Lighting and sound worksohp
Do you love live theater, but just can't see yourself on stage? Or maybe you love acting but would also enjoy getting involved behind the stage!
Whatever your experience level, now is your chance to learn all about theater lighting and sound design. VCCT is offering a free one-evening workshop and invites you to join us.
In this three-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of theater lighting and sound. You'll learn about the different types of lights, how to set them up, and the basic of creating an effective lighting design. In addition, you'll be introduced to Q-Lab, the computer program we use to run the lights during a production.
From there, you get an overview of sound design for community theater. You'll learn about different types of microphones, how they are used for live performances, and a basic overview of the Behringer X32, the soundboard we use to run sound during a production.
This workshop will equip you with sufficient knowledge to assist in light and sound design as well as the ability to assist in the booth during live performances.
Whatever your experience level, now is your chance to learn all about theater lighting and sound design. VCCT is offering a free one-evening workshop and invites you to join us.
In this three-hour workshop, you will learn the basics of theater lighting and sound. You'll learn about the different types of lights, how to set them up, and the basic of creating an effective lighting design. In addition, you'll be introduced to Q-Lab, the computer program we use to run the lights during a production.
From there, you get an overview of sound design for community theater. You'll learn about different types of microphones, how they are used for live performances, and a basic overview of the Behringer X32, the soundboard we use to run sound during a production.
This workshop will equip you with sufficient knowledge to assist in light and sound design as well as the ability to assist in the booth during live performances.
When and Where
Wednesday, August 12 from 6pm to 9pm (must attend for the entire time!)
The workshop will be held at the Lincoln Arts Center, 108 S. Main Street in Rochelle. Please enter through the back door.
Wednesday, August 12 from 6pm to 9pm (must attend for the entire time!)
The workshop will be held at the Lincoln Arts Center, 108 S. Main Street in Rochelle. Please enter through the back door.
What you'll learn:
Lighting
Sound
After completing this 3-hour workshop, you'll be able to assist in designing and setting lights for a show, as well as be able to assist in the tech booth during live performances.
Lighting
- Identify different types of theater lighting devices
- Learn how to aim, focus, and limit the lights
- Understand basic lighting techniques for lighting a stage
- Learn the basic of Q-Lab for running lights during a performance
Sound
- Identify different types of microphones used in live theater
- Learn how microphones are used during for performances
- Learn the basics of the Behringer X32 for running sound during a performance
After completing this 3-hour workshop, you'll be able to assist in designing and setting lights for a show, as well as be able to assist in the tech booth during live performances.
Requirements:
Attending this workshop does not obligate you to participating in any future event with VCCT or at the Lincoln Arts Center. But completing the course will give you the skills you need if you would like to help out in the future.
Although there is no cost for this workshop, you will need to sign up. The class is limited to the first 10 individuals who sign up. If more than 10 people sign up, you can be placed on a waiting list in case anyone cancels.
- No prior lightening or sound experience is required!
- You must be 18 or older to participate in this workshop.
- Attendance for the entire 3 hours is required.
- Basic computer skills are helpful for Q-Lab, but they are not required for setting and designing lights and sound.
Attending this workshop does not obligate you to participating in any future event with VCCT or at the Lincoln Arts Center. But completing the course will give you the skills you need if you would like to help out in the future.
Although there is no cost for this workshop, you will need to sign up. The class is limited to the first 10 individuals who sign up. If more than 10 people sign up, you can be placed on a waiting list in case anyone cancels.
VCCT reserves the right to cancel this workshop if the minimum number of participants is not reached.
