Welcome to another #TechTuesday here on The Front Row, Encore fans. Today, we’re excited to touch base with Encore’s Production Manager, Rebecca Pfeil. You may have caught her interview with student editor Isabel a few weeks ago (if not, click here to check it out!). This time, however, she’s talking to us about Tech Camp.Take it away, Rebecca!
I was the first Technical Director of Tech Camp for Willy Wonka Jr, which is coming back this summer! I was also the Technical Director for the first Peter Pan Jr, Beauty and the Beast Jr, Anything Goes, Annie Jr. and more. Every summer, I always stop in and help with an aspect of Tech Camp, such as pulling costumes from storage, teaching a lesson, or assisting with the lighting design. I always look forward to meeting the new tech campers and saying hi to the returners. I hope to see you at Tech Camp this summer! Here are some reasons why you should register today:
If you love painting or the idea of using your creative thinking to imagine what you can make out of cardboard, Tech Camp is the place for you. You get to design all the sets and props for the shows, all while making a show come to life in just three short weeks! It’s always great to see the innovative and unique elements that Tech Camp crew members bring to each production.
2) Learning
Tech Camp is an awesome opportunity to learn more about backstage and booth crew positions in a low-stress environment. If you’ve never tried crew before, this is your chance to get your feet wet before auditioning for crew on an Encore season production. You get the chance to explore lighting design with the light board and other special opportunities that you won’t find at other summer programs.
3) Fun!
Camp is a wonderful place to make new friends. It’s all the fun and bonding of a full-scale show, condensed into three weeks of awesomeness. Many students have made connections that grow into friendships that last far beyond summer, which is always lovely to see.
Thanks for sharing with us, Rebecca! If Tech Camp sounds like the place for you, don’t delay – there are only three remaining spaces in each session of Tech Camp for Summer 2019!
Tech Camp
With just three weeks to bring together all of the technical elements of a show, you’ll be challenged to bring your best, most creative self to camp every day. Each morning, you’ll focus on exploring technical skills including scenic design, costuming, stage management, and more. Afternoons will be spent turning designs into reality by creating set pieces, props, and costumes. By the third week of camp, you’ll be ready to present your designs to the public and run a seamless show backstage. Throughout each session, your work will be supplemented by guest artist-led workshops on topics such as stage combat, sound design, and lighting as you prepare to put your work on display in the final performances.
Photos by Aimee Pangan, Cindy Kane Photography, and Aileen Pangan Christian. Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy.
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