Technical Theatre

Test #1: Can you just say "Yes"?

• Think Improv - Always say "yes"

• If you can't say "yes", Proceed to Test #3

Test #2: Need vs. Want​

• Need = Yes

• Want = Yes / No / Maybe

  • If you can't say "yes", Proceed to Test #3​

Test #3: Author's Intent

• Try to Always Honor the Author's Intent​​

  • It is Their work that you are asking to Perform/Design For​

  • If you can't say "yes", Proceed to Test #4

Test #4: Director's Blocking Needs

• Give the Actor's something to interact with

• Sets should create Pathways

  • Pathways create or relieve Conflict

    • If you can't say "yes", Proceed to Test #5

Test #5: Budget / Space Constraints

• Let Common Sense and Creativity Be your Instructors​​​​​​​​​

  • If you can't say "yes",