Theatre - The Role of the Theatrical Designer
Learn about the brilliant artistic design team roles working behind the curtain of every show to bring the magic of theater to life!
Sudbrink Performance Academy Theatre and Music
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(94)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
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, area of design, or specific design era. Students can expect to learn key foundations of design, engage in creative discussions where they can express their ideas, and design their own work. If you are interested in storytelling and creating unique worlds of your own, this class is for you! Jump in and join at any week as each class stands alone. Planned themes are as follows: Remaining 2022 sections: Week of... 11/28-12/4: 1960's 12/5-11: 1980's 12/12-18: 1990's 12/19-25: Contemporary Design 2023 Sections: Week of... January 16- 22: Color January 23-29: Line January 30- February 5: Texture February 6-12: Costume February 13-19: Set February 20-26: Lights February 27-March 5: Sound March 6-12: Greek and Roman March 13- 19 Elizabethan March 20-26: Realism and Naturalism March 27-April 2: 1920’s April 10-16: 1940’s April 17-23: 1960’s April 24-30: 1980’s May 1-7: 1990’s May 8-14: Contemporary
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
4.9
94reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a teaching certificate
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Fine/Studio Arts from UW-Whitewater
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. Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
1-10 learners per class
