Technical Theatre Research Paper

Members of the California Arts Council stated that “Studies indicate that when taking standardized tests such as the Scholastic Achievement Test (S.A.T.) students who study the visual and performing arts outperform their peers who do not have arts education”. Theatre has been linked to improved understand of “harder” subjects like mathematics and science and has also been shown to improve the ability of students to retain more information easily. Studies show that incorporating drama during the K-12 school years “increases creativity, artistic participation and aesthetic appreciation later in life” (California Arts). Various teachers who work for schools that have cut their theatre programs and the other arts have been integrating theatre

Technical theatre requires high levels of organization, direction, time management, and flexibility. Being involved in technical theatre requires you to have strong communications with everyone around you. The stage manager especially has to have strong communication skills and connections with the director, cast, and crew, as well as other theatres and companies they may be borrowing costumes/props from. The stage manager will be in charge of the show while the director is away, and is in charge of organizing props/costumes and providing time management for everyone. School teaches us core classes like English, Mathematics, and Science. These are all important skills but this without basic knowledge and development of traits used in a hectic workplace, you would never hold a job for long. Time management continues to be a problem for me and numerous others, but I have significantly improved my time management by timing shows, and making sure actors are in their places on time. Another trait that countless people gain while doing theatre is confidence, confidence in their performance or their backstage craft. While not necessary in an office environment, it is highly looked