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Theatre Design and Technology

Theatre Design and Technology

A three-year, studio-based program of study. The program provides professional training in the areas of set and lighting design, costume design and technology, sound design, properties design, technical theatre direction.
The area directors are:
John Ambrosone - Lighting Design
Randy Ward - Scenography, Lighting, and Properties Design
Jane Stein- Costume Design and Technology
Bill Barksdale - Technical Direction

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Directing and Public Dialogue

Directing and Public Dialogue

A three-year, studio-based program of study. The program intends to provide professional training for directing plays, developing and maintaining an ensemble, working with actors and non-actors in creative projects, creating and performing original work, forming and facilitating creative community partnerships – all within the context of the artist as an engaged citizen. Director: Robert Leonard


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Stage Management

Stage Management

A three-year, studio-based program of study. The program intends to provide professional training for a career in stage management and theater leadership within the evolving field of professional theater in the United States. Director: Joe Millett


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Upcoming Events

Cabaret
May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Theatre 101 - Free
Performances by students in the Musical Theatre class.

Performance Showcase
May 7, 7:30 p.m.
Theatre 101 - Free
Selected performances from the spring semester performance classes.

Design Gallery
May 10, noon-4:30 p.m.
Theatre 101 - Free
Selected design projects by graduate and undergraduate students in the design classes.

Progeny Film Festival
May 11, 7:30 p.m.
Lyric Theatre
A juried festival of student films and a project of the Department and the Association of Movie Producers student organization.

Student Directing Showcase
May 12, 3:00 p.m.
Theatre 101 - Free
Selected scenes directed by students in Bob McGrath's Directing class.

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NOTE: To check ticket availability after hours, please call 540-808-6504.


Contact Us

Department of Theatre & Cinema
Patricia Raun, Head
250 Henderson Hall East (0141)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: (540) 231-5335
Email: theatreandcinema@vt.edu

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