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