Design, Technologies and Management

Welcome to the DTM Home Page!

The festival is an exciting time for all DTM students. Last year there were sessions that explored the use of color in design, state of the art technology -including projections, career opportunities in technical theatre, tips for creating the ideal portfolio, stage management practices, how to get into grad school, new design techniques and tools, plus an introduction to free design software. This year we are planning new and exciting sessions for Stage Managers, Designers, Technicians and Allied Crafts practitioners.

There is also the Design and Technology Exhibition, an opportunity for students to share their set, lighting, sound, costume, and make up designs and technical projects with theatre professionals and fellow designers. These displays are an important part of the festival and are formally critiqued by professionals from outside the region. One student from each design discipline and stage management is invited to bring their exhibit to the National Festival in Washington, DC.

The festival is also an opportunity for hands-on experiences. There are the Tech Olympics, an event where individual students race against time and show their prowess in skills such as knot tying, hanging and focusing a light instrument, and reading a ground plan. Full festival scholarships are open to students interested in serving as technical interns. Stage Managers are encouraged to submit applications for the National Stage Manager Fellowship and an opportunity to serve as a stage manager at the regional festival. There is also the Educational Expo, a gathering of the latest technology and equipment. In the past we’ve had representatives from such businesses as ETC, Barbizon, and ALPS, and Rosco displaying their latest products.

Please explore this website to learn more about these many opportunities. We can’t wait to see you at the festival!

Rafael Jaen and Chase Rozelle
Co-Chairs of Design and Technologies

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