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This course is a semester-long course and is offered in the SPRING. This class can be taken along with Drama On-Stage in order to count as a year-long arts class. 

This one-semester course is perfect to take in tandem, with Drama ON-Stage or can be taken as a stand-alone. The focus of this class is to create a deeper appreciation and understanding of everything that happens OFF-Stage in theatre. Through practical application, learn about the wide range of opportunities in the artistic, production, and business categories of the business to put on a successful production! Topics and units include lighting, sound, costuming, theatre management, and general production support. Learn to apply skills and techniques to produce a play holistically while helping to support the Menlo mainstage productions, during class time, in design, management, technical services, dramaturgy, and backstage support. Practical application will be in real-time with real results.