Shadow Puppets
Sabrina Hykes-Davis, California University of Pennsylvania
This workshop outlines the process for creating a shadow puppet show from the script through the final performance. It will also discuss various applications of shadow puppets in productions and educational settings.
PaintingLayering
MK Hughes
Painting: Layering - The Path to Realism
MK Hughes, Point Park University
This painting demonstration will help those who specialize in faux finishes for props and scenery. Using texture, layers, washes, and glazes any artist can create more realistic depth for any of their projects quickly. This section will focus on faux painted wood, stone, and marble.
MK Hughes holds an MFA in Scenic Design for the Theater from Southern Illinois University. She has done scenic art for the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, the Black Hills Playhouse, and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and also done set and props design at the McLeod Summer Playhouse, Point Park University, & City Theater. Additionally she has worked as an instructor/designer at the University of Dubuque and Kansas State University. Since coming to Pittsburgh, MK has worked with several companies as a set/props designer, and works full time as the staff scenic at Point Park University.
TheatreRigging
Matt Courtney
Herman Sayre
Understanding Theatre Structure and Rigging
Herman Sayre, Vincent Lighting Systems & Matt Courtney, ETC
This session will present the simple functions of theatrical rigging, demonstrate how to assess and compare the hazards of the 2 primary styles of theatrical rigging, describe the effects of rigging on the structure of the building, touching on vertical and lateral loads and emphasize the need for simple, safe and smart stage rigging systems.
ETCP-certified in Theatre Rigging, Herman Sayre has extensive experience in rigging applications and installations. As General Manager for Vincent Lighting, he coordinates a team of rigging professionals and conducts safety inspections. With decades in the rigging industry, Matt Courtney manages ETC’s automated rigging efforts in the Northeast, developing new Dealers, providing information to Theatre Consultants and helping Architects and Engineers understand this developing technology. He also works with end-users, helping them understand how to safely operate backstage systems.
ETCNomad
ETC Nomad Essentials
Jonathan Robert Bucci, Integrated Theatre Systems/ETC
This training session will relate to using the ETC Nomad software on a PC or Mac. This will give students skills to practice all Eos software (Element, Ion, Ion XE, Gio, and Eos TI) on their personal computers. All students and faculty have access to discounted Nomad kits in addition to the free version of the software.
LeatherMask
Free Form Leather Mask Making Basics
Melanie Mortimore, Miami University of Ohio
A partial hands on workshop into the process of leather mask making. Participants will work with foam to create a structural pattern as they would with leather. A demo of the leather mask process will be shown.
HairBasics
Hair Basics
Joni Farquhar, California University of Pennsylvania
This session would focus on the basic hair/wig designs and techniques for the theatre. Demonstrations of teasing hair, braiding, proper wig care and how to apply a wig.
3DPrinting
3D Printing
Karen Glass
Introduction to 3D Printing
Karen Glass, Seton Hill University
The price of printers is coming down fast, so I thought it might be time to revisit the world of 3D printing for those of us who found the first consumer level printers out of reach. Many printers are now under $400, and there are many services or public access locations available
EstonianTheatre
Estonian Theatre Practices
Kathleen DeVault, Ohio Northern University
The Baltic Connection: Estonian Theatre Practices On Estonia's 100th anniversary, learn about the differences in production between the United States and Estonia via Ohio Northern University's unique relationship with the Rakvere Theatre. Since 2011, ONU has partnered with this Estonian theatre, sharing personnel, technical support, and tour support. This session describes the relationship and offers advice for institutions looking to develop international partners.
YamahaConsole
Yamaha Console System
Greg Davis, California University of Pennsylvania
UpcyclingLighting
Deborra Bergmark Peelor
Upcycling Old Lighting Units to LED
Deborra Bergmark Peelor, California University of Pennsylvania
We take old wash units (strip lights and far cycs) and upgrade them with dimmable white LED Par 38 flood lights. These are not intelligent fixtures but they are better, brighter and more efficient conventional fixtures; better conventional versions of their former selves. :)
We will have units in various stages of upgrade to play with. What other types of units can we improve?
ETCIonElement
ETC Ion & Element Essentials
Jonathan Robert Bucci, Integrated Theatre Systems/ETC
This session will use ETC consoles to teach the basic use of the Eos platform. We will explore controlling channels, recording (cues, subs, and groups), and playback of stored looks. If time permits, we will look at magic sheets and/or direct selects for intermediate programming.
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