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Theatrical Design Broadway - Production Design 103

Broadway Show lights, sets, costumes, and more! Our theatre design classes incorporate project-based learning, allowing every learner to delve into designing.
Sudbrink Performance Academy Theatre and Music
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(94)
Rising Star
Class

What's included

8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Video lessons will prompt homework, which may vary week to week.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
This class is all about the technical design elements of your favorite Broadway shows! 
We study a new show each week, and learn a variety of design concepts.
You don't need to know the musical to gain from this class!

Students will learn a bit about the musical, listen to brief parts of the soundtrack, look at production photos, analyze the design, and even practice designing something for the show. All lessons for this self-paced version of this class are presented as pre-recorded video lessons. Students are able to comment, attach photos of their own design work, and submit videos, as desired. Our design classes incorporate project-based learning, allowing every learner to delve into the subject of designing. Your teacher is available to provide feedback and answer questions every step of the way.

The role of the theatrical designer has always been a cornerstone for storytelling. Designers are responsible for reading, interpreting, and giving life to the playwright’s words through their artistic and collaborative ideas. Whether it be the choice of a character’s jacket fabric, a piece of music to underscore a significant moment in the play, or deciding when the lights dim on a scene, these design choices give the audience a tactile connection to the world of the play and can create strong emotional connections for the viewers. Each week we will investigate a component of design within a specific Broadway show. 
We will study a the design of a different musical each week:
Lesson 1: Six
Lesson 2: &Juliet
Lesson 3: Into the Woods
Lesson 4: Lion King
Lesson 5: Phantom of the Opera
Lesson 6: Sweeney Todd
Lesson 7: Hamilton
Lesson 8: Beetlejuice

Video lessons are shared in the classroom once per week throughout the duration of class. Participation is encouraged in this class, and learners are invited to submit videos and pictures of their work for feedback. Learners are welcome to communicate to the teacher with questions they have throughout the enrollment period.

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Six
Lesson 2:
&Juliet
Lesson 3:
Into the Woods
Lesson 4:
Lion King

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4.9
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Coltyn VonDeylen
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from UW-Whitewater
Jes Sudbrink
Jess Phillips is a theatre educator and artist from Las Vegas, Nevada with her Theatre Education Degree from Southern Utah University. Jess fell in love with the performing arts at the age of 5 and never stopped! She believes access to the arts is vital for students of all ages in order to develop confidence, self-expression, empathy, collaboration, communication, and creative problem solving. Jess has professional theatre experience in performing, directing, designing, and stage management.  Over the past 7 years Jess has been teaching students ages 3-18. Teaching credits include: Shakespeare Theatre Company, Imagination Stage, Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati, Belvoir Terrace, The Alden, and Cedar City Arts Council. Directing Credits include: Utah Shakespeare Festival, Southern Utah University, Riverstage Theatre, Belvoir Terrace, The Alden, The Welders, and DC Fringe Festival. 

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8 pre-recorded lessons
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