives and texture coats

Atmospheric Effects

April 24, 2009

Chicago Spotlight, Inc.

Presenter: Eric Tishman, Rosco Fog Specialist

• Choosing devices for desired effects

• Foggers, Hazers, Bubble Machines

• Other Effects Devices

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Exact locations of workshops not listed will be available on this website by August 1, 2008.

All workshops are on Saturdays and will generally run from 9:30am - 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.

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For a PDF copy of our Technical Skills Workshop BROCHURE, click here

For a PDF copy of our Technical Skills Workshop REGISTRATION FORM, click here

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